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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High
Prince Lyrics
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Prince gonna get you high
CHORUS:
I'll get you high yeah
I'll get you high
I'll get you high yeah
Prince gonna get you high
Ooh (Uh!)
Making your way through the neighborhood
Looking for some good boys, toys
Bobbin' your tail 2 another one of Prince's jams
Trying to look real coy
when they pull up right beside you
and ask if they can ride you
(Check, where the party at?)
The horn goes beep
The music in the jeep goes
I got the music to get you high again
I got the beat that make you act like a hooligan
I got the rhyme, make you tell a friend
Prince gonna get you high
CHORUS
Every now and then, you're havin' one of them days
People gettin' on your last nerve, ooh
No matter how you cut it, nothing seems to go your way
You wanna quit this job
Get your swerve on, turn the radio up
It's a new day, the only way to see it is your way
The door goes slam
Now you sing this jam (Go)
I got the music to get you high again
Got the beat that make U act like a hooligan
Got the rhyme, make you tell a friend
Prince gonna get you high
NPG ahdio getting you high again
CHORUS
The song 'High' by Prince is all about taking a break from the chaos of everyday life and finding a way to de-stress and escape. Prince promises to take the listener on a high through his music. The song has an upbeat tempo, and it begins with Prince saying that he will get them high. The chorus repeats this promise while the verses describe two situations where listening to Prince's music helps the singer escape.
The first verse describes someone cruising around the neighbourhood and searching for a good time. They are trying to look cool when somebody in a car pulls up beside them and asks if they want a ride. The horn goes off, the beat drops, and Prince promises to get them high. The second verse talks about how sometimes, everything seems to go wrong, and one is fed up with life. At those moments, they need to take the radio and blast some Prince music to feel alive again.
The lyrics of the song, along with its upbeat tempo, convey a message that music can be an escape from the chaos and stress of everyday life. That message is what makes it a go-to song for many people while celebrating, letting loose, and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll get you high yeah
Prince is promising to make you feel euphoric
Prince gonna get you high
Prince will make you feel elevated
I'll get you high yeah
Prince reiterates his promise to intoxicate you
I'll get you high
Prince is referring to the state of being high or intoxicated
I'll get you high yeah
Prince is very confident that he will get you high
Ooh (Uh!)
Exclamation of excitement
Making your way through the neighborhood
Describes your journey through the area around your home
Looking for some good boys, toys
Refers to searching for something fun or exciting to do
Bobbin' your tail 2 another one of Prince's jams
Enjoying and dancing to another one of Prince's songs
Trying to look real coy
Attempting to appear shy or reserved
when they pull up right beside you
When a car comes alongside you
and ask if they can ride you
Asking if you want a ride
(Check, where the party at?)
Asking the whereabouts of the party
The horn goes beep
Sound of a car horn
The music in the jeep goes
Sound of music player in the car
I got the music to get you high again
Prince has music that is guaranteed to make you feel ecstatic once more
I got the beat that make you act like a hooligan
Prince's music has a rhythm that will make you feel like dancing uncontrollably
I got the rhyme, make you tell a friend
Prince's music has lyrics that will compel you to tell others about it
Prince gonna get you high
Prince is once again promising to make you feel euphoric
Every now and then, you're havin' one of them days
Acknowledging that sometimes you experience difficult or frustrating days
People gettin' on your last nerve, ooh
Other people are causing you to feel extremely aggravated
No matter how you cut it, nothing seems to go your way
Even when you try your hardest, nothing seems to work out
You wanna quit this job
You want to quit your current job
Get your swerve on, turn the radio up
Relax and dance while listening to music
It's a new day, the only way to see it is your way
Today is a fresh start and you can only see it by adopting a positive attitude
The door goes slam
Sound of a door slamming shut
Now you sing this jam (Go)
Now it is time to sing and dance along to Prince's music
NPG ahdio getting you high again
Prince's New Power Generation (NPG) is making sure you feel euphoric once more
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.