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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Everybody Loves Me
Prince Lyrics
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Everybody loves me
The beat you're giving is the rhythm of life
Everybody get happy
If you really come to party
This is the place to be
Tonight I love everybody
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Tonight the stars are out
There's music in the air
The sounds of joy and celebration
Are drowning out despair
If you're the king of hate
Or if you're the queen of misery
Tonight I love everybody
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
This party's sick
With all the [Incomprehensible]
Get the police quick
Don't let them shut us down
Don't do it
No
Rock it
Tonight I love everybody
That's right, everyone
I don't care what you came here for
As long as you have fun
Everybody get free
Everybody get free
Everybody love me
There ain't no shame
In having a good time
There's only us to blame
If we make it up right
Oh, I ain't lying
There ain't nothing to it
But to do it
There ain't nothing to it
But to do it
Shake it like you don't know better
Woop de woop
Shake it like you don't know better
Woop de woop
There ain't nothing to it
But to do it
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Me
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Me
Everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
There ain't nothing to it
But to do it
There ain't nothing to it
But to do it
There ain't nothing to it
But to do it
Tonight I love everybody
Everybody loves me
Tonight I love everybody
Everybody loves me
Tonight I love everybody
Everybody loves me
Tonight I love everybody
Everybody loves me
In Prince's song Everybody Loves Me, the opening lyrics set the tone for an upbeat, celebratory track. The singer begins by stating that he loves everybody and feels that everyone loves him in return. The chorus then echoes this sentiment with a repetition of the title phrase. The rhythm of the song is described as the rhythm of life, suggesting that this moment is to be savored and enjoyed to the fullest. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance to the music, declaring that everybody should feel happy and free.
The second verse of the song highlights the atmosphere of the party, with stars and music creating a positive and vibrant energy. The singer then addresses the notion of people who may feel out of place or unhappy, assuring them that they are welcome at the party and reminding them that everybody loves them. The final portion of the song encourages listeners to be themselves and have fun, letting go of any shame or hesitation. The repetition of the phrase "there ain't nothing to it but to do it" reinforces this idea, emphasizing that the moment is meant to be seized and enjoyed.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I love everybody
Prince declares that he loves everyone tonight
Everybody loves me
It seems like everyone in the room loves Prince
The beat you're giving is the rhythm of life
The music being played is so lively and infectious that it's like the pulse of existence
Everybody get happy
Prince encourages everyone to feel happy and enjoy the moment
If you really come to party
Prince asserts that only those who truly want to have a good time should attend
This is the place to be
Prince believes that this is the perfect spot for a fun and exciting party
Tonight the stars are out
Prince observes that the night sky is particularly beautiful tonight
There's music in the air
Prince notes that music is surrounding them, adding to the atmosphere
The sounds of joy and celebration
Prince describes the noise he hears as being that of people having a great time
Are drowning out despair
The lively sounds of the party are overpowering any negative emotions that were present
If you're the king of hate
Prince suggests that even those who are normally bitter or negative can enjoy themselves at this party
Or if you're the queen of misery
Prince extends his invitation to those who are unhappy or struggling as well, implying that they too can find joy here
This party's sick
Prince thinks that the party is wild and exciting, in a good way
With all the [Incomprehensible]
The sound is unclear or difficult to make out, possibly due to the raucous atmosphere
Get the police quick
Prince jokes that the party is so wild that the police might need to be called soon
Don't let them shut us down
Prince wants the party to continue, and is imploring everyone to not let the police stop them
Don't do it
Prince seems to be persuading someone not to ruin the party or shut it down
Rock it
Prince wants everyone to keep dancing and having fun despite the possible interference from the authorities
That's right, everyone
Prince is assuring everyone that he loves and accepts them all
I don't care what you came here for
Prince believes that the reason each person is at the party doesn't matter, as long as they have a good time
As long as you have fun
Prince's main priority is for everyone to enjoy themselves
There ain't no shame
Prince thinks that there's nothing wrong with letting loose and having fun
In having a good time
Prince believes that enjoying oneself is a natural and positive thing
There's only us to blame
Prince believes that if the party isn't fun or successful, it's everyone's fault, not just one person's
If we make it up right
Prince is hopeful that they can turn things around and create a fun party experience together
Oh, I ain't lying
Prince is telling the truth, and genuinely means what he's saying
Shake it like you don't know better
Prince is urging everyone to dance and let loose, as if they don't know any better
Woop de woop
This is likely just a fun and catchy phrase that Prince is throwing in to encourage everyone to dance
Everybody loves me
Prince seems to be enjoying the positive attention he's receiving
Me
Prince emphasizes his own identity and presence in the room
There ain't nothing to it
Prince believes that having a good time is easy and requires no specific skill or effort
But to do it
All someone needs to do is participate and let themselves enjoy the party
Tonight I love everybody
Prince still loves everyone at the party and is encouraging them to have fun together
Contributed by Layla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.