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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It's Alright
Prince Lyrics
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Omowareteru Kitto Hitomi sorasanai
Ima Boku no kokoro no naka wo miserarereba egao ni modoreru
Hora Muzukashii kao bakari Tsukarechau yo
Doko ka e ikou ka?
Kimi to ireba nantonaku It's alright
Akiretenai kai? Konna MY PACE de
Demo kimi no koto wa daiji ni suru kara
Nee? Doushite kimi de nakuccha ikenai no ka
Kamisama kikitai
Aoi sora ni ukabu kumo ga michibiku no sa
Akarui mirai e
Maji na kao de kyou wa iu yo
Futari naraba kore kara mo It's alright
Fuzaketenai kara Kimeru toki wa kime
Honki ni natta no wa kimi ga hajimete sa
Akiretenai kai? Konna MY PACE de
Demo kimi no koto wa daiji ni suru kara
Daiji ni suru kara Hitomi sorasanai
The lyrics of "It's Alright" by Prince repeat the phrase "It's alright" throughout the song, in both English and Japanese. The Japanese lyrics translate to: "Let’s get serious and be careful, but it seems like you already know that. You won’t look away from my eyes. If I show you what’s inside my heart, I can smile again. See? Your face is getting complicated. You’re getting tired. Should we go somewhere?" The singer emphasizes that everything is alright as long as they're together, even with peculiar circumstances. They are with someone they care about deeply, and they want to keep them close.
The song speaks about the simplicity and importance of love. The title itself emphasizes the reassurance the singer gives to their partner that everything is fine. The line "Fuzaketenai kara Kimeru toki wa kime" translates to "We won’t joke around, when it’s time to decide, we’ll do it seriously." This implies that despite the ups and downs of relationships, the singer prioritizes communication and their partner's well-being, making sure they understand each other even when it's tough. Overall, the lyrics convey the message that love and relationships may be complicated sometimes, but everything will be alright as long as there is mutual respect and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Chotto majime ni shi-Yo Choushi yosasou datte
Let's be a little serious and composed, although it seems like a good vibe.
Omowareteru Kitto Hitomi sorasanai
You may think you're cool, but I won't be fooled.
Ima Boku no kokoro no naka wo miserarereba egao ni modoreru
If only you could see inside my heart right now, it would bring a smile to your face.
Hora Muzukashii kao bakari Tsukarechau yo
Look, I'm struggling even though I put on a tough face.
Doko ka e ikou ka?
Where should we go?
Machi wa mahou kakatta mitai Kimi to ireba nantonaku It's alright
The town feels enchanted, somehow everything's alright when I'm with you.
Akiretenai kai? Konna MY PACE de Demo kimi no koto wa daiji ni suru kara
Aren't you impressed? Even though I am taking things slowly, I care about you very much.
Nee? Doushite kimi de nakuccha ikenai no ka Kamisama kikitai
Hey, why can't I cry with you? I want to talk to God about it.
Aoi sora ni ukabu kumo ga michibiku no sa Akarui mirai e
The clouds floating in the blue sky guide us towards a bright future.
Maji na kao de kyou wa iu yo Futari naraba kore kara mo It's alright
I'll say it seriously today, as long as we are together, everything will be alright from now on.
Fuzaketenai kara Kimeru toki wa kime Honki ni natta no wa kimi ga hajimete sa
I won't mess around. It's time to decide. You were the one who made me serious for the first time.
Daiji ni suru kara Hitomi sorasanai
Because I care about you, I won't look away.
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