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 Machine
Prince Lyrics
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Hey, yeah
I've got the toys, to turn your body out
I've got the noise, to make you scream and shout
The love machine will take your body higher
'Cause if it don't then I know you're a liar
Seventeen tongues licking from the neck down
Moving in a quick speed circular motion
Round and round, I said it
Round and round, like you like it
I lick it like you like it
I've got the toys, to turn your body out
I've got the noise, to make you scream and shout
The love machine will take your body higher
'Cause if it don't then I know you're a liar
The love machine don't bathe
The love machine cleanses with a little faith
Like a car wash spitting out soap and oil
There ain't never been a cleaner girl in the whole wide world
Turning in your body's psyche, dial a perfume that you like
The love machine will put it on you right
I've got the toys, to turn your body out (think I don't)
I've got the noise, to make you scream and shout
The love machine will take your body higher
'Cause if it don't then I know you're a liar
Hey yeah, what time it is? Love machine (love machine)
What time it is? Love machine
Fast or slow like a Leslie goes
If you want I can give you complete control
Over your climax and over mine
The harder you come, the longer the time (time)
The longer the time (higher, time)
The longer the time
The longer the time (time)
The longer the time
The longer the time it takes
Love machine
The love machine
Hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, yeah
Shall we say we're in Paris? (I don't know)
Shall we say we're in Rome? (We could)
Shall we imagine a menage-a-trois? (I'm too young)
Shall we imagine we're alone? (What can I say to that?)
Shall we dream of each other naked? (Shit)
Shall we get undressed right here? (Oh no, love machine)
Shall we do this thing by the books? (What are you doing to?)
Shall we give in to our biggest fears? (The love machine, are you afraid?)
Are you going to dance with me? (Higher, yes, love machine)
Are you going to going to let me spin you around? (I might)
Are you going to kiss me quietly? (Can't you hear me?)
Are you going to make love with sound? (The love machine, higher love machine)
(Isn't that the way it's done?)
Are you playing the part of a shadow? (I am not)
Or are your inhibitions gone? (They are)
Are you afraid of the love machine? (Hell no, love machine)
Or will you let it drink you 'til dawn, drink you 'til dawn
I've got the toys, to turn your body out
I've got the noise, to make you scream and shout (the love machine)
The love machine
The song "Love Machine" by Prince is a playful and sensual tune that describes the singer's sexual prowess and the fun he can offer with his love machine. The lyrics describe various sexual acts and imply that the singer is capable of satisfying his partner in every way possible. The song is full of sexual innuendos and suggestive phrases, but it is also playful and flirty in tone. The chorus is catchy and features the repeated phrase "Love machine," which is a nod to Prince's persona as a sex symbol.
The lyrics describe how the singer has everything needed to satisfy his partner, from toys to make her scream and shout to a love machine that can take her body higher. He encourages his partner not to lie about wanting the kind of love that can make her cry and promises to lick her body in a circular motion like she likes it. He also mentions how his love machine can cleanse her with a little faith and put on the perfume that she likes.
The song ends with a series of questions and suggestions about how the singer's partner would like to express her love. He asks if she wants to dance, spin around, kiss quietly, or make love with sound. The singer emphasizes his love machine throughout the song and suggests that he can fulfill all of his partner's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Love machine, yeah
Prince begins the song by introducing the theme of his song which is about his ability to pleasure his lover with his love machine.
I've got the toys, to turn your body out
Prince claims to have the necessary tools to satisfy his lover's desires completely.
I've got the noise, to make you scream and shout
The singer also claims to have the capability to make his lover scream and shout in pleasure.
The love machine will take your body higher
Prince describes his love machine as the tool that can elevate his lover's ecstasy and pleasure beyond imagination.
'Cause if it don't then I know you're a liar
Prince challenges his lover and claims that anyone who does not experience the pleasure he promises is lying.
Don't lie, you want some love that'll make you cry
Prince urges his lover to not lie and accept that they want a love that is full of passion and ecstasy that may bring tears of joy to their eyes.
Seventeen tongues licking from the neck down
Prince expresses his desire to please his lover through the metaphor of involving seventeen tongues on their body.
