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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Amen
Prince Lyrics
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'Cuz if you won’t shake that shallow mentality
How the fuck we're supposed to change our reality!
(!سمّعهم)
الأغلبيّة بتسأل عن الدّين بأهميّة
فالإنتمائيّة رمتنا بالسّلبيّة الطّائفيّة
إنت من أي فصيلة وبتعبد مين
كتر المعابد يابا هجّيت من البلد
!مجتمع خرّب حاله بإيدو، فسقط
أفكار وأحلام وشخصياّت محدودة
حياة من الولادة للموت مرسومة
قوقعة، مدخل بدون مخرج
واقع مخطّط، محدّد، مفروض في تتعايش
إسلاميتي إرهابيّة، مسيحيتي صارت عمولة
!وعم بطّالب بالعروبة لتصير مقبولة؟
!ها
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
يا منافق، يا رجيم
آمين آمين
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
تارك اللّه من زمان
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
آمين آمين آمين
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
يا منافق، يا رجيم
آمين آمين
(آمين آمين)
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
تارك اللّه من زمان
(يا زلمة)
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
آمين آمين آمين
(آمين آمين آمين)
اخترعنا دين وانسينا الدّين، وكل دين صار يدين
كل دين كأنّو الدّين المدين
(!منافقين)
حوّلتو أساس الدّين لمبادئ غلط وافتخرتو بالحمل
أنجبتو ألف صنف مفرّقين، موحّدين في كلمة جهل
سهل، إلباس الإيمان قناع، مننشد بالإله ومعدوم من بعده الفعل
صار الدّين لمصالح شخصيّة بتآذي المقابل
كثير ممثّلين بمذابح شيطانيّة بتحلّل وما بتلغي الباطل
(!فهّمهم)
كيف بتنادي بالإيمان وشوّهت الإيمان، لمّا الإيمان طلع منّك على مهل
وإذا الدّين معناتو اسرق، اقتل، اكذب، فسمّيني ملحد
امسك منصب، شباب بتتعب، صرنا سلعة وسخة، وقبل
اللّه أكبر، اللّه أكبر والحقناها في القتل
رفعنا صليب الذّهب وانسينا البموت بالفقر
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
يا منافق، يا رجيم
آمين آمين
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
تارك اللّه من زمان
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
آمين آمين آمين
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
يا منافق، يا رجيم
آمين آمين
(آمين آمين)
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
تارك اللّه من زمان
(يا زلمة)
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
آمين آمين آمين
(آمين آمين آمين)
[Sample]
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كنايس نصّابة، عالم متأسلمة
مشوهين الدّين، صلاتهم بس لوجوه النّاس
حقد، كره
قرف، Business
غلّ، عدم إنسانية
غسيل دماغ، قتل وعنف
واسطة، أرواح ناس بتروح
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
يا منافق، يا رجيم
آمين آمين
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
تارك اللّه من زمان
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
آمين آمين آمين
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
يا منافق، يا رجيم
آمين آمين
(آمين آمين)
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
تارك اللّه من زمان
(يا زلمة)
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
آمين آمين آمين
(آمين آمين آمين)
[Instrumental Break]
آمين آمين آمين
The lyrics to Prince's song "Amen" are a commentary on the shallow mentality and ignorance surrounding religious beliefs. The song criticizes the way people's religious affiliations often lead them to become divided and judgmental, causing harm instead of promoting positive change in society.
The verses highlight the negative consequences of allowing religion to be manipulated and exploited for personal gain. It emphasizes how individuals use religion as a justification for violence, theft, and hypocrisy. The lyrics express frustration with the way religious principles have been distorted and replaced with misguided beliefs and practices that ignore the true essence of spirituality.
Prince condemns the ignorance and fanaticism that has corrupted religious institutions. He points out the hypocrisy of those who claim to be faithful but engage in unethical behavior, promoting hate and harming others in the name of religion. The lyrics suggest that this distorted view of faith has led to division, animosity, and a distorted sense of morality within society.
The repeated phrase "آمين آمين آمين" can be interpreted as sarcastically echoing the idea of religious convictions being manipulated for selfish or destructive purposes. It serves as a reminder to question the motivations and actions of those who use religion as a means of power and control.
