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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Jerk Out
Prince Lyrics
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I couldn't find a damn thing 2 do
So I pulled out a suit
About the same color as my BMW
I drove 2 the party and I pimped on in
Just 2 see what I could see
Everybody knew what I was lookin' 4
I was lookin' 4 some company
I saw a real fine thing sittin' by the bar
She looked kinda all alone
So I pimped on over and I asked her name
The child was bad 2 the bone
I showed her my stash and I kissed her cheek
The only kind of rap it takes
She knew I was bad when I pulled out a leash
She said, "How much money U make?"
Jerk it, jerk it
Talkin' about the jerk out
Jerk it, jerk it
Talkin' about the jerk out
I took her 2 my crib and I tied her up
I figured that's what she liked
Maybe I was wrong but what the hell
It didn't matter 2 me - she was white
I said "How come people in your neighborhood
Don't like it when a brother's rich?
Ain't my blood the same color as yours?
Answer that question, bitch!"
It just pisses U off 2 see me drivin' that fancy car, don't it?
Bet U'd rather see me drivin' one of those (ester grate ones)
Like the one your daddy drives, wouldn't U?
Let me tell U one thing - that's dead!
About as dead as U'll be if U don't rearrange your brain
Catch my drift?
Turn it up!
Oh, nasty me!
Girl, U think U wanna turn it up?
Where's my checkbook?
That's right, check it out
An awful lot of O's, wouldn't U say? (Mm hmm!)
Hit it
Cross over, uh!
(Ooh, (thunder)) {x2}
Turn it up
Jerk out - Jerkin' everything in sight
Jerk out - Got 2 make some love 2night
Jerk out
Don't cha all just hate it when we walk into y'all's joint
And just jerk out everything in sight?
Don't it make U mad? (Jerk out) {x2}
It'd make me mad!
Everybody in the house say "Jerk out" (Jerk out)
"Ow!" (Ow!)
Say "Jerk out" (Jerk out)
"Ow!" (Ow!)
Everybody say "Jerk out" (Jerk out)
"Ow!" (Ow!)
Everybody say "Jerk out" (Jerk out)
"Ow!" (Ow!)
People, let me turn it up
Which coat should I wear 2night?
If U think I'm vain, U're right
Look out, somebody say "Vanity" (Vanity)
Jerk out (Jerk out) {x8}
Ow! (Ow!) {x2}
Everybody jerk out and do it right
I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out
Oh Lord, hey yeah
Got 2 make some love 2 night
I'm master of the jerk out
Jerkin' everything in sight
I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out, Lord yeah
Got 2 make some love 2 night
Turn it up, uh
Jerk out, yeah
Jerkin' everything in sight
Wait a minute, talkin' 'bout the jerk out
Woah, yeah, yeah, jerkin' everything in sight
Jerk out, yeah
Jerkin' everything in sight
I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out, woah yeah
Gots 2 make...
I got 2 make a little love 2 night, jerk out!
The song "Jerk Out" is a funky and sexually charged track by Prince, featuring The Time on backing vocals. The song tells the story of the singer's weekend night out. He is bored and looking for some excitement, so he dresses up and goes to a party. There he meets a woman whom he takes back to his place, ties up, and engages in some BDSM activities with before eventually having sex.
The lyrics are filled with double entendres and innuendos, with lines like "I showed her my stash and I kissed her cheek, the only kind of rap it takes" and "Jerkin' everything in sight, got to make some love tonight." The song is full of Prince's signature sexual and suave style, with a funky beat and catchy chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
I got real bored on a Friday night
I was not in the mood and seeking to create excitement in my life.
I couldn't find a damn thing 2 do
I had no exciting options to pursue.
So I pulled out a suit
I wore an outfit that resembled my fancy car.
About the same color as my BMW
The color of my suit was like that of my high-end car.
I drove 2 the party and I pimped on in
I arrived at the event in my BMW, displaying my wealth and power.
Just 2 see what I could see
I came to the party to explore my options and be entertained.
Everybody knew what I was lookin' 4
Everyone was aware that I was seeking companionship.
I was lookin' 4 some company
I was hoping to find someone to spend the night with.
I saw a real fine thing sittin' by the bar
I noticed an attractive person seated near the counter.
She looked kinda all alone
She appeared solitary, and I decided to pursue her.
So I pimped on over and I asked her name
I walked up to her confidently and inquired about her identity.
The child was bad 2 the bone
She was daring and ready for an exciting evening.
I showed her my stash and I kissed her cheek
I revealed my wealth and resources and made a physical advance towards her.
The only kind of rap it takes
My wealth was enough to win her over.
She knew I was bad when I pulled out a leash
She perceived me as someone with a dominant and commanding personality, which I reinforced through shocking behavior.
She said, "How much money U make?"
She was interested in identifying the extent of my wealth.
Jerk it, jerk it
Let's dance to the rhythm.
Talkin' about the jerk out
We are celebrating the art of dancing and having a good time.
