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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Gett Off
Prince Lyrics
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Club mix
How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve
That there's a rumor goin' all round that you ain't been gettin' served
They say that you ain't you know what
In baby who knows how long
It's hard for me to say what's right
Gett off, twenty three positions in a one night stand
Gett off, I'll only call you after if you say I can
Gett off, let a woman be a woman and a man be a man
Gett off, if you want to baby here I am (here I am)
I clocked the jizz from a friend
Of yours named Vanessa Bet (bet)
She said you told her a fantasy
That got her all wet (wet)
Something about a little box with a
Mirror and a tongue inside
What she told me then got me so hot
I knew that we could slide
Gett off, twenty three positions in a one night stand
Gett off, I'll only call you after if you say I can
Gett off, let a woman be a woman and a man be a man
Gett off, if you want to baby here I am (here I am)
Gett off (gett off)
One, two, three, no, little cutie, I ain't drinkin' (gett off)
Scope this, I was just thinkin'
You plus me, what a ride
If you was thinkin' the same
We could continue outside (gett off)
Lay your pretty body against a parkin' meter
Strip your dress down
Like I was strippin' a Peter Paul's Almond Joy
Lemme show you baby I'm a talented boy
Everybody grab a body
Pump it like you want somebody
Gett off (gett off)
So here we, so here we, so here we are, here we are (gett off)
In my paisley crib
Whatcha want to eat? "Ribs"
Ha, toy, I don't serve ribs,
You better be happy that dress is still on
I heard the rip when you sat down
Honey them hips is gone
But that's alright, I clock 'em that way
Remind me of something James used to say
"I like 'em fat"
"I like 'em proud"
"Ya gotta have a mother for me"
Now move your big ass 'round this way
So I can work on that zipper, baby
Tonight your a star
And I'm the big dipper
Na, na, na, na, na, na
(Kick it)
(Gett off)
(Gett off)
How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve (gett off)
That there's a rumor goin' all round that you ain't been gettin' served (gett off)
They say that you ain't you know what in baby who knows how long
(Gett off) It's hard for me to say what's right when all I want to do is wrong
Gett off, twenty three positions in a one night stand
Gett off, I'll only call you after if you say I can
Gett off, let a woman be a woman and a man be a man
Gett off, if you want to baby here I am
Come on
Gett off
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The lyrics in Prince & The New Power Generation's "Gett Off" are about a one-night stand and the various sexual positions involved. The first verse hints at a rumor that the person being addressed hasn't been sexually satisfied in a while, leading to the suggestion of 23 positions in one night. Prince then name-drops a friend of his lover, Vanessa Bet, and describes how she revealed a fantasy to him involving a special box with a mirror and a tongue. This, combined with the earlier rumor and Prince's own desires, leads him to suggest the multiple positions. The song's chorus repeats the invitation to "Gett Off" and explores themes of gender roles and the pursuit of pleasure.
