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.
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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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AINTTURNINROUND
Prince Lyrics
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It's easy two find others two blame
We used two B gagged and bound
But that's over now cuz trust we found
And we ain't
No we ain't
Two get two the pomised land
You got two go back two understand
All vibrating under the crown
And we ain't
No we ain't
Turnin' round
Ran out of patince yesterday four them with no helpin' hands
We came from a people who built everything and farmed the land
Let's stop looking four a reason two die and just sound the alarm
Maybe the hand UR looking four is at the end of your arms
End of your arms
End of your arms
The lyrics of Prince's song "AINTTURNINROUND" are steeped in themes of self-empowerment and shared experiences of trauma. The first verse begins with Prince describing himself as having been "born on the isle of pain," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for experiencing ongoing or systemic suffering. He goes on to say that it's easy to find others to blame for his circumstances, which is a common human coping mechanism. The second line, "We used 2 B gagged and bound," suggests that he has overcome a situation in which he was silenced or oppressed, potentially through speaking out about his lived experiences. The following two lines are both affirmative statements, declaring that trust has been found, and that he and his listeners will not turn around.
Line by Line Meaning
Born on the isle of pain
Prince was born into a world where pain and suffering are inevitable.
It's easy two find others two blame
People often blame others for their problems rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.
We used two B gagged and bound
In the past, Prince felt trapped and silenced by societal norms and expectations.
But that's over now cuz trust we found
Prince has found a sense of trust and freedom from past constraints.
And we ain't
No we ain't
Prince is emphasizing that this newfound trust and freedom is not something that can be taken away.
Two get two the pomised land
You got two go back two understand
Everything comes from sound
All vibrating under the crown
In order to reach a state of promised success or happiness, it is important to reflect on the past and understand the roots of one's experiences. The idea that everything is connected and vibrates in harmony is also essential to this understanding.
And we ain't
No we ain't
Turnin' round
Prince is determined to move forward and not be held back by past struggles or obstacles.
Ran out of patince yesterday four them with no helpin' hands
Prince is expressing frustration towards those who are not willing to help themselves, despite their lack of support.
We came from a people who built everything and farmed the land
Prince is acknowledging and celebrating the hard work of his ancestors.
Let's stop looking four a reason two die and just sound the alarm
Maybe the hand UR looking four is at the end of your arms
Prince encourages listeners to stop seeking external solutions to their problems and instead take action to make a difference themselves. The idea that the 'helping hand' may actually be within oneself is emphasized.
End of your arms
End of your arms
Prince repeats this line to emphasize the importance of taking self-responsibility and action instead of relying on others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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