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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Don't Talk 2 Stangers
Prince Lyrics
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Little darling
Gotta go now
Don't know when I'll be coming back
Got my future
All planned out
Got my bags packed
Things don't always turn out right
Before I leave you there's just a few things you should know
Don't talk 2 strangers
Don't forget to say your prayers at night
Remember god he made you
And one day he'll make everything alright
Don't cross on yellow
you always got to wait 4 a green light
Remember god he made you
One day he'll make everything alright
Alright
Little darling
Gotta go now
Don't worry you'll be just fine
When it comes 2 good luck
I just know, I just know you'll always be the first in line
Nobody'll ever love you as much as I do
That doesn't mean other people won't love you 2
Don't talk 2 strangers
Don't forget 2 say your prayers at night
Remember god he made you
And one day he'll make everything alright
Don't cross on yellow
you always got to wait 4 a green light
Remember god he made you
And one day he'll make things alright
Alright
Make everything alright
Alright
Little darling
Gotta go now
Got my future all planned out
Before I go
Don't talk 2 strangers
Don't forget to say your prayers at night
Remember god he made you
One day he'll make everything alright
The song "Don't Talk 2 Strangers" by Prince is a farewell message from the singer to a loved one he is leaving behind. The lyrics are a mixture of cautionary advice and reassurance, as Prince encourages the person to stay safe and remember their faith while acknowledging that life can be unpredictable.
The repetition of the phrase "Don't talk 2 strangers" serves as a reminder to the listener to be cautious and not trust just anyone they meet. It can also be interpreted as a warning against becoming complacent or too trusting, as even those who seem friendly and familiar can be dangerous.
The lyrics also urge the listener to remember their faith and trust in God to make everything right in the end. Prince's Christian beliefs were often reflected in his music, and "Don't Talk 2 Strangers" is no exception. The invocation to "say your prayers at night" and the suggestion that crossing on yellow lights is potentially dangerous are both examples of this influence.
Overall, the song can be seen as an expression of Prince's concern for the well-being of someone he cares about, as well as a reflection of his own spiritual beliefs and worldview.
Line by Line Meaning
Little darling
Addressing the person he is leaving behind
Gotta go now
He has to leave
Don't know when I'll be coming back
Uncertainty about when he will return
Got my future all planned out
He knows what he wants to do with his life
Got my bags packed
He is ready to leave at any moment
Things don't always turn out right
Advising that life doesn't always go as planned
That's just the way it goes
Accepting the way things happen
Before I leave you there's just a few things you should know
Offering some advice before departing
Don't talk 2 strangers
Warning to avoid talking to people who are unfamiliar
Don't forget to say your prayers at night
Reminder to pray before going to bed
Remember god he made you
Acknowledging the existence of a higher power
And one day he'll make everything alright
Belief that eventually things will be better
Don't cross on yellow
Advice to wait for the green light to cross the road
you always got to wait 4 a green light
Importance of following road safety rules
Alright
Expression of agreement or affirmation
When it comes 2 good luck
Assuming that good fortune will come your way
I just know, I just know you'll always be the first in line
Expressing confidence in the other person's abilities
Nobody'll ever love you as much as I do
Assurance of deep love and care for the other person
That doesn't mean other people won't love you 2
Others may love the person as well
Make everything alright
Hope for a positive outcome in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@B.Jewels
Watching Prince sing this song. It reminds me how much he wanted to become a dad.😢💔
@electronicneko
He did. He was. He and his wife had a baby that didn’t survive.
@cush6827
@electronicneko Yes. He forced his wife through hell.
@ruthavery8245
@Cush stop lying
@ibcalm24
@Ruth Avery You have read what his ex wive said. He was broken I can imagine but her the more. He did take her through some difficult times as she said. They needed help & I don't believe they got it😢😢😔😔
@briannaburch6737
@Ruth Avery thank you people love to blame Prince for the failing of their marriage when she hurt him as well and put him through some things too Both of them or at fault and losing their child didn’t just effect her it effected him as well
@mariefloyd6174
I can imagine that it must have been a pleasure working with him. So smooth 😍👌!
@StewartRogers
One of the best Prince after-parties I ever went to, and I went to a lot. Magical night
@corneliuswhite5139
OMG! You were there??
@B.Jewels
Don't forget to say yours prayers at night remember God he made you.1 day he will make everything alright. Rip👑