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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La-La
Prince Lyrics
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It's true
And you know what? I seen all those other guys to
Baby, frankly, I don't give a damn
Many guys have come to you
With a line that wasn't true
And you'd pass 'em by (Pass them by)
Though you're in the center ring
Why don't you let me try? (Let me try)
Now I don't wear a diamond ring
I don't even know a song to sing
All I know is
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
means I love you, oh baby
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la means I love you
If I ever saw a girl
That I needed in this world
you are the one for me
Let me hold you in my arms
Gonna fill you with my charms
I'm sure that you will see (you will see)
The things I am sayin' are true
And the way I wanna explain them to you
Baby, can you listen to me?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
means I love U, oh baby
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,
la means I love you, yeah
So there, the book is open
What you wanna do?
Can you do-o-o me, baby, like I wanna do you?
Come here, let me hold you in my arms
Let me fill you with my charms
The things I am sayin' are true
And the way I explain them to you
Yes, to you!
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
means I love you) repeat in BG
(La, la, la, la, la (means) I
love you) I love you, I really,
really love you
Oh listen to me, baby
Oh, I love you, I love ya, love ya
Oh, take my hand, girl
you gotta understand
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be your man
you know where to find me when you make up that mind
The lyrics to Prince's "La La La Means Eye Love You" are about a man expressing his love for a woman and his desire to be with her. He starts off by letting her know that he has been watching her and has paid attention to all the other guys who have tried to hit on her without any success. He then proceeds to tell her that all he wants is a chance to make her happy, and that even without material possessions or any unique talents, he still loves her deeply. The title itself implies a childish, innocent love that is conveyed through simple sounds rather than elaborate words.
The verses contain strong statements of his intentions and his desire to be with her. Prince goes on to explain that all he wants is a chance to show her how much he loves her and that his words are true. He expresses his confidence that she will see the charm in him and his love for her. He reassures her that his feelings are sincere and that he is genuine in his devotion.
Throughout the song, Prince uses "la la la" as a stand-in for "I love you," echoing the simplicity and directness of childhood expressions of affection. This technique emphasizes the power and purity of his love for the woman, which is distilled into a simple phrase.
Overall, the song reflects Prince's innate understanding of the complexity and simplicity of love. It focuses on the essential parts of a relationship, expressing a deep and pure love that transcends material possessions or societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, I bet you didn't know I had both eyes on you
I've been watching you for a long time, but you have no idea that I'm doing so.
And you know what? I seen all those other guys to
I've seen all the other guys who have tried talking to you and failed.
Baby, frankly, I don't give a damn
Honestly, I don't care about those other guys now that I'm talking to you.
Many guys have come to you
I know that a lot of guys have tried talking to you before.
With a line that wasn't true
Their words were not genuine or sincere.
And you'd pass 'em by (Pass them by)
You ignored them and moved on.
Though you're in the center ring
You're the center of attention, the one everyone focuses on.
And their lines don't mean a thing
Their words didn't impress you or sway you in any way.
Why don't you let me try? (Let me try)
Give me a chance to see if I can impress you or show you who I really am.
Now I don't wear a diamond ring
I don't need to show off material possessions or wealth to impress you.
I don't even know a song to sing
I don't have any special talents or tricks up my sleeve to impress you either.
All I know is
But one thing I'm sure of is that...
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
The sound of La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la...
means I love you, oh baby
...is my way of saying that I love you, darling.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la means I love you
Again, the repeated sound of La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, means that I love you so much.
If I ever saw a girl
If there was ever a girl that stood out to me.
That I needed in this world
Someone that I felt like I couldn't live without.
you are the one for me
It's clear that you are that person for me.
Let me hold you in my arms
Let me show you how much I care by holding you close.
Gonna fill you with my charms
Let me show you my best qualities and traits that make me attractive.
I'm sure that you will see (you will see)
You'll definitely see how much I care and how good we could be together.
The things I am sayin' are true
I'm not lying or exaggerating about anything I'm saying, it's all genuine and sincere.
And the way I wanna explain them to you
Let me find a way to express my feelings to you in a way that you'll understand and appreciate.
Baby, can you listen to me?
Can you please hear me out and give me a chance?
So there, the book is open
I'm being very honest and upfront with my feelings and intentions.
What you wanna do?
What do you say?
Can you do-o-o me, baby, like I wanna do you?
Can we be together romantically like I'm hoping to?
Come here, let me hold you in my arms
Let me prove to you how much I care by showing you affection.
Let me fill you with my charms
Let me show you all the qualities and traits that I have that I think would make me a good partner for you.
Yes, to you!
I'm talking straight to you, I'm not saying this to anyone else.
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
means I love you) repeat in BG
Again, the repeated sound of La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la is my way of saying I love you so much.
(La, la, la, la, la (means) I
love you) I love you, I really,
really love you
I'm really serious and sincere when I say that I love you.
Oh listen to me, baby
Please take what I'm saying seriously.
Oh, I love you, I love ya, love ya
I truly, deeply love you.
Oh, take my hand, girl
Please be my partner and take my hand.
you gotta understand
You have to see how much I care and how good we could be together.
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be your man
I want to be your romantic partner and be with you in a relationship.
you know where to find me when you make up that mind
If you decide you want to be with me, you already know where I am to find me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
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