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 Pretend We're Married
Prince Lyrics
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To help me forget the girl that just walked out my door
Funny but it seems that you're alone like me
If you are go, let's come see what we can see
Oh, darlin' if you're free four a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours)
If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years)
Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
All the hippies sing together
Excuse me but I need your chemistry
Don't you want to be my fantasy?
My girl's gone and she don't care at all
And if she did, so what?
C'mon baby, let's b-b-ball
Oh, little darlin' if you're free four a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours)
If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years)
Or hours, oh, let's pretend we're married and go all night
There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
All the hippies sing together
Let's just pretend we're married, tonight
Excuse me but I need a mouth like yours
To help me forget the girl that just walked out my door
Let's pretend we're married and do it all night
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night
Oh, little darlin' if you're free for a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours)
If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years)
Oh darlin', let's pretend we're married and go all night
There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
All the hippies sing together
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
All about it
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
All the hippies sing together
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah, yeah-yeah
My girl's gone and she don't care at all
And if she did, so what, c'mon baby, let's ball
I want to fuck you so bad it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to fuck you
Yeah, I want to, I want to, I want to want to, I want to fuck you
Look here Marsha, I'm not sayin' this just to be nasty
I sincerely want to fuck the taste out of your mouth
Can you relate?
My girl's gone and she don't care at all
And if she did, I wouldn't care, let's ball
(Whatever you heard about me is true)
(I change the rules and do what I want to do)
(I'm in love with God, he's the only way)
('Cause you and I know we gotta die some day)
(If you think I'm crazy, you're probably right)
(But I'm gonna have fun every motherfuckin' night)
(If you like to fight, you're a double-drag fool)
(I'm goin' to another life, how 'bout you?)
The lyrics of Prince's song Let's Pretend We're Married might come across as explicit to some, but it is his subversive way of flouting conventions and celebrating sex positivity. The underlying theme of the song is the desire for intimacy and a rejection of societal norms that try to dictate how and with whom we should express ourselves. The singer finds himself alone after his girlfriend left him and is seeking comfort in the presence of another person, who he knows is also alone. He is looking for someone with whom he can let go, feel free to explore his sexuality, and forget his troubles.
The lyrics use a lot of metaphorical language and innuendos to convey the message. For instance, when the singer urges the other person to "excuse me but I need your chemistry, don't you wanna be my fantasy," he is expressing his desire for closeness and companionship. He suggests that they should "pretend we're married and do it all night," which is more about sharing emotional intimacy and just being present in the moment with another person.
Overall, the song is an ode to sexual liberation, where the focus is on enjoying oneself sexually without any guilt, shame, or obligations. Prince's lyrics were ahead of their time in many respects, and the song Let's Pretend We're Married is a testament to his experimental nature and unconventional thoughts about music, sex, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me but I need a mouth like yours
I desire your sexual attention
To help me forget the girl that just walked out my door
I am bouncing back from a recent breakup and want to distract myself
Funny but it seems that you're alone like me
You appear to not have anyone to be intimate with either
If you are go, let's come see what we can see
We should explore our desires together if you are interested
Oh, darlin' if you're free for a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours)
If you have some free time and are willing to engage
If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years)
If you want a long-term companionship with me
Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night
We should engage in sexual activity all night while pretending to be married
There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right
As long as we both consent and it is pleasurable, there is nothing wrong with what we are doing
I won't stop until the morning light
I am interested in a long night of lovemaking
Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah
Vocal expression of excitement
All the hippies sing together
The spirit of countercultural liberalism is alive in this song
Excuse me but I need your chemistry
I am specifically interested in sexual chemistry with you
Don't you want to be my fantasy?
Can't you fulfill my sexual desires and become the object of my passion?
My girl's gone and she don't care at all
I am not cheating, my ex has moved on and it's not a concern of hers
And if she did, so what?
Even if my ex somehow found out, I wouldn't care
C'mon baby, let's b-b-ball
Let's engage in sexual intercourse
Let's just pretend we're married, tonight
Just for tonight, let's fantasize that we are a married couple
I want to fuck you so bad it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
My sexual desire for you is unbearable
I sincerely want to fuck the taste out of your mouth
I want to engage in oral sex with you until your mouth is numb
Can you relate?
Do you feel the same way?
Whatever you heard about me is true
I am unconventional and rumors about my behavior may be accurate
(I change the rules and do what I want to do)
I am non-conformist and experimental
('Cause you and I know we gotta die some day)
We both understand the importance of living life fully before we die
(If you think I'm crazy, you're probably right)
My eccentric behavior might be mistaken for insanity
(But I'm gonna have fun every motherfuckin' night)
Regardless, I am enjoying myself every opportunity I get
(If you like to fight, you're a double-drag fool)
If you enjoy conflict, you are immature
(I'm goin' to another life, how 'bout you?)
I am on a journey of self-discovery, are you coming with me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@shay920
Excuse me but I need a mouth like yours
2 help me forget the girl that just walked out my door
Funny but it seems that you're alone like me
If you r go let's come see what we can see
Ooh, little darlin' if you're
Free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours)
If you ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years)
Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night
There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight
Ooh-we-sha-sha-coo-coo-yeah
All the hippies sing together
Excuse me but I need your chemistry
Don't you wanna be my fantasy?
My girl's gone and she don't care at all
And if she did - So what? C'mon baby, let's b-b-ball
Ooh little darlin' if you're
Free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours)
If you ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years)
Oh I say let's pretend we're married and go all night
There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight
Ooh-we-sha-sha-coo-coo-yeah
All the hippies sing together
Let's just pretend we're married, tonight
Excuse me but I need a mouth like yours
2 help me forget the girl that just walked out my door
Let's pretend we're married and do it all night
I won't stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night
Ooh, little darlin' if you're
Free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours)
If you ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years)
Oh darlin', let's preted we're married and go all night
There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right
I won' stop until the morning light
Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight
(Ooh-we-sha-sha-coo-coo-yeah)
Pretend we're married
Let's pretend we're married
@billclark6688
To me, this is his most Iconic look.
@kevinjackson8098
Bill Clark 1982 all over again
@soaribb32
I mean, Dirty Mind is pretty iconic too. For me.
@thebasedgodmax1163
for me his most iconic looks would be sott through gold or so
@barivickers
Agree! And his BEST look.
@proman1926
Bill Clark yeah. For me 1999 is even more iconic than Purple Rain.
@wandaromain8488
The UNDERRATED HIT of the 1999 album!
@m.worthy
..and a few others!
@broadwaynicky
This is a no skip album, Prince in the words of D’Angelo is one of the Yodas, his music is such a mastery of the R&B style and he made his own style (Minneapolis Sound).
@biteofdog
So true!