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My Computer Lyrics by Prince

Emancipation

1996

[Sampled AOL Greeting]
Welcome, you've got mail

[Pre-Chorus]
It was Sunday night
Instead of doing what I usually do...

[Chorus]
I scan my computer looking for a site
Somebody to talk to, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking for a site
Make believe it's a better world, a better life

[Verse 1]
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 to explain
I could write a letter but who would I send it to?

[Pre-Chorus]
It was Sunday night
Instead of doing what I usually do...

[Chorus]
I scan my computer looking for a site
Somebody to talk to, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking for a site
Make believe it's a better world, a better life

[Verse 2]
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: one, two

[Pre-Chorus]
It was Sunday night
Instead of doing what I usually do...

[Chorus]
I scan my computer looking for a site
Somebody to talk to, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking for a site
Make believe it's a better world, a better life

[Bridge]
I got no mail, my computer
I told them I don't want to see a doctor unless he's lonely too

[Pre-Chorus]
Every Sunday night
Instead of doing what I usually do...

[Chorus]
I scan my computer looking for a site
Somebody to talk to, funny and bright
I scan my computer looking for a site
Make believe it's a better world, a better life

[Outro]
A better life
A better life
A better life
A better life
A better life

[Sampled AOL Farewell]
Goodbye
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About “My Computer” by Prince

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

"My Computer" appears on "Emancipation" in 1996.

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