Prince captivated audiences with his sensual and androgynous music, yet a deeper spiritual dimension permeates much of his work. Tracks like “I Would Die 4 U” echo gospel themes, alluding to profound religious imagery. Later in life, he embraced Jehovah’s Witness beliefs, but even at the height of his fame, spirituality anchored his identity.
Spirituality as a Guiding Force
In a 1986 interview, Prince shared how faith provided clarity amid chaos. He described God as his ultimate confidant, offering solace when the world felt overwhelming. “When one finds himself, one finds God, and versa,” Prince stated. “You find God, and you find yourself. I think God is inside everybody.”
He emphasized innate goodness in all people, making righteousness as accessible as wrongdoing. Discovering this connection brought release and eased life’s burdens. “Once I found that I had somebody to talk to, it made things a lot easier,” he explained.
Practical Ad: Talk to God
Prince advised turning to prayer during solitude. “When one is alone, one should try talking to God. It worked for me,” he said. “It’s not going to make your problems go away, but it just makes it easier to cope with. It makes you feel that there is some place to go.”
Prayer diminishes pain, hurt, and loneliness, shrinking problems in perspective. He contrasted this lasting fulfillment with fleeting s like caffeine, which offer only temporary relief. True constancy resides within through godliness, regardless of formal religion.
Personal Discovery and Future Plans
Prince acknowledged individual paths to self-awareness. “Everyone’s situation is different. Everyone has to try to find himself,” he noted. “God is inside of us. You’ve got to find out who you are and what you stand for, and learn the difference between right and wrong, and be able to weigh things out.”
He envisioned a film exploring such struggles but hesitated to delve deeply, respecting personal differences. “It’s really a heavy thing. I don’t really like talking about it that much, because everyone is so different, and it always sounds like I’m preaching,” Prince reflected.
