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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Mr Happy
Prince Lyrics
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Come on, huh
Mr. Happy's here, huh, and we're buggin'
[Chorus]
I will take care of you
Whatever you want, I do it right
Oh, I will take care of you
I got some money, I got some juice
But something's funny, I ain't got you
I comes to party (Yeah), don't want to be alone
I need somebody, somebody grown
[Chorus]
Oh yeah
Sugarbaby, with the curly hair
Dancin' crazy, underwear
With ya name on it, lookin' fine ("Bought a house next to Prince") (Fine)
Keep smackin' that booty and you'll be mine
[Chorus]
Pump it up, pump it up
Brown man, puffin' on a weak jam
Understand this is 80 proof
Guaranteed to get your girl loose if she douche
Throw your set up to the roof, huh
Third finger down, if you're wild, make a sound
Look at my people gettin' on down (Get down, get down)
Skip the Remy and let me have some Mary Tyler Moore of that new power soul
Comin' from the Midwest passin' every test with a fuzz tone remote control
[Chorus: x 2]
(Yeah)
(Come on)
Yeah, one, well
I'll make your love come down like a freakin' elevator
In the middle of the night, body vibratin' like a pager
You play the drink, baby, I'll play the chaser
Do I love you? I can't love you 'cause I hate ya
See, you got this bad case of the sad face
Dinner at 8, then intercourse at my place
Keep the drapes open, VCR, the whole bit
I know it sound sick, but baby, let's make a flick
Mr. Happy, baby doll, I came to do damage (I will take care of you)
Rock your world, knock your brain to another planet
You know my north pole can generate heat
Been thinkin' about me? Hmm, I can see them stains in your sheets
Before the reputation, they all used to pass me (I will take care of you)
Yeah?
Now they stop to ask me
For real?
Straight up, the lifestyle of Mr. Happy
Yeah
Oh, I will take care of you
Whatever you want, I do it right, oh
Mr. Happy every day and night ("Bought a house next to Prince")
(Yeah)
The lyrics to Prince's song "Mr. Happy" reflects on someone who is confident and self-assured, who enjoys a good party, and who prides themselves on taking care of others. The song opens with a call to turn off weak music, implying that Mr. Happy's music is strong and worthy of attention. Mr. Happy declares himself as the life of the party, claiming that he will take care of everyone's needs. The repeated chorus reinforces that Mr. Happy is willing to fulfill anything necessary to make those around him happy. The lyrics are flirtatious in nature and imply that Mr. Happy is looking for someone to share his happiness and party with him.
The next verse of the song sees Mr. Happy focusing his attention on one particular person, referred to as "Sugarbaby." The imagery used in the verse is erotic and provocative, emphasizing physical attraction. Mr. Happy's desire for Sugarbaby is evident, and he continues to tell her how he will take care of her. The song continues with Mr. Happy talking about making a movie, which might be understood as a sexual proposal. The song ends by reminding the listener of the guarantee to provide happiness and pleasure.
Overall, the song "Mr. Happy" celebrates Prince's larger-than-life persona and style while being somewhat tongue-in-cheek. The lyrics are light and playful, and the acquisitive nature of the song is in line with Prince's reputation for being a sensational and flamboyant performer.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off that weak jam, man
Stop listening to bad music.
Come on, huh
Let's go.
Mr. Happy's here, huh, and we're buggin'
I'm feeling great and I'm ready to have fun.
I will take care of you
I will provide for you and take care of your needs.
Whatever you want, I do it right
I will fulfill all your desires and do it properly.
Oh, I will take care of you
I promise to always take care of you and make you happy.
Mr. Happy every day and night, oh
I will bring joy and happiness to your life all day and night.
I got some money, I got some juice
I have some wealth and power.
But something's funny, I ain't got you
But without you, something is missing in my life.
I comes to party (Yeah), don't want to be alone
I want to have a good time, but I don't want to be alone.
I need somebody, somebody grown
I want someone who is mature and can handle themselves.
Sugarbaby, with the curly hair
A woman with curly hair who is sweet.
Dancin' crazy, underwear
She dances wildly in her underwear.
With ya name on it, lookin' fine ("Bought a house next to Prince") (Fine)
Her name is on her underwear and she looks attractive.
Keep smackin' that booty and you'll be mine
If she keeps dancing like that, she'll be with me.
Pump it up, pump it up
Turn up the music and have fun.
Brown man, puffin' on a weak jam
A man smoking a weak cigarette.
Understand this is 80 proof
Understand that this is strong alcohol.
Guaranteed to get your girl loose if she douche
The alcohol will make your girlfriend relaxed if she is uptight.
Throw your set up to the roof, huh
Throw your hands up in the air and have fun.
Third finger down, if you're wild, make a sound
Put your third finger down and make some noise if you're wild.
Look at my people gettin' on down (Get down, get down)
Watch everyone dancing and having fun.
Skip the Remy and let me have some Mary Tyler Moore of that new power soul
Instead of drinking Remy Martin, let me listen to some soul music.
Comin' from the Midwest passin' every test with a fuzz tone remote control
I come from the Midwest and I pass every test with ease.
I'll make your love come down like a freakin' elevator
I will make you climax like a descending elevator.
In the middle of the night, body vibratin' like a pager
At night, your body will shake like a vibrating pager.
You play the drink, baby, I'll play the chaser
You drink the alcohol, while I follow it up with chasers.
Do I love you? I can't love you 'cause I hate ya
I can't love you because I dislike you.
See, you got this bad case of the sad face
You always look sad and depressed.
Dinner at 8, then intercourse at my place
We will have dinner at 8 and then have sex at my home.
Keep the drapes open, VCR, the whole bit
Let's keep the curtains open and record ourselves having sex.
I know it sound sick, but baby, let's make a flick
It may sound twisted, but let's make a pornographic movie together.
Mr. Happy, baby doll, I came to do damage (I will take care of you)
I'm Mr. Happy and I'm here to please you.
Rock your world, knock your brain to another planet
I will satisfy you completely, and blow your mind.
You know my north pole can generate heat
I am capable of heating things up and keeping you warm.
Been thinkin' about me? Hmm, I can see them stains in your sheets
Have you been thinking about me? I can tell by the stains in your bedding.
Before the reputation, they all used to pass me (I will take care of you)
Before I became famous, nobody paid attention to me. But now, I am here to take care of you.
Now they stop to ask me
People are now interested in me and approach me.
Straight up, the lifestyle of Mr. Happy
This is the lifestyle of Mr. Happy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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