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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Free
Prince Lyrics
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旅立った先は誰もが
輝ける世界
鏡の外に手を伸ばして
信じ続けたここで
今君と笑えてる
少しの勇気で
誰にでも届く明日が
そこにある
どんな世界だって僕は僕でしかない
唯一つ
この声だけが
示す先へ
照らされ 導かれ 今ここに立っている
いつだって
この場所は
自由なまま
待ってるから 飛び出してこう
好きな音で 奏でていこう
伝えたい声は小さくても波となって
いつかは遠くに届くさ
自分次第でもっと!
誰かの後を辿った道
誰かが歩く道へ
いつまでも繋がって
踏み出してみれば
今まで見えてた
景色とは違うものが
輝くよ
どんな世界だって君は君でしかない
唯一つ
その眼差しが
描く先へ
いつか君に続く
音色が響き渡る
いつだって
この場所は
自由なまま
待ってるから 歩いていこう
好きな音で 踊っていよう
無数にきらめく
自分だけの鏡
想いを照らしたら
どこにだっていけるさ
気が向いた ままに
楽しんだ分だけ
明日は君の背中押す
そうさ
どんな世界だって僕らは僕らなんだ
唯一つ
この声だけが
示す先へ
照らされ 導かれ 今ここに立っている
いつだって
この場所は
自由なまま
待ってるから 歩き出そう
好きな音で 奏でていよう
The lyrics to "Free" by Prince are a call to live life to the fullest and appreciate the freedom that we have in our lives. The song urges us to take advantage of the present moment and not worry about tomorrow, reminding us that our time is limited and should not be taken for granted. Prince encourages us to embrace our emotions, to cry only when we're happy and smile even when we're feeling blue. He also cautions us against letting loneliness control us and to recognize the freedom we have to change our minds and go anywhere we want at any time. The song's central message is that freedom is a precious gift that should be valued and cherished, and that we should be grateful for what we have and not take it for granted.
Overall, "Free" is a song that celebrates the human spirit and the power of freedom. It urges us to live life to the fullest and to appreciate the experiences and opportunities that come our way. The song is a reminder that we are free to choose our own paths in life and to follow our hearts wherever they may lead us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't sleep 'til the sunrise, listen to the falling rain
Stay up until morning and take the time to appreciate the world around you
Don't worry 'bout tomorrow, don't worry 'bout your pain
Live in the present and don't let anxiety or suffering consume you
Don't cry unless you're happy, don't smile unless you're blue
Be true to your emotions and don't try to mask them to conform with societal expectations
Never let that lonely monster take control of you
Don't let loneliness define or limit your life and choices
Be glad that you are free
Celebrate the freedom and agency you have in life
Free to change your mind
You are not bound to any particular mindset or path
Free to go most anywhere, any time
You have the ability to explore and experience the world on your own terms
There's many a man who's not
Not everyone has the same opportunities or privileges that you do
Be glad for what you had baby, what you've got
Appreciate and cherish what you have in life, because it may not last forever
I know my heart is beating, my drummer tells me so
Trust your instincts and intuition, they will guide you through life
If you take your life for granted, your beating heart will go
Don't take life for granted, because it may pass you by
So don't sleep until you're guilty, 'cause sinners all are we
Live life to the fullest and make the most of your time, because we all make mistakes
There's others doing far worse than us, so be glad that you are free
Perspective is important, and understanding that others have it harder can help us appreciate what we have
(Soldiers are a-marching, they're writing brand new laws
Change is constant and inevitable, and sometimes it is forced upon us by those in power
Will we all fight together for the most important cause?
We must stand together and fight for what we believe in
Will we all fight for the right to be free?
The freedom to live and express ourselves is a fundamental human right, and we must defend it
I'm just glad, I'm just glad I'm free, yeah
It is truly a joy and privilege to have freedom in life
Glad for what I had baby, Glad for what I got, oh yeah
Gratitude is important, and we should be thankful for the positive things in our lives
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