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's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
Prince Lyrics
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(Groove)
(Drop out them horns)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night
You got your world together
Everything's lookin' alright
This is gonna be the one (alright, Paris, we gonna see how)
Tonight we're gonna lose our sorrow (soulful you are, are you ready?)
Tonight we're gonna have some fun (come on, say it)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (keep singin, y'all)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (verse, clap your hands)
Little boy got the notion, get some love tonight
Get yo rap in motion, for she out o' sight
Little girl at the party
Maybe she'd like to dance
Ring around the rosie (Paris, are you ready?)
Pocket full of chance (horns, do it)
(Oh-we-oh-oh) (sing it, y'all)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (guitars and drums, groove)
(Dance, come on)
They say that there's nothing's better
Than sleeping on a rainy day
We could spend the night together
Come on baby what you say?
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night, oh
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night, oh
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night, oh
It's gonna be a beautiful, beautiful night (say it)
No time for politics, no we don't want to fight
Everybody get up, it's gonna be a beautiful night
No time for sorrow, this is gonna be the one
Tonight there's no tomorrow
Tonight we're gonna have some fun (Are you ready Paris?)
(Oh-we-oh-oooh) (say it, y'all)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (c'mon)
(Oh-we-oh-oooh)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (two times)
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
(Paris, say it once more time, uh)
(Oh-we-oh-oh) (say it)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (night, y'all, yeah)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
It's gonna be a beautiful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (just the drums, just the drum, Bobby)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Everybody get way down
Tonight we're gonna ball
Tonight we're gonna get the bomb, y'all
I'm talkin' 'bout the Detroit crawl
Everybody in the west
Everybody in the east
Every man I'll injure
With my chicken grease
Get with it
(One more)
(Are you ready Paris, Soul Clap)
(Ah yeah, ah yeah)
(Gimme the bass, gimme the bass, one time)
Said the table to the chair
You can hardly be aware
How I suffer from the heat
And from chilblains on my feet
If we took a little walk
We might have a little talk
Pray let us take the air
Said the table to the chair (can't nobody)
Said the chair to the table
Now you know we are not able (fuck with us)
How foolishly you talk
When you know we cannot walk (can't nobody)
Said the table with a sigh
It can do no harm to try (fuck with us)
I've as many legs as you
Why can't we walk on two (say, can't nobody)
So they both went slowly down (fuck with us)
And walked about the town
With a cheerful bumpy sound (can't nobody)
As they toddled round and round
And everybody cried
As they hastened to their side (fuck with us)
See the table and the chair
Have come to take the air (y'all, say it y'all)
But in going down an alley
To a castle in the valley
They completely lost their way
And wandered all the day
Till, to see them safely back
They paid a ducky-quack
And a beetle and a mouse
Who took them to their house
Then they whispered to each other
Oh delightful little brother (can't nobody fuck with us)
What a lovely walk we've taken
Let us dine on beans and bacon
So the ducky and the little browny (say it, y'all)
Mousey and the beetle dined
And danced upon their heads
Till they toddled to their beds (can't nobody fuck with us)
Good God (Good God)
Revolution, baby way down low
Beautiful night, y'all say it
Beautiful night, y'all say it
Say what a beautiful night, y'all say it
Beautiful night, y'all say it
Come on
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Say it
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Say it loud, y'all
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Say it loud, y'all
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Miko, Miko, hit me in the back with funk
Beautiful night, y'all say it
Beautiful night, y'all say it
Everybody feelin' alright, y'all say it
Gonna be a beautiful night, y'all say it
Everybody (oh-we-oh-ooh)
Say it (oh-we-oh-ooh)
Say it (oh-we-oh-ooh)
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Gimme the horns again now
Keep singin' now
Everybody clap your hands
Everybody clap your hands
Everybody, groove, come on
Confusion
Yeah
Prince’s song “It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night” is an upbeat, feel-good track with an infectious instrumental groove and energetic lyrics. The song is essentially an anthem for having a good time and leaving all the negativity behind. The lyrics tell listeners that tonight is the night to forget any worries and just be in the moment. Prince encourages the audience to dance, have fun and not focus on politics or other issues they might be facing. The song has a timeless appeal and it’s a great tune to get people on the dance floor.
The opening lyrics create a happy and celebratory atmosphere as the horns drop out and Prince sings, “It’s gonna be a beautiful night. You got your world together, everything’s lookin’ alright.” He reinforces the celebratory tone by addressing the audience directly and exclaiming, “Tonight we’re gonna have some fun, come on, say it.” The lyrics are meant to motivate people to join in and have a good time.
