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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Man in a Uniform
Prince Lyrics
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(Hut!)
She said "Man in a uniform
2night that's what I want U 2 be"
She said "3rd time this week U wore that old suit
But I don't give a damn, U see?
Because man in a uniform do funny things 2 me"
Cuz that sister just so damn fine, ah"
Man in a uniform (Hut!)
That's what I am
Man in a uniform, uh
That's what I am
She said "Man in a uniform
Sufferin' every stroke of my hand
From the dusk until the early morn'
U will grant this girl's demands" (Why?)
Cuz she need 2 be drunk with pride
Wait a minute, I'm go'n tell U why
2 make up, 2 make up
2 make up 4 the emptiness that she feel inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Come on
Man in a uniform, mama
That's what I am (Hut!)
(Hut!)
Man in a uniform
She said "2night (2night)
I want your attention" ('tention)
She said "2night I want your violent tongue
2 swallow my stench and be loyal 2 me
She'll never be free
Until U do me like a man in a uniform" (Hut!)
Man in a uniform (in a uniform)
That's what I am
In a uniform (Baby, baby, yeah)
That's what I am
Dirty little man in a uniform
That's what I am (Hut!)
The lyrics of "Man in a Uniform" by Prince depict a conversation between the singer and a woman who expresses her attraction to men in uniform. She asks Prince to dress up in one and fulfill her desires, to which he agrees, although he's not particularly fond of the suit he wears. The woman demands Prince's attention and physical presence, craving his domination, and expects him to satisfy her inner emptiness. The song highlights the power dynamics in relationships, depicting a woman who seeks refuge in asserting control over a man and a man who is willing to comply with her wishes to gratify his own desires.
The lyrics of "Man in a Uniform" suggest Prince was experimenting with themes of gender and authority, exploring the idea of role-playing, and highlighting the complexities of power dynamics in romantic relationships. The song caused controversy when it was first released in 1982, as it was deemed too sexually explicit, leading some radio stations to ban it. However, it has since gained a cult following among Prince's fans, who appreciate its genre-bending sound, suggestive lyrics, and playful tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, she said (Hut!)
Prince is introducing a conversation with a woman
She said see "Man in a uniform
Tonight that's what I want you to be"
The woman wants Prince to role-play being a man in uniform during sex
She said see "Third time this week you wore that old suit
But I don't give a damn, you see?
Cause man in a uniform do funny things to me"
The woman is turned on by men in uniforms and doesn't care that Prince is wearing the same suit multiple times
And I said see "It's the Third time, but I don't mind
Cause that sister just so damn fine, ah"
Prince is attracted to the woman and agrees to her request
Man in a uniform (Hut!)
That's what I am
Man in a uniform, uh
That's what I am
Prince is fulfilling the woman's desires by pretending to be a man in uniform
She said see "Man in a uniform
Sufferin' every stroke of my hand
From the dusk until the early morn'
You will grant this girl's demands" (Why?)
Cause she need to be drunk with pride
Wait a minute, I'm go'n tell you why
To make up, to make upÂ
To make up for the emptiness that she feel inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Come on
The woman wants Prince to submit to her every desire all night to make up for her sense of emptiness
Man in a uniform, mama
That's what I am (Hut!)
(Hut!)
Prince continues to role-play as a man in uniform during sex
Man in a uniform
She said ¨see "tonight (tonight)
I want your attention" ('tention)
She said see "tonight I want your violent tongue
To swallow my stench and be loyal to me
She'll never be free
Until you do me like a man in a uniform" (Hut!)
The woman wants Prince to give her his full attention and engage in rough sex as a man in uniform to satisfy her desire for control
Man in a uniform (in a uniform)
That's what I am
In a uniform (Baby, baby, yeah)
That's what I am
Dirty little man in a uniform
That's what I am (Hut!)
Prince is emphasizing his role-play as a man in uniform and embracing the dirty, taboo nature of the woman's desires
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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