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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Controversy Incl. All Day All Night
Prince Lyrics
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Oh, what a beautiful ass
Darling, this is my final plea four love
Take me now or witness the slow and horrible death of your white
Fox
My time is running out
I can wait no longer
I watch as you make love to others
You might say that I'm amused to the point
Where my blood increases, my heartbeat accelerates
And my mouth waters uncontrollably
Four I know that no woman will ever love you like your white fox
No woman will ever kiss you in this lifetime or the next
The way you and I kiss tonight
Take me now as I am
Four I am becoming confused to what I stand four and desire
Tell me, darling, who I am, who I am, what I am, what am I?
What am I?
Oh, are these my lips
Or are they petals from some crazy flower?
Oh, are these my hips?
If they are, then they're some kind of powerful
All day, all night
you can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
All day, all night
You can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
Oh, is this your mouth?
Am I swirling in some wet tornado?
Oh, you make me wanna shout
When I'm in your arms, I feel like Play-Doh
All day, all night
You can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
All day, all night
You can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
Oh, is this your mouth?
Am I swirling in some wet tornado?
Oh, U make me wanna shout
When I'm in your arms, I feel like Play-Doh
Wait a minute
Oh, is this your house?
Am I in an ocean of desire?
Oh, you make me wanna shout
When I'm in your love, I feel on fire (Ooh)
All day, all night
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
All day, all night
You can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
Shockalaka
All day, all night
You can be my baby, make you feel alright {repeat phrase four times}
Yeah, yeah, yeah
What I
Am what am I what
Am I who
Am I who, darling, me to
Desire four and I want to be with you
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
Becoming tonight I kiss, I love you
Woah, darling, night time
You kissed, I wanna know
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
Hey, what's happenin' y'all?
This is a groove up in here
U can be my baby, make you feel alright
All day (all day), all night (all night)
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
All day (all day), all night (all night)
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
What am I? (All day) What am I? (All night)
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
The lyrics to Prince's song "Guitar" incl. "All Day All Night" are filled with imagery, emotion, and desire. The song can be split into two different sections: the first focusing on a desperate plea for love and the second focusing on sensual physicality. The first segment appears to be from the point of view of a lover trying to convince their partner to be with them by any means necessary, even resorting to threats of death. The lyrics are riddled with desperation and pain as the singer watches their lover be with other people while they ache for their attention. In contrast, the second segment is more focused on the physical sensation of being with their partner. The lyrics suggest a deep connection and strong attraction, with references to kissing, hips, and mouths.
The chorus of "All Day All Night" is repeated throughout the song, acting almost like a mantra, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's desire. The mention of "Shockalaka" adds an extra layer of excitement to the sexual energy of the song. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic, with repeated questions about identity and desire. The singer seems to be grappling with their own sense of self, searching for who they are through their relationship with their lover.
Overall, "Guitar" incl. "All Day All Night" is a passionate and intense song that weaves together themes of love, sensuality, and self-discovery. The lyrics are both poignant and enigmatic, encouraging listeners to contemplate the complicated nature of desire and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a beautiful morning
The singer is appreciating the beauty of the morning.
Oh, what a beautiful ass
The singer is admiring the physical beauty of the person they are addressing.
Darling, this is my final plea four love
The singer is making a desperate request for love from the person they are addressing.
Take me now or witness the slow and horrible death of your white Fox
The artist is using a threatening metaphor to say that they will be devastated if the person they are addressing does not reciprocate their love.
My time is running out
The artist feels like they do not have much time left to seize the opportunity for love.
I can wait no longer
The singer cannot hold out any longer without pursuing their desire for love.
I watch as you make love to others
The singer is painfully aware that the person they are addressing is intimate with someone else.
Disgusting as it seems, it intoxicates me
The artist finds the thought of the person they desire being intimate with someone else revolting, yet it has a mesmerizing effect on them.
You might say that I'm amused to the point
The artist is amused to the point where they have lost emotional control.
Where my blood increases, my heartbeat accelerates
The artist's physical response to the situation is intensifying.
And my mouth waters uncontrollably
The singer is describing an animalistic response to their desire for the person they are addressing.
Four I know that no woman will ever love you like your white Fox
The artist is saying that they can offer something unique that others cannot.
No woman will ever kiss you in this lifetime or the next
The singer is claiming that their intimate connection is one-of-a-kind, and will never be replicated.
The way you and I kiss tonight
The singer is emphasizing the intensity of their kiss with the person they are addressing.
Take me now as I am
The singer is urging the person they are addressing to seize the opportunity for love and not delay it any longer.
Four I am becoming confused to what I stand four and desire
The artist is experiencing inner turmoil and confusion regarding their feelings and desires.
Tell me, darling, who I am, who I am, what I am, what am I?
The artist is directly asking the person they are addressing for clarity regarding their identity, purpose, and desires.
Oh, are these my lips
The singer is questioning the sensation of their own lips.
