![]() ![]() Originally peaking at number 12 in France, "Purple Rain" reached number one on April 30, 2016. It also re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 6, making it two places higher than its original peak of number 8. Following Prince's death in 2016, "Purple Rain" rose to number one on the US and UK iTunes Charts, allowing "Purple Rain" to re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 reaching number four. It is considered to be one of Prince's signature songs. It is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was kept from the top spot by Wham's breakout hit "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go." It reached number one in Belgium and the Netherlands. ![]() ""Purple Rain" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks. Purple rain Purple rain Purple rain Purple rain I only want 2 see U underneath the purple rain Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing Its time we all reach out for something new That means U 2 U say U want a leader But U cant seem to make up your mind I think you better close it And let me guide U 2 the purple rain Purple rain Purple. purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/god guide you through the purple rain. ![]() Prince explained the meaning of "Purple Rain" as follows: "When there's blood in the sky – red and blue = purple. A power ballad, the song is a combination of rock, R&B, gospel, and orchestral music. It is the title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name, and was released as the third single from that album. Verse 1 I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing Pre-Chorus I only wanted to see you laughing In the purple rain. "Purple Rain" is a song by Prince and The Revolution. ![]()
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