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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If I Love U 2night
Prince Lyrics
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Composed by Paisley Park
{From Child Of The Sun (1995)}
Funny that U should call
I was just sittin' by the telephone
Lookin' 4 a remedy
4 all my misery
I'm sorry 4 what I said
Ooooh, I wanna let U be the one
But U oughta know I'm lookin' 4 a boy that'll want me 4 more than one night of fun
CHORUS:
If I love U 2 night
Promise me that U'll stay with me 'til the morning light
(Baby, can U stay until the morning light?)
Talk 2 me, tell me a story
Just tell me U'll hold me tight (Hold me)
If I love U 2 night
I want U, this is true
When U looked at me, I knew
This ain't no matter of pride (No no)
It's just that when tomorrow comes I want U here by my side
CHORUS
I'm lookin' 4 a boy, he don't have 2 be pure
(I am looking 4 a boy)
He just gotta be sho'nuff secure
(Sho'nuff secure)
If U want a lover, I'm the remedy
(I am the remedy, the remedy)
But boy, U gotta tell me what U gonna do 4 me
(What U gonna do, what U gonna do 4 me?)
If I love U 2 night
Promise me that U'll stay with me 'til the morning light
(Say that U'll stay until the morning light)
Talk 2 me, tell me a story
Just tell me U'll hold me tight (Hold me, hold me)
I'll make U breakfast, I'll drive U 2 work boy, I'll treat U right
Promise me that U'll stay with me 'til the morning light
If I love U 2 night (If I love U 2 night)
Oh yeah, baby
I wanna give U my love
But U gotta promise me (If I love U 2 night)
That U'll love me 4 ever
Uh, yeah baby (If I love U 2 night)
Uh, just like that, yeah
Ah, yeah
Right there
The song "If I Love U 2night" by Mayte, composed by Paisley Park, is essentially a plea from Mayte to a potential lover, expressing her desire for a deeper, long-term relationship. The lyrics depict a woman who has had her share of shallow, one-night stands but is now ready to settle down with someone who is willing to commit to her for more than just one night of fun. In the opening verse, Mayte expresses her surprise at receiving a call from her potential lover and admits to her previous mistake of jumping into bed with him on their first date. Despite this, she still wants him to be the one, but warns him that she is looking for more than just a casual fling.
The chorus speaks to Mayte's longing for a deeper connection with her lover. She asks that he promise to stay with her until the morning light, indicating a desire for him to spend the night and not simply leave after their physical encounter. She also requests that he talk to her and hold her tight, indicating a deep emotional connection that goes beyond just physical intimacy.
The second verse builds on this idea, as Mayte admits that she wants him to be with her when tomorrow comes, implying that she is looking for a commitment that extends beyond just that one night. The bridge speaks to Mayte's confusion about what she is looking for in a partner - she admits she doesn't need someone who is pure, but rather someone who is "sho'nuff secure." Ultimately, the song is about Mayte's desire for love and commitment, and her willingness to give herself fully to someone who is willing to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny that U should call
I'm surprised that you're calling me
I was just sittin' by the telephone
I was waiting by the phone
Lookin' 4 a remedy 4 all my misery
I'm searching for a solution to my problems
I'm sorry 4 what I said
I apologize for what I said earlier
It's just that I didn't think our first date should be in bed
I don't want our first date to just be about having sex
Ooooh, I wanna let U be the one
I want to give you a chance
But U oughta know I'm lookin' 4 a boy that'll want me 4 more than one night of fun
But I'm looking for someone who wants a more serious relationship than just a one-night stand
If I love U 2 night
If I fall in love with you tonight
Promise me that U'll stay with me 'til the morning light
Promise me you'll stay until the morning
(Baby, can U stay until the morning light?)
(Can you stay until the morning?)
Talk 2 me, tell me a story
Talk to me and share a story
Just tell me U'll hold me tight (Hold me)
Just promise me you'll hold me tight
I want U, this is true
I really want you
When U looked at me, I knew
When you looked at me, I felt a connection
This ain't no matter of pride (No no)
This isn't about my pride
It's just that when tomorrow comes I want U here by my side
I want you to be with me tomorrow
I'm lookin' 4 a boy, he don't have 2 be pure (I am looking 4 a boy)
I'm looking for a guy who doesn't have to be a saint
He just gotta be sho'nuff secure (Sho'nuff secure)
He just needs to be confident and stable
If U want a lover, I'm the remedy (I am the remedy, the remedy)
If you want a girlfriend, I'm the answer
But boy, U gotta tell me what U gonna do 4 me (What U gonna do, what U gonna do 4 me?)
But you need to tell me what you can do for me
I'll make U breakfast, I'll drive U 2 work boy, I'll treat U right
I'll take care of you and treat you well
Oh yeah, baby
Yes, baby
I wanna give U my love
I want to give you my love
But U gotta promise me (If I love U 2 night)
But you have to promise me
That U'll love me 4 ever
That you'll love me forever
Uh, yeah baby (If I love U 2 night)
Yes, baby
Uh, just like that, yeah
Exactly like that
Ah, yeah
Oh yeah
Right there
That's it
Contributed by Alexandra A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeff S
Interesting, the history of this very old song and all its iterations. Would love to hear a Prince vocal version of the original sung by Gayle Chapman, was it? That one's darker and has better instrumentation. Thanks for the upload!
Daniela G.
Thanx! 💜
Den' Noch'
💜
Linda Goins
YOU WOULD NEVER LOVE ANOTHER 🤔