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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Mellow
Prince Lyrics
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Chop a tree, pay the cost
I rather have a glass of you that's fine
Come on over baby 'round 7
Chill in you're favorite chair
You can watch a tape of this mellow after party
Macy and Common were there
Come on get lost in the mellow Mellow
Come on get lost in the mellow Mellow
How's that feel?
Where you want to eat 2nite baby?
I know this dope spot called one another
Or maybe we might swing by the Egg
The perfect place 2 play house
I could smother you
I just might be runnin' lines
There's just so much you can find
In the mellow of my mind
This rainbow psychedelic
Come and get lost in the Mellow
There ain't nothin' 2 be afraid of
Just you and me in the mellow of my mind
I want to get lost in the composition of you
Learn the rhythm and play only the notes you want me 2
I'm a good learner and once I understand
I'll stand under you and let you show me how you want you're man 2 be
I could dance 4 you- a little comical minuet
If you desire I'll shed my attire
Anything 2 get you wet.
Shower, my flower?
So much 2 do, so little time
So choose wisely and you can find thee
In the Mellow of my mind
Can I sing 2 you while you bring yourself 2 joy?
I'll go slow at first, while you quench you're thirst
Wet circles round the toy
While you bring yourself 2 joy
As she fell in2 the Sensual Everafter, out of bodyout of mind,
She stroked her hair a hundred times.
And as she fell deeper in2 the hypnotic unwind, he counted his way in2 the suggestive mind.
Planting a seed that bears fruit on the tree,
He said, "Repeat after me. Repeat after me. Repeat after me. 1+1+1 is 3"
In the song "Mellow" by Prince, the avowed "Prince of Pop," he sings about getting lost in the mellow of his mind as he invites a partner to come over and hang out with him. Prince suggests relaxing in front of the television and watching Macy Gray and Common in a tape of an after-party. He also offers to take his lover to dinner at a fancy restaurant called One Another or, if she wants, to the Egg, where they can play house.
The song "Mellow" has a trippy, psychedelic sound, and Prince's lyrics reflect that. He offers to "get lost in the composition" of his lover and learn her rhythm, becoming her faithful servant. The song's psychedelic tone comes to the fore as Prince offers to strip for his lover, and the lyrics imply that she's enjoying herself as he sings to and woos her.
Prince's lyrics are full of vivid, poetic imagery. He speaks of finding oneself in the "sensual everafter" and of planting a seed that bears fruit on the tree. The song's overall vibe is one of relaxation and tranquility, making it the perfect tune for diving deep into one's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Want to get lost in the mellow Mellow of my mind
I want you to relax and get entranced in my thoughts and ideas
Chop a tree, pay the cost
Doing something productive and paying for your actions
I rather have a glass of you that's fine
I'd rather have you in my company than anything else
Come on over baby 'round 7
Let's spend an evening together at my place
Chill in you're favorite chair
Relax in a comfortable space or environment
You can watch a tape of this mellow after party
You can watch a recording of a relaxed and calm gathering
Macy and Common were there
Famous people participated in the event
Besides, you know... it takes... awhile... 4 me... 2 do... my... hair
I have a personal grooming routine that takes a while
Come on get lost in the mellow Mellow
Relax and enjoy the calm atmosphere
How's that feel?
Are you enjoying the experience?
Where you want to eat 2nite baby?
What restaurant should we go to tonight?
I know this dope spot called one another
I know a great place called one another
Or maybe we might swing by the Egg
Perhaps we could go to the Egg instead
The perfect place 2 play house
A great place to pretend you're living together
I could smother you
I could shower you with affection and attention
I just might be runnin' lines
I might be rehearsing phrases or pick-up lines
There's just so much you can find
There's so much to explore and discover
In the mellow of my mind
With my relaxed and calm thoughts
This rainbow psychedelic
This colorful and dreamlike experience
There ain't nothin' 2 be afraid of
There's nothing to fear in this space
Just you and me in the mellow of my mind
Just the two of us experiencing this tranquil atmosphere
I want to get lost in the composition of you
I want to study and understand all aspects of you
Learn the rhythm and play only the notes you want me 2
Understand how to act and behave in a way that pleases you
I'm a good learner and once I understand
I catch on quickly and can adapt to your needs
I'll stand under you and let you show me how you want you're man 2 be
I'll be submissive and allow you to guide me to be your ideal partner
I could dance 4 you- a little comical minuet
I could entertain you with a funny dance
If you desire I'll shed my attire
If you want, I can take off my clothes
Anything 2 get you wet.
I'll do whatever it takes to turn you on
Shower, my flower?
Do you want to take a shower, my love?
So much 2 do, so little time
There's so much we could do together but limited time
So choose wisely and you can find thee
Choose the right activities and you can discover yourself
Can I sing 2 you while you bring yourself 2 joy?
Can I sing a song to you while you pleasure yourself?
I'll go slow at first, while you quench you're thirst
I'll start slowly while you satisfy your desires
Wet circles round the toy
Stimulating yourself with a sex toy
While you bring yourself 2 joy
While you give yourself pleasure
As she fell in2 the Sensual Everafter, out of bodyout of mind,
As she became entranced in a sensual daydream
She stroked her hair a hundred times.
She was indulging in a pleasurable soothing activity
And as she fell deeper in2 the hypnotic unwind, he counted his way in2 the suggestive mind.
As she became more relaxed, he guided her into deeper thoughts
Planting a seed that bears fruit on the tree,
Sowing an idea that will bring success or pleasure later
He said, "Repeat after me. Repeat after me. Repeat after me. 1+1+1 is 3"
He repeated a simple mantra to reinforce his message
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK MORALES, MARK ROONEY, LARRY BROWNLEE, GUS REDMOND, JEFFREY SIMON, FRED E. SIMON, DAMON JOHNSON, VINCENT L. MASON
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