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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Gold
Prince Lyrics
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If I don't see the pearls fall from the sky
If I don't hear the accusations of blasphemy
If I don't feel the tears in my eyes
This is the best day of my life
You say you'll call me and then you don't
I'll want to kiss you and then I won't
Is this love?
Is this love?
This morning I wanted a cup of coffee
But I didn't have any cream
Last night I wanted some inspiration
But I didn't have any dreams
Coupled with the fact that you belong to another
Whose name is self-righteousness
So evil girl, if one of us has a date
With the undertaker, which one will it be?
You can cry forever, but you'll get no sympathy
This is the best day of my life
I've got three chains o' gold
And they will shine forever
They are the nucleus of my soul
Melt down, no, they will never
I've got three chains o' gold
And they will shine forever
They are the nucleus of my soul
Melt down, no, they will never
Yes
Give back the chains, if you don't you will die
Nothing should come between you and I
I've got three chains o' gold
And they will shine forever
If one of us has to go
You will go before me
If one of us has to go (three chains o' gold)
You will go before me
(Three chains o' gold)
You will go before me, baby (they will shine forever)
'Cause I sho 'nuff say you will
(Three chains o' gold)
(You will go before me)
(You will go before me)
(You will go before me)
(you will go before me)
I've got three chains o' gold
They gonna shine
Forever, forever, forever
(Three chains o' gold)
In Prince's song Gold, the lyrics reveal a mix of emotions and a struggle with the ups and downs of love. The opening line of the song, "If I don't think about the fact that she left me," is a clear indication of the singer's feelings of heartbreak and loss. However, as the song progresses, we see a shift in tone as the singer begins to focus on the positive aspects of their life, stating that "This is the best day of my life." The repetition of this line gives the impression that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are happy, even though they are still hurting.
The lyrics also touch on themes of unrequited love, frustration, and uncertainty in relationships. This is evident in lines such as "You say you'll call me and then you don't" and "We both do nothing and call it love. Is this love?" The repetition of the phrase "Is this love?" adds a sense of desperation and confusion to the song. Additionally, the singer's feelings of longing and disappointment are expressed through metaphors such as "Last night I wanted some inspiration/But I didn't have any dreams" and "I wanted a cup of coffee/But I didn't have any cream."
Towards the end of the song, the focus shifts to the image of three chains of gold. The chains are described as the "nucleus of my soul," representing something precious and irreplaceable. When the singer says, "Give back the chains, if you don't you will die/Nothing should come between you and I," it is clear that the chains symbolize a relationship that is important to them. The repeated statement that "You will go before me," accompanied by the mention of the undertaker, adds a sense of foreboding and finality to the song.
Overall, Gold is a complex and emotive song that delves into themes of heartbreak, love, and relationships. Prince's lyrics capture the ups and downs of romantic love, from the pain of loss and loneliness to the hope of new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't think about the fact that she left me
I need to escape my pain and negative feelings.
If I don't see the pearls fall from the sky
Negative experiences are happening around me, but if I ignore them, maybe they won't affect me.
If I don't hear the accusations of blasphemy
People are gossiping and talk badly about me, but if I don't listen maybe it won't hurt me.
If I don't feel the tears in my eyes
I will avoid experiencing the pain of losing someone close.
This is the best day of my life
But for the moment, I choose to focus on the present and make the most of it, despite the hardships.
You say you'll call me and then you don't
I feel like I am being ignored, rejected and lonely.
I'll want to kiss you and then I won't
My emotional state and feelings are unreliable and unstable.
We both do nothing and call it love
Our relationship lacks meaning or direction, although we call it love.
Is this love?
I am questioning whether what we have is really love.
This morning I wanted a cup of coffee
I am unable to find happiness in small pleasures.
But I didn't have any cream
Even the smallest things that would normally make me happy, are unavailable.
Last night I wanted some inspiration
I am feeling lost and unmotivated.
But I didn't have any dreams
I have no clear goals or direction in life.
Coupled with the fact that you belong to another
I am torn because the person I love is already with someone else.
Whose name is self-righteousness
The person my lover is with is hypocritical and judgmental.
So evil girl if one of us has a date / With the undertaker which one will it be?
I dread the thought of either of us dying because we have no resolution.
You can cry forever, but you'll get no sympathy
Interpretation unclear. Could mean that the person will never get sympathy even if they cry forever.
This is the best day of my life
But despite all these setbacks, I will live in the moment and try to be happy.
I've got three chains o' gold / And they will shine forever
The three chains of gold represent something that I cherish and find valuable.
They are the nucleus of my soul / Melt down, no, they will never
These chains of gold are an unbreakable part of my identity and my soul.
Give back the chains, if you don't you will die
If someone takes away the things that are important to me, it will damage me irrevocably.
Nothing should come between you and I
I need to protect the things that are important to me.
If one of us has to go / You will go before me
If someone has to leave - either because of death or separation - I will be the one to go first.
I've got three chains o' gold / And they will shine forever
Even though things may be difficult, these chains of gold will always be valuable to me.
Forever, forever, forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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