Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known m… Read Full Bio ↴Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop.

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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Love's No Fun
Prince Lyrics

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Everyday I used 2 watch U pass my house on the way 2 school
My heart skipped 4 beats checking out the way your body moved
No one can walk the way U do, it's so cool (So cool)
Imagine how I felt when I saw my best friend with her arm around U

Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U

I went 2 a movie show, the only place that I could go away from U

I seem 2 see your face in every part of my life, no matter what I do
But there U were 4 everyone 2 see, kissing like fools
I covered my face and pretended that I didn't know what I knew

That love's no fun when the one U love don't love U, oh

I go 2 bed early every night so I can dream
Of another space and another time when U belonged 2 me
And in my dreams U talk 2 me whispering oh so sweet (So sweet)
U promised that if I'm always there 4 U, U'll be there 4 me
(With U, with U)

And then I wake and say that love's no fun without U (No it ain't, no no)

Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U
(I don't wanna be without love)
Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U

(Do U hear me, do U hear me?)
Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prince's song Love's No Fun express the pain of unrequited love, as the singer watches the person they love pass by their house and be with someone else. The first verse vividly describes how the singer used to watch their love interest walking to school and how their heart would skip a beat just from watching the way they walked. The second line of the verse reveals the frustration of seeing this person with someone else. The chorus emphasizes the agonizing feeling of being in love with someone who does not reciprocate those feelings, as the singer sings "Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U."

The second verse continues with the singer's attempts to distance themselves from their obsession with the person they love. They go to a movie theater to escape from thinking about them but keep seeing their face everywhere. Then, they witness the person they love with someone else, kissing like fools, and pretend like they don't see anything, even though they are heartbroken. The final verse expresses the longing and desperation of the singer's dream life, where the one they love still belongs to them, and they can talk sweetly and promisingly. However, every morning, the singer must confront reality and feel the pain of unrequited love once again.

In summary, Prince's Love's No Fun is a poignant depiction of how unrequited love can be a painful and isolating experience. The lyrics use vivid imagery and specific details to express the depth of the singer's feelings, manifested through their dreams, fantasies, and daily life.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday I used 2 watch U pass my house on the way 2 school
I would watch you walk past my house every day on your way to school

My heart skipped 4 beats checking out the way your body moved
I was so captivated by the way you moved that it felt like my heart was skipping beats

No one can walk the way U do, it's so cool (So cool)
You have a unique way of walking that I find really cool and special

Imagine how I felt when I saw my best friend with her arm around U
I was devastated when I saw my best friend with her arm around you

Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U
It's not fun to love someone who doesn't love you back

I went 2 a movie show, the only place that I could go away from U
I went to the movies because it was the only place I could go to get away from the thoughts of you

I seem 2 see your face in every part of my life, no matter what I do
Your face seems to haunt me, no matter what I do or where I go

But there U were 4 everyone 2 see, kissing like fools
It hurt me to see you with someone else, kissing in front of everyone like fools

I covered my face and pretended that I didn't know what I knew
I couldn't bear to watch, so I covered my face and pretended not to know what I already knew

I go 2 bed early every night so I can dream
I go to bed early every night so I can dream about a time when you were mine

Of another space and another time when U belonged 2 me
I dream of a different time and place where you were mine and belonged to me

And in my dreams U talk 2 me whispering oh so sweet (So sweet)
In my dreams, you talk to me and say sweet things in a whisper

U promised that if I'm always there 4 U, U'll be there 4 me (With U, with U)
You promised that if I was always there for you, you would be there for me too

And then I wake and say that love's no fun without U (No it ain't, no no)
But then I wake up and realize that love isn't fun without you

Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U
It's not fun to love someone who doesn't love you back

I don't wanna be without love
I don't want to be alone without love

Do U hear me, do U hear me?
Can you hear me? do you understand how I feel?

Love's no fun when the one U love don't love U, oh
It's not fun to love someone who doesn't love you back

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