Partyman
Prince · Batman
Lawrence"
(Oh, yeah)
All hail, the new king in town
Young and old, gather round (yeah)
Black and white, red and green (funky)
The funkiest man you've ever seen
Tell you what his name is
Partyman, partyman
Rock a party like nobody can
Rules and regulations, no place in his nation
Partyman, partyman
Party people, say it now, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!"
Somebody holler if you wanna party
"Ladies and gentlemen, no pictures, please!"
Get it up, oh yeah
Partyman, partyman
Get it up, get it up
"Ooh, I love purple"
I rock the party, I rock the house
I rock the whole world, north, east and south
In the west, seventeen horns blowin'
Partyman, partyman
(lose me now boy)
Get it up
All hail the new king in town
Ain't nothin' but a muffin
We gotta lotta butter to go
(Y'say aye, an' I like ya 'way, but don't come now)
And if it break when it bend
You better not put it in, uh
Giddy up
(ride 'em boy)
Partyman, partyman
Partyman
Partyman, partyman
Young and old, gather round
Everybody hail the new king in town
Partyman
Recorded by Prince for the 1992 Batman soundtrack, "Partyman" stands as a quintessential example of his funk-infused pop style. The track features his signature multi-instrumental approach, blending sharp rhythms with melodic hooks that defined his work during the early 1990s. As a key component of the Batman album, the song showcases Prince's ability to craft energetic, danceable tracks that bridged the gap between theatrical rock and R&B influences. Its production highlights his mastery of synthesizers and drum machines, creating a sonic landscape that remains emblematic of his artistic identity. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more polished, radio-friendly pop while retaining the raw energy characteristic of his live performances.