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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Fury
Prince Lyrics
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Congratulations, a new star is born
Sun to shadow, rose to a thorn
There ain't no fury like a woman scorned
Y'all must have dug it, when you did ya thing
It's like a song, everybody wanna sang
When the music's over, you're ears will ring
He got a message saying, you tried to reach him on the phone
He didn't wanna answer 'cause he's so afraid
You'd probably tell him just to leave you alone
You must have heard he got another band
They're makin' $, they're makin' plans
You feel left out, but you need to understand
Word on the street, he's still you're man
Look out, here comes you're rainy day
Now you think you got a good reason to say
Everything that's in you're heart, come what may,
Even though his might get broken
Who's the guilty one when there ain't no judge or jury?
Shadow to the sun, next to the one
Hell ain't got no fury
Will this song have a happy ending?
Will his heart need a-mending?
What's the name? Only she knows
Only the woman knows, only she knows
To sides to every story
One man's gloom, another man's glory
Sun to a shadow, rose to the thorn
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
No fury like a woman scorned
The song "Fury" by Prince appears to be a commentary on a relationship gone sour. The lyrics suggest that the woman in the relationship has been scorned and is seeking revenge. The opening lines state "You must have heard it on the news this morning, Congratulations, a new star is born." This could indicate that the man in the relationship has achieved some level of fame or success, which has caused resentment in the woman. The next line, "Sun to shadow, rose to a thorn," suggests that there has been a significant change in their relationship, from something bright and beautiful to something dark and painful.
The chorus reiterates the famous adage "There ain't no fury like a woman scorned," implying that the woman is angry and seeking revenge. The second verse suggests that the man has moved on to other pursuits, including another band, while the woman has been left behind and feeling excluded. The chorus repeats, this time with more urgency, as though the woman is becoming more enraged and is ready to lash out.
The song continues with Prince asking questions about the future of the relationship and whether there will be a happy ending. The final lines, "Two sides to every story, One man's gloom, another man's glory, Sun to a shadow, rose to a thorn, Ain't no fury like a woman scorned," suggest that there are always multiple perspectives to any given situation, and that the man may perceive his success as a triumph while the woman sees it as a negative and painful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You must have heard it on the news this morning
You're probably already aware of the situation that happened recently
Congratulations, a new star is born
Someone new has come into the picture, entering the spotlight
Sun to shadow, rose to a thorn
A positive situation has quickly turned sour
There ain't no fury like a woman scorned
A woman's wrath can be unparalleled and intense when she feels wronged
Y'all must have dug it, when you did ya thing
You must have enjoyed it when you were at the top
It's like a song, everybody wanna sang
Everyone wants to join in and be a part of it
When the music's over, you're ears will ring
Once the situation is over, you'll still be feeling the effects of it
With a voice that's saying, "Queen got no King!"
It's clear who is in charge and calling the shots here
He got a message saying, you tried to reach him on the phone
He knows you tried to contact him
He didn't wanna answer 'cause he's so afraid
He's intentionally avoiding you, fearful of what you have to say
You'd probably tell him just to leave you alone
You most likely want him out of your life
You must have heard he got another band
You've likely heard that he's moved on, found a new group
They're makin' $, they're makin' plans
They're doing well, making money and making progress
You feel left out, but you need to understand
You may feel excluded, but you have to come to terms with this situation
Word on the street, he's still you're man
People are still talking about how he belongs to you
Look out, here comes you're rainy day
A difficult time is coming for you
Now you think you got a good reason to say
You believe you have a valid excuse to finally speak your mind
Everything that's in you're heart, come what may,
You're willing to express everything in your heart, no matter the consequences
Even though his might get broken
You know that in doing so, his heart might get hurt
Who's the guilty one when there ain't no judge or jury?
It's difficult to determine the person at fault when there's no official way to do so
Shadow to the sun, next to the one
The situation has shifted from positive to negative and now involves a new person
Hell ain't got no fury
When a woman is scorned, the anger she feels is almost insurmountable
Will this song have a happy ending?
