My Computer

Song written by (The Artist Formerly Known As) Prince. Released as the ninth track on the third disc of his 19th album ‘Emancipation’, released on 19 November 1996.

The track was presumably recorded in 1995 or early 1996 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minneapolis (USA). Kate Bush appears on this track with backing vocals recorded at her own studio in the UK.

The track is not believed to ever have been performed live by Prince.

Lyrics

“Welcome, you’ve got mail” (AOL sample)

It was Sunday night
Instead of doing what I usually do I..

I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Somebody 2 talk 2, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Make believe it’s a better world, a better life

Nothing on TV I ain’t seen before
Another murder on the news, I can’t take no more
Evil Incorporated, blowing up bombs and thangs
I have a child, huh, I have a lot 2 explain
I could write a letter, but who would I send it 2?
It was Sunday night, instead of doing what I usually do I..

I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Somebody 2 talk 2, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Make believe it’s a better world, a better life

I called an old friend of mine just the other day
No congratulations, no respect paid
All she did was wonder if the rumors were true
I said – “No, I ain’t dead yet, but uh.. what about you?”
I can count my friends with a peace sign: 1, 2
It was Sunday night, instead of doing what I usually do I..

I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Somebody 2 talk 2, funny and bright (Oh)
I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Make believe it’s a better world, a better life (A better life)

I got no mail, my computer

I told them I don’t want to see a doctor unless he’s lonely 2
Every Sunday night, instead of doing what I usually do I..

I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Somebody 2 talk 2, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking 4 a site
Make believe it’s a better world (Make believe it’s a better world)

A better life, a better life, a better life, a better life…
“Goodbye” (AOL sample)