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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Climax
Prince Lyrics
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These are the words of God's forsaken
Voyage of the earth and stars like the Apollo 8
I can take away your pain but here is not the proper place
In route to our destination of congregation
Fore play came up in conversation
I'll play the thief that came to rob the place
With scarves tied around my face
You lick the tip like you robbed the waitress
I grip you tight
Kiss you light
In the area you ovulate
Release all the tension built up throughout the day
Get it hot make that skin radiate
I'm the microwave
Tie you up bring the whips out
Beat it like my slave
Bring the beast out
You unlocked the cage
Swear I got a doctorate
Way I operate
She can't hold her posture
Shaking
Gone off my love drug she done got sedated
Calling me names
Like I grew up in the house and raised her
Couple shots out her navel
Got her on the couch
The table
Our souls stay in tune
With the gray moon
Won't stop til she say to
Slow grinding by the waist
While she whine like a snake do
She understands that it takes two
Pace grew faster
Then I put the brakes to it
Speed it up
Slow it down
Til she breakthrough
The lyrics to Prince's song "Climax" explore themes of desire, passion, and sexual ecstasy. The opening lines, "Robbed from the nation Allah placed us / These are the words of God's forsaken," suggest a sense of liberation from societal norms and expectations. The references to Apollo 8 and the voyage of the earth and stars allude to a sense of exploration and transcendence.
The lyrics then delve into a sensual encounter between two individuals, with lines like "I can take away your pain but here is not the proper place" hinting at a desire for escapism and seeking pleasure in each other's company. The lyrics play with the idea of role-playing, as Prince describes himself as a thief with scarves tied around his face. The imagery of counting the loot and "licking the tip like you robbed the waitress" adds a provocative and seductive tone.
The lyrics also suggest a strong sexual connection between Prince and his partner, with lines like "Kiss you light / In the area you ovulate" and "Tie you up bring the whips out / Beat it like my slave / Bring the beast out." These lyrics, although intense and explicit, convey a consensual and passionate encounter.
Overall, "Climax" is a song that explores the boundaries of desire, power dynamics, and the pursuit of sexual pleasure in an intense and seductive manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Robbed from the nation Allah placed us
Taken away from our rightful home and heritage, as chosen by a higher power
These are the words of God's forsaken
This is a message from a divine being that has been abandoned or neglected
Voyage of the earth and stars like the Apollo 8
Embarking on a journey through the vastness of the universe, like the historic Apollo 8 mission
I can take away your pain but here is not the proper place
I have the ability to alleviate your suffering, but this is not the appropriate setting for it
In route to our destination of congregation
On our way to a gathering or meeting place
Fore play came up in conversation
The topic of sexual arousal and anticipation was discussed
I'll play the thief that came to rob the place
I will assume the role of a thief who intends to take something valuable
With scarves tied around my face
Wearing masks or disguises to conceal my identity
I count the loot
I am assessing and taking inventory of the valuable things I have gained
You lick the tip like you robbed the waitress
You engage in oral stimulation as if you were taking something without permission
I grip you tight
I hold onto you firmly
Kiss you light
I give you gentle kisses
In the area you ovulate
In the region where your reproductive process occurs
Release all the tension built up throughout the day
Let go of the stress and pressure that has accumulated during the day
Get it hot make that skin radiate
Make it passionate and intense, causing your skin to glow with excitement
I'm the microwave
I am the source of heat and intensity
Tie you up bring the whips out
Restraining you and using whips for erotic pleasure
Beat it like my slave
Treating it aggressively or forcefully, as if it were under my control
Bring the beast out
Unleashing a wild and primal side
You unlocked the cage
You have set free the restraints or inhibitions
Swear I got a doctorate
I am highly skilled or knowledgeable, as if I have a doctorate degree
Way I operate
The manner in which I function or carry out actions
She can't hold her posture
She loses control of her composure or physical stance
Shaking
Trembling or quivering
Gone off my love drug she done got sedated
She has become intoxicated or deeply affected by the intense feelings of love I give her
Calling me names
Using derogatory or insulting terms to refer to me
Like I grew up in the house and raised her
Treating me disrespectfully, as if I had a low upbringing and raised her
Couple shots out her navel
Drinking or consuming alcohol poured on her belly button
Got her on the couch
She is lying or sitting on the couch
The table
Or on the table
Our souls stay in tune
Our spiritual essences remain harmonized or connected
With the gray moon
Aligning with the mystical energy of the gray moon
Won't stop til she say to
I will continue until she gives me permission to stop
Slow grinding by the waist
Engaging in slow, sensual movements with the hips
While she whine like a snake do
As she moves and gyrates her body like a snake
She understands that it takes two
She recognizes the importance of mutual participation or collaboration
Pace grew faster
The rhythm or speed of our actions increased
Then I put the brakes to it
I abruptly slowed down or stopped the intense activity
Speed it up
Resume with a faster pace
Slow it down
Temporarily decrease the speed
Til she breakthrough
Until she reaches a point of intense pleasure or climax
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Written by: Dante Mitchell
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