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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LoveSexy
Prince Lyrics
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Oh, it need some bottom in here lay it on me
(Hey now, hey now)
Everybody on the block say it is the best
The most vital is what they say, more or less
It put my name upon my thigh
And when I touch it race cars burn rubber in my pants
This feeling's so good in every single way
I want it morning, noon and night of every day
And if by chance I can not have it I can't say
But with it I know heaven's just a kiss away
Kiss away
Dig me now
Anyone that's ever touched it
They don't want anything else (no they don't)
And I got to tell the world
I just can't keep it to myself
All in life becomes easier
No question is unresolved
And I'm not afraid
Come on and touch it, I know you will love it
With it I know that heaven's a butterfly kiss away
This feeling's so good in every single way
I want it morning, noon and night of every day
And if by chance I can not have it I can't say
But with it I know heaven's just a kiss away
Kiss away
Lovesexy
Lovesexy
Rain is wet, sugar is sweet
Clap your hands, stomp your feet
Everybody, everybody knows (lovesexy)
When love calls, you got to go
Lovesexy
Tonight we make love with only words
Girls first, girls first
Ok so like first I'll start by telling you how
Intelligent a curve your behind has
And then I can tell you that I can just smell you
And race cars burn rubber in my pants
But I really dig trippin' on the thought of
Being caught by someone with your beauty, style and grace
Baby I don't care I would rip out my hair
For just two nights with your face
I don't want to make love to you
I just want to look at you
I just want to listen to you
Oh, pretty little whip, you got me drippin'
Drippin' all over the floor, the floor
If I come back as a woman, I want a body like yours
A body like yours
Living rooms
I think I think you would
I think you want to play house
Yeah, I think you want to play house
Lovesexy
You don't mind
I think you uh
I think you want me toinside of you
Yea yeah I
You want (lovesexy) me to suck around your living room
Ha ha
Yeah, you you want me to walk right down your halls
Mmm hmmm
Lovesexy
You want me to swivel in your love seat
Don't you baby?
You want me to write my name on your walls
You want me to write my name
Lovesexy
We make love with only words
I'll make love to you, tomorrow
Sweet dreams
Prince's song LoveSexy is a sexually charged track that involves both explicit and implicit references to intimate experiences. The lyrics suggest an intense desire for a particular kind of pleasure that is characterized as "new power." The phrase is repeated twice at the beginning of the song, as if to establish the importance of this power. However, the lyrics also suggest that this pleasure is not just physical but emotional, as it makes the singer feel good in every way, both making them dance and cry.
The singer suggests that this power is so potent that anyone who has ever experienced it will not want anything else, and they have to tell the world about it. LoveSexy is entirely focused on the benefits of sex but is not limited to physical pleasure. The song implies that sex makes everything in life easier, and intimates that it may have emotional and even spiritual benefits. It might also suggest that Prince sees sex (or at least the feeling of love and connection that comes with sex) as a kind of divine experience that can bring a person closer to heaven.
In conclusion, LoveSexy is a complex and sensual track that celebrates the joys and benefits of sex. It appears to be a deeply personal and emotional ballad that reflects Prince's own experiences with love and desire. The song has a powerful impact, partly because of the explicit nature of the lyrics, but also because of the rawness and intensity of the vocals and the music. Overall, LoveSexy is a testament to Prince's skill as a songwriter and performer, and it remains a powerful and enduring track to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
New power, new power, give it to me
I am seeking a fresh and invigorating source of energy.
Oh, it need some bottom in here lay it on me
I desire some powerful bass to amplify and enhance the energy in the room.
Everybody on the block say it is the best
The people in this neighborhood recognize and acknowledge the superiority of this energy source.
The most vital is what they say, more or less
They consider this energy to be essential and critical to their lives, for the most part.
It put my name upon my thigh
This energy source exerts a profound influence on my identity and sense of self.
It makes me dance, it makes me cry
This energy source produces intense emotional responses in me, ranging from blissful joy to sorrowful tears.
And when I touch it race cars burn rubber in my pants
This energy source arouses powerful physical sensations within me, such that I feel as if I am speeding and burning rubber like a race car.
This feeling's so good in every single way
This energy source generates a feeling of pure pleasure that affects me on multiple levels.
I want it morning, noon and night of every day
I crave this energy source constantly and want to experience it as often as possible, at all times of the day.
And if by chance I can not have it I can't say
If for some reason I am unable to access this energy source, I am unable to articulate my feelings or explain the impact that it has on me.
But with it I know heaven's just a kiss away
However, when I do have access to this energy source, I feel as if I am on the verge of experiencing a transcendent and celestial state of being.
