: To prove he didn't need a major label's marketing to have a hit, Prince secured permission to release the single independently through his own NPG Records.

: Mayte Garcia’s 2017 memoir, The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince , clarifies that while she was the initial muse, the song was intended for every woman who hears it.

For years, the song was notoriously difficult to find on streaming services due to a long-running legal battle.

The song’s release was a tactical victory in Prince’s legendary dispute with Warner Bros..

: The original 1994 single version has a smoother feel, while the 1995 remix on The Gold Experience features crisper drums and a more robust spoken-word bridge. ⚖️ Why It Disappeared (And How to Find It)