Later in the song, Prince encourages people to dance and have fun, singing “Everybody in the west, everybody in the east. Every man I’ll injure with my chicken grease. Get with it.” He emphasizes the idea that tonight is a night to forget about the troubles of the world and just enjoy life.
In conclusion, “It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night” is a joyful, upbeat anthem that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. The lyrics highlight the importance of having fun and finding joy in life despite any issues you may be facing.
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Groove)
Continue with the rhythm and musical flow
(Drop out them horns)
Lower the volume of the horn instruments
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night
The evening ahead will be enjoyable
You got your world together
You have everything sorted in your life
Everything's lookin' alright
Everything appears to be in a good state
Tonight there's no tomorrow
There is no worry about what comes next
This is gonna be the one (alright, Paris, we gonna see how)
This will be a standout experience that will be remembered
Tonight we're gonna lose our sorrow (soulful you are, are you ready?)
Tonight we will let go of our sadness and embrace joy
Tonight we're gonna have some fun (come on, say it)
Tonight we will engage in enjoyable activities and celebrate
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (keep singin, y'all)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, keep singing along
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (verse, clap your hands)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, clap your hands in excitement
Little boy got the notion, get some love tonight
A young boy desires to find affection during this time
Get yo rap in motion, for she out o' sight
Prepare to showcase your talent in rapping because she is amazing
Little girl at the party
A young girl present at the gathering
Maybe she'd like to dance
Perhaps she would enjoy dancing
Ring around the rosie (Paris, are you ready?)
Engage in a playful dance, asking if Paris is prepared
Pocket full of chance (horns, do it)
Possessing an opportunity for something exciting to happen, urging the horns to play
(Oh-we-oh-oh) (sing it, y'all)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer, urging everyone to sing
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night
The evening ahead will be enjoyable
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (guitars and drums, groove)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, with the groove of guitars and drums
(Dance, come on)
Encouragement to dance, inviting others to join
They say that there's nothing's better
Some say that there is nothing more enjoyable
Than sleeping on a rainy day
Than peacefully resting during a rainy day
We could spend the night together
We have the opportunity to spend the night in each other's company
Come on baby what you say?
Come on, my dear, what is your response?
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night, oh
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, oh
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night, oh
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, oh
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night, oh
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, oh
It's gonna be a beautiful, beautiful night (say it)
The upcoming evening will be a remarkably wonderful night, express it
No time for politics, no we don't want to fight
There is no time or desire to engage in political matters or conflicts
Everybody get up, it's gonna be a beautiful night
Everyone should rise and be ready, as the evening will be enjoyable
No time for sorrow, this is gonna be the one
No time to feel sad because this experience will be exceptional
Tonight there's no tomorrow
There is no concern about what the future holds for tonight
Tonight we're gonna have some fun (Are you ready Paris?)
Tonight, we will engage in enjoyable activities, asking if Paris is prepared
(Oh-we-oh-oooh) (say it, y'all)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer, requesting everyone to say it
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (c'mon)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, come on
(Oh-we-oh-oooh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (two times)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, repeating it twice
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
We are beautiful, it's gonna be a beautiful night
We, as individuals, are wonderful, and the upcoming night will be enjoyable
(Paris, say it once more time, uh)
Paris, say it one more time, expressing emphasis
(Oh-we-oh-oh) (say it)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer, say it
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (night, y'all, yeah)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, during the night, express it, y'all, yeah
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
It's gonna be a beautiful
The upcoming experience will be wonderful
It's gonna be a beautiful night (just the drums, just the drum, Bobby)
The evening ahead will be enjoyable, only the drums playing, specifically Bobby on the drums
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Oh-we-oh-oh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Everybody get way down
Everyone lower their bodies
Tonight we're gonna ball
Tonight, we will engage in a lively and enjoyable event
Tonight we're gonna get the bomb, y'all
Tonight, we will experience something incredible and exciting
I'm talkin' 'bout the Detroit crawl
Referring to a unique and energetic dance move known as the Detroit crawl
Everybody in the west
All individuals located in the western region
Everybody in the east