Or are they petals from some crazy flower?
The singer is using a metaphorical comparison to describe the feeling of their lips.
Oh, are these my hips?
The artist is questioning the sensation of their own hips.
If they are, then they're some kind of powerful
The artist is making a declaration that their hips possess immense power.
All day, all night
The artist is emphasizing that their love is available at any time, day or night.
You can be my baby, I'll make you feel alright
The singer is expressing their desire to take care of the person they are addressing and make them happy.
Oh, is this your mouth?
The artist is questioning the sensation of the other person's mouth.
Am I swirling in some wet tornado?
The singer is using a metaphor to describe the sensation of the other person's kiss as intense and overpowering.
Oh, you make me wanna shout
The singer is saying that the other person's touch and kiss makes them feel ecstatic.
When I'm in your arms, I feel like Play-Doh
The singer is using a metaphor to describe the feeling of being malleable, able to be molded by the other person's embrace.
Wait a minute
The artist is interjecting abruptly, signaling for a pause or break.
Oh, is this your house?
The artist is questioning whether they are in the other person's dwelling.
Am I in an ocean of desire?
The singer is using a metaphor to describe their overwhelming desire for the other person as an ocean.
Oh, you make me wanna shout
The singer is saying that the other person's touch and kiss makes them feel ecstatic.
When I'm in your love, I feel on fire
The artist is using a metaphor to describe the feeling of intense passion and desire.
All day, all night
The artist is emphasizing that their love is available at any time, day or night.
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
The artist is expressing their desire to take care of the person they are addressing and make them happy.
Shockalaka
The singer is interjecting a nonsense phrase, potentially for emphasis or humor.
You can be my baby, make you feel alright {repeat phrase four times}
The artist is repeating the same line to emphasize their desire to care for and please the person they are addressing.
What I
The singer is beginning a new thought.
Am what am I what
The singer is questioning their own identity.
Am I who
The singer is questioning their purpose and role in life.
Am I who, darling, me to
The artist is referring to the person they are addressing as their guide or mentor in discovering their true identity and purpose.
Desire four and I want to be with you
The artist is expressing their desire to be with the person they are addressing.
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
The singer is urging the other person to engage in frequent intimate activities with them.
Becoming tonight I kiss, I love you
The singer is declaring their love for the person they are addressing with a kiss.
Woah, darling, night time
The artist is addressing the other person with a term of endearment and emphasizing the importance of nighttime.
You kissed, I wanna know
The artist is expressing their desire to explore their emotional and physical connection with the other person.
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
The artist is urging the other person to engage in frequent intimate activities with them.
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
The singer is urging the other person to engage in frequent intimate activities with them.
(Start, don't stop, make love every night and all day)
The artist is urging the other person to engage in frequent intimate activities with them.
Hey, what's happenin' y'all?
The singer is addressing the audience with a friendly greeting.
This is a groove up in here
The singer is declaring the song to be a catchy, danceable tune.
U can be my baby, make you feel alright
The singer is expressing their desire to take care of the person they are addressing and make them happy.
All day (all day), all night (all night)
The artist is emphasizing that their love is available at any time, day or night.
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
The artist is expressing their desire to take care of the person they are addressing and make them happy.
All day (all day), all night (all night)
The singer is emphasizing that their love is available at any time, day or night.
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
The singer is expressing their desire to take care of the person they are addressing and make them happy.
What am I? (All day) What am I? (All night)
The artist is questioning their own identity and desires.
You can be my baby, make you feel alright
The artist is expressing their desire to take care of the person they are addressing and make them happy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@patrickswayze2596
@@HighFrequencyRadio yes, Prince is, was sorry such a talented musician, and this track is actually quite simple if you break it down.
The bass is almost one note the entire song, the synthesiser is the most prominent instrument in this track, but when you take all those layers of simplicity and balance it the way he and they have makes it seriously one of thee best songs in history, which sadly isn’t one of his most well known tracks.
Controversy has a way of hitting you deep directly to your funk bone and inner groove to dance with moves you didn’t even know you had Hahaha
But you’re right Voitures, that basic guitar riffs and absurdly talented musician, to just be so freely capable of throwing little licks and funky leads.
Just, well,,, I can’t think of the word I’m searching for right now, but ‘incredible’ is an understatement, big you’re so on to it dude, just incredible 🖤🎶🤟🏼
@kimwright8768
Who's Listening To This Jam Controversy From Prince In 2024❤
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to Prince Controversy the end of March 2024
1:47
@mrstrange7350
You should listen to La Toya Jackson - Sехbох 💚
@MrWhingeypants
Are you a bot?
@NobodyLikesyou.
Me
@millyanderson70
Me !!! Such a good hit 💚
@KuroiHato69
41 years later and it still sounds awesome!
@tdb4763
My favorite album of his as well. Especially the B sides
@esc1074
Indeed😀
@buddhaboysmom3861
Yeah!! 💖