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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Let's Get Satisfied
Prince Lyrics
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Ay what are you man Yo man, that is no way to talk to a woman man
Man I been talkin to girls, man what are you talkin about
That girl looks good
Man look, you just, you buggin man, you know what you said
Okay, okay, alright you show me how to talk to a lady
Aight, bet, uhh sweetheart
I used to see girls like you in them girlie books
I'm losin my mind, but it's not lost yet
I'd pay a thousand dollars just to see your silhouette
Red is the rose's color, blue is the violet's
Here's my number baby, when you get home, dial it up
I'll be your man and you can be my lady and you can come to my house, and we can get busy baby
Girl forget about your boyfriend, he's nothin but a hassle
You can come with me and cold chill in my castle
Oh what a wonderful time it would be, imagine you and me, in my ja'causezi
Or horseback riding or we can play tennis
But, the most intimate part will be when it's time to eat dinner, we'll go get dressed
And then we'll give a call to antoin my private chef
First we'll eat crab legs, by candlelight
Then sip wine by the fire for the rest of the night
And if the time is right, I'll ask you to be my lady and we can dip right upstairs and get busy baby
You know since I first met you,
I wanted to let you know how I felt, so I could get you to treat me like a phone and take me off hold
And make your ear a cup so I can pour my heart and soul
I can't help but dream about the ultimate life
Two kids, a dog, a goldfish and you as my wife
We'd have a rosebush with a white picket fence
And all the neighbourhood kids would call me Mr. Prince
And on the lazy Saturday afternoons
Right after me and the kids get finished watching cartoons
We could send them both outside to go playin
And we could spend some time upstairs, get what I'm sayin
The only problem, that we would have is whether or not to drive the Porsche, the Benz, or the Jag
And every night before bed, flip the radio on and sip Dom Perignon to the quiet storm
Gucci, Louis Vuitton, you want more
Gloria Vanderbilt or Liz Claiborne or Christian Dior from head to foot
The world is yours if you'll be my toots
Oh I know what your problem is
Look those other chicks are just good friends
I'll give up my harem if you'll be my lady
C'mon what do you say, ha
Let's get busy baby
Look, be honest, come on, don't lie
Tell the truth I'm a hell of a guy, right
Pretty smile, light brown eyes
I've got miles on them other guys, face it
You could search America, Russia or Germany but never will you find another man equivalent to me
But let's discuss it, perhaps over lunch about how I'll be your poopsie, and you will be my hunnybunch
Now isn't that special
Why ain't you widdit?
You'll be my only girl, yeah, that's the ticket
Life's a risky business, babe you know the deal
Sometimes you just gotta say what the hell
Now is that time, roll for the money
Life is a gamble but I'm a sure thing honey
Girl, you know you driving me crazy
So how bout it come on let's get busy baby
Prince's Let's Get Satisfied is a lascivious R&B-style song that features a man trying to win over a woman he finds attractive. The song's lyrics are somewhat cheesy and depend on old-fashioned ideas of gender roles and flattery, but at the same time, they are colorful and fun. The song begins with the man being chastised for his objectifying language before he attempts again to speak to the woman in the right way. He then rattles off several ways in which he can treat her like royalty, including horseback riding, playing tennis or enjoying dinner with a private chef. Finally, he ends with a proposal for a domestic life with a family, a picket fence, and breakfast with the kids.
Despite being an early Prince track that never made it onto one of his albums, Let's Get Satisfied still has the hallmarks of Prince's style. It's filled with strong funk grooves, funky guitars, and catchy choruses, anchored by the raw soulful vocals of Prince. The track shows how Prince was already experimenting with the sounds that would make up his signature sound in the following years.
Interestingly, after Prince's death, it was revealed that his estate did not actually own a physical copy of the song or any recording of it. However, it was eventually located in a bank vault under the name "The Minneapolis Experience", and it was officially released in 2021 as part of the expanded reissue of Prince's 1982 album 1999.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm say baby, you got some fries to go with that shake
Flirtatiously asking if the woman has any fries to go with her attractive curves
Ay what are you man Yo man, that is no way to talk to a woman man
Reprimanding someone for speaking disrespectfully to a woman and telling them to show some manners
Man I been talkin to girls, man what are you talkin about
Trying to justify their behavior of talking to women in a flirtatious manner
That girl looks good
Simply stating that the woman in question looks attractive
Man look, you just, you buggin man, you know what you said
Getting defensive and accusing the other person of misunderstanding what was said
Okay, okay, alright you show me how to talk to a lady
Relenting and asking to be taught how to talk to women in a more respectful manner
Aight, bet, uhh sweetheart
Using a casual and flirtatious tone to address the woman
Listen up toots I like your looks
Complimenting the woman's physical appearance in a somewhat old-fashioned way
I used to see girls like you in them girlie books
Comparing the woman to a stereotypical pin-up girl that one would find in magazines or books
I'm losin my mind, but it's not lost yet
Expressing that they are infatuated with the woman but still in control of their emotions
I'd pay a thousand dollars just to see your silhouette
Saying that they would pay a lot of money just to see the outline of the woman's body
Red is the rose's color, blue is the violet's
Making a poetic comparison between colors and expressing their admiration for the woman
Here's my number baby, when you get home, dial it up
Offering their phone number to the woman and suggesting that she call them
I'll be your man and you can be my lady and you can come to my house, and we can get busy baby
Proposing that the woman should become their significant other and that they should engage in sexual activity together
