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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Beginning Endlessly
Prince Lyrics
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You wont have that long if I get my way in this game
My reputation precedes me, call it claim to fame
They know me around the world, you want me just the same
[Chorus:]
Why should you be satisfied with just heaven and earth?
When if you look around there's so much more to the universe
If you and I could ever open up our dirty hearts
(Oh! Open up baby. Oh. Hey-hey ...)
Listen
All of us in minerals and chemicals of space
You cary within your womb, that's how we got to this place
This might be a bit serious, but if it turns you on
Come with me now let's get nice till serious is gone
[Chorus]
(Oh! Come on! Oh! Oh. Get nice.)
Love is much to small a word for what you feel for me
If you ever let me explore your anatomy
You and I lost in each other prisoners let free
Come on Darlin' let's get down beginning endlessly
(Uh uh. Let's get down! Uh uh. Beginning endlessly
Uh uh. Let's get down! Whooh!)
Come on! You see that I want ya. Ooh wee!
Come on! Can't you see that I want ya. Feel me now!
History is full of praise for another's history
More and more than the one that became before both u and me
Left alone with our devices, whatever will be will be
A brand new story in the making beginning endlessly
(Oh!)
Love is much to small a word, for what you feel for me
(Feel for me)
If ever you you let me be, let me be your man
Ooh baby! Understand. I wanna I wanna be your man
(Get on down!)
(Come on!)
(Ah, ah-ah)
(Come on! Come on!)
(Ah, ah-ah)
(Oh! Oh!)
In the song "Beginning Endlessly," Prince sings about his reputation and fame, indicating that he is used to getting what he wants in his games. He encourages his love interest to explore their desires with him, suggesting that love is much more significant than just the words it entails. The chorus speaks of the universe and the beauty it holds, suggesting that love can be a transformative experience for those who are open to it. Prince adds that we all carry minerals and chemicals within ourselves, indicating that we are all connected to the universe as a whole.
Prince advocates for exploring these connections and experiencing love as a transformative experience in "Beginning Endlessly". He wants his love interest to be open to the possibilities of the universe and let go of their fears to experience love in its entirety. The chorus encourages people to explore beyond the limits of earth and look at the universe as a whole where every shining star can represent an opportunity to explore and discover a new part of themselves. In the end, love is what connects everyone and brings them together in a new experience that can be infinite.
Line by Line Meaning
Nevermind the bird feed honey, just tell me your name
Don't worry about the small things, just give me your name and let's focus on the bigger picture
You wont have that long if I get my way in this game
If I have control, our time together will be short but intense
My reputation precedes me, call it claim to fame
I'm famous and you know it, that's why you want me
They know me around the world, you want me just the same
I have a global presence and you're still attracted to me
Why should you be satisfied with just heaven and earth?
You should aim for more than what's given to you
When if you look around there's so much more to the universe
If you open your eyes, you'll see there's a lot to explore
Maybe every shining star, is just another part
Every star in the sky is a piece of a bigger puzzle
If you and I could ever open up our dirty hearts
If we can be vulnerable and real with each other
All of us in minerals and chemicals of space
We are made up of the same elements as everything else in the universe
You carry within your womb, that's how we got to this place
Life comes from within and that's how we are all created
This might be a bit serious, but if it turns you on
I know this might be heavy but if it excites you
Come with me now let's get nice till serious is gone
Let's have some fun until the heavy feelings dissipate
Love is much to small a word for what you feel for me
Your love for me is bigger than the word love itself
If you ever let me explore your anatomy
If you let me get intimate with you
You and I lost in each other prisoners let free
When we're together, we escape the world and feel liberated
Come on Darlin' let's get down beginning endlessly
Let's start something that will never end
History is full of praise for another's history
The past is celebrated, but our future is up to us
More and more than the one that became before both u and me
Our love is greater than any that came before
Left alone with our devices, whatever will be will be
When we're alone, fate will determine what happens
A brand new story in the making beginning endlessly
We're starting a new adventure that will never end
If ever you let me be, let me be your man
If you give me a chance, let me be the one for you
Ooh baby! Understand. I wanna I wanna be your man
I really want to be with you and I hope you see that
Get on down!
Let's get moving and enjoy life
Come on!
Let's go!
Oh!
Excitement and enthusiasm
Writer(s): Prince Rogers Nelson
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