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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Horny Pony
Prince Lyrics
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it's a horny pony,baby
Ahhh yes
There ya go, there ya go
Horny ponies gather here {x2}
Horny ponies gather here
We got a new style 4 the next 8 years
I'm talkin' about the dance that every horse fears the most
It's a sex position - it's a new dance
And it's rockin' from coast 2 coast
I'm talkin' about, I'm talkin' about'
I'm talkin' about the Horny Pony, y'all - come on
There ya go, there ya go
Horny Pony
Girlfriend, look at this pony Prince is doin' now
Is he weird or what?
Sing (Horny Pony)
Now that's 2 freaky!
In the years of the war, we don't wanna know
U're fuckin' that pony like U really go 4 the hip stuff
A into the S into the S
It ain't enough just 2 do some exstacy
U want it in your hip, U want it in your thighs
It's the style that conservatives most despise
Cuz it's the horny pony - it's the new position
And it's rockin' every horny ponette, every pony
It's the Horny Pony, y'all (Horny Pony)
And there ya go
Turn around
Chicken grease in the house
Chicken grease? I don't know
That's it, I gotta run
And U can run all the way 2 Barcelona
But U can't hide, the Horny Pony get U gonna
Don't look at me y'all, I just wrote it
Put on a record, wrapped it up and then I sold it
Horny people gather here {x2} (How long?)
4 the next 8 years
We got a new dance - it's the Horny Pony
Yeah, the music's jammin', but it's about these words
Sing (Horny Pony)my dickkkkkkkkkkkkkkGirl, uh-uh - nope!
im done
The lyrics to Prince's song "Horny Pony" are a raunchy and explicit homage to a new dance craze that he has invented. The song talks about "horny ponies" gathering together to perform a new style of dance that is both exciting and scandalous. Prince describes the dance as a sex position and identifies it as the new style for the next eight years. He explains that the dance is so outrageous that it is feared by horses and that it is being performed all over the country.
The song is filled with suggestive and provocative lyrics about sex and dancing. The verses talk about how people are engaging in the new dance craze and how it is a style that is despised by conservative people. The chorus repeatedly reminds listeners to "sing horny pony" and encourages them to participate in the new dance craze.
Overall, the lyrics to "Horny Pony" are a playful and explicit tribute to a new dance craze that is taking the country by storm. Prince's provocative and humorous lyrics invite listeners to embrace their inner "horny pony" and join in on the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahhh yes
Prince starts the song with an expression of satisfaction
it's a horny pony,baby
The song is about the dance move called the Horny Pony
Horny ponies gather here
Prince is inviting people who are interested in the Horny Pony to come together
We are fixin' 2 put it in all your ears
Prince wants to spread the word about the Horny Pony to everyone
We got a new style 4 the next 8 years
The Horny Pony is not just a fleeting trend, but something that will stick around for a while
I'm talkin' about the dance that every horse fears the most
Prince is jokingly referring to the Horny Pony as a dance that horses would be afraid of
It's a sex position - it's a new dance
Prince is explicitly stating that the Horny Pony is a sexual position that can be danced to
And it's rockin' from coast 2 coast
People all over the country are enjoying the Horny Pony
Girlfriend, look at this pony Prince is doin' now
Prince is mocking people who are uncomfortable with the sexual nature of the song by drawing attention to his own performance
Is he weird or what?
Prince is acknowledging that some people may find the Horny Pony strange or uncomfortable
Sing (Horny Pony)
Prince is encouraging people to sing along with the chorus
Now that's 2 freaky!
Prince is reveling in the song's sexual content, acknowledging that some people may find it too strange or explicit
In the years of the war, we don't wanna know
Prince is suggesting that the song offers an escape from the unpleasantness of war
U're fuckin' that pony like U really go 4 the hip stuff
Prince is encouraging people to embrace sexuality and be adventurous in their sex lives
A into the S into the S
Prince is making a crude reference to anal sex
It ain't enough just 2 do some exstacy
Prince is suggesting that drugs are not enough - the Horny Pony is the ultimate high
U want it in your hip, U want it in your thighs
Prince is describing the sexual pleasure that comes from the Horny Pony
It's the style that conservatives most despise
Prince is poking fun at people who are uptight and judgmental about sex
Cuz it's the horny pony - it's the new position
Prince is once again emphasizing that the Horny Pony is a sexual position that people should be trying out
And it's rockin' every horny ponette, every pony
The Horny Pony is not just for men, but women (ponettes) as well
Turn around
Prince is directing someone - likely a sexual partner - to turn around
Chicken grease in the house
Prince is making a reference to something greasy and sexual - possibly anal sex again
Chicken grease? I don't know
Prince is mocking people who may be uncomfortable with the references to anal sex and other sexual practices
That's it, I gotta run
Prince is ending the song abruptly, without offering any kind of conclusion or resolution
And U can run all the way 2 Barcelona
Prince is acknowledging that people may be uncomfortable with the Horny Pony and want to escape it
But U can't hide, the Horny Pony get U gonna
Prince is suggesting that people will eventually succumb to the allure of the Horny Pony
Don't look at me y'all, I just wrote it
Prince is distancing himself from any potential backlash or criticism of the song
Put on a record, wrapped it up and then I sold it
Prince is acknowledging that he is in the business of selling music and entertainment
Horny people gather here
Prince is once again encouraging people who are interested in the Horny Pony to come together
4 the next 8 years
Prince is once again emphasizing that the Horny Pony is here to stay as a trend for years to come
We got a new dance - it's the Horny Pony
Prince is ending the song with a restatement of his main message - the Horny Pony is a new dance move that people should be trying out
Yeah, the music's jammin', but it's about these words
Prince is calling attention to the fact that the song's music is not the most important thing - it's the lyrics that really matter
Sing (Horny Pony)my dickkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Prince is making a crude and explicit reference to his own genitalia
Girl, uh-uh - nope!
Prince is once again making a sexual advance on someone - likely his listener or audience
im done
Prince is signaling the end of the song in a casual and abrupt way
Contributed by Matthew G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yvette Sanchez
Much thanks, my friend, for sharing so much great music by Prince!! This is a song that's fun to listen to!! I get a kick out of the way that the female is shocked by what Prince is implying in the song & the way she responds!! The music has a good beat to it!! & Prince has that always incredible voice!! Prince truly was & will always remain our one & only Master!! Everything that you did for us, Prince, is so creative & shows extreme talent!! Endless major thanks, Prince, for giving us the best gift of your magnificent talents!! You shine in our hearts for all eternity, our beloved, sweet Prince!! Prince Is Eternal!! Purple Power!!
corraill-sucre
Prince Go-Go ! Awesome
Francesca
So funky!!!!! ;-)