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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Fixurlifeup
Prince Lyrics
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While others just walk in the dark
Looking at the world through a barrel of a gun
Hands behind their back in a parked car
In America you might fare better
But in London you're sure to be toast
You always get the dream that you deserve
From what you value the most
You need to fix your life up
Fix your life up
Fix it up
A girl, with a guitar is twelve times better
Than another crazy band of boys
Trying to be a star when you're just another brick
In the misogynistic wall of noise
When the leaders learn how to follow
And let all the people lead
Instead of everybody getting what they want
They can get what they need
You need to fix your life up (alright)
Fix your life up
Fix your life up
Don't worry about what the crowd does
Just worry about being good at what you love
Don't make this complicated
You know it's true
Don't make us put somebody else in for you
In Prince's song "Fixurlifeup," he reflects on the unfairness of life and the difference in how some people can thrive while others struggle. He compares those who seem to walk in the sun to those who walk in the dark, looking at the world through a barrel of a gun. Prince suggests that having a miracle might help improve one's circumstances, but it's a fleeting fix that can leave someone in a dire position. He goes on to say that people can achieve their dreams by valuing what is most important to them.
The chorus serves as a motivational call to action for listeners to fix their lives up. Rather than trying to be a star with a crazy voice, Prince suggests that playing the guitar is an effective path towards success. He highlights the issue of misogyny in the industry and the overwhelming presence of noise that overshadows true talent. Prince notes how everyone wants to get what they want, but if leaders can learn to follow, and people learn to lead, they can get what they need. The song concludes with more encouragement to focus on being good at what you love and not complicating things.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me how some people walk in the sun
Why do some people seem to be happy and successful, while others struggle in life?
While others just walk in the dark
While others seem to have a harder time and face more challenges in life.
Looking at the world through a barrel of a gun
Seeing the world as a dangerous and threatening place.
Hands behind their back and a parked car
Feeling stuck and unable to move forward in their lives.
With a miracle you might get better
Sometimes it takes a miraculous change or event to improve your situation.
And under you're sure to be toast
If you don't make changes in your life, you are likely to fail and suffer the consequences.
You'll always get the dream that you deserve
Your dreams and goals are determined by what you believe you deserve.
From what you value the most
Based on what you prioritize and hold dear in your life.
You need to fix your life up
You need to make changes and take action to improve your life.
Fix your life up
Continue to work towards improving your life and situation.
Fix it up
Persevere and keep working towards your goals.
Go with the guitar is twelve times better than another crazy voice
Pursuing a passion, such as playing guitar, is more fulfilling than seeking fame for the sake of attention.
Trying to be a star
Attempting to become famous or well-known for the sake of attention and admiration.
When you're just another brick in a misogynistic world, the noise (?)
Feeling unimportant or insignificant in a world that is biased against certain groups of people.
When the leaders learn how to follow
When those in leadership positions are willing to listen and learn from others' perspectives.
And then all the people lead
When everyone takes responsibility and works together to make positive changes.
Instead of everybody getting what they want
Rather than everyone pursuing their own selfish desires.
They can get what they need
Working together to fulfill each other's essential needs.
Don't worry about what the crowd does
Don't feel pressured to follow what others are doing or what is considered popular.
Just worry about being good at what you love
Focus on mastering and excelling at what you are passionate about.
Don't make this complicated
Keep things simple and straightforward.
You know it's true
You already know what you need to do to improve your life.
Don't make us put somebody else in for you
Don't let someone else take your place and live the life you could have, if you don't take action to improve your situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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