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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18 & Over
Prince Lyrics
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(Come) [repeat in song]
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya (Yeah, baby)
Eighteen and over (Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya (Yeah, baby)
Eighteen and over (Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Now wait a minute
This ain't nothin' but a little funky mac song
All I'm sayin' is that I wanna smack it all night long
On and on until the early morn'
Givin' up all you need so you can get your groove on
And as long as I got your attention (Yeah)
There's a couple of new positions that I'd like to mention
Did you ever hear the one about the pinwheel? (No)
That's the one where I put your legs behind your head
And real dirty like, I'ma spin you around
And grab you by the waist and pump you 'til I hear my baby say
"Oww!"
That's what I know you like
I'm your nigga now about to read your rights
And as sure as I'm a nasty boy (What?)
My girl, you know you got the right to make plenty noise (Oh!)
Cuz this is your night and I'm gonna do you real good
Just like a Kimosabi, Bone Ranger should
Come
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
Eighteen and over (Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Come
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
Eighteen and over (Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
And [arrive]
That's what we layin' for in the nine five
As long we know it's safe, we ain't riskin' no lives (Yeah)
My Doctor's name is Feelgood, makin' it so I do
And if your name is "Healthy" then it's cool with me and you
Just come - Yeah baby, you should do all that
Come - Yeah baby
(Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
Eighteen and over
Hi yo Silver, it's the Bone Ranger, I'll freak you to the marrow
With a little somethin' that I call the wheelbarrow
Walkin' up on your hands while I straddle your thighs
In goes the truth and out goes the lie
And before the beach gets to sandy (Uh oh)
We'll call a wet towel, W.C. is Handy
And it's all nice, comin' one, comin' twice
And if the Johnny's sick, we'll have to take the trip to Electricity
And check out the sights (Check out the sights)
And check out the sights
When I blow that mind, baby (All night, alright)
I'm gonna drive you crazy (All night, alright)
(Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
Eighteen and over
Electricity (Electricity)
Plug it in if you dare, plug it in if you dare
This motherfucker's so fast, it eats underwear
So there, my little sweet sugar bear
If that ain't enough to make you throw your hands in the air
Then I'm all gone like the horns in this song (Oh oh oh oh!)
Cuz I gots to keep you comin' 'til the early morn'
And if you like that, then you can come back
And if you don't smack and I'm out
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
When I blow that mind, baby (All night, alright)
I'm gonna drive you crazy (All night, alright)
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
Eighteen and over (Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya
Eighteen and over (Oh yeah, this is gonna be good)
Prince’s song 18 & Over is a sexually explicit song about his overwhelming interest in having sex with women who are 18 and older. The chorus of the song repeatedly expresses Prince’s desire to “bone” women. The song has a funky mac feel, with Prince describing the various sexual positions he would like to try with his partner. He offers a new sexual position called the “Pinwheel,” where he puts his partner’s legs behind her head and spins her around while having sex. He also references his nickname, the “Bone Ranger,” as an indicator of his sexual prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
Eighteen and over, I wants to bone ya (Yeah, baby)
Prince is stating that he is attracted to individuals who are eighteen or over and is expressing his desire to have sex with them.
This ain't nothin' but a little funky mac song
Prince is saying that the song is just for entertainment purposes.
All I'm sayin' is that I wanna smack it all night long
Prince is conveying that he wants to have sex all night long.
On and on until the early morn'
Prince is saying that he wants to have sex until the early morning hours.
Givin' up all you need so you can get your groove on
Prince is implying that he wants to fulfill his partner's sexual desires.
And as long as I got your attention (Yeah)
Prince is saying that his partner is listening to him.
There's a couple of new positions that I'd like to mention
Prince is suggesting new sexual positions to his partner.
Did you ever hear the one about the pinwheel? (No)
Prince is asking his partner if they have heard of a certain sexual position called the pinwheel.