All individuals located in the eastern region
Every man I'll injure
I will harm any man
With my chicken grease
Using my slippery and enticing words or actions
Get with it
Become involved and engaged
(One more)
Perform one additional time
(Are you ready Paris, Soul Clap)
Asking if Paris and the Soul Clap are prepared
(Ah yeah, ah yeah)
Expressing agreement or affirmation
(Gimme the bass, gimme the bass, one time)
Requesting the bass instrument to be emphasized, once
Said the table to the chair
The table expressed to the chair
You can hardly be aware
You may not fully understand
How I suffer from the heat
The table is experiencing discomfort because of the warmth
And from chilblains on my feet
And from painful inflammation on its feet
If we took a little walk
If we went for a short stroll
We might have a little talk
We could engage in a conversation
Pray let us take the air
Please let us go outside
Said the table to the chair (can't nobody)
The table said to the chair, indicating no one can interfere
Said the chair to the table
The chair replied to the table
Now you know we are not able (fuck with us)
Now you know we are incapable (nobody can interfere)
How foolishly you talk
You speak foolishly
When you know we cannot walk (can't nobody)
When you know we are unable to walk (nobody can interfere)
Said the table with a sigh
The table said with a sigh
It can do no harm to try (fuck with us)
There is no harm in attempting (nobody can interfere)
I've as many legs as you
I possess the same number of legs as you do
Why can't we walk on two (say, can't nobody)
Why can't we both walk on two legs? (nobody can interfere)
So they both went slowly down (fuck with us)
They both moved downwards slowly (nobody can interfere)
And walked about the town
And strolled around the town
With a cheerful bumpy sound (can't nobody)
Creating a lively and uneven sound (nobody can interfere)
As they toddled round and round
As they walked with unsteady or uncoordinated steps in circles
And everybody cried
And everyone exclaimed emotionally
As they hastened to their side (fuck with us)
As they hurriedly moved closer to one another (nobody can interfere)
See the table and the chair
Observe the table and the chair
Have come to take the air (y'all, say it y'all)
Have come outside for some fresh air, everyone, say it
But in going down an alley
However, while progressing through a narrow passage or street
To a castle in the valley
To a palace located in the lower region between mountains or hills
They completely lost their way
They became entirely disoriented
And wandered all the day
And roamed aimlessly throughout the entire day
Till, to see them safely back
Until, in order to ensure their safe return
They paid a ducky-quack
They provided payment to a duck-like creature
And a beetle and a mouse
And a beetle and a small rodent
Who took them to their house
Who guided them to their dwelling
Then they whispered to each other
Then they spoke in hushed voices to one another
Oh delightful little brother (can't nobody fuck with us)
Oh, joyful and endearing companion (nobody can interfere)
What a lovely walk we've taken
What a delightful stroll we have experienced
Let us dine on beans and bacon
Let us feast on a meal of beans and bacon
So the ducky and the little browny (say it, y'all)
Thus the duck-like creature and the small brown-colored one (express it, everyone)
Mousey and the beetle dined
The small rodent and beetle feasted together
And danced upon their heads
And danced while positioned on their heads
Till they toddled to their beds (can't nobody fuck with us)
Until they walked unsteadily to their sleeping places (nobody can interfere)
Good God (Good God)
Exclamation to express surprise or amazement
Revolution, baby way down low
A significant and transformative change, my dear, occurring on a deep level
Beautiful night, y'all say it
An enjoyable evening, everyone say it
Beautiful night, y'all say it
An enjoyable evening, everyone say it
Say what a beautiful night, y'all say it
Exclaim how wonderful this night is, everyone say it
Beautiful night, y'all say it
An enjoyable evening, everyone say it
Come on
Encouragement to actively participate
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Say it
Express it vocally
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Say it loud, y'all
Exclaim it loudly, everyone
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Say it loud, y'all
Exclaim it loudly, everyone
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Miko, Miko, hit me in the back with funk
Miko, Miko, provide me with a force of funk on my back
Beautiful night, y'all say it
An enjoyable evening, everyone say it
Beautiful night, y'all say it
An enjoyable evening, everyone say it
Everybody feelin' alright, y'all say it
Everybody feeling good, everyone say it
Gonna be a beautiful night, y'all say it
The upcoming night will be enjoyable, everyone say it
Everybody (oh-we-oh-ooh)
Everybody, expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Say it (oh-we-oh-ooh)
Express it vocally, expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Say it (oh-we-oh-ooh)
Express it vocally, expressing a joyful chant or cheer
(Oh-we-oh-ooh)
Expressing a joyful chant or cheer
Gimme the horns again now
Provide the horn instruments once again
Keep singin' now
Continue singing now
Everybody clap your hands
Everyone should applaud by clapping their hands
Everybody clap your hands
Everyone should applaud by clapping their hands
Everybody, groove, come on
Everybody, move rhythmically and enjoyably, come on
Confusion
The state of being bewildered or unclear
Yeah
An expression of agreement or excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric Leeds, Matthew Robert Fink, Prince Rogers Nelson
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