So who is, was, will be Chelsea Rodgers? One of the more intriguing speculation claimed that Prince, in this song & video below, was really singing about himself, stating that if “you just listen to the words of his music (read the lyrics below) you might actual get to know him.” Regardless the music is great, and the video is quintessential Prince:

I don’t really know, who Chelsea Rodgers is, nor do I care all that much, but back when this song came out in 2007, the rumors were rampant. Read on…

In the last 24 hours, I have been smacked in the face with a plastic horse, bonked on the side of my head with an Elmo phone, and “accidentally” been the victim of a slap-shot to the back of my skull.

The shot- albeit a good strong one- came from my 5 year old yesterday on eve of his Showcase Hockey playoff game.

I was sitting in the living room, showing the kids my iPad. We were playing the paper football, and air hockey application games to kill time and enjoy each other’s company. Of course the 5-year got bored, so he diverted his activity to “puck” play.

I cranked up “Let’s Go Crazy” from Purple Rain as my first tune ever on the iPad, and heard the soft sounds of plastic hockey stick meeting left over plastic eggs in the back ground. Yes, we still have the multi-colored gems laying around the living room, as the toddler finds great joy in puling them apart and looking for treasures. It’s cheap entertainment.

Just as his royal highness cranked up the line “Let’s look 4 the purple banana / ‘Til they put us in the truck, let’s go!” one of those plastic easter eggs came bolting into the side of my head.

“OUCH!” I proclaimed, looking disgustedly at the young hockey son 5 feet away.

He was laughing. I was not happy. It was a good shot, but I had to send him to the penalty box.

I know for the toddler, it’s just a phase. She doesn’t really mean to strike daddy in the head with phones, remotes or other small objects. We just tell her to to be “gentle” and re-direct her attention. But that 5-year old has been warned several times, and continues to play rough in the house. What if that egg had nailed his little sister?

Does anyone have any good advice for proper punishment/response for situations like these?

The Vikings & Prince have finally inspired each other and have connected for song. The critics aren’t exactly calling it a touchdown, railing on it and saying it sucks etc. After listening to the snippets on Fox 9 it has grown on me. First off, I like the theme; a New Orleans Saints Funeral? One can see in the ltyrics that Prince is confident in his faith for the Vikings in the NFC Championship game, almost as much as he is in his faith in God. It’s a deep song. There is more to it. The music is drones on like the beginning of a traditional “Big Easy” funeral march to the marshes. Not everyone in Vikings or NFL circles are used to “deep meaning” in music, so I understand their initial criticism.

The music is not Purple Rain mainstream, that is what one would expect from the Vikings most decorated musical fan. But this guy is entrenched in musical genius with Hall of Fame talent, so I trust this is the first of maybe 2 or 3 versions of the Vikings theme music. As Prince fans know, when the royal one is inspired, he gets on a roll and can make an entire album in one night. I am sure their are more rockn out versions to follow. They might just be sittin in the Vault waiting to debut when the Vikings finally shine up the Lombardi trophy with their ex-Packer quarterback in Miami. We just have to wait to see if the team delivers with 2 more wins….

Prince’s Purple and Gold Lyrics

the veil of the sky draws open
the roar of the chariots touch down
we r the ones who have now come again
and walk upon water like solid ground
as we approach the throne we won’t bow down
this time we won’t b denied

raise every voice and let it b known
in the name of the purple and gold

we come in the name of the purple and gold
all of the odds r in r favor
no prediction 2 bold
we r the truth if the truth can b told
long reign the purple and gold

the eyes say ready 4 battle
no need 4 sword in hand
we r all amped up like a rock n roll band
ready 2 celebrate every score
ready 2 fight the elegant war
ready 2 hear the crowd roar

that’s what we came 4
and so much more
in the name of the purple and gold

r spirits may b tired
r bodies may b worn
but since this day is r destiny
r history – that’s y we must b
4ever strong as the wind that blows the Vikings’ horn
in the name of the purple and gold

CHORUS