I took her 2 my crib and I tied her up
I took her to my home and participated in fetishistic bondage actions, assuming that this is what she wanted.
I figured that's what she liked
I assumed that she would enjoy these activities.
Maybe I was wrong but what the hell
Even though my assumptions could be incorrect, I proceeded with these activities anyways.
It didn't matter 2 me - she was white
Her race was irrelevant to me, and I felt comfortable performing these fetish activities with her.
I said "How come people in your neighborhood
I questioned her about the racial divides that exist within her community.
Don't like it when a brother's rich?
I asserted that African Americans have to face difficulties and criticism when it comes to their financial success.
Ain't my blood the same color as yours?
I reminded her that we are humans first and last, regardless of our ethnicities.
Answer that question, bitch!"
I used an aggressive tone to reinforce my frustration.
Let me tell U one thing - that's dead!
I made it clear that I rejected societal norms and expectations.
About as dead as U'll be if U don't rearrange your brain
I indicated that one must cultivate an unconventional thought process in order to be successful.
Catch my drift?
Do you understand my philosophy and way of life?
Oh, nasty me!
I am at times mischievous and audacious.
Girl, U think U wanna turn it up?
Do you think you can match my energy and style?
Where's my checkbook?
I am wealthy and can afford any expense that comes my way.
That's right, check it out
I am emphasizing my considerable wealth.
An awful lot of O's, wouldn't U say? (Mm hmm!)
I am commenting on the large amount of zeroes in my bank account, which the listener affirms with their response.
Hit it
Let's keep dancing and enjoying ourselves to the beat.
Cross over, uh!
Let's move and switch up our dance steps.
Jerk out - Jerkin' everything in sight
We must let loose and dance uninhibitedly and energetically with whomever.
Jerk out - Got 2 make some love 2night
We must seek love, romance, and physical intimacy tonight through our dancing and interactions.
Don't cha all just hate it when we walk into y'all's joint
I am acknowledging that we may be perceived as crude and disrespectful by some members of the party crowd.
And just jerk out everything in sight?
I'm asking a rhetorical question to make it clear that we are there to dance and have fun with everyone.
Don't it make U mad? (Jerk out) {x2}
I am suggesting that our audacious and potentially disruptive behavior may cause discomfort and annoyance to some people.
It'd make me mad!
I am reflecting on the possibility that someone's behavior may irritate me as well.
Everybody in the house say "Jerk out" (Jerk out)
I am leading the listeners in a dance routine and chant.
"Ow!" (Ow!)
I use this call to increase the energy and enthusiasm of my listeners.
Say "Jerk out" (Jerk out)
Let's chant our common dance refrain and stay engaged.
"Ow!" (Ow!)
The hypeman call continues to motivate and energize party-goers.
People, let me turn it up
I ask the crowd to allow me to take control and lead them in dancing and singing.
Which coat should I wear 2night?
I am reflecting on the many luxurious wardrobe options that I have and selecting the best for the evening.
If U think I'm vain, U're right
I am acknowledging and admitting that I exude vanity and pride and am at peace with myself.
Look out, somebody say "Vanity" (Vanity)
I am acknowledging once again that I am highly invested in my physical appearance and represent an extension and reflection of myself.
Everybody jerk out and do it right
Let's dance and engage in the right way together.
I'm master of the jerk out
I am leading and driving the energetic dance movements tonight.
Jerkin' everything in sight
We are dancing with a wild abandon and getting in touch with our primal selves.
Wait a minute, talkin' 'bout the jerk out
Let's take a moment to appreciate the art of dancing energetically and releasing ourselves to the rhythm.
Woah, yeah, yeah, jerkin' everything in sight
We are living our lives fully and engaging in wild, creative, and energetic ways.
Jerk out, yeah
Let's engage in wild and creative dance together.
I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out, woah yeah
I am celebrating and emphasizing the art of energetic dance and expression.
Gots 2 make...
We must continually strive to make the most of our lives and enjoy everything that comes our way.
I got 2 make a little love 2 night, jerk out!
Let's engage in romantic and physical connection tonight through our dancing and interactions.
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yubhoin
Morris has always been smooth and clean.
Player mode 24/7
Color of Success and the Character my favorites.
For people who have thumbs down.
You need to step your Game Up!
Morris was the coolest during that Minnesota era
Him and Prince
@bellagizmo294
This makes me depressed because nothing sounds this good nowadays. This brings back so many memories
@niclofton9912
The Quincy cameo is gold! Classic ✨
@sirkeithvincent3574
How many still rocking with this classic in 2024? 🔥
@josephaudebert7480
Awesome track. 😇😇
@hftowe
Yesssssss!
@jayskywalker5049
I know thats right
@hristoyordanov6756
that funky groove never have to die its unique
@peterobermeyer5927
Me 💯👍
@darrinbailey4047
Jerome's energy walking into the country bar is remarkable .... lol
@patriceesela5000
Suave power walk