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Who sang I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man?

Prince released the song I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man. Date of release: 1987.

Release date: 1987
Duration: 06:29
The story of the song ' I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man '

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The meaning of the song 'I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man ', based on the lyrics
What is I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man about?
🎶 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man song analysis
The protagonist saw a crying woman in a bar who had just been abandoned by her partner. He asked her to dance and she told him that she was looking for a good man. He then told her that he could not replace her partner, as he was only qualified for a one-night stand. The woman was in tears as she had found herself with a baby and another on the way, and the protagonist knew he could not meet her needs. He told her not to waste her time and that he could never take her man's place.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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Prince - Short Biography

Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer widely regarded as one of the greatest of his generation. Known for his flamboyant, androgynous personality and wide vocal range, Prince self-produced his albums and pioneered the Minneapolis sound, which incorporates a variety of styles including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz and hip hop.
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"I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" is a song written and recorded by American musician Prince. It was released as the last single from his ninth studio album, Sign o' the Times, in 1987. The single was a hit, becoming the third top 10 hit from the album. It has since been covered by many artists.

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