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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Higher
Prince Lyrics
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A worldwide show
Now here's the intro
The torch is lit and now the gun is pointed
Prepare for the world's best to be anointed
On the field of dreams hopes and passion
Some will manifest while some get smashed in
To smithereens now who's the best team
There goes the gun now run
Out the blocks now who's the perpetrators
Time to zip through to the real gladiators
Your soul's possessed by Hercules
Barcelona's now ancient Rome
And there ain't no stopping no turning back
No giving up and no cutting slack
The spirit of Zeus is loose
Feel the fire
Taking us higher higher
Higher baby get up a little higher
Push a little harder a little bit faster
-Repeat-
Boom
In your face now take that
Get on track or ya best step back
Don't come here trying to moan and groan
If you ain't stone well then ya best go home
Oops watch out look out here comes another one
Bang
He wasn't quite ready son
Coming hard is a must
Cause you come soft you get crushed
This ain't no time nor place for the weak
Certain defeat meets the mob of a meet
A colosseum in streets it's the same
A battle to see who wears the gold chain
Win or lose it's how you play it they tell me
But you ask me I want the G-O-L-D
Three winners but my desire
Is to do a little lower and I'll be the one that's
Higher baby get up a little higher
Push a little harder a little bit faster
Michael Jordan
Get up a little higher
Scottie Pippen
Get up a little higher
Mr. Robinson
Get up a little higher
Charles Barkley
Get up a little higher
Magic Johnson
Get up a little higher
Larry Bird
Get up a little higher
Patrick Ewing
Get up a little higher
Chris Mullin
Get up a little higher
Karl Malone
Get up a little higher
John Stockton
Get up a little higher
Clyde Drexler
Get up a little higher
Christean Lattener
Get up a little higher
Barcelona
Get up a little higher
Barcelona
Get up a little higher
Barcelona
Get up a little higher
The lyrics of Prince's song "Higher" convey a message of determination, competition, and striving for excellence. The opening lines set the stage for a worldwide show where the best athletes are about to be recognized and celebrated. The imagery of the torch being lit and the gun being pointed symbolizes the start of a race or a sporting event. The lyrics highlight the intense competition and the inevitable dichotomy between winners and losers. The references to Hercules, ancient Rome, and gladiators evoke a sense of overcoming challenges and pushing oneself to the limits.
Prince emphasizes the need to give it your all, to push harder and faster, and to not back down. He uses the metaphor of a colosseum in the streets, comparing the intensity of competition to a battle for superiority. The lyrics also introduce the concept of playing not just for the love of the game but for the ultimate prize, the "G-O-L-D" (gold). Prince associates this desire for victory with a sense of being higher, both physically and metaphorically.
The song exudes a strong sense of energy and determination, urging the listener to rise above their limitations and strive for greatness. It celebrates the spirit of athletes who give their all and motivates others to do the same in their respective endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
On your mark get set and now go
Get ready and start taking action
A worldwide show
It's a global event
Now here's the intro
Now the introduction begins
The torch is lit and now the gun is pointed
The competition is officially started
Prepare for the world's best to be anointed
Get ready to witness the crowning of the best performers
On the field of dreams hopes and passion
In the realm of aspirations and intense emotions
Some will manifest while some get smashed in
Some will succeed while others will be defeated
To smithereens now who's the best team
Now, let's see which team emerges as the strongest
POW! There goes the gun now run
As the race begins, push yourself forward
Out the blocks now who's the perpetrators
Out of the starting blocks, identify the ones showing their true potential
Time to zip through to the real gladiators
It's time to witness the true warriors in action
Your soul's possessed by Hercules
You are filled with the strength and power of Hercules
Barcelona's now ancient Rome
Barcelona has become a modern-day Rome
And there ain't no stopping no turning back
There is no possibility of stopping or retracting
No giving up and no cutting slack
Don't give up and don't show any leniency
The spirit of Zeus is loose
The mighty spirit of Zeus is unleashed
Feel the fire
Experience the intense passion
Taking us higher higher
Elevating us to new heights
Higher baby get up a little higher
Strive to reach greater heights
Push a little harder a little bit faster
Exert more effort and increase your speed
Boom, In your face now take that
Surprise and defeat your opponents with a powerful blow
Get on track or ya best step back
Get focused and determined, or else retreat
Don't come here trying to moan and groan
Don't complain and make excuses
If you ain't stone well then ya best go home
If you're not tough, you should leave
Oops watch out look out here comes another one
Be attentive, another challenge is approaching
Bang, He wasn't quite ready son
Impact! He wasn't adequately prepared, my friend
Coming hard is a must
Being aggressive is necessary
Cause you come soft you get crushed
If you show weakness, you'll be defeated
This ain't no time nor place for the weak
This is not the right time or location for the feeble
Certain defeat meets the mob of a meet
Defeat is guaranteed when facing a strong gathering
A colosseum in streets it's the same
The streets become a battleground, just like the colosseum
A battle to see who wears the gold chain
A battle to determine the superior champion
Win or lose it's how you play it they tell me
Regardless of victory or defeat, it's about how you participate
But you ask me I want the G-O-L-D
But in my opinion, I desire the gold medal
Three winners but my desire
Although there are three winners, I have a craving
Is to do a little lower and I'll be the one that's
My goal is to achieve slightly less and become the ultimate winner
Michael Jordan
The legendary basketball player, Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
The renowned basketball player, Scottie Pippen
Mr. Robinson
Referring to the famous basketball player, David Robinson
Charles Barkley
The esteemed basketball player, Charles Barkley
Magic Johnson
The legendary basketball player, Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
The iconic basketball player, Larry Bird
Patrick Ewing
Referring to the well-known basketball player, Patrick Ewing
Chris Mullin
The accomplished basketball player, Chris Mullin
Karl Malone
The famed basketball player, Karl Malone
John Stockton
The celebrated basketball player, John Stockton
Clyde Drexler
The prominent basketball player, Clyde Drexler
Christean Lattener
Referring to the basketball player, Christian Laettner
Barcelona
The city of Barcelona
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