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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Love
Prince Lyrics
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隣で耳すませば 聴こえちゃいそうだよ (そうだよ)
ほら ジッとしてないで stand up
砂浜へ hurry up
キミと太陽に 溶かされないように走るよ
灼熱の summer dance
見逃さない one chance
今だけは 空も風も海も
時よ止まれ
この夏の恋 波に揺れて光る shining
去年より キミのとなり 近づきたい yeah yeah
そうさ僕らは また少し大人になって
この想い あの空に 打ち上げろ
Oh サマラブ
Wow wow
Get ready for a summer love
Hey 沈みゆく太陽
Oh baby まだ終わらせやしないよ
Love keep and go キミとの運命感じてるよ
飛び込めよ sea and sky
Yo 攻めてこうぜ party up
Yeah カラダ中が turning up
Hah 触れた手が敏感
最高の瞬間を実感
惹かれあう sunset
火照る素肌 胸アツさ
微笑みも one set
今だけは 空も風も海も
時よ止まれ
もう一度
この夏よ 恋 波に揺れて光る shining
去年より キミのとなり 近づきたい yeah yeah
そうさ僕らは また少し大人になって
この想い あの空に 打ち上げろ
Oh サマラブ
Prince's song "Love" is a powerful track that discusses the idea of true love and essentially how it transcends the material things that we think are essential in a relationship. The song is a plea for authenticity, urging the listener to stop trying to please others and instead embrace the magic of real love. The first verse essentially calls for an end to any efforts to tell the singer what to do or feel- a theme Prince tackles a lot throughout his career. He calls for an understanding that true love often operates without words, and that it is a fundamental feeling that can't necessarily be explained or controlled.
The chorus continues the idea of the boundlessness of love- almost as if it is a metaphor for the ability of human beings to create, connect, and inspire. In the second verse, Prince reiterates his point of authenticity, stating that love cannot be "played" like a game, and also has no use for keeping score. The song then briefly acknowledges the idea of jealousy- the singer telling their partner they need to clap when they do something right in order for the relationship to prosper. The end of the song urges us to let go of what people think, surrender to love's power, and dance with abandon.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop telling me what you want me to hear
Don't manipulate me with your words
Stop telling me what you want me to fear
Don't try to scare me to get what you want
Stop tripping on something you overheard
Stop jumping to conclusions without knowing the full story
Love is winning without a word
Love doesn't need to be spoken, it's felt through actions
Stop giving me your 'wish list'
Don't try to mold me into the person you want me to be
Love is free from all this
Love should be unconditional and not based on demands
Like a bird flying over the hilltops
Love is boundless, like a bird flying across the sky
Love is like the sky you know it never stops
Love is infinite and enduring
From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks
Your words reflect what's in your heart
Love is whatever, whatever, you want it to be
Love can take on many forms and can be different for everyone
Love is not a game you can play on the floor
Love is serious and not something to be taken lightly
You gotta stop keepin' the score
Don't keep a tally of wrongs in a relationship
If you want to play me like you did before
Don't try to manipulate me or take advantage of me
You better stop and walk out the door
If you can't respect me and treat me right, you should leave
You can skate around the issues if you like
Avoiding problems and not confronting them will only lead to complications
But who's gonna get you high in the middle of the night?
Who will be there for you when you need comfort and support?
I see you standing with your back on the wall
You're reluctant to open up and be vulnerable
You better, better get your hands up and clap if that's all
Let loose and have fun without worrying what others might think
If you don't wanna get yours
If you don't want to enjoy yourself
Then let me get mine, see
I'll have fun even if you don't
Ain't gonna be no drama
We can avoid conflict and have a good time
What's the point in giving me ultimatums
Why try to force me to make a choice or follow your rules?
Smiling at my friends when you really hate 'em
Don't fake it, be honest about how you feel
Trying to convince me that I should too
Don't try to make me feel the same way you do if I don't
Stop worrying about what people are saying
Don't be concerned with the opinions of others
When it ain't gonna stop 'em anyway
Other people's opinions and gossip should not affect your relationship
Love can do anything if you try
Love can conquer all obstacles if you work at it
Come on, spread your wings, let's fly
Take a chance on love and explore new possibilities
Whatever you want it to be
Love is more than one definition, it can mean different things to different people
Bounce
Let's dance and have fun
Shake that thing come on
Let's dance and enjoy ourselves
Good gawd!
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm
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Written by: ANIMALS WILD
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