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 U But Dont Trust U Anymore
Prince Lyrics
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I could tell from the moment you walked in the room
That it wasn't your dress you had on
That wasn't your perfume
And what happened to the ring that I gave you?
What am I to assume?
I love you, but I don't trust you anymore
That I could see right through you
You must apologize
I've always given you the best in life
Even in the wrong, it was right
I know you trust me, but you don't love me anymore, no no
I remember meeting you here in the good ol' days
I would never pick the flower of my favorite protege
Maybe if I would have
Then you would not treat me this way
You tricked me, but you will not anymore, no no
I love you, but I don't trust you anymore
In Prince's song "I love U but I don't trust U," the lyrics are a reflection of the complicated emotions that come along with a betrayed love. The woman in question may have cheated on the singer of the song, or there may be something else entirely that has caused him to lose trust in her. It is clear that he still loves her, but he also acknowledges that the relationship cannot move forward without trust. The song is a lament for a love that has been broken by infidelity.
Throughout the lyrics, Prince focuses on the details that are evidence of the woman's deceit. He notices the dress and perfume she is wearing, and he questions what happened to the ring that he gave her. He knows that something is wrong, even though he may not yet have proof of an affair. The woman can sense his suspicion, and she tries to explain herself. But the singer of the song cannot trust her anymore, even if he still loves her.
The song is a somber reminder that love is not always enough to sustain a relationship. Betrayal can erode even the deepest connections, and trust is a necessary ingredient for any successful partnership. Despite his love for her, the singer of the song recognizes that he cannot stay in a relationship where trust has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling,
From the moment you entered, I already knew something was off
I could tell from the moment you walked in the room
It was quite obvious that you had something up your sleeve
That it wasn't your dress you had on
It seemed like you weren't yourself, like you were trying to be someone else
That wasn't your perfume
Your scent wasn't familiar, it wasn't what I knew you usually wore
And what happened to the ring that I gave you?
The ring I gave you seems to be gone, what does it mean?
What am I to assume?
I'm left questioning what's going on, what's the truth?
I love you, but I don't trust you anymore
Despite still loving you, I've lost faith in you and your actions
You could tell from the moment you looked in my eyes
You could see that I wasn't fooled by you, that I knew what was happening
That I could see right through you
I could see your true intentions and they weren't good
You must apologize
You need to own up to your actions and ask for forgiveness
I've always given you the best in life
I've always provided for you the best I could, no matter what
Even in the wrong, it was right
Even if you made mistakes, I still stood by you and tried to make it right
I know you trust me, but you don't love me anymore, no no
Despite still having trust in me, you've lost love for me, which hurts
I remember meeting you here in the good ol' days
I recall a time when things were simpler and happier for us
I would never pick the flower of my favorite protege
I would never take advantage of someone I cared for deeply and respected
Maybe if I would have
Perhaps things could have turned out differently if I had made different choices
Then you would not treat me this way
If I had acted differently, maybe you wouldn't be treating me with such disregard
You tricked me, but you will not anymore, no no
In the past, you may have fooled me, but now I'm wise to your schemes
I love you, but I don't trust you anymore
Even though love remains, trust has been lost and it's hard to move forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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