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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Boys and Girls
Prince Lyrics
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He only knew her for a little while
But he had grown accustomed to her style
She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen
He did to, they were meant to be
They loved to kiss on the steps of versailles
It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly
Maybe we can stay in touch
Meet me in another world, space and joy
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
He gave her all the love that anyone can
But she was promised to another man
He tried so hard not to go insane
Birds do fly, looks like rain
I love you baby, I love you so much
Maybe we can stay in touch
Meet me in another world, space and joy
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
Life is precious baby, love is so rare
I can take the breakup if you say that you care
He had to run away, his pride was to strong
It started raining, baby, the birds were gone
(I love you baby, I love you so much)
Maybe (maybe we can stay in touch)
Meet me in another world (meet me in another world, space and joy)
Vous êtes très belle (vous êtes très belle, mama)
Girls and boys (girls and boys)
(I love you baby, I love you so much)
I want you, babe
Maybe we can stay in touch)
Maybe we can play today
(Meet me in another world, space and joy)
Vous êtes très belle (vous êtes très belle, mama)
Girls and boys (girls and boys)
Vous étiez de l'autre côté de la salle
Vous dansiez si fort
Je sentais votre parfum
Votre sourire me dit que nous devrions nous parler
Sur la piste de danse, baby
Fais cet appel pour moi, oh, oui, baby
Sexe et repos, baby, résistez pas
Je sais, c'est vrai que vous aimerez ça
Baby, ah, oh
Je vous enlacerai avec mes jambes, baby
Pendant des heures je vais vous étonner, baby
Fleur dans votre bain, amour dans vos draps
Faire l'amour, faire l'amour
Nous nous rencontrerons, bon, bon?
I love you baby, I love you so much
Maybe we can stay in touch
Meet me in another world, space and joy,
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
(I love you baby)
I want you baby (I love you so much)
I want you so much (maybe we can stay in touch)
Maybe, maybe we can stay in touch
(meet me in another world, space and joy)
Another world, space (vous êtes très belle)
Lips, face (mama, girls and boys)
Happiness in it's uncut form
Is the feeling that I get, you're warm, warm
Happy's what I get when we do what we do
Happiness, mama, is being with you
Good lord
Meet me somewhere after dawn
Lord uh
I love you baby, I love you so much
Maybe we can stay in touch
I love you baby, I love you so much
Vous êtes with it, stay in touch
(Maybe we can stay in touch) so like I saw you from across the room, and
(Maybe we can stay in touch) honey, you danced so hard I smelled your perfume
(Maybe we can stay in touch) and the look on your lips said that a,
(Maybe we can stay in touch) we could talk some more on this dance floor baby
Hear the words I'm saying feel the sex I'm laying (I love you baby, I love you so much)
Naughty's what I want to be with you tonight (maybe we can stay in touch)
Tonight
(Meet me in another world, space and joy)
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
Girls and boys
The lyrics of Prince & The Revolution's song "Girls and Boys" are about a fleeting love affair between two people who are unable to be together due to external circumstances. The singer is in love with a woman whom he has only known for a short period of time, but has become accustomed to her style, particularly her shapely derriere. Despite their love for each other, the woman is promised to another man and they are unable to be together. The chorus speaks of the possibility of reconnecting in another world, filled with space and joy, and the final stanza hints at the possibility of indulging in sexual desire.
The lyrics of "Girls and Boys" are typical of Prince's music - they are sultry, poetic and sometimes lascivious. The song's melody is upbeat and danceable, featuring a catchy synth riff and funky bassline, with interjections of horns and strings. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and immediacy, showcasing Prince's ability to capture the moment in his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls and boys
The title of the song that is repeated throughout the lyrics.
He only knew her for a little while
He wasn't involved with her long, but he was fond of her.
But he had grown accustomed to her style
He had gotten used to the way she acted and looked.
She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen
He found her physical features attractive.
He did to, they were meant to be
She also found him attractive and they felt right together.
They loved to kiss on the steps of versailles
They enjoyed romantic moments in public areas.
It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly
The weather forecast was for rain, but they still enjoyed watching the birds fly.
I love you baby, I love you so much
He expressed his affection for her.
Maybe we can stay in touch
He suggested they keep in contact with each other.
Meet me in another world, space and joy
He wanted to meet her in a fantasy-like alternate reality filled with happiness.
Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys
French for 'you are very beautiful'; he complimented her.
He gave her all the love that anyone can
He tried his best and expressed his love completely.
But she was promised to another man
She was engaged to someone other than him.
He tried so hard not to go insane
He struggled to keep himself together emotionally.
Life is precious baby, love is so rare
Life and love are important and hard to come by.
I can take the breakup if you say that you care
He would accept their separation as long as he knew that their love mattered.
He had to run away, his pride was too strong
In an effort to maintain his dignity, he left their situation.
It started raining, baby, the birds were gone
The rain started to pour and the birds disappeared.
I want you, babe
He desired her.
Maybe we can play today
He suggested they spend time together in a playful manner.
Lips, face
He expressed his affection for her.
Happiness in its uncut form
Happiness that is natural and sincere.
Is the feeling that I get, you're warm, warm
Being with her brings him genuine happiness and comfort.
Happy's what I get when we do what we do
He finds joy in their relationship and time spent together.
Happiness, mama, is being with you
He believes true happiness is found in her presence.
Meet me somewhere after dawn
He made plans to see her early in the day.
Naughty's what I want to be with you tonight
He desires to have a playful and risqué night with her.
