The War (song)

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"The War"
Single by New Power Generation
Released	1998
Format	Cassette single CD single
Recorded	Paisley Park Studios, 1997
Genre	Psychedelic, Funk
Length	26:00
Label	NPG Records
Writer(s)	Prince
Producer(s)	Prince
New Power Generation singles chronology
"Girl 6" (1996)	"The War" (1998)	"Come On" (1998)

"The War" is a song by the from New Power Generation, headed by Prince (then known as ) from 1998. The song was initially given away to customers who pre-ordered Prince's Crystal Ball album and experienced delivery troubles. The song is not from any album. It was also available as a music download on Prince's website.

The song is a 26-minute live jam using distorted guitars and synthesizers. Prince encourages the audience to chant throughout "The evolution will be colorized", which makes reference to Gil Scott-Heron's poem/song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". The lyrics are sermon-like, warning against harmful technology and the forecoming of the Apocalypse.

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