The song can be seen as both an exploration of Prince's sexuality and a celebration of sexual liberation. Prince was known for pushing boundaries in his music and onstage persona, and "Gett Off" is no exception. The lyrics are filled with explicit references to sexual acts and positions. Despite the controversial nature of the song, it was a commercial success, reaching #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's memorable chorus and catchy beat ensured its place in pop culture history.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve
Prince is contemplating how to tell the person something he has heard without upsetting them
That there's a rumor goin' all round that you ain't been gettin' served
There is a rumor circulating that the person Prince is addressing has not been sexually satisfied
They say that you ain't you know what in baby who knows how long
The rumor claims that the person has not been having sex for an unknown amount of time
It's hard for me to say what's right when all I want to do is wrong
Prince is struggling with whether to tell the person what he heard even though it may not be the right thing to do
Gett off, twenty three positions in a one night stand
Prince is suggesting a wild and adventurous sexual encounter with 23 different positions in one night
Gett off, I'll only call you after if you say I can
Prince will only contact the person after their encounter if they give him permission to do so
Gett off, let a woman be a woman and a man be a man
Prince is advocating for gender equality and allowing individuals to express themselves in any way they choose
Gett off, if you want to baby here I am (here I am)
Prince is making it clear that he is available and willing to engage in a sexual encounter if the person desires it
I clocked the jizz from a friend of yours named Vanessa Bet (bet)
Prince heard about the person's sexual desires from Vanessa Bet, the person's friend, who told him explicitly
She said you told her a fantasy that got her all wet (wet)
Vanessa Bet shared that the person confided in her about a sexual fantasy that aroused her
Something about a little box with a mirror and a tongue inside
The person's fantasy involves a small box with a mirror and a tongue inside, likely a sex toy
What she told me then got me so hot I knew that we could slide
Prince is also aroused by the person's sexual fantasy and believes they could engage in sexual activity together
One, two, three, no, little cutie, I ain't drinkin' (gett off)
Prince is declining a drink from the person and urging them to move on to more sexual activities
Scope this, I was just thinkin'
Prince has a sudden thought and wants to share it with the person
You plus me, what a ride, if you was thinkin' the same
Prince is suggesting a sexual encounter between the two of them and wondering if the person feels the same
We could continue outside (gett off)
Prince is suggesting they leave the club or wherever they are to continue their sexual encounter outside
Lay your pretty body against a parkin' meter
Prince is urging the person to press their body against a parking meter, insinuating that it could be sexually stimulating
Strip your dress down like I was strippin' a Peter Paul's Almond Joy
Prince is asking the person to remove their dress in a teasing and playful way, comparing it to unwrapping a candy bar
Lemme show you baby I'm a talented boy
Prince is implying that he is skilled in the bedroom and is confident he can please the person
Everybody grab a body, pump it like you want somebody
Prince is exhorting everyone in the club to dance and move their bodies like they are looking for a sexual partner
So here we, so here we, so here we are, here we are (gett off)
Prince is singing about the present moment and the sexual tension that exists between him and the person
In my paisley crib, whatcha want to eat? "Ribs"
Prince is inviting the person to his paisley-colored home and asking them what they would like to eat, to which they respond "ribs"
Toy, I don't serve ribs, you better be happy that dress is still on
Prince is teasing the person about their desire for ribs and implies that if they take their dress off, he will not be able to control himself
I heard the rip when you sat down, honey them hips is gone
Prince heard the person's dress rip when they sat down and comments on how attractive their figure is
But that's alright, I clock 'em that way, remind me of something James used to say
Prince is not bothered by the dress ripping and jokes that he likes the person's figure, referencing a quote from James Brown
"I like 'em fat"
"I like 'em proud"
"Ya gotta have a mother for me"
Prince quotes James Brown again, referencing his famous quote about the type of women he likes
Now move your big ass 'round this way
Prince is playfully asking the person to move closer to him
So I can work on that zipper, baby, tonight your a star
Prince wants to take things further with the person and is eager to remove their clothing
And I'm the big dipper, na, na, na, na, na, na
Prince is enjoying the sexual encounter and is comparing himself to a constellation of stars
Kick it, gett off
Prince is urging everyone to dance and let loose on the dance floor
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Arlester Christian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FCBalletTheatre
Prince is always in my heart .
I literally choreographed so many dances to the Prince 90's.
@art7085
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@janedough5845
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@ZacV47
Iβm sorry but how does this comment have 10k likes after 1 week, when some comments from a couple years ago barely have 1k, and this comment only has like 3 replies?
@Blueluise
Nelson, tea please
@lumiere7216
@MarthaE IKR?!? Like I always wondered if Prince did his own choreography or did someone else or what was the deal. I need details please.
@maximummatt73
For any normal person, this place is like the most epic party/concert/orgy ever, but for Prince, this is just Thursday.
@HeyouCrow
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@stldsfine
I'm sure at one point art did imitate real life lol...
@nicolemiller7760
The fact that it was a weekday for him...and that I can believe that...