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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Bad
Prince Lyrics
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Having no bad intention
But bad boys get more attention
I text her she ignores me
I like her she doesn't care me
I gift rose she laughs at me
She didn't care how I felt
For her I was just a random boy
So I wanted to
Reach her
Bang her
Impregnate her
Reach her
Bang her
Impregnate her
They killed that boy with emotion
Now there is that boy eager for some action
Not replying her up until tomorrow
Acting cool and talking rough
She's surprised with an open mouth
Got my ass up round the clock
No more begging no more emotion
New haircut building muscles
Grinding hard with non ending hustles
This way I got attention
Now with her in a pension
I can feel her sudation
So I already
Reached her
Can bang her
And impregnate her
Reached her
Can bang her
And impregnate her
Reached her
Can bang her
And impregnate her
Reached her
Can bang her
And impregnate her
The lyrics to Prince's song "Bad" describe a transformation that the singer undergoes in order to win the attention and affection of a girl. At the beginning of the song, he is a "good boy with emotion" who is ignored by the object of his affection. He tries to impress her with gifts and attention, but she doesn't seem to care. Frustrated, the singer decides that he needs to become a "bad boy" in order to win her over. He becomes more aloof and starts to act like he doesn't care about her, which she finds surprising and attractive. He changes his appearance and starts to work harder, hoping that these changes will make him more desirable. Ultimately, he succeeds in winning her over and is able to "reach her," "bang her," and "impregnate her."
This song reflects a common theme in popular music, which is the idea that being a "bad boy" is desirable to women. The singer believes that by changing his behavior and becoming more aggressive, he will be able to win the girl's affection. However, the song also highlights the dangers of this attitude, as the singer's transformation leads him to abandon his own emotions and become someone he is not. Overall, the song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of trying to win someone's affection by changing who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
As a good boy with emotion
I am a kind-hearted person with good intentions.
Having no bad intention
I mean no harm.
But bad boys get more attention
The person I am interested in pays more attention to people who are wild and rebellious.
I text her she ignores me
I try to contact her, but she does not respond.
I like her she doesn't care me
I have feelings for her, but she does not feel the same way.
I gift rose she laughs at me
I try to do something nice for her, but she mocks me.
She didn't care how I felt
The person I am interested in is not concerned about my feelings.
For her I was just a random boy
To her, I am just an insignificant person.
And a change was needed to be liked
I feel like I need to change to get her attention and approval.
So I wanted to
I decided to take action.
Reach her
I want to establish a connection with her.
Bang her
I want to have sex with her.
Impregnate her
I want to have a child with her.
They killed that boy with emotion
My emotional vulnerability was seen as a weakness and caused me harm.
Now there is that boy eager for some action
Now, I am ready to take action to get what I want.
Not replying her up until tomorrow
I am not going to respond to her messages until the next day.
Acting cool and talking rough
I am going to present myself as tough and indifferent.
She's surprised with an open mouth
She is surprised by my change in behavior.
Got my ass up round the clock
I am working hard all the time.
No more begging no more emotion
I am no longer going to beg for her attention and affection, and I am hiding my emotions.
New haircut building muscles
I am trying to improve my appearance by getting a new haircut and working out.
Grinding hard with non ending hustles
I am putting in a lot of effort to achieve my goals.
This way I got attention
My new approach has gotten her attention.
Now with her in a pension
I am now in a sexual relationship with her.
I can feel her sudation
I am physically intimate with her.
So I already
I have succeeded in my plan.
Reached her
I have established a connection with her.
Can bang her
I am having sexual relations with her.
And impregnate her
I want to have a child with her.
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Written by: Prince Eckham
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