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 SinΓ©ad 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)
NΒ·EΒ·WΒ·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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Elixer
Prince Lyrics
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Anywhere, any place in my mind
If my guard is ever low
Mmmm there's a place that eye can go
Elixir, elixir, elixir
U can fight in vain
All night and all day
Seven tears fall like rain
In between the joy and pain
Ooh wee baby
Elixir, elixir, elixir
Ooh wee baby
Elixir, elixir, elixir
Yes he does
Hand in hand woman and man
Through the tallest doors, up the stairs
Two animals spawning in a river
They go there ooh wee baby
Elixir, up and down
Elixir, round and round
Elixir, don't stop baby'
Elixir, elixir, elixir
With his pen, ink and tongue (amid the sound of machinations)
Is this real or all in fun (city noise)
He writes it there (oh yes he writes it)
Writes it there, elixir
Naked girl naked boy (single word that she heard}
They lay xposed (xposed)
Can u hear it? (oh yes she heard it)
Fully clothed
Elixir, it's early in the day 4 their relationship
Elixir, in truth he hardly knows her xcept 4 her lips
Elixir, mmmm she moans sighs and groans
Elixir, ooh baby... elixir, do it baby... elixir, almost there babe
Yeah
The lyrics to Prince's song "Elixir" are a poetic representation of the singer's desire for a particular person. He describes how he can see this person's face in his mind regardless of his physical location or state of mind. He also recognizes that he has a safe haven when his guard is down, and his thoughts can take him to a different place entirely. The chorus, which repeats in the song, contains the word "elixir" three times as a reference to a magical potion believed to have healing or transformative properties.
Prince then goes on to describe how he will get what he wants, insinuating that he will stop at nothing until he has achieved his aim. He acknowledges the dichotomy between joy and pain and how his love interest makes him feel both. He then repeats the chorus, with the same magical reference to the elixir.
The lyrics in the following verses seem more explicit, with the mention of a man and a woman holding hands and their journey. Prince describes an act in river and continues to reference the elixir, describing how it implores them to move upwards and downwards, back and forth without stopping. The final verse in the song talks of a naked girl and boy, with the girl completely exposed and the boy fully clothed. The elixir moves them both, and they moan, groan and sigh, suggesting the elixir's full effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Eye can c ur face every time
I can easily picture your face in my mind anytime
Anywhere, any place in my mind
The image of your face can appear in my mind from any place, at any time
If my guard is ever low
When my defenses are down
Mmmm there's a place that eye can go
I have a secret place I can retreat to when I'm feeling vulnerable
Elixir, elixir, elixir
Referring to the power to escape into one's mind and find solace and comfort, which he calls 'elixir'
U can fight in vain
You may struggle against me
Eye'm gonna have my way
But I will ultimately get what I want
All night and all day
Regardless of time, day or night
Seven tears fall like rain
Referring to the release of emotions in the form of tears
In between the joy and pain
Referring to the ups and downs of life
Ooh wee baby
An expression of satisfaction or desire
Hand in hand woman and man
A man and woman together
Through the tallest doors, up the stairs
Perhaps referring to the obstacles they have overcome together
Two animals spawning in a river
A metaphor for their intimacy
They go there ooh wee baby
They indulge in their passion
Elixir, up and down
Referring to the physical motion of their lovemaking
Elixir, round and round
Referring to the repetition of it
Elixir, don't stop baby'
As they continue the act, they feel immense joy and want it to continue
With his pen, ink and tongue (amid the sound of machinations)
The artist uses his writing ability to create art amidst all the noise
Is this real or all in fun (city noise)
The city noise makes it hard to discern reality
He writes it there (oh yes he writes it)
He writes his thoughts in a tangible way
Writes it there, elixir
Referring to writing as his means of escape, which he calls 'elixir'
Naked girl naked boy (single word that she heard}
He says that he is naked with his lover, perhaps referring to their vulnerability
They lay xposed (xposed)
They are exposed to each other
Can u hear it? (oh yes she heard it)
She's aware of the sounds and sensations around her in the moment
Fully clothed
They may still be naked, but fully exposed in every sense
Elixir, it's early in the day 4 their relationship
They are still in the early stages of their relationship
Elixir, in truth he hardly knows her xcept 4 her lips
Overall, he doesn't know much about her beyond their physical relationship
Elixir, mmmm she moans sighs and groans
As they express themselves physically, they feel immense pleasure
Elixir, ooh baby... elixir, do it baby... elixir, almost there babe
Referring to the heightened pleasure as they approach orgasm together
Yeah
An expression of approval or agreement
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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