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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F.U.N.K.
Prince Lyrics
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Gonna stop it now
Gonna git it now
Here he comes again
He?s gonna try to ruin my day
Never had a reason to dog me out
Di?n?t never make ?em do what they say
Nine times outta ten
Ask ?im if he did he say no
I?ll never be a turncoat
Never be the one
To sell your name at the grocery store
You come around
Funny stuff be goin? down
Ask him how it happened
Yo he don?t know
But I don?t care what people may say
I ain?t gon? let it ruin my day
The best remedie for a basket full of lies
Is funk
Ain?t nothin? like funky music
...
Got to gimme some of that music
Here she comes again
She got to tell the story her way
Once she?s caught a guy
That's doin? somethin? she don?t wanna
Takin? money when the crime don?t pay
Every now and then
You?ll do somethin? ... they said
One man?s justice is another man?s fear
Don?t you wish that you could sleep in my bed?
The only reason to say my name is to get your 15 secs of fame
Nobody?s even sure what you do
But I don?t care what people may say
I ain?t gon? let it ruin my day
The best remedie for a basket full of lies is funk
There?s nothin? like funky music
Let the music play
I?m crazy 4 Cocoa Rock
Uh
Well, it might not be The Grand Progression
But it sure is funky
Right on
Funky music (Ha ha)
Funky music
Funky music
like dat keyboard, easy on the keys and easy on the beat)
Right On
Guitar man (Ain?t nothing like funky music)
U can do more than that c?mon c?mon (wanna give U some of this music)
Mouth guitar, Mouth guitar
How you gonna cap and be gone?
I hate to let you know but it's on
You might not like the taste
But I?m still gon? stick your face in this funk (stick yo face in it)
Gossip again?
Ho. Hum.
Listen to my drum
Digital music disappears in the daytime
When I 1st heard
yo face
Listen to my bass
Time will tell
We are
Listen to my guitar
(Chorus)We don?t care what people may say
We ain?t gon? let it ruin our day
The best remedy for a big, fat punk is funk
Ain?t nothin? like funky music
Turn the music up
Are you talkin? to me?
All right
Somebody call 9-1-1
Y?all trippin?
Look here, Weavalicious
C?mere?let me talk to you
You and your boyfriend
Lemme tell you somethin? right now
You run up on me again
With words or otherwise
And I?mma knock both you punks out
Okay takeoff
Where da ambulance?
There you have it, world
That is passing away
We don?t care where you go
But you gotta get out o? here
Okay?
Cancer, chronic fatigue, ugly or just plain po?
I love all y?all
Don?t you ever mess with me no mo?
Ho What time is it?
All right then
That?s it, y?all
I?m out like the Wolves in the first
But we gonna get it together though
Pookie! The limo warm?
A?ight, Cool
Peace y?all
Stay funky
The lyrics to Prince's song "F.U.N.K." are about the power of funk music as a remedy for the negativity and lies that people throw in his direction. Prince sings about how someone is constantly trying to ruin his day and spread false information about him. However, he remains unfazed by their actions and asserts that he will not let it affect him. He believes that the best way to counteract the lies is through the power of funk music.
