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Dolphin Lyrics by Prince

The Gold Experience (Record Store Day Reissue)

1995

[Verse 1]
How beautiful do the words have to be
Before they conquer every heart?
How will you know if I'm even in the right key
If you make me stop before I start?

[Chorus]
If I came back as a dolphin
Would you listen to me then?
Would you let me be your friend?
Would you let me in?
You can cut off all my fins
But to your ways I will not bend
I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim
And I'll come back again as a dolphin

[Verse 2]
Why does my brother have to go hungry
When you told him there was food for all?
This is the man that stands next to the man
That stands to catch you when you fall (Oh!)

[Chorus]
If I came back as a dolphin
Would you listen to me then?
Would you let me be your friend?
Would you let me in?
You can cut off all my fins
But to your ways I will not bend
I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim
And I'll come back again as a dolphin

[Bridge]
If I'm under water, will you find me? (Find me)
Will you shine a light and try to guide me?
It's happened before, I've knocked on your door
But you wouldn't let me in
How beautiful do the words have to be
Before they conquer every heart? (Oh!)

[Chorus]
If I came back as a dolphin
Would you listen to me then?
Would you let me be your friend?
Would you let me in?
You can cut off all my fins
But to your ways I will not bend
I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim
And I'll come back again as a dolphin

[Outro]
Dolphin
As a dolphin
As a dolphin
As a dolphin
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About “Dolphin” by Prince

Read the complete lyrics to "Dolphin" by Prince from the album "The Gold Experience (Record Store Day Reissue)" in 1995. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Jangle Pop.

"Dolphin" is performed by Prince. from the album "The Gold Experience (Record Store Day Reissue)" in 1995 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Dolphin", explore more songs by Prince using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Dolphin" is credited to Prince. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dolphin" appears on "The Gold Experience (Record Store Day Reissue)" in 1995.

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