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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Get on the Boat
Prince Lyrics
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Tell me now what you see
Coming up the mountain
For a new philosophy
Every single color
Every race and every creed
Lookin' for the truth y'all
That's gonna set somebody free
[Chorus: x2]
Get on the boat
Get on the boat, people
Get on the boat now
We got room for a hundred more
All across the nation
People doing what they can
To avoid the tribulation
That will be great throughout the land
Everything in darkness must come out into the light
When we love each other that's the only way that's gonna be right
[Chorus x2]
Good lord!
We were meant to live together underneath the sun
Eye can't think of nothing better
Don't you wanna come?
Get on the boat
Never mind what time it is
The party's just begun
No te alejes de esto
No te alejes de este momento de inspiración
You can can let your hair down
Let the music move you're feet
Panamama bring the drama
Dancin' to the beat
Maceo!
What's the harm in listening to the hopeful words we say
If it moves you're heart
You know you better get in without delay
Get on the boat
Get on the boat,people
Get on the boat now
We got room for a hundred more
Dance to the beat
Prince's song Get On The Boat is a call for unity and change. The opening lines ask the listener to look outside and see what's coming up the mountain - a new philosophy that encompasses every race, every color, and every creed, searching for the truth that's going to set somebody free. The chorus echoes this sentiment, urging the listener to "get on the boat" as there's room for a hundred more who are willing to come together to make a difference.
The second verse speaks to the idea that in order to bring everything in darkness out into the light, we must love each other - "When we love each other that's the only way that's going to be right." The invitation to unite and make the world a better place continues in the bridge with the line "We were meant to live together underneath the sun," followed by the powerful question, "Don't you wanna come?"
Overall, the song's message is clear: it's time to work together as a community to bring about change. It's time to put aside our differences and work towards a brighter future. Get On The Boat is a call to action that asks the listener to join the movement and help bring about positive change for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Look out side you're window
Take a moment to observe your surroundings
Tell me now what you see
Reflect on what you've observed and share it with me
Coming up the mountain
A metaphorical reference to a new way of thinking
For a new philosophy
This new way of thinking is meant to bring about a new philosophy
Every single color
Each and every person, no matter their skin color or race
Every race and every creed
Every ethnicity, and those with different beliefs and ideas
Lookin' for the truth y'all
Everyone is searching for the truth
That's gonna set somebody free
This truth is meant to free someone from oppression or ignorance
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats several times throughout the song as a call to action
Get on the boat
Join in on the new way of thinking and living
We got room for a hundred more
Everyone is welcome on the boat
All across the nation
This philosophy is meant to spread throughout the country
People doing what they can
People are trying their best to avoid turmoil
To avoid the tribulation
Prevent or escape from disaster or suffering
That will be great throughout the land
A warning of challenging times ahead
Everything in darkness must come out into the light
This new philosophy aims to reveal the truths that have been hidden in the darkness
When we love each other that's the only way that's gonna be right
The only way to achieve 'rightness' is if we love and respect one another
Good lord!
Exclamation of awe or amazement
We were meant to live together underneath the sun
A statement of unity, that we are all meant to be together
Eye can't think of nothing better
There's nothing better than unity and love
Don't you wanna come?
Invitation for others to join in
Never mind what time it is
Time is not a factor, there is always time to change
The party's just begun
This is just the beginning of the journey
No te alejes de esto
Don't let this moment pass you by
No te alejes de este momento de inspiración
Don't miss out on this moment of inspiration
You can can let your hair down
Relax, let go of your worries
Let the music move you're feet
Allow the rhythm to guide and inspire you
Panamama bring the drama
Panamanian music brings a lively energy
Dancin' to the beat
Celebrating life through music and dance
Maceo!
Reference to the saxophonist Maceo Parker
What's the harm in listening to the hopeful words we say
There's nothing wrong with listening to and considering the positive message
If it moves you're heart
If it resonates with you
You know you better get in without delay
Don't hesitate to join in on this new way of thinking
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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