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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Chocolate Box
Prince Lyrics
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Do you wanna get funky with me?
If you think eye got something that you want,
Suga nothin' here comes for free
Eye been around this way
Got lost and found
Lemme see if you remember my name
Cuz you never gon' be the same
[Chorus:]
I got a box a chocolates
That'll rock the sox of any
Girl that wanna come my way
And eye ain't got no time to waste
If she ain't makin' bank and scared of
What a brutha got to say
She want the b-o-x-a-chocolate everyday
So what's the deal are you sportin' some wheels
Or are you ridin' in a limousine?
This ain't prom night and eye don't wanna
Fight so you betta get your dirty clean
Eye hear your words goin' up and down your
Skirt your gonna get a chance to prove it
You best believe if you wanna get wit me
It takes a real woman to do it
[Chorus (q-tip)]
So what's the deal are you gay or poppin' pills?
Why you still wanna take my hand?
This discotech is 'bout to make me a wreck
My feet are singin' louder than the band
Eye see you got the feelin'
Flashin' lights up on the ceiling
Say you gotta get your weekend now
What difference does it make?
You know you can't make chocolate cake
If ain't nobody ever showed you how
[Chorus x2]
She want the b-o-x-a-chocolate everyday
In the lyrics of Prince's song 'Chocolate Box,' the artist is portraying himself as a confident and assertive individual who is fully aware of his worth. The opening lines, "So, what's the deal, why you frontin' keep it real? Do you wanna get funky with me?" show his straightforward approach to any potential partner. He then goes on to ask if the other person is interested in him and makes it clear that he has something they want, but nothing comes for free. Prince implies that he is no average man; he has been around, lost, and found himself: "Eye been around this way, Got lost and found."
The chorus, "I got a box of chocolates That'll rock the sox of any girl that wanna come my way, And eye ain't got no time to waste, If she ain't makin' bank and scared of what a brutha got to say," showcases the artist's confidence in possessing an alluring and desirable quality. The reference to not wasting time with anyone who isn't earning money and is uncomfortable with him echoes Prince's preference for successful and empowered women. The last line of the chorus, "She wants the b-o-x-a-chocolate every day," emphasizes that if a woman is with him, she should be prepared to experience something exceptional and thrilling every day.
Line by Line Meaning
So, what's the deal, why you frontin' keep it real
What's going on, why are you pretending to be someone you're not? Are you interested in getting with me?
Do you wanna get funky with me?
Are you interested in having a good time with me?
If you think eye got something that you want, Suga nothin' here comes for free
If you think I have something you want, you better be ready to pay for it.
Eye been around this way, Got lost and found
I've been through a lot, but I've come out on the other side.
Lemme see if you remember my name
I want to test your memory and see if you really know who I am.
You can try to get it but eye can't let you hit it, Cuz you never gon' be the same
You can try to be with me, but I can't guarantee you'll be able to handle it.
I got a box a chocolates, That'll rock the sox of any, Girl that wanna come my way, And eye ain't got no time to waste, If she ain't makin' bank and scared of, What a brutha got to say
I have something that will excite any girl who's interested in me, but I can't waste my time on anyone who isn't successful and confident enough to handle me.
She want the b-o-x-a-chocolate everyday
She's interested in being with me all the time.
So what's the deal are you sportin' some wheels, Or are you ridin' in a limousine?
Are you successful and able to keep up with me?
This ain't prom night and eye don't wanna, Fight so you betta get your dirty clean
I'm not interested in any drama or fights, so you better clean up your act.
Eye hear your words goin' up and down your, Skirt your gonna get a chance to prove it
I see that you're talking big, but you'll have to prove yourself.
You best believe if you wanna get wit me, It takes a real woman to do it
If you want to be with me, you have to be a strong and confident woman.
So what's the deal are you gay or poppin' pills? Why you still wanna take my hand?
Are you really interested in me, or are you just messing around?
This discotech is 'bout to make me a wreck, My feet are singin' louder than the band
This club is getting to me and my feet are tired.
Eye see you got the feelin', Flashin' lights up on the ceiling, Say you gotta get your weekend now
I can see that you're enjoying the music and partying.
What difference does it make?, You know you can't make chocolate cake, If ain't nobody ever showed you how
It doesn't matter if you haven't experienced things before, because I can show you how to do it.
She want the b-o-x-a-chocolate everyday
She's interested in being with me all the time.
Chorus x2: I got a box a chocolates, That'll rock the sox of any, Girl that wanna come my way, And eye ain't got no time to waste, If she ain't makin' bank and scared of, What a brutha got to say
I have something that will excite any girl who's interested in me, but I can't waste my time on anyone who isn't successful and confident enough to handle me.
She want the b-o-x-a-chocolate everyday
She's interested in being with me all the time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tremendous one
Prince is like a box of chocolates.
You'll never know what you'll get 🎁
Melanie P
Agreed!!
Bharat Giri
XD
wildbluewings
But we can eat about a million and a half of his chocolates 😊🤣🤤😉💖💖💜💜😏
Shanta Robeson
Factttttttzzzzxz
jennymiko
😂👍🙏🏽💜
Missy Reed
I don't care what any of you all say....this here's a groove! <3 Miss you so much Prince.
Planet Shel
The groove is all that matters to me because I know that it was not something that he felt was 100% therefore it had not been revamped into what he truly wanted for the public.
realmusic luver
Agreed! And, Q-Tip is the icing on the cake.
realmusic luver
Planet Shel uh, he released this with “MPLS Sound”.