Overall, "Amen" is a powerful critique of the negative effects of religious extremism and the importance of maintaining a genuine and compassionate approach to spirituality. Prince encourages listeners to challenge and transcend the shallow mentality surrounding faith and strive for a more inclusive and enlightened understanding of religion.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuz if you won’t shake that shallow mentality
If you refuse to let go of your superficial mindset
How the fuck we're supposed to change our reality!
How are we supposed to alter our circumstances?
الأغلبيّة بتسأل عن الدّين بأهميّة
The majority asks about the importance of religion
فالإنتمائيّة رمتنا بالسّلبيّة الطّائفيّة
Identity has thrown us into negative sectarianism
إنت من أي فصيلة وبتعبد مين
Which faction do you belong to and who do you worship?
لدرجة بتخلّيك إنّك تكفر بالدّين
To the extent that it makes you disbelieve in religion
كتر المعابد يابا هجّيت من البلد
So many temples, yet I've become exhausted with this country
مجتمع خرّب حاله بإيدو، فسقط
A society that has ruined itself, it has fallen
أفكار وأحلام وشخصياّت محدودة
Limited thoughts, dreams, and personalities
حياة من الولادة للموت مرسومة
Life is predetermined from birth to death
قوقعة، مدخل بدون مخرج
A maze, an entrance with no exit
واقع مخطّط، محدّد، مفروض في تتعايش
A planned, defined, imposed reality in which we coexist
إسلاميتي إرهابيّة، مسيحيتي صارت عمولة
My Islam has become terrorist, my Christianity reduced to business
وعم بطّالب بالعروبة لتصير مقبولة؟
And you're asking me to embrace Arab identity to be accepted?
اقتل، اسرق باسم الدّين
Kill, steal in the name of religion
اطلب رحمة الرّحيم
Seek the mercy of the Merciful
يا منافق، يا رجيم
O hypocrite, O condemned one
آمين آمين
Amen amen
ثبّت عقلك بالشّيطان
Strengthen your mind with Satan
تارك اللّه من زمان
Having abandoned God a long time ago
وعم تنشدلي بالإيمان
Yet you're singing to me about faith
اخترعنا دين وانسينا الدّين، وكل دين صار يدين
We invented religion and forgot about the true faith, and every religion now condemns
منافقين
Hypocrites
حوّلتو أساس الدّين لمبادئ غلط وافتخرتو بالحمل
You've turned the foundation of religion into wrong principles and take pride in it
أنجبتو ألف صنف مفرّقين، موحّدين في كلمة جهل
You have given birth to a thousand divisive sects, united in the word 'ignorance'
سهل، إلباس الإيمان قناع، مننشد بالإله ومعدوم من بعده الفعل
It's easy, wearing a mask of faith, singing about God but lacking action thereafter
صار الدّين لمصالح شخصيّة بتآذي المقابل
Religion has become about personal interests, hurting others in the process
كثير ممثّلين بمذابح شيطانيّة بتحلّل وما بتلغي الباطل
Many are acting in satanic massacres, justifying and not eradicating falsehood
كيف بتنادي بالإيمان وشوّهت الإيمان، لمّا الإيمان طلع منّك على مهل
How can you call for faith when you've distorted it, when faith has left you slowly
وإذا الدّين معناتو اسرق، اقتل، اكذب، فسمّيني ملحد
And if religion means stealing, killing, lying, then call me an atheist
امسك منصب، شباب بتتعب، صرنا سلعة وسخة، وقبل
Hold onto positions, young people suffering, we've become cheap merchandise, and before
اللّه أكبر، اللّه أكبر والحقناها في القتل
God is great, God is great, and we find it in killing
رفعنا صليب الذّهب وانسينا البموت بالفقر
We've raised the golden cross and forgotten about dying in poverty
كنايس نصّابة، عالم متأسلمة
Fake churches, a corrupted world
مشوهين الدّين، صلاتهم بس لوجوه النّاس
They've distorted religion, their prayers only for show
حقد، كره
Hatred, animosity
قرف، Business
Disgust, business
غلّ، عدم إنسانية
Ignorance, lack of humanity
غسيل دماغ، قتل وعنف
Brainwashing, killing, and violence
واسطة، أرواح ناس بتروح
Connections, people's lives at stake
آمين آمين
Amen amen
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