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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Le Grind
Prince Lyrics
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Good, I'm glad
This is Prince, the cool of cools
Some of you may not know this, but some of you may know
Some of you may not want to know
We are here to do service
Please don't try to stop us
For, we come regardless for we are strong as we are intelligent
The new testament
People get ready, nouveau dance here
All the girls and all the boys
Get close, have no fear (have no fear)
We're gonna do le grind y'all
Uh, got you where I want you
And girl it's going to feel so good (feel so good)
Up and down, up and down, on the beat y'all
Like a pony would, pony would
Le grind
All the boys, grab a girl, get down on the floor, ooh
This funky beat's gonna show you
Gonna show you what your hips are made for
Uh, nouveau grind, come on
(People) people it's much too late
It's much too late to be shy
London, what does Big Ben say?
(Time to do the grind)
No hear you say (time to do the grind)
Le grind
Baby, I gotcha where I want ya
Now I gotcha where I want ya, want ya
Ce soir, la chantez, all night long
Ce soir, la chantez, all night long (le grind)
Hey, pretty mama, with the long hair (grind)
Is that your boyfriend? (Grind)
Ha, I don't care (grind)
'Cause' I can do, said I can do tricks he can never do (grind)
When I get naked, we'll see the real you (oh)
Am I getting through? (Grind)
I gotcha where I want'cha (baby)
Baby, baby
Piano man, put it where it feel good
Grind (ow) grind, grind, grind, grind
Le grind, grind (whoo)
This party, this party is gonna last all night
When I give the cue scream, alright?
Party (party)
Party (party) you say it, party (party)
Clap your hands double time
All the boys say, yeah yeah (yeah yeah)
All the girls say, oh yeah (oh yeah)
Now all you others say hell yeah (hell yeah)
Too sexy, grind, grind
(Not yet Bonnie)
Grind, grind, le grind
Grind, grind, le grind, oh ya
People, get ready, nouveau dance here
Girls and boys, get close
Have no fear (grind) doin' the grind, doin' the grind, in here
(Put it where it feels good)
Hey, yeah
I do believe that we've truly touched on something
Nouveau
(La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la) ooh, c'mon
(La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la) am I in the right place?
(La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la) ooh, are you sure, baby?
(La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la) are you sure I'm in the right place?
Don't move, don't move
(Grind, grind)
C'mon (grind, grind)
(Grind, grind)
(Grind, grind) go, put it where it feel good
(Grind, grind)
(Grind, grind) not there, not there
(Grind, grind)
(Grind, grind) put it where it feels good
(Grind, grind)
(Grind, grind) throw down, uh
(Grind)
Slammin'
Le grind
Up and down, up and down, feels so good
Up and down, up and down, like a pony would
Up and down, up and down, feels so good
Up and down, up and down, like a pony would (like a pony would)
Like a pony would (like a pony would), like a pony would
Le grind
Uh, slammin'
Grind, grind (serve it up, Frankie)
Slammin'
Le grind
Put it where it feel good
Grind
(People, get ready, people, nouveau dance here)
(People, get ready, doin' the grind)
(Up in here, up in here) (people, get ready)
(Grind, grind, Frankie, how do you know)
Le grind
Grind
Grind
The lyrics to Prince's song "Le Grind" express a desire to dance and party all night long. The song is upbeat, energetic, and funky, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace their dancing abilities. The lyrics mention a "nouveau dance" and invite all girls and boys to "get close" and "have no fear" as they dance to the beat. The song also includes some flirtatious lines, with Prince boasting about his ability to do tricks that his lover's boyfriend could never do. Prince invites listeners to vibe with him, saying they are here to do service, and welcomes them to the "Funk Bible," the new testament.
Overall, "Le Grind" is a song about losing oneself in the music, experiencing the joy of dance, and living in the moment. The song encourages listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the feeling of being alive. The lyrics are passionate, playful, and unapologetically funky, like much of Prince's music.
