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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Prince Lyrics
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I ain't the one
I ain't the one
I ain't the one
And if you're lookin' for the brotha that'll treat you like anything but a queen
I ain't the one
But if you're lookin' for a man that'll sweep you off your tired weary feet
And take you anywhere you want to eat
Make love to you every night of the week
Oh, don't think it over, girl
Look no further
I am the one
Oh yes I am
If you're lookin' for a man that'll make big money
And keep it all to himself
I ain't the one
No, no - not me
And if you're lookin' for a man that'll have ten women
And confuse it all with his wealth
Listen here, I ain't that one
No, no no - wait a minute
If you're lookin' for a man who can share his dinero (His money)
Buy you half the town (Half the town)
Treat every step you take (Every step)
As if you're walkin', huh, on holy ground (Holy ground)
Place you, place you above all others
When it comes, when it comes to the gettin' on down (Down)
Look no further, ooh
Your man's around (He's around)
Oh yes he is
He's standing right here, right here (Right here, right here)
Don't you look no further, girl
He's standing right here, right here
(I am the one)
(I am the one)
If you're lookin' for a man that'll make you feel like time has just begun,ooh
A man that'll make you feel like you're the only thing that ever mattered
Underneath the sun, underneath the sun, ooh
If you're lookin' for somebody
Who will turn your bad day into one long night of fun
Look no further, baby
I'm, I'm the one
Oh yes I am
I am the one
Don't you look no further, girl
Oh, I am the one
Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh
My, my, my little mate
I'm the one
In Prince's song "I," he sings about being the one for a woman who is looking for the perfect partner who is willing to take responsibilities, treat her like a queen, pamper her with love and money, and make her feel like she's the only one that matters. Prince lets the woman know that he's not the type of man who will run away from his duties or disrespect her. He's not someone who will keep his wealth to himself or cheat on her with other women. Instead, he promises to share his money with her, treat her like a queen, and love her deeply.
Prince's lyrics are an ode to romance and the perfect partner. He's challenging the woman to find a better man than him, the one who can make her feel appreciated, loved, and respected. Prince's lyrics exude confidence and a sense of self-worth that he promises to instill in the person he loves. He's also confident in his ability to be a provider, a protector, and a lover. In the end, Prince affirms that he's the one the woman has been searching for all along.
Overall, Prince's lyrics in "I" are about finding the perfect partner who is willing to love, cherish, and pamper the woman in every way possible. He wants her to know that he's the one for her and that she doesn't need to look any further.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're lookin' for the man that will walk away from responsibility
If you want a man that's unreliable and isn't willing to be responsible.
I ain't the one
I'm not that man.
And if you're lookin' for the brotha that'll treat you like anything but a queen
If you're interested in a guy who isn't going to treat you like the royalty you are.
But if you're lookin' for a man that'll sweep you off your tired weary feet
If you want someone who will make you feel young and alive again.
Pay your bills, buy you pretty dresses
Someone who will provide for you and make you feel special.
And take you anywhere you want to eat
A man who is attentive to your needs and desires.
Make love to you every night of the week
Someone who is passionate about you and committed to your relationship.
Oh, don't think it over, girl
You don't need to consider this offer for very long, it's a no-brainer.
Look no further
You've found what you're looking for.
I am the one
I am that man.
If you're lookin' for a man that'll make big money
Someone who is wealthy and can provide for you financially.
And keep it all to himself
A man who isn't willing to share his wealth.
I ain't the one
That's not me.
And if you're lookin' for a man that'll have ten women
A man who isn't faithful and loyal to his partner.
And confuse it all with his wealth
Someone who uses his wealth to manipulate people and deceive.
Listen here, I ain't that one
I'm not that guy.
If you're lookin' for a man who can share his dinero (His money)
Someone who is willing to share his wealth with you.
Buy you half the town (Half the town)
A man who is generous and wants to provide for your needs and wants.
Treat every step you take (Every step)
Someone who values and respects you as an individual.
As if you're walkin', huh, on holy ground (Holy ground)
Treats you like a sacred, divine person.
Place you, place you above all others
Values you above anyone else.
When it comes, when it comes to the gettin' on down (Down)
When it comes to intimacy and passion.
Look no further, ooh
You've found that man.
Your man's around (He's around)
That man is me.
He's standing right here, right here (Right here, right here)
I'm here, with you.
If you're lookin' for a man that'll make you feel like time has just begun,ooh
Someone who makes you feel young, alive, and rejuvenated.
A man that'll make you feel like you're the only thing that ever mattered
Someone who treasures and values you above all else.
Underneath the sun, underneath the sun, ooh
In every situation and circumstance.
If you're lookin' for somebody
If you're looking for someone special.
Who will turn your bad day into one long night of fun
Someone who brings excitement, joy, and happiness to your life.
Look no further, baby
You've found that man, he's me.
I'm, I'm the one
That man is me, I'm the one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, TUNECORE INC
Written by: JAMES NELSON, DEREK RICHARDSON, MARCIE SWARTZ
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Damn is there something Prince can't do? 👀🔥
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Vocal - Prince
Backup singer - Prince
Keyboard - Prince
Guitar - Prince
Bass - Prince
Drums - Prince
Lyrics - Prince
Sexy dancer - Prince
Video - Prince
Producer - Prince
Makeup and Hairstyling - Prince
Costume Design - Prince
Composer - Prince
Album - Prince
Year - Prince
Pepperoni - Prince
Damn is there something Prince can't do? 👀🔥
@monilaninetynine3811
He isn't holding the camera.
@martinjavaoh7514
@@monilaninetynine3811 The camera isn't moving 👀👌
@ajd8650
@@monilaninetynine3811 he used telekinetic powers to make the camera float
@MsLeoLady813
Pepperoni! LOL
@CydeFX
Reincarnate, I guess.
@iraalifia
Two things:
1. This song is catchy as hell.
2. Hair goals.
@Miafunfactory
this song has gotten me laid multiple times. MISS YOU PRINCE!!!!!
@Matthew-uy6lc
I thought this was a shampoo ad.
@dwightalfred
Funk on a jazzy groove. Genius!