Recently I visited London

In defiance of the flimsy laws

But I was caught and given a task

In lieu of a heavy fine

I was told to count

All the purple stations

In the city and elsewhere

When it was safe to do so

I was further instructed to travel

Only on peak time purple trains

Or my fine would be doubled

Although he is no longer with us

I still carry Purple Rain by Prince

In my chic chill canvas bag

This was to while away the gentle hours

Between my peak time purple trains