That's the one where I put your legs behind your head
Prince is describing what the pinwheel sexual position is.
And real dirty like, I'ma spin you around
Prince is implying that the pinwheel position will be done in a dirty way.
And grab you by the waist and pump you 'til I hear my baby say
Prince is saying that he wants to have sex with his partner until they moan in pleasure.
That's what I know you like
Prince is saying that he knows what his partner likes during sex.
I'm your nigga now about to read your rights
Prince is saying that he is his partner's man and is going to take control during sex.
And as sure as I'm a nasty boy (What?)
Prince is saying that he is a dirty-minded man.
My girl, you know you got the right to make plenty noise (Oh!)
Prince is giving his partner permission to make as much noise as she wants during sex.
Cuz this is your night and I'm gonna do you real good
Prince is saying that tonight is about his partner and he wants to please her.
Just like a Kimosabi, Bone Ranger should
Prince is referring to the Lone Ranger, saying that he wants to pleasure his partner like the hero would.
And [arrive]
Prince is saying that he has arrived and is ready to have sex.
That's what we layin' for in the nine five
Prince is saying that in the year 1995, people are still having sex and enjoying it.
As long we know it's safe, we ain't riskin' no lives (Yeah)
Prince is saying that as long as sex is safe, he is not risking anyone's life.
My Doctor's name is Feelgood, makin' it so I do
Prince is saying that he has a doctor who helps him have good sex.
And if your name is "Healthy" then it's cool with me and you
Prince is saying that if his partner's health is good, they can have sex.
Hi yo Silver, it's the Bone Ranger, I'll freak you to the marrow
Prince is referring to the Lone Ranger again, saying that he will pleasure his partner until she is completely satisfied.
With a little somethin' that I call the wheelbarrow
Prince is referring to a sexual position called the wheelbarrow.
Walkin' up on your hands while I straddle your thighs
Prince is describing how the wheelbarrow position works.
In goes the truth and out goes the lie
Prince is using a metaphor to describe the pleasure his partner will feel during sex.
And before the beach gets to sandy (Uh oh)
Prince is saying that he wants to have sex before his partner becomes dry and uncomfortable.
We'll call a wet towel, W.C. is Handy
Prince is saying that he has a towel that he can use to keep his partner lubricated.
And it's all nice, comin' one, comin' twice
Prince is saying that he wants to make his partner orgasm at least twice.
And if the Johnny's sick, we'll have to take the trip to Electricity
Prince is saying that if he has trouble getting an erection, he will use drugs to help him.
And check out the sights (Check out the sights)
Prince is saying that if he takes drugs, he will have a good time and enjoy himself.
When I blow that mind, baby (All night, alright)
Prince is saying that he wants to give his partner an unforgettable sexual experience.
I'm gonna drive you crazy (All night, alright)
Prince is saying that he will give his partner so much pleasure that she will be driven crazy.
Electricity (Electricity)
Prince is referring to drugs that he will use to enhance his sexual experience.
Plug it in if you dare, plug it in if you dare
Prince is saying that taking drugs is risky, but if his partner wants to try it, she can.
This motherfucker's so fast, it eats underwear
Prince is using a metaphor to describe how powerful the drugs are.
So there, my little sweet sugar bear
Prince is using a sarcastic tone to address his partner.
If that ain't enough to make you throw your hands in the air
Prince is saying that if his partner is not satisfied with what he has already done during sex, he has more tricks up his sleeve.
Then I'm all gone like the horns in this song (Oh oh oh oh!)
Prince is saying that if his partner is not satisfied, he will leave and find someone else to have sex with.
Cuz I gots to keep you comin' 'til the early morn'
Prince is saying that he wants to make his partner orgasm all night long.
And if you like that, then you can come back
Prince is saying that if his partner enjoys having sex with him, she can do it again.
And if you don't smack and I'm out
Prince is saying that if his partner does not enjoy having sex with him, he will leave.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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