Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known m… Read Full Bio ↴Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop.

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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Bi Name Bi
Prince Lyrics

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Drinkin cocktails bi the water
Mixin whiskey with some lime
Starin at all the boys walkin
And the girls who catch my eye
Drinkin cocktails bi the water
Doesn't matter what comes next
All we care about is money
All we're looking for is sex

Drinkin cocktails bi the

Hey
What are you doin
What are you up to
Baby
You look good
Let me know if
You might be down for screwin
Don't tell me your name
Let's play a game

Drinkin cocktails bi the water
Mixin whiskey with some lime
Starin at all the boys walkin
And the girls who catch my eye
Drinkin cocktails bi the water
Doesn't matter what comes next
All we care about is money
All we're looking for is sex
Drinkin cocktails bi the

Give me a Whiskey Sour
Give me a Trinidad
Can you make me a Green Point
I hope I don't look bad

Next time you go out
Order yourself a Green Point
Grab a shot of Fernet
And try out some Chartreuse

Drinkin cocktails bi the water
Doesn't matter what comes next
All we care about is money

All we're looking for is sex
Drinkin cocktails bi the water

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prince's “Bi Name Bi” talk about partying and hooking up with people without any emotional connection. The song begins with a description of the singer mixing cocktails with whiskey and lime while checking out both boys and girls who walk by. The singer doesn't seem to care about what happens next, as long as there is money and sex involved. The song suggests that the singer and the people around them are living a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle with no consequences.

The chorus emphasizes that the singer is drinking cocktails by the water, and that nothing else matters except for sex and money. The second verse echoes the same message as the first verse, but this time the singer is explicitly asking if someone is interested in having sex. The lyrics also reveal that the singer doesn't want to get to know the person, but instead wants to play a game and keep things anonymous.

Line by Line Meaning

Drinkin cocktails bi the water
Enjoying alcoholic drinks by the water

Mixin whiskey with some lime
Combining whiskey with lime for flavor

Starin at all the boys walkin
Watching men walk by

And the girls who catch my eye
Also noticing attractive women

Doesn't matter what comes next
Not concerned about the future

All we care about is money
Focused on material possessions and wealth

All we're looking for is sex
Only interested in sexual gratification

Hey
Beginning of a conversation

What are you doin
Asking about the other person's activities

What are you up to
Asking about their plans

Baby
Term of endearment