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 U Let Me Undress U
Prince Lyrics
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Work from home all day on the phone
I know you got your own but you been on my mind
A woman with your kind of drive is hard to find
Girl that kind of love is hard to find
Put your guard down and let me hold you
Down like a real man supposed to
I'm trying to show you
Not tryna impose you
Really trying to get to know you
Let's go out
If you wanna stay in we can Uber Eat
Long as we can chill between the sheets
I'm a pull up on you in a old school
Smoking blunts yeah I'm a cold dude
Let me change yo life
I ain't nothing like old dude
Cash out on brand new Birkin
I'm a always put you first (Yeah)
No matter what is I'm a make it work just
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Baby I can show you how to make moves right now
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Your life could be way better now I can show you how baby
Let me hold you
Down to show you a way that's much easier
I know how to please you girl you just gotta
Let me hold you
Right now, right now, right now
Let me
Yeah we might go up and down like elevators
But I'm down to be your savior
I ain't worried bout no hatters baby
Let me hold you
Yeah we might go up and down like elevators
Promise I won't play ya
Only trying to save ya
Let me hold you down
Girl you know what I'm tryna do
Shawty I've been wanting you (Yeah)
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
No need to give up on something that's standing right in front of you (Open up)
Let me hold you
Down to show you a way that's much easier
I know how to please you girl you just got to
Let me hold you
Right now, right now, right now
Let me hold you down
In Prince's song "If U Let Me Undress U," he expresses his desire for a strong, independent woman who works hard every day. While acknowledging that being alone might be her preference, Prince tells her that he has been thinking about her, and he believes that her kind of love is hard to find. He wants to show her a good time and give her an experience she's not used to. Prince, in his charming way, attempts to convince her to let her guard down and allow him to hold her down like a real man should. He is also eager to change her life, not just through material possessions like a brand new Birkin but by showing her moves that would make her life much more comfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
Independent used to being all alone
You are strong and don't need anyone else to support you.
Work from home all day on the phone
You are always busy, but that doesn't mean you can't spare time for someone special.
I know you got your own but you been on my mind
I understand that you have your own life and I respect that, but I can't stop thinking about you.
A woman with your kind of drive is hard to find
You're an ambitious woman and that's admirable.
Girl that kind of love is hard to find
Love like yours is rare.
Put your guard down and let me hold you
Stop being guarded and let me show you affection.
Down like a real man supposed to
I'll protect and care for you like a true gentleman.
I'm trying to show you
I want to demonstrate something to you.
Everything you ain't used to
I'm going to introduce you to new experiences.
Not tryna impose you
I don't want to force anything on you.
Really trying to get to know you
I want to understand you better.
Let's go out
Let's spend time together outside of work or home.
If you wanna stay in we can Uber Eat
If you prefer staying in, we can still enjoy good food and each other's company.
Long as we can chill between the sheets
As long as we can relax together and enjoy each other's company.
I'm a pull up on you in a old school
I'll come pick you up in a classic car.
Smoking blunts yeah I'm a cold dude
I may appear tough or cool because I smoke marijuana.
Let me change yo life
Allow me to bring a positive change to your life.
I ain't nothing like old dude
I'm not like the previous men you've dated.
Cash out on brand new Birkin
I'll buy you an expensive handbag.
I'm a always put you first (Yeah)
I'll prioritize your happiness and well-being above all else.
No matter what is I'm a make it work just
I'll work hard to make our relationship successful.
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Let me be there for you, support you, and love you.
Baby I can show you how to make moves right now
I can teach you how to make the right choices.
Your life could be way better now I can show you how baby
I can help improve your life if you let me.
Down to show you a way that's much easier
I want to guide you towards a simpler and happier life.
I know how to please you girl you just gotta
I understand what makes you happy, you just need to let me show you.
Yeah we might go up and down like elevators
Our relationship might have ups and downs but we'll work through it.
But I'm down to be your savior
I'm willing to help you out whenever you need me.
I ain't worried bout no hatters baby
I'm not bothered by anyone who dislikes us being together.
No need to give up on something that's standing right in front of you (Open up)
Don't let go of what's right in front of you because of fear. Take a chance and open up.
Girl you know what I'm tryna do
You know what I'm attempting to accomplish.
Shawty I've been wanting you (Yeah)
I've been attracted to you for a while now.
Right now, right now, right now
This is the time for us to be together.
Let me hold you down
Please let me be there for you and support you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christian Warren, Nigel Burke
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@CL--two
also listed as "If U Let Me Undress U" in the Copenhagen setlist https://princevault.com/index.php?title=21_August_1988
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Nicely moment 💜🕺🏼🙏🏽
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Thank you so much 😘😘😘😘
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The Greatest To Ever Do It! Rest In Power Messenger!!!
@CL--two
Eugene 🙋
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Greetings C.L, Much Respect!
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nice find
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Cute moment💜
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lol, yes.....
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PRINCE!!!!!!!