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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Hallucination Rain
Prince Lyrics
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I don't know
My skin's crawling
It feels strange
Is this the same soup as usual?
Mmm, I don't know
It feels strange
CHORUS:
Hallucination rain
Find another vein
Hallucination rain
I think this is gonna be the big 1
This 1's gonna last 5 minutes or more
This is gonna be the real 1
1 that's gonna make U look 4 the key 2 the door That leads 2 the alley where we
did the last 1 This is gonna be fun {x4}
CHORUS
This is gonna be the good 1
The 1 that makes all the books
This is gonna be the only chance we get 2 redeem ourselves I'll confess if U do,
but here's the hook Are U ready? {x5}
Pain, pain
Sweet laceration
Pain, pain
Hallucination rain
Pain, pain
Sweet laceration
Pain, pain
Hallucination rain
Hallucination rain {x4}
Prince's "Hallucination Rain" is a bizarre song about the sensation of being trapped inside a drug-induced hallucination. The song's opening verse describes how a seemingly normal meal suddenly takes on an odd quality, and the singer begins to feel unnerved and disoriented. The chorus, "Hallucination rain," serves as a sort of mantra that emphasizes the reality-bending effects of the drugs.
The song's second verse seems to reference the concept of addiction, with the singer declaring that this particular experience is going to be the one that "lasts 5 minutes or more" and that will "make you look for the key to the door that leads to the alley where we did the last one." The line about "the key to the door" suggests that the singer is desperate to find a way out of this cycle of dependency and hallucination.
The third verse continues the theme of redemption and confession, but this time with an added sense of danger and urgency. The repeated phrase "pain, pain, sweet laceration" brings to mind both the physical and emotional toll that addiction can take. Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with a sense of unease and dread, as if they too might be sucked into the surreal world of "Hallucination Rain."
Line by Line Meaning
Say baby, the soup tastes kinda funny
The singer is questioning if a physical sensation in their body is due to something they just consumed.
I don't know
The singer is uncertain about the cause of their physical sensations.
My skin's crawling
The singer's body is experiencing a sensation of something moving on or under their skin.
It feels strange
The artist is experiencing an unusual sensation that they cannot identify.
Is this the same soup as usual?
The artist is questioning if their physical sensations are caused by a change in the food they have consumed.
Mmm, I don't know
The singer is still unsure about the cause of their physical sensations.
CHORUS:
Refrain that repeats throughout the song.
Hallucination rain
The artist is experiencing a hallucination that is akin to a rain shower.
Find another vein
The artist suggests finding another way to experience the sensations they are searching for.
I think this is gonna be the big 1
The artist is anticipating a significant experience or sensation.
This 1's gonna last 5 minutes or more
The singer is suggesting the experience will be sustained and prolonged.
This is gonna be the real 1
The artist is suggesting this experience will be more authentic or genuine than their previous experiences.
1 that's gonna make U look 4 the key 2 the door
The singer suggests that this experience will lead to a search for greater understanding or knowledge.
That leads 2 the alley where we did the last 1
The singer is referencing a previous experience and suggesting that the upcoming experience will build on that previous one.
This is gonna be fun {x4}
The singer is suggesting that they will enjoy the upcoming experience.
This is gonna be the good 1
The artist suggests the upcoming experience will be positive and rewarding.
The 1 that makes all the books
The artist is referencing their prior experiences and suggesting that this one will be more significant and noteworthy.
This is gonna be the only chance we get 2 redeem ourselves
The singer suggests that the upcoming experience will provide a chance for redemption or absolution.
I'll confess if U do, but here's the hook
The singer suggests that they and their partner should confess something to each other and build intimacy, but there is a catch.
Are U ready? {x5}
The artist is encouraging their partner to engage in the upcoming experience with them.
Pain, pain
The artist is experiencing physical pain.
Sweet laceration
The artist finds the sensation of physical pain pleasurable or desirable.
Hallucination rain
The singer is experiencing a hallucination that is akin to a rain shower.
Pain, pain
The artist is experiencing physical pain.
Sweet laceration
The singer finds the sensation of physical pain pleasurable or desirable.
Pain, pain
The singer is experiencing physical pain.
Hallucination rain
The singer is experiencing a hallucination that is akin to a rain shower.
Hallucination rain {x4}
Refrain that repeats throughout the song.
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THE LYRICS
Say baby, the soup tastes kinda funny
I don't know, my skin is crawlin'
It feels strange
Is this the same soup as usual?
Mmm, I don't know
It feels strange
Hallucination rain
Hallucination rain
Find another vein
Hallucination rain
I think this is gonna b the big 1
This 1's gonna last 5 minutes or more
Hmph, this is gonna b the real 1
1 that's gonna make U look 4 the key 2 the door
That leads 2 the alley where we did the last 1
This is gonna b fun {repeat}
Hallucination rain
Hallucination rain
Find another vein
Hallucination rain
This is gonna b the big 1
The 1 that makes all the books
This is gonna b the only chance we get 2 redeem ourselves
I'll confess if U do
But here's the hook
R U ready? {repeat}
Pain, pain, sweet laceration
Pain, pain, hallucination rain
Pain, pain, sweet laceration
Pain, pain, hallucination rain
Hallucination rain {repeat}
@danielkobis147
He could composed what he wanted to, and always the finest and the best of the music. Nothing to add, just listen to this masterpiece.
@maddie6003
exactly love that
@carllprice1030
This dude was and is the Greatest.....no mo talk✝️💜🌈🌀🌈✝️
@Helios601
It's not even close.
@phunkidruma
And he always will be. His body of work is unmatched. Too many checks on the ICON list!!!
@phunkidruma
4 real though wtmf@@HaroldGeorge-pe8gz
@marcoaciciriello
This song has some kind of power. I always hear.
@Moneytane1976
It is an amazing track, the guitar and drum work - wow
@ronaldosilveira8849
This is a crazy and awesome track!!!!!
@maximoperini
A trip of a track,,,,,,rain,,,rain,,,sweet fascination 100%