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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Be My Mirror
Prince Lyrics
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For the kids to rest
Through the blue
We are here for you
Do the hand quake
And stand up straight
And whip your head side to side
And rid your heart of hate
Come on and decide to
Be my friend!
Give love to
All the innocent
You'll be home soon
On the avenue
Now do the hand quake
And stand up straight
And whip your head side to side
You do the booty shake
And rid your heart of hate
Come on and decide to
Be my friend!
The lyrics of "Be My Mirror" by Prince are a call to action to those who feel lost or alone. The opening line "No more room, for the kids to rest" signifies that there are no more spaces for young people to find solace to rest during these challenging times. The next line "Through the blue, we are here for you" speaks to the sadness and despair that people might be feeling, but also emphasizes that there are people who are ready to support them through these tough times.
The chorus encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance, with the repetition of the phrases "Do the hand quake, and stand up straight, and whip your head side to side," followed by "You do the booty shake, and rid your heart of hate, come on and decide to be my friend!" The lyrics suggest that dancing and letting go of hate can be a way to connect with others and foster new friendships.
Overall, Prince's "Be My Mirror" is an uplifting song with a message of hope and connection. It encourages listeners to find joy in dancing and to open themselves up to new connections and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
No more room
There is no more space left, it's already filled up.
For the kids to rest
There is no place left for children to take a break.
Through the blue
In the midst of sadness.
We are here for you
We will support and be with you through your pain.
Do the hand quake
Shake your hand to get ready.
And stand up straight
Make an effort to be proud and confident.
And whip your head side to side
Move your head from one side to another enthusiastically.
You do the booty shake
Dance lively and with enthusiasm.
And rid your heart of hate
Let go of negative emotions such as anger and resentment.
Come on and decide to
Make a choice to do something.
Be my friend!
Let's be friends
Give love to
Show affection to.
All the innocent
Everyone who didn't do anything wrong.
You'll be home soon
You'll return to the place you belong soon.
On the avenue
On the whereabouts of others.
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Phyllis
Be my mirror, be like me
Easier than ABC
Everything I hope 2 be
U can be that and more U see
Prince.....I am so happy for you .....you are now with your little baby girl.
You are a Dad in Heaven....to both your little baby girl and baby boy Amir.
I can envision you playing and holding your babies. It bring tears to my eyes....
Wishing you an eternity of joy and happiness with your family in Heaven.
Steven Vela
Be my mirror, be like me
easier than abc
everything i hope 2 be
u can be that and more u see
if my hand goes 2 the left, yours goes 2 the right
what u see is what u get, just keep me in your sight
u see how much u’re just like me when we play this game
if u play correct my dear, we will be the same
be my mirror, be like me
easier than abc
everything i hope 2 be
u can be that and more u see
ever since good fortune brought u into this world
i knew that u were a special, a special little girl
when the rest of us get stuck because of things we do not know
my special little girl is already a hundred paces down the road
be my mirror, be like me
easier than abc
everything i hope 2 be
i can be that and more u see
i can be that and more u see
Dreama K. Flanagan
One of the most Beautiful Songs Ever!! Made me cry!! Rest in Peace my sweet Prince 💜💔
Jackie La Versa
My God! What a pretty melody! What couldn’t Prince write? I just wished he could’ve sung it to his own baby girl! 😢💜
KrAzY KiM
How some dislike this or any of Prince music?! This is pure talent here.. all his music 💜💜💜
soapmom426
They are not TRUE MUSIC LOVERS LOOKING FOR TRUE MUSIC.
Zazan Shemshady
My heart broke on April, 21st.
I miss U Prince.
soapmom426
Mine too and I've never gotten over it.
Kimicat 777
Love this sweet song. Reminds me of days with my baby girl when she was little and precious moments of rearing her to be great at whatever she does in life. Love Prince. 💜Never be another like him.
Kandi Kane
Wow this song is so beautiful, made me cry. I have never heard this befor, man Prince had so many beautiful songs and so much more to give. it is so hard to accept he is really gone but he is..may he rip
Skygazer
I really love this song. Prince could do no wrong!
muluemebet kebede
It broke my heart I will miss you forever thank you Prince 💔💔☔️🎸🙏🏽💜💜