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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Hardrocklover
Prince Lyrics
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And nothing to condemn
It's in between this waking life
And REM
But you walked into the party
To tell me to live up to our dreams
We 'bout to get it started
Turn my guitar up so I can make this woman scream
It's time to check your cell phone
Red Bull and Patrón
Ain't no rapper tryna be a singer
Gonna make her moan
Sade and Babyface
R&B ain't got no place
Put some hard rock on
You better cover your ears
'Cause you're about to hear a woman just scream
Scream
She said if I don't ever get to kiss you
I'm really gonna make a scene
I said damn you just want me to be
Another rip in your jeans
That's when she ordered strawberries, chocolate and whipped cream
My guitar turned up
And this woman screamed, screamed, screamed, screamed, screamed
She likes to party hard
She's a Hardrocklover
Party hard
She's a Hardrocklover now
She likes to party hard
She's a Hardrocklover
Party hard
She's a Hardrocklover now
She likes to party hard
She's a Hardrocklover
Party hard
She's a Hardrocklover now
She's a Hardrocklover
She's a Hardrocklover now
The lyrics to Prince's song Hardrocklover are about living in the moment and letting go of inhibitions. The first few lines suggest that there is nothing to be judged about the current situation, and it exists in between reality and a dreamlike state. Then the singer mentions a woman walking into the party and telling him to live up to his dreams. This is the catalyst for the song's energy, with the singer proclaiming that it's time to party and make the woman scream with his guitar playing.
The second verse mentions checking cell phones, drinking Red Bull and Patrón, and the idea that rappers cannot make a woman moan. The singer then puts on hard rock music, suggesting that it's the key to making this woman scream. The bridge introduces a dialogue between the singer and the woman, with her saying that she will make a scene if she doesn't get to kiss him. The singer responds, suggesting that she only wants to have a good time and that he's just another rip in her jeans. This leads to the climax of the song, where the woman orders strawberries, chocolate, and whipped cream, and the singer makes her scream with his guitar playing. Throughout the song, the refrain repeats that the woman is a hard rock lover who likes to party hard.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing for the record
There's nothing worth mentioning, nothing that has been officially recorded or documented.
And nothing to condemn
There's also nothing to criticize or disapprove of.
It's in between this waking life and REM
The situation or experience being described exists somewhere between reality and a dreamlike state.
But you walked into the party
Someone enters a party or gathering.
To tell me to live up to our dreams
The visitor encourages the artist to fulfill their dreams or aspirations.
We 'bout to get it started
They are ready to begin something exciting or important.
Turn my guitar up so I can make this woman scream
The singer wants to play their music loudly so that it will be intense and exciting enough to make a woman scream in pleasure or excitement.
It's time to check your cell phone
A reminder to check and be aware of any important messages or calls on one's cell phone.
Red Bull and Patrón
Specific types of beverages, possibly being consumed at the party.
Ain't no rapper tryna be a singer
The artist points out that there are no rappers trying to sing, perhaps commenting on the current state of music or the party's atmosphere.
Gonna make her moan
The singer plans to create sounds or music that will evoke pleasure or excitement in a woman.
Sade and Babyface
Musicians or songs being referenced, perhaps as a contrast to the intended hard rock sound.
R&B ain't got no place
The singer asserts that R&B music or style is not suitable or appropriate for the current atmosphere or party vibe.
Put some hard rock on
The singer suggests playing more intense and aggressive rock music instead of R&B.
You better cover your ears
The music about to be played will be very loud and intense.
'Cause you're about to hear a woman just scream
The music is being played to create a situation where a woman will scream in excitement or pleasure.
She said if I don't ever get to kiss you
A woman expresses that she really wants to kiss the artist.
I'm really gonna make a scene
She threatens to create a dramatic or embarrassing situation if the singer doesn't comply with her request.
I said damn you just want me to be
The singer accuses the woman of only wanting him for her own pleasure or desires.
Another rip in your jeans
The artist feels like the woman sees him as disposable or easily replaceable, like a tear in a pair of jeans.
That's when she ordered strawberries, chocolate and whipped cream
The woman orders food items typically associated with romantic or sexual situations.
My guitar turned up
The volume of the artist's guitar is increased or amplified.
And this woman screamed, screamed, screamed, screamed, screamed
The music and situation created the conditions for the woman to scream in excitement or pleasure.
She's a Hardrocklover
A repeated phrase that could refer to the woman enjoying or being attracted to the hard rock music and energy of the party.
She likes to party hard
Another repeated phrase that emphasizes the woman's enjoyment of the energetic and intense atmosphere of the party.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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