Prince Charming

Adam Ant

Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

Silk or leather or a feather
Respect yourself and all of those around you
Silk or leather or a feather
Respect yourself and all of those around you

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of


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  • +3
    General Comment
    I think the song is telling men don't be afraid to be fashionable and handsome. Especially since this was in the 80s where fashion was highly androgynous, especially on the music scene following both the punk and funk scenes (Siouxsie, Prince, Madonna, etc.). I think the song is saying don't be afraid to present yourself as the 'freak' that you are, don't be afraid to wear what you want when you want, and people will say this and that but show off, don't lower your standards, be beautiful.
    KWizzy02on June 20, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    fucking great song.
    Razormasticatoron April 28, 2004   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    I agree with Kwizzy02 but its also known that Adam Ant had depression and he has Bipolar diorder and alot of his songs you can kinda see him expressing that and this song might have alittle bit of like him talking to himself telling himself to just be himself like he wrote it more for himself then to encourage others. it just does that by itself
    antPjon January 23, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    I adore this song! I think it means be yourself, be happy with who you are and don't let anyone stop you.
    sonic_leaveson June 20, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    I agree, Super song
    way_2_nangon June 04, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    Since no-one's really said anything bout meaning, I might as well give it a go. Reckon the singer is just trying to say to his "prince charming" that he doesn't have to try so hard, he should loosen up a little... maybe even try something new, I dunno. Video is insanely good tho... was in the top 100 on a show a little while ago... :D
    flutterbi333on March 09, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    Oh God. Awesome song. Awesome video.
    WillyWiluhpson April 11, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    love this song so much! :o :o :o I agree with the meaning above ^^^^
    sillysozon November 05, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    i totally agree with KWizzy02, that's what i thought it meant. just be yourself, be outrageous, don't ever change or lower yourself because of what other people say.
    pete4carlon September 23, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    Fantastic video, but I think he damaged his back doing the stunt where he crashes through the window swinging on the chandelier and suffered pain in later life.
    laserlady7on May 14, 2008   Link

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