Vous étiez de l'autre côté de la salle
French for 'you were on the other side of the room'.
Vous dansiez si fort
French for 'you danced so hard'.
Je sentais votre parfum
French for 'I could smell your perfume'.
Votre sourire me dit que nous devrions nous parler
French for 'your smile told me we should talk'.
Sur la piste de danse, baby
French for 'on the dance floor, baby'.
Fais cet appel pour moi, oh, oui, baby
French for 'make this call for me, oh yes baby'.
Sexe et repos, baby, résistez pas
French for 'sex and rest, baby, don't resist'.
Je sais, c'est vrai que vous aimerez ça
French for 'I know it's true, you'll like it'.
Baby, ah, oh
He expresses his attraction for her.
Je vous enlacerai avec mes jambes, baby
French for 'I'll wrap my legs around you, baby'.
Pendant des heures je vais vous étonner, baby
French for 'for hours I'll surprise you, baby'.
Fleur dans votre bain, amour dans vos draps
French for 'flowers in your bath, love in your sheets'.
Faire l'amour, faire l'amour
French for 'make love, make love'.
Nous nous rencontrerons, bon, bon?
French for 'We'll meet each other, good, good?'
Vous êtes with it, stay in touch
French for 'you are with it, stay in contact with me'.
Hear the words I'm saying, feel the sex I'm laying
He is passionate and wants to fulfill his desires with her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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LYRICS: He only knew her 4 a little while,
but he had grown accustomed 2 her style
She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen
He did 2, they were meant 2 be
They loved 2 kiss on the steps of Versailles
It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly
I love u baby, I love u so much,
maybe we can stay in touch
Meet me in another world, space and joy,
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
He gave her all the love that anyone can,
but she was promised 2 another man
He tried so hard not 2 go insane
Birds do fly, looks like rain
I love u baby, I love u so much,
Maybe we can stay in touch
Meet me in another world, space and joy,
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
Life is precious baby, love is so rare
I can take the breakup if u say that u care
He had 2 run away, his pride was 2 strong
It started raining, baby, the birds were gone
(I love u baby, I love u so much)
Maybe (Maybe we can stay in touch)
Meet me in another world (Meet me in another world, space and joy)
vous etes tres belle (vous etes tres belle, mama)
girls and boys (girls and boys)
(I love u baby, I love u so much)
I want u, babe (Maybe we can stay in touch)
Maybe we can play today (Meet me in another world, space and joy)
vous etes tres belle (vous etes tres belle, mama)
girls and boys (girls and boys)
[Translation in brackets]
Vous etiez de l'autre cote de la salle
[U were on the other end of the room/hall]
Vous dansiez si fort
[U were dancing so hard/strong]
Je sentais votre parfum
[I could smell your perfume]
Votre sourire me dit que nous devrions nous parler
[Your smile told me we should talk]
Sexe et repos
[Sex and rest]
Baby
Je sais que vous aimerez ca
[I know U'll like that]
Vous n'y resisterez pas
[U won't resist it/to it]
Baby
Je vous enlacerai avec mes jambes
[I'll wrap my legs around U]
Baby
Pendant des heures je vais vous etonner
[During hours I'll astound U (?)]
Baby
Faire l'amour Faire l'amour
[Make love make love]
Nous nous rencontrerons
[We'll meet]
I love u baby, I love u so much
Maybe we can stay in touch
Meet me in another world, space and joy,
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
(I love u baby)
I want u baby (I love u so much)
I want u so much (Maybe we can stay in touch)
Maybe, maybe we can stay in touch (Meet me in another world, space and joy)
Another world, space (vous etes tres belle)
Lips... (mama, girls and boys)
Face...
Happiness in it's uncut form
Is the feeling that I get, you're warm, warm
Happy's what I get when we do what we do
Happiness, mama, is being with u
Good lord
Meet me somewhere after dawn
Lord (I love u baby)
(I love u so much)
(Maybe we can stay in touch)
(I love u baby)
(I love u so much)
vous etes belle
So like I saw u from across the room, and (maybe we can stay in touch)
Honey, u danced so hard I smelled your perfume, (maybe we can stay in touch)
and the look on your lips said that a,
"We could talk some more, (maybe we can stay in touch)
some more on the dance floor baby" (I love u baby)
Hear the words I'm saying, (I love u so much)
Feel the sex I'm laying (maybe we can stay in touch)
Naughty's what I wanna be with u tonight
Tonight
(Meet me in another world, space and joy)
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys
Girls and boys
@maryamalfayed223
I played this one song so much I know I drove everyone in my household and the neighborhood crazy!!! ... An all-time classic and one of the greatest songs that Prince ever put out!!!
💜💜🌹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@kittykaz1465
I think comment is so funny giggle every time I see it I love your comment
@michelleroberts3143
Same here and I Never Cared one second. I'm currently blasting this song through Bose speaker and it's 9:42am My neighbors will learn to love Prince just as much as I do 🤣🤣🤣
@bananabana6630
😂🙏LOVE it❤
@Patilanavaja
You and me both! Finally someone who feels the same for this class act!
@maryamalfayed223
🌹💜🌹
@SumayyaIahKonjo
Great musician, great dancer, greqt composer, great producer, great singer, Prince was the Mozart of our generation. 💜💜💜💜
@richardlafette
No - Bowie was. Prince was the Ravel.
@achosenvessel6563
richard lafferty: Bowie was nowhere near as talented as Prince......Prince could do it all.
@christophertracy7272
Yep, that the truth. Even Eric Clapton said that if U want a better guitar player ask Prince!