Girl forget about your boyfriend, he's nothin but a hassle
Disparaging the woman's current partner and suggesting that they should end their relationship
You can come with me and cold chill in my castle
Inviting the woman to relax and hang out at their home
Oh what a wonderful time it would be, imagine you and me, in my ja'causezi
Painting a picture of a romantic evening spent together in a hot tub
Or horseback riding or we can play tennis
Suggesting some fun and active things that the couple could do together
But, the most intimate part will be when it's time to eat dinner, we'll go get dressed
Highlighting the importance of a formal dinner and suggesting that they should dress up for the occasion
And then we'll give a call to antoin my private chef
Indicating that they have a personal chef named Antoin who will prepare their meal for them
First we'll eat crab legs, by candlelight
Describing a fancy and romantic meal that they will share with the woman
Then sip wine by the fire for the rest of the night
Suggesting that they will spend the evening drinking wine and enjoying each other's company
And if the time is right, I'll ask you to be my lady and we can dip right upstairs and get busy baby
Hinting that they may ask the woman to be their girlfriend and have sex with them later
You know since I first met you, I wanted to let you know how I felt, so I could get you to treat me like a phone and take me off hold
Admitting that they were interested in the woman from the start and hoping to become more than just a friend
And make your ear a cup so I can pour my heart and soul
Metaphorically asking the woman to listen closely to their feelings and emotions
I can't help but dream about the ultimate life
Expressing their hopes and dreams for the future
Two kids, a dog, a goldfish and you as my wife
Painting a picture of a happy and complete family that they hope to have with the woman
We'd have a rosebush with a white picket fence
Describing a stereotypical image of an idyllic home with a garden and fence
And all the neighbourhood kids would call me Mr. Prince
Daydreaming about being a respected and admired member of the community
And on the lazy Saturday afternoons
Describing a quiet and relaxed time of the week
Right after me and the kids get finished watching cartoons
Imagining a scenario where they are spending quality time with their family
We could send them both outside to go playin
Suggesting that the kids should spend time playing outside
And we could spend some time upstairs, get what I'm sayin
Hinting that they could have sex while the kids are occupied
The only problem, that we would have is whether or not to drive the Porsche, the Benz, or the Jag
Jokingly stating that the only dilemma they have is choosing which fancy car to drive
And every night before bed, flip the radio on and sip Dom Perignon to the quiet storm
Suggesting that they will have a luxury lifestyle and listen to romantic music while drinking expensive champagne
Gucci, Louis Vuitton, you want more
Listing off expensive designer brands
Gloria Vanderbilt or Liz Claiborne or Christian Dior from head to foot
Mentioning more designer brands and implying that the woman will be dressed in high-end fashion
The world is yours if you'll be my toots
Promising the woman a life of luxury and abundance if she becomes their significant other
Oh I know what your problem is
Claiming to understand the woman's reservations or concerns
Look those other chicks are just good friends
Assuring the woman that they are not involved with any other women and that their female friends are just friends
I'll give up my harem if you'll be my lady
Offering to give up any other women they may be seeing in order to be in a committed relationship with the woman
C'mon what do you say, ha
Asking the woman to give them a chance and consider being their girlfriend
Let's get busy baby
Reiterating their desire to have sex with the woman
Look, be honest, come on, don't lie
Asking the woman to be truthful and upfront
Tell the truth I'm a hell of a guy, right
Boasting about their positive qualities and asking for validation
Pretty smile, light brown eyes
Complimenting the woman on their physical features
I've got miles on them other guys, face it
Suggesting that they are better or more experienced than other guys the woman may have seen
You could search America, Russia or Germany but never will you find another man equivalent to me
Claiming that they are one of a kind and that the woman will not find another man like them
But let's discuss it, perhaps over lunch about how I'll be your poopsie, and you will be my hunnybunch
Proposing that they should discuss their future together over a casual meal and using affectionate pet names
Now isn't that special
Saying that their relationship would be unique and special
Why ain't you widdit?
Asking the woman why she is not interested or excited about the prospect of being together
You'll be my only girl, yeah, that's the ticket
Promising that they will be committed to the woman and not see anyone else
Life's a risky business, babe you know the deal
Acknowledging that relationships can be uncertain and unpredictable
Sometimes you just gotta say what the hell
Suggesting that sometimes it is important to take a chance and follow your heart
Now is that time, roll for the money
Asserting that the time is right to take a risk and pursue the relationship
Life is a gamble but I'm a sure thing honey
Saying that although life can be unpredictable, they are a good bet and a safe choice
Girl, you know you driving me crazy
Admitting that the woman is causing them to go crazy with desire and infatuation
So how bout it come on let's get busy baby
Repeating their desire to have sex with the woman and asking them to agree to it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER BRIAN HARRIS, WILLARD C. SMITH, JEFFREY TOWNES
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@chaudcola
I know everyone is talking about purple rain but, for me, this is my favorite song from Prince
@tbinus7857
Without a doubt.
@user-sw2se7pf2s
By far
@cdoc1388
My Favorit is kiss =D
@ThogDontCare
Purple rain is one of my least favorite prince songs.
@sillyguy9828
Me too
@bassreeves2410
fun fact: prince not only played every instrument in the song,he also arranged, produced and completed it in 12 hours. Genius
@markkavanagh7377
What happened to Minneapolis since they lost their Mozart? :(
@batman1169
mark kavanagh looting and shooting!
@milkshakemainz7361
Genius, talented af