Prince died on Friday the 22nd, leaving a pretty big void in the music industry. He had a massive and prolific career. I can’t really claim to have been a big fan, though there are some songs of his that are very memorable to me.

He had a singular purpose, and fought his distributor so hard that he eventually changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol. I assume he did it to maintain control over his image, likeness, and creativity. But, like I said, I wasnt a big fan.

He also had a wicked sense of humor. After being featured in a skit on Dave Chapelle’s show, Prince released a single with the single best response to that skit.

So in that vein, I saw the video above and thought it summed things up quite nicely

It was seven forty-five we were all in line To greet the teacher Miss Cathleen First was Kevin, then came Lucy, third in line was me

All of us where ordinary compared to Cynthia Rose She always stood at the back of the line A smile beneath her nose

Her favorite number was twenty and every single day If you asked her what she had for breakfast This is what she’d say

Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine And a side order of ham If you set your mind free, baby Maybe you’d understand Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam

Cynthia wore the prettiest dress With different color socks Sometimes I wondered if the mates where in her lunchbox Me and Lucy opened it when Cynthia wasn’t around Lucy cried, I almost died, you know what we found?

Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine And a side order of ham If you set your mind free, honey Maybe you’d understand Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam, oh oh Ooh, hoo Starfish and coffee

Cynthia had a happy face, just like the one she’d draw On every wall in every school But it’s all right, it’s for a worthy cause Go on, Cynthia, keep singin’

Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine And a side order of ham If you set your mind free, baby Maybe you’d understand Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam,

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