Space (Prince song)

"Space" is a song by American musician Prince from his fifteenth album, Come (1994).^[2] The B-side of the single is actually the album track. The A-side is the Universal Love Radio Remix of "Space", with completely new lyrics.

"Space"
US 12" single
Single by Prince
from the album Come
A-side	"Space" (Universal Love Radio Remix) (7")
B-side	"Space" (album version) (7") Various remixes of "Space" (12" and maxi-single)
Released	November 1, 1994
Recorded	May 1993
Studio	Paisley Park, Chanhassen[1]
Genre	R&B
Length	4:28
Label	Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Prince
Producer(s)	Prince
Prince singles chronology
"Letitgo" (1994) "Space" (1994) "Purple Medley" (1995)

In the album version of "Space" Prince sings about being obsessed with a lover and wanting to take their love higher comparing to the likes of space whereas the Universal Love Remix features a rap from Prince at the end which is lyrically similar to his smash hit "When Doves Cry" with a new bridge saying "All the pain that a human has to go through, in a planet that's so bitter and cold / Universal love awaits you, baby all you got to say is that you really, really, really wanna go / And we're outta here".

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the song follows the "cozy funk/pop" of the previous "Letitgo". He added, "Unlike his past releases, this track reflects current trends rather than dictating them. Of the five mixes included on the CD pressing, the strumming "Acoustic" remix works the best, giving the salacious, sex-happy lyrics some much-needed warmth."^[3] Chuck Campbell from Knoxville News Sentinel felt "the ensuing smooth cadence of "Space" elevates the album a bit (though there's not much going on here, either)."^[4]

Chart performance

While "Space" did not chart on any airplay charts, it did reach #71 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart due to single sales. In Australia, "Space" peaked at #91 on the ARIA singles chart.^[5]

Track listing

• 7" single

1. "Space" (Universal Love Remix) – 6:10
2. "Space" (album version) – 4:30

• 12" / maxi single

1. "Space" (Universal Love Remix) – 6:10
2. "Space" (Funky Stuff Remix) – 5:42
3. "Space" (Funky Stuff Dub) – 4:47
4. "Space" (Acoustic Remix) – 4:40
5. "Space" (album version) – 4:30
6. "Space" (Universal Love Radio Remix) [Japan bonus track]

Charts

Chart performance for "Space"

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	91
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	71

References

1. "Space". Prince Vault.
2. "Prince - Space". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
3. Flick, Larry (1994-11-05). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 95. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
4. Campbell, Chuck (1994-08-26). "Prince Digs Into Vaults, Comes Out With Little". Knoxville News Sentinel.
5. "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 08 Jan 1995". ARIA. Retrieved 2016-04-22.