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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Erotic City #1
Prince Lyrics
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Erotic City
All of my purple life
I've been lookin' 4 a dame
That would wanna be my wife
That was my intention main
If we cannot make babies
Maybe we can make some time
Fuck so pretty, U and me
Erotic City come alive
We could fuck until the dawn
Makin' love 'til cherry's gone
Erotic City, can't U see?
Fuck so pretty, U and me
Every time I comb my hair
Thoughts of U get in my eyes
U're a sinner, I don't care
I just want your creamy thighs
[Chorus]
All of my hang-ups are gone
How I wish U felt the same
We could fuck until the dawn (Until the dawn {x2})
How I wish U were my dame (Baby, won't U be my dame?)
[Chorus]
Uh, whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa whoa (Mmmm)
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa whoa {x2}
Baby, U're so creamy
If we cannot make babies
Maybe we can make some time (Oh yeah)
Fuck so pretty, U and me
Erotic City come alive
We could fuck until the dawn (Come alive)
Makin' love 'til cherry's gone
Erotic City, can't U see?
Fuck so pretty, U and me
If we cannot make babies (U and me)
Maybe we can make some time
Some time, some time, some time, Erotic City
If we cannot make babies
Maybe we can make some time
Fuck so pretty, U and me
Erotic City come alive (I.. I.. I..)
We could fuck until the dawn (Come alive)
Makin' love 'til cherry's gone
Erotic City, can't U see?
Fuck so pretty, U and me
(Baby, U're just so.. U're just so..)
We could fuck until the dawn
Makin' love 'til cherry's gone
Erotic City, yeah
I.. I.. I.. I..
Erotic City, yeah
The lyrics of "Erotic City" by Prince describe his burning desire for a woman with whom he could have a sexual relationship without any commitment. He sings, "all of my purple life, I've been lookin' 4 a dame, that would wanna be my wife, that was my intention main", indicating that he has been searching for a long time, but hasn't yet found someone who could fulfil his desires. He then suggests that if they cannot have babies, they could at least make some time and indulge in physical intimacy. The lyrics are an ode to the pleasures of physical love and are infused with a playful, seductive energy.
Throughout the song, Prince makes several references to the physical beauty of his lover, particularly her "creamy thighs". The lyrics are a bit explicit, but are delivered in a playful, teasing manner, suggesting that Prince is not interested in any serious relationship, but only in a casual and erotic encounter. The chorus expresses the recklessness and sensual pleasure of their relationship as they could "fuck until the dawn, makin' love 'til cherry's gone", implying that they could get lost in their passionate lovemaking and the world around them would cease to exist.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my purple life
Throughout my life, I've been associated with the color purple.
I've been lookin' 4 a dame
I have been searching for the perfect woman to be my partner.
That would wanna be my wife
Someone who would be interested in being my spouse.
That was my intention main
That was my primary goal.
If we cannot make babies
In case we are unable to conceive a child.
Maybe we can make some time
We can still enjoy each other's company and spend time together.
Fuck so pretty, U and me
Make love with such grace and beauty, just the two of us.
Erotic City come alive
The feeling of intense passion and sexuality consumes us.
We could fuck until the dawn
We can indulge in lovemaking all night long until sunrise.
Makin' love 'til cherry's gone
Making love until it is late.
Erotic City, can't U see?
Can you not sense the intense passion that surrounds us in this moment?
Every time I comb my hair
Whenever I fix my hair, my mind drifts to thoughts of you.
Thoughts of U get in my eyes
I become distracted by thoughts of you, and they are overwhelming.
U're a sinner, I don't care
You may have a sinful side, but I am not deterred, and I still desire you.
I just want your creamy thighs
I have a desire for the softness and beauty of your legs.
All of my hang-ups are gone
All of my insecurities are removed when I am with you.
How I wish U felt the same
I yearn for you to reciprocate my feelings and desires.
Baby, won't U be my dame?
Would you please consider being my woman?
Uh, whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa whoa (Mmmm)
Sounds of intense pleasure and passion.
Baby, U're so creamy
You have a soft and lovely appearance that I find irresistible.
Some time, some time, some time, Erotic City
Let us indulge in a moment of intense passion and sensuality in Erotic City.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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