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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Prince Lyrics
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I ain't like those other guys you hang around
It's kinda funny
But they always seem to let you down
And I get discouraged
'Cause I never see you anymore
And I need your love, babe
That's all I'm living for, yeah
I didn't want to pressure you, baby
But all I ever wanted to do
I want to be your lover
I want to be the only one that makes you come, running
I want to be your lover
I want to turn you on, turn you out
All night long, make you shout
Oh, lover, yeah!
I want to be the only one you come for
I want to be your brother
I want to be your mother and your sister, too
There ain't no other
That can do the things that I'll do to you
And I get discouraged
Cause you treat me just like a child
And they say I'm so shy, yeah
But with you I just go wild, ooo ooo ooo
I didn't want to pressure you, baby, no
But all I ever wanted to do
I want to be your lover
I want to be the only one that makes you come, running
I want to be your lover
I want to turn you on, turn you out
All night long make you shout
Oh, lover, yeah!
I want to be the only one you come for, yeah
In "I Wanna Be Your Lover," Prince sings about his desires to be with a woman he's attracted to. He confesses that he doesn't have much money, and he's not like the other guys that she's typically hanging around. Prince admits that he gets discouraged because he never sees her anymore, and he needs her love because it's all he's living for. He doesn't want to pressure her, but he wants to be her lover, the one that makes her come running. Prince is also open to being her brother, mother, sister or anyone else she needs because he's versatile and can do whatever it takes to win her heart.
The lyrics to "I Wanna Be Your Lover" are an exploration of Prince's desire for a woman he finds attractive. He sings about his willingness to be anything the woman wants him to be, whether it be her lover, her brother, or her mother/sister. Prince makes it clear that he can provide everything she needs, and he's open to doing whatever it takes to win her over. The song shows the vulnerability of Prince and how he's willing to put himself out there to get what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got no money
I don't have wealth or financial assets
I ain't like those other guys you hang around
I'm not like the other men you associate with
It's kinda funny / But they always seem to let you down
It is ironic that despite their promises, they consistently disappoint you
And I get discouraged / 'Cause I never see you anymore
I feel disheartened because I don't spend time with you as much as before
And I need your love, babe / That's all I'm living for, yeah
The affection and attention you provide is what I'm currently relying on to keep going
I didn't want to pressure you, baby / But all I ever wanted to do
I never intended to force you into anything, dear, but it's all I've ever desired
I want to be your lover / I want to be the only one that makes you come, running
I wish to act as your romantic partner and the sole motivator for your eagerness
I want to be your lover / I want to turn you on, turn you out / All night long, make you shout / Oh, lover, yeah!
I aspire to arouse and stimulate you, yearning to hear your screams of pleasure throughout the night
I want to be the only one you come for
I want to be your exclusive sexual partner and the sole source of your gratification
I want to be your brother / I want to be your mother and your sister, too
I want to be everything to you, assuming multiple roles, not just the one of a lover
There ain't no other / That can do the things that I'll do to you
No one else provides the same capabilities or experiences that I can deliver to you
And they say I'm so shy, yeah / But with you I just go wild, ooo ooo ooo
Despite my reputation for being bashful, I feel uninhibited around you, and my true nature comes out
I want to be the only one you come for, yeah
I wish to be your exclusive sexual partner and the only one you seek out for your satisfaction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sleepygames
“Don’t hate us cause we fabulous!”
God, I miss Prince so much.
@marshwetland3808
What did he say at the end when he threw down his guitar?
@kingjohn6278
Was it family or fabulous 🤷🏽♂️
@skygazer6898
@@kingjohn6278 FaBuLouS
@claudiaalexandra8796
I love the way he gets rid of guitars. Prince trademark!
@thesuncollective1475
Are you not entertained?...oh yes we certainly are...Damn that was hot...
@jclark21218
it's moments like this that quantify why Beyonce is built different. To perform with a musical legend during your DEBUT SOLO ERA! nobody can replicate that, has not been able to.
@sydneycolquitt2189
She had multiple legends on her debut album at that too!
@meap6474
"Don't hate us cuz we're fabulous"
Fucking iconic
@kadununes86
YES