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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Condition of the Heart
Prince Lyrics
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Whom he sent a letter to
Hoping she would answer back
Now wasn't that a fool
Hardy notion on the part of a
Sometimes lonely musician
Acting out a whim is only good
For a condition of the heart
There was a dame from London
Who insisted that he love her
Then left him for a real prince
From Arabia, now isn't that
A shame that sometimes money
Buys you everything and nothing
Love, it only seems to buy a
Terminal condition of the heart
Thinking about you driving me crazy
My friends all say it's just a phase, but oh, oh
Every day is a yellow day
I'm blinded by the daisies in your yard
There was a woman from the ghetto
Who made funny faces just like
Clara Bow, how was I to know
That she would wear the same
Cologne as you and giggle the same
Giggle that you do?
Whenever I would act a fool, the fool
With a condition of the heart
Thinking about you driving me crazy
My friends all say it's just a phase, but oh, oh
Every single day is a yellow day
I'm blinded by the daisies in your yard
There was a girl (There was a girl in Paris)
Whom he sent a letter to (Whom he sent a letter to)
(Hoping she would answer back)
She never answered back and now (wasn't that a foolhardy)
He's got a condition of the heart (notion)
"Condition of the Heart" is a song by Prince, released on his 1985 album "Around the World in a Day." The song showcases Prince's romantic side and tells the stories of women who have affected him emotionally. The first verse talks about a girl from Paris whom he contacted in the hope of receiving a response. The foolish notion here refers to Prince's expectation of a response from someone he didn't know well. The second verse is about a woman from London that Prince loved, but she left him for a wealthy prince from Arabia. The third verse is about a woman from the ghetto who resembles a female film star that Prince loved, but she only reminds him of the real woman he desires. The song's intro asks if one can "nurture love when the heart is punctured" and addresses the challenges of loving others when the heart is broken.
The main theme of "Condition of the Heart" is about the pain of loving someone who doesn't return your love or when love isn't reciprocated. The opening line asks the question, "Can you nurture love when the heart is punctured?" Prince portrays the difficulties of keeping love alive, some of which are beyond our control. The song is an emotional exploration of Prince's heart, mirrored by his reflection on the women he's loved, lost, or can't have. It's a classic example of Prince's artistry where he effortlessly weaves together his thoughts into coherent lyrics that touch on the intricacies of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a girl (There was a girl in Paris)
Prince mentions a girl in Paris who he wrote a letter to.
Whom he sent a letter to (Whom he sent a letter to)
Prince wrote a letter to the girl in hopes of getting a reply.
(Hoping she would answer back)
His intention was to get her to reply to his letter.
She never answered back and now (wasn't that a foolhardy)
The girl never replied, and Prince considers his attempt to connect with her foolish.
He's got a condition of the heart (notion)
His attempt to connect with the girl has left him with a broken heart.
There was a dame from London
Prince speaks of another woman, this time from London.
Who insisted that he love her
This woman demanded his love and attention.
Then left him for a real prince
She ultimately ended things with him and went on to marry someone of royal blood.
From Arabia, now isn't that
The man she married was from Arabia, and Prince expresses his disbelief.
A shame that sometimes money
Prince comments on how wealth can buy a person everything and nothing.
Buys you everything and nothing
Although the woman found wealth and status, she lost true love and happiness.
Love, it only seems to buy a
Prince says that true love cannot be bought, no matter how much money a person has.
Terminal condition of the heart
The feeling of heartbreak often persists, leaving one with a 'terminal condition of the heart.'
There was a woman from the ghetto
Prince tells of a woman he met from the ghetto.
Who made funny faces just like
She reminded him of a previous love interest.
Clara Bow, how was I to know
Her resemblance to the previous love interest was surprising to Prince.
That she would wear the same
He discovered that she wore the same cologne as his previous love interest.
Cologne as you and giggle the same
Not only did she wear the same cologne, but she also laughed the same way.
Giggle that you do?
This woman reminded him of his previous love interest in many ways.
Whenever I would act a fool, the fool
Prince admits to acting foolishly around this new woman.
With a condition of the heart
His reckless behavior spoke to his lingering pain from his previous heartbreak.
Thinking about you driving me crazy
Prince expresses how much this new woman affects him.
My friends all say it's just a phase, but oh, oh
His friends dismiss his feelings for the woman as a temporary phase.
Every day is a yellow day
Despite his friends' skepticism, Prince feels a sense of joy every day.
I'm blinded by the daisies in your yard
He is captivated by the simple beauty in her surroundings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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