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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Joint 2 Joint
Prince Lyrics
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[Chorus]
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), kick it, baby, joint 2 joint
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
(Sex me) Uh, yeah
Let me just say that you are physically
The most toned one I've ever seen
You're making me proud to be a human being (Uh huh!)
And if we're ever naked in the same machine
I'm gonna lick it, baby, joint to joint
[Chorus]
So first I need a picture of your mother
To verify the fact that there's not another
One in the universe so supreme
Damn, you got the rock to give a brotha cream (Cream)
And if we're ever naked in the same machine
I'm gonna lick it, baby, joint 2 joint
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
(Sex, sex, sex me) If you want to we can kick it, baby, joint to joint
(Sex me) Oh yeah, I got some hot sauce, joint to joint (Ha ha ha)
(Sex me) Said kick it baby, joint 2 joint (Right on, ha ha ha)
(Sex me) Yeah (safe)
Come upstairs to my room
Joint 2 joint (I never sucked) [Repeat: x2]
I never sucked sour splints from a chew stick
Don't lick bics 'cause fire sticks to flame (flame)
Get wicks to catch brothers who choose to let burns remain
Now I see all Dicks, Toms and Harry's are not the same
Some dipped in my lower lip, sipped a supple poison (poison) [Repeat: x3]
Joint 2 joint (I never sucked) [Repeat: x4]
(Come with me, for those who want to change)
(But nothing comes for free)
Joint 2 joint, nothing comes for free
If you show your love, you can get with me
You can get with me, you can get with me
Joint 2 joint
Up the stairs 2 my lovely room
Stroke your face and you're under soon
Sittin' in the corner in your underwear
Lettin' me caress your nappy hair
Joint 2 joint, nothing comes for free
If you show your love, you can get with me
And if you light my candle, we can share the stone
Flames of desire, sweet gypsy moans
Sweet gypsy moans
Joint 2 joint {x3}
Joint 2 joint, nothing comes for free
Oh great, now you think you're my soulmate
You don't even know what kind of cereal I like
Wrong! Cap'n Crunch with soy milk
'cause cows are for calves
You'd probably take me for half
You don't love me, you're a faker
You just want me for my acres
(Na na, na na na na)
Joint 2 joint [Repeat: x3]
Joint 2 joint, nothing comes for free (Sex me)
If you show your love, you can get with me {repeat in a loop}
(Na na, na na na na) (Nothing comes for free)
If we're ever naked in the same machine
Baby, we can kick it joint 2 joint
Where to?
I, I don't know
An, anywhere, just drive
It's me
I'm just drivin'
Listen, I need to get with you
No, I mean for, I mean for good
I'm serious this time
Nah, that's all over now, you know it
I front sometimes, but you know, this is as quiet as it's kept,
Listen, I just gotta get outta here, that's all
Let me call you back, alright?
Yeah, yeah, later
The lyrics to Prince's song Joint 2 Joint appear to be about physicality, exploring pleasure and sensuality with another person as the lyrics say "If we're ever naked in the same machine. I'm gonna lick it, baby, joint to joint." The song expresses a raw, unfiltered desire between two people simply enjoying each other without any expectations or obligations attached. The lyrics echo the sentiments of two lovers looking for a spontaneous and uninhibited connection. Dipping into lines about corporal attractions, like distinguishing body tones of one another, Prince sings "Before I melt the wax to quizzical, let me just say that you are physically the most toned one I've ever seen." It seems like a song about wanting to fully indulge in the moment without worries about tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to we can kick it, baby, joint 2 joint
Let's hang out together intimately, baby
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
Engage sexually with me in a safe and consensual manner
Before I melt the wax to quizzical
Before I start something complex or difficult
Let me just say that you are physically
First, let me compliment your physical appearance
The most toned one I've ever seen
You have the most toned body I've ever seen
You're making me proud to be a human being (Uh huh!)
Your physique is making me joyful to be a human being
And if we're ever naked in the same machine
If we are ever together in an intimate situation
I'm gonna lick it, baby, joint to joint
I will pleasure you in an intimate way
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
Engage sexually with me in a safe and consensual manner
So first I need a picture of your mother
I want to see a picture of your mother first
To verify the fact that there's not another
I need to confirm that she is unique
One in the universe so supreme
The most supreme mother in the universe
Damn, you got the rock to give a brotha cream (Cream)
You have what it takes to give me pleasure (in the bedroom)
And if we're ever naked in the same machine
If we are ever together in an intimate situation
I'm gonna lick it, baby, joint 2 joint
I will pleasure you in an intimate way
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
Engage sexually with me in a safe and consensual manner
(Come with me, for those who want to change)
Come with me, if you want to change (as a person)
(But nothing comes for free)
But remember, nothing comes without a cost
Joint 2 joint, nothing comes for free
We can only be intimate if you show your love for me
If you show your love, you can get with me
You need to show me that you love me to be with me
Joint 2 joint
Being intimate together
Up the stairs 2 my lovely room
Come up to my beautiful room upstairs
Stroke your face and you're under soon
I will stroke your face and you will be put under my spell
Sittin' in the corner in your underwear
You are sitting in the corner wearing only your underwear
Lettin' me caress your nappy hair
Letting me touch your tangled hair
And if you light my candle, we can share the stone
If you please me, we can achieve pleasure together
Flames of desire, sweet gypsy moans
Intimacy will evoke passionate sounds and desires
Oh great, now you think you're my soulmate
Now you believe you are my perfect match
You don't even know what kind of cereal I like
You don't understand me deeply
Wrong! Cap'n Crunch with soy milk
You're incorrect, I like a specific cereal brand and type
'cause cows are for calves
I prefer soy milk because cows' milk is for baby cows
You'd probably take me for half
You probably want me for half of what I have
You don't love me, you're a faker
You don't really love me, you are a fraud
You just want me for my acres
You only want me for my possessions (or money)
(Na na, na na na na)
(Non-discernible sounds)
Nothing comes for free
Everything has a price
(Sex me) Uh, yeah (safe), joint 2 joint
Engage sexually with me in a safe and consensual manner
If we're ever naked in the same machine
If we are ever together in an intimate situation
Baby, we can kick it joint 2 joint
We can hang out intimately, baby
Where to?
Where do you want to go?
I mean for good
I want to make a change permanently
Listen, I need to get with you
I need to talk to you
Nah, that's all over now, you know it
No, that part of my life is over, you should know that
I front sometimes, but you know, this is as quiet as it's kept,
I may pretend sometimes, but this is a secret (between us)
Let me call you back, alright?
I will call/contact you later
Yeah, yeah, later
Okay, bye for now
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