Is this situation going to work out well for everyone in the end?
Will his heart need a-mending?
Will he need to heal emotionally from what has happened?
What's the name? Only she knows
The woman involved is the only one who truly understands the nature of this issue
Only the woman knows, only she knows
All of the answers and details of this situation belong solely to the woman involved
To sides to every story
There are always multiple perspectives in any given situation
One man's gloom, another man's glory
What might seem like a negative thing to one person could be a positive thing for another
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
A woman's anger and vengeance can be incredibly powerful and unstoppable
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
When a woman is wronged, she can unleash a fierce and unrelenting attack
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@et2850
2019. You must have heard it on the news this morning
Congratulations, a new star is born
Sun to shadow, rose to a thorn
There ain't no fury like a woman scorned
Y'all must have dug it, when you did ya thing
It's like a song, everybody wanna sang
When the music's over, you're ears will ring
With a voice that's saying, "Queen got no King!"
He got a message saying, you tried to reach him on the phone
He didn't wanna answer 'cause he's so afraid
You'd probably tell him just to leave you alone
You must have heard he got another band
They're makin' $, they're makin' plans
You feel left out, but you need to understand
Word on the street, he's still you're man
Look out, here comes you're rainy day
Now you think you got a good reason to say
Everything that's in you're heart, come what may,
Even though his might get broken
Who's the guilty one when there ain't no judge or jury?
Shadow to the sun, next to the one
Hell ain't got no fury
Will this song have a happy ending?
Will his heart need a-mending?
What's the name? Only she knows
Only the woman knows, only she knows
To sides to every story
One man's gloom, another man's glory
Sun to a shadow, rose to the thorn
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
No fury like a woman scorned
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Prince Rogers Nelson
Fury lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
@jcrdr_
You must have heard it on the news this morning
Congratulations, a new star is born
Sun to shadow, rose to a thorn
There ain't no fury like a woman scorned
Y'all must have dug it, when you did ya thing
It's like a song, everybody wanna sang
When the music's over, you're ears will ring
With a voice that's saying, "Queen got no King!"
He got a message saying, you tried to reach him on the phone
He didn't wanna answer 'cause he's so afraid
You'd probably tell him just to leave you alone
You must have heard he got another band
They're makin' $, they're makin' plans
You feel left out, but you need to understand
Word on the street, he's still you're man
Look out, here comes you're rainy day
Now you think you got a good reason to say
Everything that's in you're heart, come what may,
Even though his might get broken
Who's the guilty one when there ain't no judge or jury?
Shadow to the sun, next to the one
Hell ain't got no fury
Will this song have a happy ending?
Will his heart need a-mending?
What's the name? Only she knows
Only the woman knows, only she knows
To sides to every story
One man's gloom, another man's glory
Sun to a shadow, rose to the thorn
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
Ain't no fury like a woman scorned
No fury like a woman scorned
@kevinherd3437
Prince was the most talented musician ever, and anyone who says otherwise is clueless. Fact is he had no weaknesses musically, outworked, outclassed and outperformed the rest with ease. 2nd best is not even in the arena, no one felt cheated leaving a Prince show, matter of fact his shows were life changing. Rest easy lil man, thanks for letting me ride.
@keithjackson2761
The best Ever'Period.
@jeffster7
Most will never understand, he tapped in, to the higher plane of perfection; 100 years ahead of mankind.
@3minus3_
I went to three of them in my lifetime. Wish I could have gone to more 💜
@bobyost42
Yes, perfectly stated. Prince was all you said and more... and seeing him live only confirmed and cemented his genius!! We will not see his equal in our lifetimes.
@christophertracy2807
My sentiments exactly. He has been my favorite since 1978. He provided the soundtrack for my entire life. He inspired me. I will always love his work.
@mrschrisc
I'm addicted to this man.
@ronicacrutchfield2989
Me too!
@soapmom426
Same here!
@patis2127
Same.....