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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Life Can Be So Nice
Prince Lyrics
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Scrambled eggs are so boring, for you're all, all that I want to know
Kisses never lie when delivered with milk from your lips
Morning glories never cry
My love for you, baby, drips
Oh, life can be so nice
It's a wonderful world, sweet paradise (paradise)
Life can be so nice, so nice
Life can be so nice
No one plays the clarinet the way you play my heart
I come a thousand different ways before I even start
You're so nice
(Shivering madly in your embrace) shivering madly
(Is it better than a trip?) your embrace
(Morning glories never cry) better than a trip
(My love is just a drippin')
(Scrambled eggs are boring) morning glories crying
(Mama, you're all I want to know) embrace
(This morning there was joy in my heart) I do love you baby
('Cause you know I loved you so, yeah) drips (Drips)
Alright, you go!
(Life can be so nice)
(A wonderful world, paradise)
(Kiss me once, kiss me twice)
(Life can be so nice) so nice
(Life can be so nice)
(It's a wonderful world, paradise)
(Kiss me once, kiss me twice)
(Life can be so nice)
(So nice)
(So nice)
The opening lines of the song "Life Can Be So Nice" by Prince express a feeling of pure joy inside the singer's heart, which he attributes to his love for someone special. The singer declares his undying love, implying that they are all he wants to know. The mention of scrambled eggs as an example of boring things stresses how love truly makes everything bright and full of energy, and compares it to the mundane tasks of everyday life. Prince mentions the beauty of a kiss, comparing it to morning glories that never cry. The love between two people is such that it can evoke incredible emotions and transform life into a wonderful paradise, which the singer believes wholeheartedly.
The second verse talks about the power of the clarinet music and its ability to mesmerize the singer's heart, inferring that this person has played melodiously and beautifully, leaving him in love. The singer expresses his intense desire for this person by affirming that he takes many different routes to get to where he needs to go, just to be near to that special someone. The chorus then comes in again with the triumphant message that life is amazing and beautiful, especially when two people are in love.
Line by Line Meaning
This morning there was joy in my heart for I know that I love you so
I woke up today feeling happy and content because I am sure that I love you deeply
Scrambled eggs are so boring, for you're all, all that I want to know
Even though I used to like scrambled eggs, now they seem dull because all I want is to learn more about you
Kisses never lie when delivered with milk from your lips
When you kiss me with your sweet lips, I feel your love and sincerity
Morning glories never cry
The beauty of the morning glory flower is a reminder that things can be beautiful and peaceful in life
My love for you, baby, drips
My love for you is overflowing and spilling out of my heart
No one plays the clarinet the way you play my heart
Your love is like the sweet music of a clarinet, and nobody else can touch my heart like you do
I come a thousand different ways before I even start
I get lost in the many different ways I could love you and show you my affection
You're so nice
You are such a kind, loving, and beautiful person
(Shivering madly in your embrace) shivering madly
I feel nervous and excited when I hold you close in my arms
(Is it better than a trip?) your embrace
Being in your arms feels like a wonderful adventure that's better than any trip I've ever taken
(Morning glories never cry) better than a trip
Just like morning glories that symbolize happiness and hope, being with you is better than any extravagant vacation
(My love is just a drippin')
My love for you overflows and spills out, just like a leaky faucet
(Mama, you're all I want to know) embrace
You are the only thing I care about and want to know more about as I hold you in my arms
(This morning there was joy in my heart) I do love you baby
I am filled with happiness and love for you, my dear
('Cause you know I loved you so, yeah) drips (Drips)
I keep loving you more and more, and my overflowing love drips and spills out
(Life can be so nice)
Life has its ups and downs, but overall, it can be very beautiful
(A wonderful world, paradise)
The world can be a wonderful and peaceful place, like a paradise
(Kiss me once, kiss me twice)
Touch me with your sweet kisses once or twice, and make me feel alive
(So nice)
Life with you is so beautiful and wonderful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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