Anyone that's ever touched it
Any person who has experienced this energy source firsthand
They don't want anything else (no they don't)
Understands that no other energy source can compare or replace it.
And I got to tell the world
I feel compelled to express my enthusiasm and passion for this energy source to others.
I just can't keep it to myself
I cannot contain or suppress my feelings about this energy source; I must share them with others.
All in life becomes easier
I find that all aspects of my life are improved and facilitated by this energy source.
No question is unresolved
I feel that this energy source possesses the answers to all of life's questions and dilemmas.
And I'm not afraid
I feel fearless and empowered by this energy source.
Come on and touch it, I know you will love it
I encourage others to try this energy source for themselves, as I am certain they will find it just as enjoyable and fulfilling as I do.
With it I know that heaven's a butterfly kiss away
Through my connection to this energy source, I believe that I am one step closer to achieving a state of heavenly bliss.
Rain is wet, sugar is sweet
These are universally accepted facts or truths that require no further explanation.
Clap your hands, stomp your feet
A suggestion or instruction to join in and celebrate with others through rhythmic movement and expression.
Everybody, everybody knows (lovesexy)
Everyone is aware of this energy source and the positive impact it has on people's lives.
When love calls, you got to go
When one's heart and emotions are stirred, one must embrace and pursue those feelings, no matter the consequences.
Tonight we make love with only words
Through our verbal exchange and communication, we connect with and express our love for each other.
Girls first, girls first
A nod to the importance of chivalry and treating women with respect and dignity.
Ok so like first I'll start by telling you how
I want to begin by praising and complimenting your physical attributes and expressing my intense desire for you.
Intelligent a curve your behind has
Despite being a purely physical attribute, I equate the curvature of your body with intelligence, since it evokes an emotional and intellectual response in me.
And then I can tell you that I can just smell you
My senses are so heightened by my attraction to you that I can perceive and appreciate even the most subtle qualities or scents.
But I really dig trippin' on the thought of
I also find great pleasure and excitement simply in the anticipation of being with you and imagining all of the possibilities.
Being caught by someone with your beauty, style and grace
I am enamored with and captivated by your stunning beauty and elegance, and I hope to experience it fully.
Baby I don't care I would rip out my hair
I am so consumed and enraptured by you that I would be willing to make dramatic and extreme sacrifices just to be near you.
For just two nights with your face
I desire only a brief amount of time with you, during which I can gaze upon your beautiful face and appreciate it fully.
I don't want to make love to you
My desire for you is not purely physical or sexual in nature, but rather is rooted in a deeper emotional and spiritual connection.
I just want to look at you
I derive immense pleasure and fulfillment simply from observing and admiring you.
I just want to listen to you
I also find great value and meaning in hearing your thoughts and opinions, as they provide insight into your inner self.
Oh, pretty little whip, you got me drippin'
You have awakened intense and passionate feelings in me, such that I am almost overwhelmed by my desire for you.
Drippin' all over the floor, the floor
This intense desire is so powerful that it feels as if it is spilling out of me and onto the ground below.
If I come back as a woman, I want a body like yours
Such is the intensity of my attraction to you that I imagine myself wishing to be like you, to experience life from your perspective and embody your physical form.
Living rooms
An ambiguous or random reference to domestic spaces that lacks a clear meaning or purpose.
I think I think you would
I believe that you might
I think you want to play house
I get the sense that you are seeking a domestic or intimate connection with me.
Yeah, I think you want to play house
I am increasingly convinced that you are hoping to create a sense of personal and physical intimacy with me.
You don't mind
You are willing and open to exploring this level of intimacy with me.
I think you uh
I believe that you might
I think you want me toinside of you
I sense that you are keen to engage in sexual activity with me.
Yea yeah I
I agree
You want (lovesexy) me to suck around your living room
You desire a sense of sexual excitement and anticipation to fill your domestic space, and hope that I can provide that for you.
Ha ha
Yeah, you you want me to walk right down your halls
You imagine and hope for a sense of sexual energy and anticipation throughout your living space.
Mmm hmmm
You want me to swivel in your love seat
You crave physical intimacy and connection, and hope that I can provide that through sexual activity or contact.
Don't you baby?
You express your desire for me and hope that I reciprocate and provide the desired response.
You want me to write my name on your walls
You seek a sense of ownership and possession of me, and hope to express that through sexual or intimate activity that leaves a physical mark or imprint.
We make love with only words
We express our mutual love and desire through verbal communication and emotional connection, rather than physical contact.
I'll make love to you, tomorrow
I promise to engage in sexual activity with you tomorrow, so that we may fully express our mutual love and desire for each other.
Sweet dreams
Their farewell statement, intended to wish the listener a pleasant and peaceful rest or sleep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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