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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Manic Monday
Prince Lyrics
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I was kissing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late cuz then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days when U wish your bed was already made
CHORUS:
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
My "I don't have 2 run" day
It's just another manic Monday
Have 2 catch an early train, got 2 be 2 work by 9
If I had an airplane, I still couldn't make it on time
Cuz it takes me so long just 2 figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train, but the boss is already there
CHORUS
All of the nights, why did my lover have 2 pick last night 2 get down?
(Last night we got down)
Doesn't it matter that I have 2 feed the both of us? Employment's down
But when he tells me in his bedroom voice
"Come on, honey, let's go make some noise," what he says
Time, it goes so fast (when U're having fun)
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
Cuz that's my fun day
It's just another manic Monday
"Manic Monday" is a song by Prince that was originally written for the band Apollonia 6 but eventually recorded and released by The Bangles in 1986. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is struggling to get through her hectic workweek. The song begins with the singer waking up from a dream about kissing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream, only to realize that it is already 6 o'clock and she needs to get to work. She can't be late because she won't get paid, and wishes her bed was already made. The chorus expresses the singer's desire for the weekend, specifically Sunday, which is her "fun day" and the only day she doesn't have to run.
The second verse talks about the singer's struggle to get to work on time, even if she had an airplane, and the difficulty she has in deciding what to wear. She blames the train for her tardiness, but knows that her boss is already there. The third verse talks about the singer's lover, who picked the previous night to "get down" despite the fact that she has to feed both of them due to employment being down. However, when he tells her in his "bedroom voice" to make some noise, she forgets about her stress and enjoys herself.
Line by Line Meaning
6 o'clock already, I was just in the middle of a dream
It's already 6 AM and I was interrupted from a dream
I was kissing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream
In my dream, I was being romantic by a beautiful blue stream in Italy
But I can't be late cuz then I guess I just won't get paid
I need to be on time for work or else I won't get paid
These are the days when U wish your bed was already made
Sometimes you just wish you could still be in bed
It's just another manic Monday
It's a typical stressful Monday
I wish it was Sunday
I wish it was a day off
Cuz that's my fun day
Sunday is the day I enjoy most
My "I don't have 2 run" day
Sunday is the day I don't have to rush
Have 2 catch an early train, got 2 be 2 work by 9
I have to catch an early train to be at work by 9 AM
If I had an airplane, I still couldn't make it on time
Even if I had an airplane, I still wouldn't be able to make it to work on time
Cuz it takes me so long just 2 figure out what I'm gonna wear
It takes me a long time to decide what to wear
Blame it on the train, but the boss is already there
I'm blaming my lateness on the train, but my boss is already at work
All of the nights, why did my lover have 2 pick last night 2 get down?
Out of all the nights, why did my lover choose last night to be intimate?
(Last night we got down)
Last night, we were physically intimate
Doesn't it matter that I have 2 feed the both of us? Employment's down
Doesn't it matter that I need to provide for both of us, especially since employment is scarce?
But when he tells me in his bedroom voice "Come on, honey, let's go make some noise," what he says
When my lover speaks in a suggestive tone, saying "Let's have some fun,"
Time, it goes so fast (when U're having fun)
Time seems to pass quickly when you're enjoying yourself
It's just another manic Monday
It's another stressful Monday
I wish it was Sunday
I wish it was a day off
Cuz that's my fun day
Sunday is the day I enjoy most
It's just another manic Monday
It's another stressful Monday
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ms_saltnlight
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
The Way is Narrow:
Matthew 7:13-14
- 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Luke 13:22-25
The Narrow Door
22 Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem. 23 “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. 25 After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’
But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’
1 Peter 4:17-18 - 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Revelation 22:12-17
12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. 15 But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” 17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
@Jebbie1976
I love what The Bangles did w/ this song. Prince is definitely an icon & is sorely missed.
@Supermunch2000
I sometimes get so sad remembering we live in a world without Prince. Then I remember that he'll always be around with his wonderful legacy.
@Bishonmonten
The world lost a true talent when Prince passed.
@brianinglis3805
Prince is the only dead artist from the 80s that will still be releasing "new" material for the foreseeable future.
@76TomD
Prince once stated his life was his music. In that sense, he will never be gone.
@collettefoote3229
It really hurts to discover new music by Prince because, you can’t show him how much you really appreciate his genius…😢
@76TomD
@@collettefoote3229 he believed in the afterlife. So whether or not one exists, enjoy his music like he still appreciates it.
@PaisleyParkGirl
The world is flat and colourless without you @Prince 💜🕊☔😥💔😔🌈
@TimothyTimPSP
Very true. I don't think he would be very happy about us hearing this. He never meant for the public to have this stuff. I guess the people that own it don't care about his wishes. 😢
@PaisleyParkGirl
@@TimothyTimPSP True but he did say in an interview he won't release them but maybe someday someone else will, so I don't think he would have minded. I think he'd be elated to see the joy it's all bringing us! 💜