Primetime
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Primetime Lyrics
Tick-tock, I'm watching the clock
I can't wait til we get to rock
I wanna scream and dream and throw a love parade
Is that okay?
Tonight is me and you alone
Won't make a call, won't even write a song
See I've been waiting and waiting for the time to say
Now listen babe
[Pre-Chorus: Janelle Monae]
When you're down, and it's hard
And you feel like you've given your all
Baby, our love will always keep it real and true
[Chorus: Janelle Monae]
'Cause baby, it's a prime time for our love
Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above
It's a prime time for our love
And heaven is betting on us
[Verse 2: Miguel]
Bang bang, I'm calling your name
You're like a fire the world can't tame
I wanna riot til the stars come out and play
Is that okay? Okay
Won't take a call, won't even write a song
This'll be a personal holiday
Listen, babe
[Pre-Chorus 2: Miguel]
When you're down, and it's hard
And you feel like you've given your all
Baby, my love is always right here for you
Yeah
[Chorus: Janelle Monae & Miguel]
'Cause baby it's a prime time for our love
Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above
It's a prime time for our love
And heaven is betting on us
It's a prime time for our love
Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above
It's a prime time for our love
And heaven is betting on us
[Bridge: Janelle Monae]
I know sometimes I’m mysterious
And you’re mysterious too
But tonight, I don't wanna be mysterious with you
[Chorus until Fade: Janelle Monae & Miguel]
Cause baby it's a prime time for our love
Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above
It's a prime time for our love
And heaven is betting on us
About
“Primetime” is a promotional single off of Janelle Monae’s sophomore album, The Electric Lady. It’s a crooning, R&B love duet with Miguel.
The song and its corresponding music video is described on YouTube as:
a love story based on the early adventures of Cindi Mayweather (Janelle Monáe) and her first love Joey Vice (Miguel.) The Emotion Picture gives a glimpse at Cindi’s humble beginnings as a “cyber-server” at the Electric Sheep nightclub, a syn bar serving high-class “show droids” to the rich and lonely in a dangerous section of Metropolis known as Slop City. Incidentally, the innovative cybersoul music played at the club directly impacted Cindi, and she began singing and performing her own innovative compositions a short time after quitting this assignment. In addition, Cindi became determined to change the public perception of what an electric lady could be, dream and aspire to after working in the dismal conditions at the club.
The font for the single cover is an homage to Prince’s “Purple Rain”.
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