Moving in a quick speed circular motion
Prince describes the movement of his love machine as a quick speed circular motion, akin to the way toys move in a car wash.
Round and round, I said it
Prince repeats his metaphor of the circular motion of his love machine.
Round and round, like you like it
Prince emphasizes that the movement is tailored to the liking of his lover.
I lick it like you like it
Prince hints at his expertise in pleasuring his lover by stating that he can lick it just the way they want.
The love machine don't bathe
Prince states that his love machine cannot bathe but can cleanse his lover's body with faith in his ability.
The love machine cleanses with a little faith
Prince emphasizes the importance of faith in his love machine's ability to cleanse his lover's body.
Like a car wash spitting out soap and oil
Prince uses the metaphor of a car wash to describe his love machine that can cleanse his lover's body with soap and oil.
There ain't never been a cleaner girl in the whole wide world
Prince's love machine is so powerful that no girl in the world can be cleaner after experiencing its effects.
Turning in your body's psyche, dial a perfume that you like
Prince claims that his love machine can turn his lover's senses so powerfully that they can imagine the scent of a perfume they like.
The love machine will put it on you right
Prince assures his lover that his love machine can make sure that their desires are fulfilled in the way they want.
Fast or slow like a Leslie goes
Prince's love machine can operate at any speed- fast or slow.
If you want I can give you complete control
Prince mentions that if his lover wants, they can have complete control over their experience with his love machine.
Over your climax and over mine
Prince reiterates that his lover can have control over their climax and his own.
The harder you come, the longer the time (time)
Prince suggests that if his lover can have a powerful climax, it can extend the duration of their experience.
The longer the time (higher, time)
Prince emphasizes on the importance of time, and how extended pleasurable experience can take his lover to higher levels of ecstasy.
Shall we say we're in Paris? (I don't know)
Prince asks a question if he and his lover should imagine they are in Paris.
Shall we say we're in Rome? (We could)
Prince's question's continuation- proposing a different location, such as Rome.
Shall we imagine a menage-a-trois? (I'm too young)
Prince asks his lover if they would like to imagine sharing love with another person as a menage-a-trois, but his lover refuses.
Shall we imagine we're alone? (What can I say to that?)
Prince suggests that they should imagine being alone with no interference and asks his lover's opinion on that.
Shall we dream of each other naked? (Shit)
Prince tempts his lover to think about imaging themselves naked, to which they reply in shock.
Shall we get undressed right here? (Oh no, love machine)
Prince tempts his lover by suggesting undressing right there, but the lover respectfully declines.
Shall we do this thing by the books? (What are you doing to?)
Prince asks his lover if they should follow traditional ways to make love, to which they reply with curiosity.
Shall we give in to our biggest fears? (The love machine, are you afraid?)
Prince tempts his lover to be adventurous with their love experience and asks if they are afraid of the love machine.
Are you going to dance with me? (Higher, yes, love machine)
Prince asks his lover if they will engage in making love with him while the power of his love machine takes them higher.
Are you going to let me spin you around? (I might)
Prince asks his lover if they are open to engaging in positions that his love machine allows, to which they reply with uncertainty.
Are you going to kiss me quietly? (Can't you hear me?)
Prince asks his lover to kiss him quietly, but the lover asks if he can hear them.
Are you going to make love with sound? (The love machine, higher love machine)
Prince suggests that if his lover enjoys making love with sound, the love machine can take them to higher levels of ecstasy.
(Isn't that the way it's done?)
Prince poses a rhetorical question asking if what he proposes is how people typically make love.
Are you playing the part of a shadow? (I am not)
Prince asks his lover if they are trying to be submissive or reticent, to which they reply that they are not.
Or are your inhibitions gone? (They are)
Prince asks his lover if their inhibitions are gone, to which they reply in affirmation.
Are you afraid of the love machine? (Hell no, love machine)
Prince poses another rhetorical question, but his lover responds affirmatively that they are not afraid of the love machine.
Or will you let it drink you 'til dawn, drink you 'til dawn
Prince suggests that his lover can let his love machine take over and consume them in pleasure until dawn.
The love machine
Prince ends the song by repeating the title of it and emphasizing the importance of his love machine in his lover's experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Levi Jr. Seacer, Morris Day
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