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 Sinรฉad 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)
NยทEยทWยทS (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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4 the Tears in Your Eyes
Prince Lyrics
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Change stone to bread with the touch of his hand
Made the blind see and the dumb understand
He died for the tears in your eyes
Your eyes
Many people came from all around
Spoke of man in harmony and love abound
He died for the tears in your eyes
Your eyes
Your eyes
Your eyes
Died for the tears in your eyes
For the tears in your eyes and the tears of sorrow
Four cents may be all that they're worth
For the rising sun each day assures us
The meek shall inherit the earth
The earth
Faith is a word we all should try
Describing the man who willingly died
Believe that your hunger, sorrow, and fears
Is less than the tears in your eyes
Your eyes
Less than the tears in your eyes
For the tears in your eyes and the tears of sorrow
Four cents may be all that they're worth (all they're worth)
For the rising sun each day assures us
The meek shall inherit the earth
Say it again
For the tears in your eyes and the tears of sorrow
Four cents may be all that they're worth (all they're worth)
For the rising sun each day assures us
The meek shall inherit the earth
The earth
Thank you
The lyrics of Prince's song "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" are a tribute to Jesus and his sacrifice for humanity. The lyrics talk about a man who had the power to perform miracles such as turning stone into bread and making the blind see, and who preached about love and harmony. The song reflects on the fact that Jesus faced persecution and eventually died for the tears of sorrow of his followers, a poignant allusion to his crucifixion.
The song goes on to emphasize the power of faith and the belief that one's personal struggles and fears are insignificant in comparison to the sacrifice made by Jesus. The lyrics state that "four cents may be all that they're worth" - a reference to the monetary value of tears in ancient times - but ultimately, those who remain steadfast in their faith shall "inherit the earth".
The song has a soulful and emotional tone, and the repetition of the phrase "for the tears in your eyes" serves to highlight the struggles and hardships faced by humanity. Prince's unique blend of gospel music and rock gives the song a timeless quality that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago, there was a man
In the past, a man existed.
Change stone to bread with the touch of his hand
The man had the miraculous ability to turn stone into bread simply by touching it.
Made the blind see and the dumb understand
He also possessed the power to heal blindness and allow the mute to speak.
He died for the tears in your eyes
This man died for the emotion evident in people's eyes.
Your eyes
This is repeated to emphasize the focus on the tears in people's eyes.
Many people came from all around
Numerous individuals traveled from far and wide to hear this man speak.
Hear this man preach, glorious sound
His preaching was wondrous to listen to.
Spoke of man in harmony and love abound
The man spoke about humanity living together in peace and love.
For the tears in your eyes and the tears of sorrow
The focus remains on the sadness evident in people's eyes, both for their personal struggles and others'.
Four cents may be all that they're worth
The tears may seem insignificant or worthless.
For the rising sun each day assures us
The coming of the sun each day should bring reassurance.
The meek shall inherit the earth
Humility and gentleness will eventually reign supreme on earth.
Faith is a word we all should try
We should all attempt to incorporate faith into our lives.
Describing the man who willingly died
This faith pertains to the man who gave his life willingly.
Believe that your hunger, sorrow, and fears
People should believe that their hunger, sadness, and concerns are not as important as the bigger picture.
Is less than the tears in your eyes
The emotion in people's eyes takes precedence over individual suffering.
Say it again
This line simply signals a repetition of the previous lines.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@diedraclarke
Long ago there was a man
Changed stone to bread with one touch of his hand
He made the blind see and the dumb understand
He died for the tears in your eyes, your eyes
Many people came from all around
To hear this man preach with glorious sound
He spoke of man in harmony and love abound
He died for the tears in your eyes, your eyes
Your eyes, your eyes
He died for the tears in your eyes
For the tears in your eyes if they're tears of sorrow
Four cents may be all that they're worth
For the rising sun each day assures us
The meek shall inherit the earth, the earth
Faith is a word we all should try
Describing the man who willingly died
Believe that your hunger, sorrow, and fears
Is less than the tears in your eyes, your eyes
Less than the tears in your eyes
For the tears in your eyes if they're tears of sorrow
Four cents may be all that they're worth (All they're worth)
For the rising sun each day assures us
The meek shall inherit the earth (Say it again)
For the tears in your eyes if they're tears of sorrow
Four cents may be all that they're worth (All they're worth)
For the rising sun each day assures us
The meek shall inherit the earth, the earth
Thank you
@LGKids
Side Note: Nobody really trips off of how pretty Wendy and Lisa's background vocals are on this classic jam! Peace!
@groovciti
Iโve always thought thatโs what make the song so great
@nicholebrower2127
I do
@ClearOutSamskaras
Of course people feel and hear the beauty of Wendy and Lisa's vocals on this, then and now. The contrast between their voice and Prince's was very obviously showcased.
@meganrussell53
It really was sweet. Prince loved these two artists. ๐
@josebrown5961
@@groovcitiNot just this song but any song they are on.
I love all eras of his music but I think his best sounding era was the early stuff with Wendy, Lisa. Also Gayle before them.
When I was a teenager when Purple Rain came out I had a big crush on Wendy. I had that crush on her for a long timeโฆI had no โgay-darโ back then.
@musicismychurch
Love seeing Prince with an acoustic in his hands. Brilliant guitar player plugged or unplugged.
@inspectorbudget
MusicIsMyChurch a 12 string at that
@Depredude
inspectorbudget itโs not any 12 string guitar, itโs the one Wendy used in the raspberry beret video
@FoxyChariot
@@Depredude the rickenbacker