Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his new backing band the Revolution, and was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which he starred. Purple Rain garnered continued success for Prince and was a major commercial achievement, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200 chart. The soundtrack also won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released the album Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as the greatest work of his career. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar (known to fans as the "Love Symbol") and was often referred to as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) or simply The Artist.
After signing with Arista Records in 1998, Prince reverted to his original name in 2000. Over the next decade, six of his albums entered the U.S. top 10 charts. In April 2016, at the age of 57, Prince died after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was a prolific musician who released 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased material left in a custom-built bank vault underneath his home after his death, including fully completed albums and over 50 finished music videos. He also released songs under multiple pseudonyms during his life, as well as writing songs that were made popular after being covered by other musicians, most notably "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000. Released posthumously, his demo albums Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018) and Originals (2019) both received critical acclaim.
Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time. His awards included the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Awards for Achievement and of Merit, the Billboard Icon Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
Studio albums
For You (1978)
Prince (1979)
Dirty Mind (1980)
Controversy (1981)
1999 (1982)
Purple Rain (1984)
Around the World in a Day (1985)
Parade (1986)
Sign o' the Times (1987)
Lovesexy (1988)
Batman (1989)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Diamonds and Pearls (1991)
Love Symbol (1992)
Come (1994)
The Black Album (1994)
The Gold Experience (1995)
Chaos and Disorder (1996)
Emancipation (1996)
Crystal Ball (1998)
The Truth (1998)
The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale (1999)
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (1999)
The Rainbow Children (2001)
One Nite Alone... (2002)
Xpectation (2003)
N·E·W·S (2003)
The Chocolate Invasion (2004)
The Slaughterhouse (2004)
Musicology (2004)
3121 (2006)
Planet Earth (2007)
Lotusflow3r (2009)
MPLSound (2009)
20Ten (2010)
Plectrumelectrum (2014)
Art Official Age (2014)
HITnRUN Phase One (2015)
HITnRUN Phase Two (2015)
Posthumous releases:
Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018)
Originals (2019)
Welcome 2 America (2021)
Prince also released two albums credited to Madhouse, three albums credited to the New Power Generation, and one credited to the N.P.G. Orchestra:
Madhouse:
8 (1987)
16 (1987)
The New Power Generation:
Goldnigga (1993)
Exodus (1995)
Newpower Soul (1998)
The N.P.G. Orchestra:
Kamasutra (1997)
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Prince Lyrics
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Plants a kiss on the shore
Then goes out to sea
And the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side
Like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought:
At last we're face to face
And as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, I can feel you are loved
You are really, really mine
In the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb
I'm at peace in the web
Of your heart's arms
Of your arms
The lyrics to Prince's song [untitled] tell a story of a lover rushing to their significant other like the tide coming into shore. The opening lines describe the tide rushing in to "plant a kiss" on the shore before receding back out to sea, leaving the ocean calm and still once more. This is used as a metaphor for the lover rushing to their partner, hoping that their arms will be open wide to embrace them. When they finally meet, the singer can feel that their partner truly loves them, and they are at peace in their arms, much like being held in the safety of the ocean's web. The poetic imagery used throughout the song emphasizes the idea of the deep and powerful connection between the singer and their partner, one that is as strong and enduring as the ebb and flow of the ocean's tides.
Line by Line Meaning
First the tide rushes in
The movement of the ocean begins
Plants a kiss on the shore
Touches the land with a gentle kiss
Then goes out to sea
Returns to the vastness of the ocean
And the sea is very still once more
The calmness of the ocean resumes
So I rush to your side
I move quickly to be near you
Like the oncoming tide
Determined to reach my destination
With one burning thought:
With a strong, passionate desire
Will your arms open wide?
Hopeful for a warm embrace
At last we're face to face
Finally able to be in each other's presence
And as we kiss through an embrace
Sharing a deep, intimate moment
I can tell, I can feel you are loved
Sensing the affection you have for me
You are really, really mine
Knowing that you are truly mine
In the rain, in the dark, in the sun
No matter the circumstance or environment
Like the tide at its ebb
Finding peace in the calm lows
I'm at peace in the web
Comfortable and content in the embrace
Of your heart's arms
Held by the love of your heart
Of your arms
Safe and secure in your warm embrace
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@chaudcola
I know everyone is talking about purple rain but, for me, this is my favorite song from Prince
@tbinus7857
Without a doubt.
@user-sw2se7pf2s
By far
@cdoc1388
My Favorit is kiss =D
@ThogDontCare
Purple rain is one of my least favorite prince songs.
@sillyguy9828
Me too
@bassreeves2410
fun fact: prince not only played every instrument in the song,he also arranged, produced and completed it in 12 hours. Genius
@markkavanagh7377
What happened to Minneapolis since they lost their Mozart? :(
@batman1169
mark kavanagh looting and shooting!
@milkshakemainz7361
Genius, talented af