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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It
Prince Lyrics
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辛いや嫌 会いたい痛い痛い
辛いや嫌 理性と感情のどっちに任せりゃいい?
辛いや嫌 もう辛いや嫌嫌嫌
関係ない阿呆に限って罵詈雑言 センスの欠片もねぇ
痛がって見せれば満足ですか? お前の人生はなんにも変わんないが? (huh)
視界が狭い 時代が時代ならピーポーピーポー
ソレってそんな簡単な事で壊れやしないぜ
不平不満はそりゃ大なり小なりないことはないぜ
形はなくとも 意味があるだろ? そうだろ?
負けそうになったら歌えば良い
辛いや嫌 最悪は最悪のまんまで変わらんわ
辛いや嫌 会いたい痛い痛い
辛いや嫌 理性と感情のどっちに任せりゃいい?
辛いや嫌 もう辛いや嫌嫌嫌嫌嫌
よくあることじゃんで片付けちゃ世話ないね
辛いや嫌 相対していたい
辛いや嫌 緊張と緩和繰り返すだけの日々は
辛いや嫌 もう辛いや嫌嫌嫌
結構毛だらけ猫灰だらけ 愛だらけ恋に恋い焦がれたいね
開花待つ前に悔いに杭叩き込んで誤魔化していたい
まぁ長けてたんだ 長けてたんだ 時に砕けてたんだ 化けて出んだ
バカ言ってんじゃないよ 真剣でナンボの世界で成果出したい
ソレって案外単純なことで難しくないぜ
以心伝心で行こうぜ AからZは使わないで
言葉にせずとも 意味はあるだろ? そうだろ?
負けそうになったら歌えば良い ah
辛いや嫌 最悪は最悪のまんまで変わらんわ
辛いや嫌 会いたい痛い痛い
辛いや嫌 理性と感情のどっちに任せりゃいい?
辛いや嫌 もう辛いや嫌嫌嫌嫌嫌
現実は暗澹たるものと知りながら
辛いや嫌 期待したい 期待したい
辛いや嫌 正解・不正解だけって誰が決めた?
辛いや嫌 照らす光と未来はそこにあんだ
The lyrics of Prince's song "It" tell the tale of a failed relationship and the aftermath. The first verse speaks of a heart left behind on a beach in Portland, while the second verse speaks of falling for someone who was not interested. The song seems to be a reflection on a romantic relationship that did not work out as planned, and the heartache and confusion that came with it. The artist uses words like "naive" and "brokenhearted" to describe the emotions he's feeling, which adds authenticity to the song's message. Despite the hurt, the artist still holds on to the hope that the relationship could be saved.
The chorus of the song describes the sense of finality that comes with ending a relationship. The artist claims that it is truly over, and he needs to move on. He repeats the phrase "it's over" multiple times, which emphasizes the fact that the relationship is officially done. The repetition also adds to the song's overall message of closure.
Prince released "It" on his 1996 album "Emancipation" and it's considered one of his best works. The song has been interpreted by his fans in various ways over the years. Some say that it was written about his former wife, while others believe that it was inspired by the artist's own dating life. Regardless of the interpretation, "It" remains one of Prince's most powerful songs.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is somewhere on the beach in Portland
I am emotionally distant and disconnected from my current situation.
Maybe I should just retreat to Oregon
Perhaps it would be best to remove myself from this situation completely.
Young and in love, feeling fleek and gorgeous
I was young and naive, infatuated and overconfident in my relationship.
I thought we would link, we would synch then mortgage
I thought our relationship would grow strong and that we would eventually build a future together.
Young and naive, and niggas was tryna buy me
I was inexperienced and easily influenced by attention from others.
Got my heart broken, I guess it was perfect timing
My heart was shattered by the situation, but perhaps it was for the best in the long run.
Home on a bus, the stars wasn't aligning
Feeling lost and uncertain about the future.
It felt like a rush and such, I'm just pining
The experience was intense and overwhelming, and I am still longing for it.
Yes I remember you, late nights laughs and the dinner too
I remember the good times we had together, the laughter and intimacy we shared.
Always had me nervous like it was some sort of interview
You always made me feel uneasy and uncomfortable, like I was being interrogated.
Had to keep a secret, me knowing that I was into you, ooh
I had to hide my true feelings from you, even though I was deeply attracted to you.
Now days it feels like I was never a friend
I feel like our relationship was never genuine, and that you never truly cared about me.
Knocking at a door that I'll never get in
Trying to enter a part of your life that is now closed off to me.
I know it's the end, but I guess I'll pretend
I am aware that our relationship is over, but I still hold on to hope that it can be salvaged.
We can make it last and we don't gotta end
I believe that we can still turn things around and make the relationship work.
Roger that, copy that, over to rover
Acknowledging that the message has been received, but there is no further response or action to be taken.
It's was all bad, no four leaf clover
The situation has been entirely negative and unlucky.
Gotta wipe me tears, cause it's over, it's over, IT'S OVER
I must come to terms with the fact that our relationship is finished and move on.
Young in New York, saw Manhattan for the first time
In my youth, I experienced the excitement and wonder of the city for the first time.
Were both in love with somebody else, that's fine
We were both involved with other people, but we still had feelings for each other.
Me falling for you was equivalent to flatline
My infatuation with you led to a complete emotional collapse.
Shouldn't known better cause I learned this the last time
I should have realized that this situation would end poorly, based on similar past experiences.
I put my trust in you, why would you leave
I trusted you with my heart and emotions, so why would you abandon me?
Still, tryna figure out why you deceive, young boys with joy make them fall to they knees
I am still trying to understand why you would manipulate and hurt me, and why young men can be so easily taken advantage of.
You gotta be sick, you're so far from picky
Your behavior is abnormal and destructive, and you are not selective in who you hurt.
Always looked better, but still you ain't pick me
You were always more interested in other people, even though I had strong feelings for you.
I thought you'd be loyal just cause we had history
I assumed that our shared past and experiences would make you more committed and faithful to our relationship.
Saw you with that gremlin, yeah and that sent me
I witnessed you with someone unappealing and unattractive to me, and it hurt me deeply.
Why smile, when you broke and bent me
Why do you continue to act happy and content, even though you have shattered my heart and soul?
Nice pretty polished metal, but you'd dent me
You appeared to be smooth and flawless on the surface, but you still caused me deep pain and damage.
I shine bright, like highlighter, the fenty
I am proud and confident in myself, and I radiate like a bright highlighter.
Gotta tell niggas to tread light and gently
I must warn others to take care and be gentle with my emotions.
Always know it's lies when you sayin' that you miss me
I can no longer believe you when you claim to miss me or have feelings for me.
Birthday and Christmas, what did you get me
Even on special occasions, you could not provide me with the love and affection I deserved.
Dollars for them lies, I cop a new Bentley
I am willing to spend money to cope with the emotional pain you have caused me.
Never got that dog, I would have named Bentley
I did not receive the love or companionship I was hoping for, and it is a source of regret and disappointment.
I'm a cold dude and goals I have plenty
I am a confident and driven individual, with many aspirations and ambitions.
No I don't play for pay, you can't rent me
I do not allow my emotions or actions to be controlled by external factors or monetary gain.
You thought you would win, but now you feel empty
You believed that you could control me and profit from our relationship, but now you are left feeling unfulfilled and unhappy.
Now you gotta tread it light and then gently
You must be cautious and considerate in your interactions with me, in order to mend the damage you have caused.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Meiyo
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