During the mid-1980s. The entire world is listening to one man. Prince. He releases a massive, beautiful song called “Purple Rain.” It became a giant global hit.
But for decades, his deeply devoted fans—the Purple family—have been completely stumped. What does “purple rain” actually mean?
Was Prince predicting something terrible? Was he a dark pessimist? He was a very deep thinker. He always seemed to see things that no one else could ever see.
Prince – Purple Rain (Official Video)
Many fans believe the song is a warning about the end of the world. Prince was very interested in this heavy theme during the 1980s. Think about the colors. When there is destruction and blood in the sky, it is red. The sky is naturally blue. Red and blue mix together to make purple.
It sounds scary. But Prince was not trying to frighten the world. He was sharing a beautiful secret.
He explained that the purple rain is what happens when the world feels like it is completely falling apart. But instead of giving up, you find the person you truly love. You hold their hand. You let your pure faith and your God guide you straight through the dark storm.
Behind the Meaning of “Purple Rain” by Prince
His famous bandmate, Lisa Coleman, finally helped reveal the true, uplifting meaning behind the mystery. She said the song is actually about a fresh start.
To Prince, the color purple represented the bright, beautiful sky at the crack of dawn. The rain is just water washing the old dirt and pain away. It is a total cleansing factor. It is not a dark ending at all. It is a brand-new beginning.
When your sky gets dark and your personal world feels like it is ending, do not run away in fear. Just hold on to your faith, let the rain wash your heavy worries away, and step bravely into your bright new morning.