Prince also mentions a woman who likes to tell stories her own way and meddle in other people's affairs. He questions why she is interested in his life and suggests that she is looking for attention and fame. Despite the gossip and negativity surrounding him, Prince reiterates that he is not bothered by it and remains focused on the power of funk music to uplift his spirits.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of funky music as a remedy for the lies and negativity that surround him. Prince describes it as something unique and powerful that can provide comfort and joy. He encourages everyone to embrace the power of funk music and not let the opinions and actions of others bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop it now
Stop whatever you're doing immediately
Gonna stop it now
I am determined to put an end to it
Gonna git it now
I'm going to get what I want now
Here he comes again
He is approaching once more
He's gonna try to ruin my day
His intention is to spoil my day
Never had a reason to dog me out
He never had a valid reason to treat me badly
Didn't never make 'em do what they say
He never made them do what they were supposed to
Nine times outta ten
Most of the time
Ask 'im if he did he say no
If you ask him if he did, he will say no
I'll never be a turncoat
I will never betray anyone
Never be the one
I will not be the person
To sell your name at the grocery store
To spread rumors about you in public
You come around
When you appear
Funny stuff be goin' down
Strange things are happening
Ask him how it happened
Inquire about how it occurred
Yo he don't know
He doesn't have any knowledge of it
But I don't care what people may say
I am not concerned about the opinions of others
I ain't gon' let it ruin my day
I will not allow it to ruin my day
The best remedy for a basket full of lies is funk
Funk music is the most effective cure for a collection of falsehoods
Ain't nothin' like funky music
There is nothing comparable to funky music
Got to gimme some of that music
I need to listen to some of that music
Here she comes again
She is approaching once more
She got to tell the story her way
She has to narrate the story from her perspective
Once she's caught a guy
Once she has captured a man's attention
That's doin' somethin' she don't wanna
Who is engaging in activities she disapproves of
Takin' money when the crime don't pay
Stealing money when it doesn't lead to any benefits
Every now and then
Occasionally
You'll do somethin'... they said
You will perform an action that they warned against
One man's justice is another man's fear
What one person considers fair, another may perceive as frightening
Don't you wish that you could sleep in my bed?
Do you desire to experience my life intimately?
The only reason to say my name is to get your 15 secs of fame
People only mention my name to gain a brief moment of fame
Nobody's even sure what you do
No one has a clear understanding of what you actually do
Turn the music up
Increase the volume of the music
Are you talkin' to me?
Are you addressing me?
All right
Okay
Somebody call 9-1-1
Someone should call emergency services
Y'all trippin'
You all are acting irrationally
Look here, Weavalicious
Hey, listen, Weavalicious
C'mere, let me talk to you
Come here, allow me to communicate with you
You and your boyfriend
Both you and your boyfriend
Lemme tell you somethin' right now
Allow me to inform you immediately
You run up on me again
If you approach me again
With words or otherwise
Using words or any other means
And I'mma knock both you punks out
And I will punch both of you aggressively
There you have it, world
This is the truth, world
That is passing away
That is disappearing
We don't care where you go
We are indifferent about your destination
But you gotta get out o' here
However, you must leave this place
Okay?
Understood?
Cancer, chronic fatigue, ugly or just plain po?
Whether it's a disease, tiredness, unattractiveness, or something else entirely
I love all y'all
I have affection for all of you
Don't you ever mess with me no mo?
Do not ever interact with me again
Ho What time is it?
Hey, what time is it?
All right then
In that case
That's it, y'all
That's all, everyone
I'm out like the Wolves in the first
I'm leaving, just like the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team in the first round of a playoff series
But we gonna get it together though
However, we will regroup and achieve success
Pookie! The limo warm?
Pookie, is the limousine warmed up?
A'ight, Cool
Alright, that's fine
Peace y'all
Goodbye, everyone
Stay funky
Continue to be groovy and unique
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Daniel Reed
Great mix. Thank you.
Shakira Charriez
Funky grooves ππ½πΊπ½ Letβs Party π Thank you CodePurple. π₯°
Virginia Villarreal
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Yvette Sanchez
Great thanks always to you, Code Purple, for sharing with us all of these supremely outstanding performances by our forever beloved, sweet Prince!! It all means so much to us!! We love & cherish it all endlessly!!
Oh, Yeah!! Talk about Pure Funk Delight!! Especially this mix of these performed songs so greatly shows us that our forever beloved, sweet Prince always was & will always remain, without a doubt, our one & only Absolute Master of Pure Funk!! Oh, just listen to Prince performing This truly Phenomenal Pure Funk to the deepest level in this Ultimately Sensational mix of his music & songs!! This truly lifts us up & has us feeling this Completely to the core!! This is Total Ultimacy all the way!!
We so greatly miss our forever beloved, sweet Prince!! But, we will go on remembering, loving, & cherishing Prince for all eternity!!
Prince Is Eternal!! Purple Power!! Peace Always!!ποΈπππππππποΈ
Andrew Bennett
Awesome. Thank you.
SHARK VADER
PRINCE!!!!!!!
Chandra- Mossbuds
Thank you! πππππΌ
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