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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I Feel for You
Prince Lyrics
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I get a warm feeling inside
There's something about the things you do
That keeps me satisfied
I wouldn't lie to you, baby
It's mainly a physical thing
This feeling that I got for you, baby
It makes me want to sing
I feel for you, I think I love you
I feel for you, I think I love you
Baby, baby, when I lay wit' you
There's no place I'd rather be
I can't believe, can't believe it's true
The things that you do to me
I wouldn't lie to you, baby
I'm physically attracted to you
This feeling that I got for you, baby (oh baby)
There's nothing that I wouldn't do (for you girl)
I feel for you, I think I love you
I feel for you, I think I love you
Play
Oh, oh, oh
I think it's love
I feel for you, I think it's love
I feel for you, I think I love you
I feel for you, I think it's love
Play
Baby,oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, oh
I feel for you, I think I love you
I feel for you, I think I love you
"I Feel for You" is a song by Prince, released on his self-titled album in 1979, but popularized by singer Chaka Khan's cover version in 1984. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional attraction the singer has for their partner. The chorus repeats the phrase "I feel for you, I think I love you" several times, emphasizing the depth of their feelings.
The song captures the excitement and urgency of a new relationship. The singer describes a warm feeling inside and a desire to be close to their partner. They admit that their attraction is mainly physical, but there is also an emotional component that makes them want to sing about their love. The second verse emphasizes the passion between the couple, with the singer expressing disbelief that they have found someone who makes them feel this way. They are physically attracted to their partner and willing to do anything for them.
Overall, "I Feel for You" is a fun and upbeat love song that captures the passion of a new relationship. The repeated chorus emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotions, while the verses provide specific details about their physical and emotional attraction to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, when I look at you
When I gaze into your eyes, my heart fills with warmth and joy
I get a warm feeling inside
Your presence and actions bring about a deep sense of comfort within my being
There's something about the things you do
Your actions, whether intentional or not, possess a certain charm that captivates me
That keeps me satisfied
You provide me with everything I need to feel content and fulfilled
I wouldn't lie to you, baby
I am telling you the truth, without any dishonesty or deception
It's mainly a physical thing
My attraction to you is primarily based on physical desire and appearance
This feeling that I got for you, baby
The emotions I experience when I am with you are difficult to describe, but they are undeniably strong
It makes me want to sing
The intensity of my feelings for you are so great that I am moved to express them through song
I feel for you, I think I love you
My emotions are so strong that I believe I have fallen in love with you
Baby, baby, when I lay wit' you
When we are close, my heart feels like it has found its home
There's no place I'd rather be
Your presence is so essential to my happiness that I cannot imagine myself anywhere else
I can't believe, can't believe it's true
My feelings for you are so profound that it seems almost unbelievable that they are real
The things that you do to me
Your actions have a powerful effect on me, driving me to new heights of passion and emotion
There's nothing that I wouldn't do (for you girl)
My love for you is so great that I would do anything to make you happy or alleviate your suffering
Oh, oh, oh
Expressing the depth of my emotions is sometimes difficult using words, hence the use of non-verbal sounds
I think it's love
My feelings for you are so strong and all-encompassing that they can only be described as love
Baby,oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, oh
Using varying combinations of words and sounds to convey the intensity of my emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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