Line by Line Meaning
So you found me
Welcome, I am Prince
Good, I'm glad
I'm happy to be here
This is Prince, the cool of cools
I am a cool person
Some of you may not know this, but some of you may know
You may or may not be familiar with me
Some of you may not want to know
You may not care to know about me
We are here to do service
I am here to entertain you
Please don't try to stop us
I hope you enjoy the show
For, we come regardless for we are strong as we are intelligent
We are dedicated to putting on a good performance
So come vibe with us, welcome to the Funk Bible
Let's have a good time with some funky music
The new testament
This is a new era of music we are creating
People get ready, nouveau dance here
Get ready to dance
All the girls and all the boys
Everyone is invited to dance
Get close, have no fear (have no fear)
Move closer to the dance floor without fear
We're gonna do le grind y'all
We're going to dance to Le grind
Uh, got you where I want you
You're in my groove
And girl it's going to feel so good (feel so good)
The music will feel good
Up and down, up and down, on the beat y'all
Dance up and down to the beat
Like a pony would, pony would
Dancing like a pony
Le grind
Dancing to the song Le grind
All the boys, grab a girl, get down on the floor, ooh
Boys should grab a girl and dance on the dance floor
This funky beat's gonna show you
The music will inspire you to dance
Gonna show you what your hips are made for
You will feel the rhythm in your hips
Uh, nouveau grind, come on
New and exciting way of dancing, let's do it
(People) people it's much too late
It's too late to be shy or hesitant about dancing
It's much too late to be shy
Don't be shy, join in the dancing
London, what does Big Ben say?
A reference to being in London
(Time to do the grind)
It's time to dance to Le grind
No hear you say (time to do the grind)
Wanting confirmation that everyone will dance to Le grind
Baby, I gotcha where I want ya
I'm in the groove and you're with me
Now I gotcha where I want ya, want ya
You're feeling the music
Ce soir, la chantez, all night long
Sing along with me all night long
Hey, pretty mama, with the long hair (grind)
Addressing a woman with long hair in the audience
Is that your boyfriend? (Grind)
Asking if the woman has a partner
Ha, I don't care (grind)
Doesn't matter because everyone is dancing to Le grind
'Cause' I can do, said I can do tricks he can never do (grind)
I'm better dancer than the woman's partner
When I get naked, we'll see the real you (oh)
Only when we're fully immersed in the music will we see your true dancing ability
Am I getting through? (Grind)
Do you understand my message about dancing well?
Piano man, put it where it feels good
Requesting the piano player to play something that feels good
This party, this party is gonna last all night
The party is going to last all night long
When I give the cue scream, alright?
Get ready to scream when prompted
Party (party)
Let's have a party
Clap your hands double time
Clap your hands at a quicker tempo
All the boys say, yeah yeah (yeah yeah)
Boys are enthusiastic
All the girls say, oh yeah (oh yeah)
Girls are enthusiastic
Now all you others say hell yeah (hell yeah)
Everyone is enthusiastic
Too sexy, grind, grind
Feeling sexy and dancing to Le grind
(Not yet Bonnie)
Someone named Bonnie is not ready to dance yet
Slammin'
The music is great
Up and down, up and down, feels so good
Moving with the music feels great
Like a pony would (like a pony would)
Dancing sexily like a pony
Uh, slammin'
The music is amazing
Grind, grind (serve it up, Frankie)
Dancing sexily
Put it where it feel good
Dancing to where the music feels good
C'mon (grind, grind)
Let's dance to Le grind
(Up in here, up in here) (people, get ready)
Everyone get ready to dance
Le grind
Dancing to Le grind
Grind
Dancing sensually
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gavin Wieland
This album is Prince's best work of art. It's a shame that it isn't on itunes.
Keith Calhoun
Tidal
Gav Butler
Not on tidal anymore
PurpleTips Live4Love
I love this WHOLE album....the beats are funky....o I still listen to the album like if it just came out...clap ur hands like double time...up in here.👏🏽👏🏽💜💜💜
777Eliyahu
Too bad this didn't get released as the actual followup to Sign o' The Times, killer record
Inspire
You wouldn't have got Lovesexy. Now we get both..
Chi Chi
I thought it did get released but Prince had them all pulled from stores because he was under the influence of Camille Shockadelica when he recorded it
Stephen King
The reason given at the time from release being pulled was that 'spooky electric' (referenced a year later in 'eye know') had influenced him. Is why on the cover of Lovesexy Prince is naked (reborn) and lots of lyrics throughout the songs reference his faith. The truth however is likely more commerical: the Black album didn't hold a light to Sign O The Times and Prince feared it would be a commerical failure. He did play songs from the Black album on his Lovesexy tour. Personally I love the Black album but it isnt as high a watermark as Lovesexy.
Sean Maher
@Stephen King Just read your opinion and it's compelling. I understand Black was to be his return to black music. Then Lovesexy was the album because he feared dying with Black and it might be his last and he thought it was bad juju. But it's likely (sadly) you’re right about commercialism. The thing is - I think Lovesexy (specifically) is the most insanely brilliant album Prince has ever written. It's utterly, cripplingly brilliant. I miss and yearn for The Revolution - but this album is...
Sean Maher
@Stephen King Also, you mention "eye know" as the influence. I thought the shadow was 'spooky electric'. Why do you link the two? I don't.