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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Electric Intercourse
Prince Lyrics
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And I don't even know your name
This is the kind of love that takes two
I want you and I'm not ashamed
'Cause baby, you shock my wild
With a sexual electricity extraordinaire
Come and take advantage, undress me
I feel some kind of sexual current
Tell me do you feel it too?
Our bodies want to be together
Girl, I wanna be with you
Electric is my body, baby
I will shock you with my lips
Darling, don't you know
Your Technicolor climax is at my fingertips
Electric intercourse, electric intercourse
Don't you wanna?
Electric intercourse, electric intercourse
Don't you wanna make love, love, love?
Electric is my body, baby
I will shock you with my lips
Darling, don't you know
Your Technicolor climax is at my fingertips
Electric intercourse
Don't you wanna?
Electric intercourse, electric intercourse
Don't you wanna make love?
Don't you wanna make?
Electric intercourse, electric intercourse
Don't you wanna?
Electric intercourse, electric intercourse
Don't you want to make love?
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics of Prince's song "Electric Intercourse" suggest a feeling of intense attraction and desire towards someone without even knowing their name. The singer feels a "sexual current" between himself and the girl he wants to be with. He asks her to come and "take advantage" of him, as the desire is so strong that he doesn't even care about her identity.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of electricity and shock, which suggests both the dangerous and intoxicating nature of this desire. Prince's lyrics touch upon the physical aspect of sexuality, as his electrified body and lips promise to bring the girl to a "Technicolor climax." The lyrics imply that both parties are willing to surrender to the intense, electric attraction that they feel towards each other.
One possible interpretation of the song is that Prince is describing the nature of lust and attraction, which can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, the desire for physical union can be so strong that it overrides any rational thinking or emotional attachment to the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel some kind of love for you
The singer feels a strong attraction towards someone they do not know.
And I don't even know your name
The singer does not have any information about the person they are attracted to.
This is the kind of love that takes two
The type of attraction that the singer is feeling requires input from both parties to reach completion.
I want you and I'm not ashamed
The singer has a strong desire for the person they are attracted to and does not feel any shame about their feelings.
'Cause baby, you shock my wild
The person the singer is attracted to excites the singer and takes them by surprise.
With a sexual electricity extraordinaire
The attraction that the singer feels towards the other person is very strong and powerful.
Come and take advantage, undress me
The singer is inviting the other person to take advantage of the situation and pursue a physical relationship with them.
I don't even know you, I don't even care
The singer does not know the other person and does not have any emotional attachment to them beyond the physical attraction.
I feel some kind of sexual current
The singer feels a strong sexual attraction to the other person.
Tell me do you feel it too?
The singer is asking the other person if they are feeling the same attraction.
Our bodies want to be together
The singer feels a strong physical attraction to the other person and their bodies seem to be drawn towards each other.
Girl, I wanna be with you
The singer wants to pursue a romantic and sexual relationship with the other person.
Electric is my body, baby
The singer feels a strong physical charge and sexual energy.
I will shock you with my lips
The singer is promising to provide a strong physical response and sexual pleasure with their kisses.
Darling, don't you know
The singer is addressing the other person in an affectionate manner.
Your Technicolor climax is at my fingertips
The singer is promising that they will be able to bring the other person to a powerful climax.
Electric intercourse, electric intercourse
The singer is describing the sexual attraction and energy between themselves and the other person.
Don't you wanna?
The singer is asking the other person if they want to pursue a sexual relationship.
Don't you wanna make love, love, love?
The singer is asking the other person if they want to have sex with them.
Don't you want to make love?
The singer is asking the other person if they want to engage in sexual activity.
Yeah, yeah
An exclamation of excitement and encouragement.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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