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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Around the World in a Day #1
Prince Lyrics
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A train is leaving all day
A wonderful trip through our time
And laughter is all you pay
Around the world in a day
Around the world in a day
Loneliness already knows you
There ain't no reason to stay
Come here and take my hand, I'll show you
I think I know a better way, y'all
Around the world in a day
(Listen to me, babe)
Around the world in a day
(All the babies sing it now)
No
No shouting
No shouting
No, no shouting
The little will escort you
To places within your mind
The former is red, white, and blue
The ladder is purple, come on and climb
Around the world in a day
Around the world in a day
Come on, sing
Around the world in a day
Say papa, I think I want to dance
(Summer she is sweet)
Around the world in a day
Around the world in a day
All the little babies, sing around the world
Around the world in a day
The lyrics of "Around the World in a Day" by Prince and the Revolution are an invitation to the listener to embark on a journey through time and space. The train leaving "all day" represents the opportunity to explore whatever opportunities may present themselves, with "laughter" being the only currency needed. The idea is to open both one's heart and mind, to let experiences have a profound effect on a person, and to keep one's options for expression wide open.
The song seems to encourage a specific form of escapism that promotes joy and self-discovery. Prince seems to suggest that rather than submitting to or being shrouded by negative emotions, it is better to seize life with vigour and expand oneself through diversity of experience. The title itself, "Around the World in a Day," is emblematic of the longing to exist freely and without the fear of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Open your heart, open your mind
Be open to new experiences and ideas.
A train is leaving all day
Opportunities are constantly available.
A wonderful trip through our time
Life is a delightful adventure.
And laughter is all you pay
Enjoy life and don't take it too seriously.
Around the world in a day
Life is a journey full of new experiences and discoveries.
Loneliness already knows you
Feeling lonely is a common experience.
There ain't no reason to stay
Don't be afraid to try new things and leave your comfort zone.
Come here and take my hand, I'll show you
Trust in others to guide you on your journey.
I think I know a better way, y'all
There are many paths to happiness and fulfillment.
No shouting
Be calm and peaceful in your interactions with others.
The little will escort you
Small things can lead you to great experiences and achievements.
To places within your mind
Explore your imagination and inner thoughts.
The former is red, white, and blue
The past often involves patriotism and national identity.
The ladder is purple, come on and climb
The future is full of possibilities and opportunities for growth.
Say papa, I think I want to dance
Be carefree and enjoy the moment.
All the little babies, sing around the world
Everyone can join in and enjoy the journey of life together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID G. COLEMAN, JOHN L. NELSON, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Powerman Luke Cage
I truly enjoyed this version. A trip down the creative path. I wish certain elements of this were kept in the final version.
ChickadeeE
This song made me want to dance 💃 even though I am suppose to be sleeping it’s 1:17am ThankQ 💜😘💋
Keith Upchurch
This is the version that should've been on the album!!!👍🎶🎼🔥🔥
InkOne
Incredible one my fave songs from the album. To here this song in its beginning is a rare treat thank you.
Yvette Sanchez
You, our very dear friend, Code Purple, always know how to make us forever devoted Prince fans days so much happier when you share with us all of these Absolutely Outstanding songs sung by our forever beloved, sweet Prince!! It all means so much to us!! We love & cherish it all endlessly!!
This song has such a Wonderfully uplifting sound to it!! & It's got the Most Fabulous beat to it!! Prince's acoustic guitar playing sounded So Cool!! The way that he played was So Brilliant & So Vibrant!! & I absolutely adore the way even his voice would be singing in the distant back-up & made such interesting soft talk in the background during the distant back-up!! The words in the song are wonderful!! Prince put such a wonderful positive attitude into the way that he sang this!! & Prince sang this So Absolutely Outstanding!! This is a true 'feel good' song!! I absolutely love it!!
Prince always gave us Total Ultimacy in everything that he did for us!! He always was & will always remain our one & only true Master of Music!! & He is forever a Supreme Legend!!
Our love for Prince will never die!!
Prince Is Eternal!! Purple Power!! Peace Always!!
🕊️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🕊️
The Body Salon
I appreciate it! BUT the album version I like Los fire…
Thomas Dotson
This is the better version.
Lance Reynolds
Omg!!! I love it!!!!!
CodePurple
@joneo this would have been the 12" if he released one
joneo
Definitely more commercial. I think the released version fits the concept of the album better. I think overall I like this one better too.