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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Can't Stop The Feeling
Prince Lyrics
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I feel it right down to my toes
I can't stop you got me so hot
My body wants you, don't you know
I can't stop this feeling I got
Is running all down my leg
I can't stop this feeling I got
Hey why you wanna make me wait
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop
I can't stop this feeling I got
You know I can't sleep at night
I can't stop, you know I love iyou a lot
I never want you outta my sight
I can't stop this feeling I got
I get to shaking all in my shoes
I can't stop this feeling I got
The doctor say there's nothing that he can do
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop this feeling I got
My body wants ya, it wants ya
Can't stop this feeling I got
Baby, baby, baby, yeah!
Can't stop this feeling I got
Can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
I can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got
In "Can't Stop This Feeling I Got," Prince sings about his overwhelming desire for someone. The lyrics are full of sexual innuendo, with Prince using metaphors like "running all down my leg" and "shaking all in my shoes" to describe the intensity of his physical feelings. The repetition of the phrase "I can't stop this feeling I got" emphasizes Prince's helplessness in the face of his desire, as if he is saying that he is powerless to resist the other person's charms.
The chorus is simple but effective, with a catchy melody and Prince's passionate vocals delivering the lines with conviction. The repetition of the phrase "can't stop, can't stop this feeling I got" adds to the song's hypnotic quality, as if the listener is caught in the grip of Prince's desire along with him.
Overall, "Can't Stop This Feeling I Got" is a classic Prince track that showcases the artist's ability to combine catchy pop melodies with provocative lyrics that explore sexuality and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop this feeling I got
I am completely consumed by this feeling and it is impossible to resist
I feel it right down to my toes
This feeling is intense and all-encompassing
You got me so hot
You are so desirable and attractive, it makes me feel passionate and aroused
My body wants you, don't you know
My physical desire for you is strong and undeniable
Is running all down my leg
This feeling is so intense that it is causing physical reactions in my body
Hey why you wanna make me wait
I am eager and impatient to pursue this feeling and act on it
You know I can't sleep at night
This feeling keeps me up at night and consumes my thoughts
You know I love you a lot
My feelings for you are strong and deep
I never want you outta my sight
I always want to be near you and never want to be separated from you
I get to shaking all in my shoes
This feeling is so overwhelming that it is causing physical reactions in my body
The doctor say there's nothing that he can do
This feeling is so strong and can't be cured or fixed by anyone
My body wants ya, it wants ya
My physical desire for you is intense and persistent
Baby, baby, baby, yeah!
My feelings for you are so strong and passionate that I can't help but express them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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