How many artists write the song they want played at their own memorial? Prince did. “Comeback” is an acoustic ballad he wrote for his son Amiir, who tragically passed away just seven days after birth. The song is quiet but not small. It is personal but not private. Every line feels like Prince trying to reach beyond life itself, telling us that love does not stop where loss begins.
The lyrics are striking: “If you ever lose someone dear to you / Never say the words ‘they’re gone’ / They’ll come back.” Prince rarely spoke about Amiir’s death, but this song was his way of saying everything he could not put into words. It is tender but strong, aching but full of faith. It feels like Prince left this track as a message for everyone he loved.
Comeback
Listeners were deeply moved. One fan wrote, “Walking up the stairs… sweet wind blew… I cry when I realized that sweet wind was you.” Another said, “Anyone else hear this and cry for Prince and Amir?” The comments are full of people imagining Prince reunited with his son, saying things like, “Now they are together in heaven where there is peace, joy and love.”
Hearing “Comeback” makes it easy to see why it was played at his memorial. Three weeks after his passing, a private service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Minnetonka, where Prince worshipped. It was intimate, attended by 300 to 500 people, and heavily secured. For many, that quiet space was the place to reflect on a man who spent his life chasing meaning through music.
Private Memorial Service Held At Prince’s Place Of Worship
Fans described the service as peaceful and true to who Prince was. There were no cameras, no staged moments and just a room full of people sitting with grief and gratitude. Comedian Sinbad was among the attendees and Prince’s family planned a separate memorial showing how complex this farewell was.
Prince’s career was filled with bold moves but moments like these show why his music endures. He knew how to turn heartbreak into art and silence into connection. “Comeback” was not just a song for his son it was a promise for everyone listening. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His story is not finished and neither is what we can learn from him.