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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Dance 4 Me
Prince Lyrics
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I like it when you shake everything you got
I like it when you dance cuz it's so sexy
I like it when you dance for me
I like it when you think I'm all alone
Your the voice I hear from the telephone
Tellin me all your deepest fantasies
I like it when I hear a knock
On my door
You are standing there in your Christian Dior
Dark sunglasses in the pale moonlight
I like it when the scene is right
You can take your wrap and lay it on the chair
If anybody finds it I don't care
What we do together makes history
I like it when you dance for me
Hallelujah
Your flamenco's are all like jazz
With every other sip of what's in your glass
The sexier you get
The more your into my stash
I like it when you dance for me
Hallelujah
(dance...dance for me...dance...dance for me)
[Chorus x2]
Dance...dance...I like it when you dance for me
The song Dance 4 Me by Prince is a romantic and upbeat song about the joy of watching someone dance. The first verse talks about how dancing is a turn-on for the singer and how he enjoys seeing his lover shake everything she’s got because it’s so sexy. The second verse talks about how much he likes it when she calls him on the phone and tells him her deepest fantasies. He likes the idea of her dancing for him and it makes him feel good. The third verse talks about the excitement of opening the door and seeing his lover in Christian Dior and dark sunglasses. He likes it when the scene is right, and they can be together.
The overall theme of the song is about the power of dance to bring two people together and create a romantic connection. While dancing is the centerpiece of the song, it’s more about how the act of dancing can lead to intimacy and passionate love-making. Prince’s lyrics are seductive and playful, and the beat of the song is infectious. He's created an atmosphere of pleasure and joy, which only adds to the overall message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I like it when you dance cuz it gets me hot
I enjoy watching you dance because it arouses my desire
I like it when you shake everything you got
I enjoy your dance moves when you express yourself fully
I like it when you dance cuz it's so sexy
I find your dance moves incredibly seductive
I like it when you dance for me
I like watching you dance privately in front of me
I like it when you think I'm all alone
I enjoy the thrill of hearing from you even when you're not with me
Your the voice I hear from the telephone
Your voice is what I hear when you contact me over the phone
Tellin me all your deepest fantasies
You confide in me about your intimate desires
I like it when you dance for me...hallelujah
I still enjoy watching you dance for me endlessly
I like it when I hear a knock
I appreciate the sound of you knocking on my door
On my door
At the entrance of my house where you visit me
You are standing there in your Christian Dior
You arrive looking amazing with your designer clothes on
Dark sunglasses in the pale moonlight
You arrive looking even more glamorous with your dark sunglasses combining with the night ambiance
I like it when the scene is right
I enjoy the moment when everything is aligned correctly
You can take your wrap and lay it on the chair
You can remove your wrap and place it on the chair next to you
If anybody finds it I don't care
If someone notices it, I am not concerned
What we do together makes history
Our moments together create unforgettable memories
I like it when you dance for me
I still like watching you dance in front of me
Your flamenco's are all like jazz
Your flamenco dance moves are as innovative as jazz music
With every other sip of what's in your glass
As you take another sip, I enjoy the moment more and more
The sexier you get
The more you move seductively, the more excited I become
The more your into my stash
The more attracted you become to me, the more I like your dance moves
I like it when you dance for me
I still love seeing you dance for me
Hallelujah
An expression of joy and thankfulness
(dance...dance for me...dance...dance for me)
An invitation for you to dance for me
[Chorus x2]
The repeated chorus of the song
Dance...dance...I like it when you dance for me
An expression of how Prince enjoys watching his partner dance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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