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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Muse 2 the Pharaoh
Prince Lyrics
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Then one day she might be Queen
If like Sheba, she then could bring presents and wine
The helix he might get between them
In other words, intertwine
With the ebony and milk of her thighs
If she could be Muse and let him decide
Perhaps she'll let him decide
If she could be Muse to the Pharaoh,
There is nothing he wouldn't give her see
For the future of the nation rests in her belly
And if the Proverbs of the thirty one and verse ten
Becomes the verse she sings again and again
She might be Queen
Take a load off, sweetie darling
Let me run agenda through you're hair
There's so much information for the next generation
Who's gonna drop it if you're not there?
And whether the enemy makes a run on the palace
Or whether the enemy does not,
The children will be laced with the protection of the word of God
The opposite of NATO is OTAN
And if the number thirteen is such a bad luck number
When there's no such thing as luck
Then the berries, talons, arrows and stars
Are all superstitions, what the
Get busy big baby 'cause when them devil come
Dem devil come dressed as light
Maybe they goin' fool the untrained mind
But nobody eye know gon' bite
Like a thief in the night
My Lord come and strike
Leave nothing but ashes to the left, dust to the right
Holocaust aside, many lived and died
But when all truth is told
Would you rather be dead or be sold?
Sold to the one who can now mate the displaced bloodline with the white jail bait.
Thinkin' like the keys on Prince's piano will be just fine
So there it is, for all to see
Now what's beyond you and me
Depends my friends primarily
On how you view you're role in Eternity
If she could be Muse to the Pharoah
One day she might be Queen
The lyrics of Prince's song "Muse 2 the Pharaoh" are quite cryptic and difficult to decipher at first glance. The song tells the story of a woman who aspires to be the muse of the Pharaoh and eventually become a queen. The first verse describes how the woman's beauty and sensuality could inspire the Pharaoh to intertwine with her and make her his queen. The lyrics mention the "helix he might get between them," which could refer to the Egyptian belief in the divine serpent god, which represented the union of the divine masculine and feminine. Thus, the woman is seen as having the potential to unite with the Pharaoh in a divine union, creating a new era of prosperity and power.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the importance of the woman's role in the future of the nation. The lyrics suggest that her children will be the key to preserving the wisdom of the nation through the generations. The mention of the "Proverbs of the thirty-one and verse ten" refers to a description of a virtuous woman in the book of Proverbs, which emphasizes the value of wisdom, hard work, and kindness. It is suggested that if the woman embodies these qualities, she can become a queen and ensure the future of the nation. The song's lyrics also touch upon the theme of eternity, suggesting that the woman's role in history depends on how she views herself in the larger context of the infinite.
Overall, "Muse 2 the Pharaoh" is a song that highlights the interconnectedness of sensuality, power, and wisdom in the context of ancient Egyptian culture. The woman's beauty and sensuality are seen as a potential source of power and prosperity, but her wisdom and virtues are equally important in ensuring the survival and prosperity of the nation.
Line by Line Meaning
If she could be Muse to the Pharaoh
If she can inspire and be a valuable source of creativity to the Pharaoh
Then one day she might be Queen
She might eventually hold the highest position of power and royalty
If like Sheba, she then could bring presents and wine
If she can offer valuable gifts and entertain with fine wine like the Queen of Sheba
The helix he might get between them
There might be a connection between them that intertwines their lives and destinies
In other words, intertwine
To be closely and intimately linked
With the ebony and milk of her thighs
With the contrasting shades of her wonderful body
If she could be Muse and let him decide
If she can inspire him and allow him to make decisions based on her advice
Perhaps she'll let him decide
Maybe she will let him make choices based on her creative input
There is nothing he wouldn't give her see
The Pharaoh is ready to offer and do anything for her
For the future of the nation rests in her belly
The country's hope and future relies on her having children
And if the Proverbs of the thirty one and verse ten
And if the wise words of Proverbs 31:10
Becomes the verse she sings again and again
Become the lyrics of her most repeated song
She might be Queen
She might become the ruler and head of state
Take a load off, sweetie darling
Relax and don't worry, my dear
Let me run agenda through you're hair
Let me share my plans and ideas with you
There's so much information for the next generation
There is a lot of knowledge and wisdom to share with future generations
Who's gonna drop it if you're not there?
Who will share it if you are not present?
And whether the enemy makes a run on the palace
Whether the enemy attempts to attack the palace
Or whether the enemy does not,
Or if they don't
The children will be laced with the protection of the word of God
The children will be covered and safeguarded by faith and spirituality
The opposite of NATO is OTAN
NATO spelled backwards is OTAN
And if the number thirteen is such a bad luck number
And if thirteen is considered unlucky
When there's no such thing as luck
When luck is not a genuine concept
Then the berries, talons, arrows and stars
Then symbols like berries, talons, arrows, and stars are meaningless superstitions
Get busy big baby 'cause when them devil come
Get moving because the devil is coming
Dem devil come dressed as light
The devil can appear as something good and pure
Maybe they goin' fool the untrained mind
They might deceive those who are not knowledgeable
But nobody eye know gon' bite
But nobody I know will be fooled
Like a thief in the night
Suddenly and without warning
My Lord come and strike
God will punish wrongs and injustice when the time comes
Leave nothing but ashes to the left, dust to the right
The destruction will be complete, leaving nothing behind
Holocaust aside, many lived and died
Leaving the topic of genocide behind, many people have lived and passed on
But when all truth is told
When the reality of everything is disclosed
Would you rather be dead or be sold?
Would you prefer to die or lose every part of yourself for a material gain?
Sold to the one who can now mate the displaced bloodline with the white jail bait.
Being sold to the one who can unite an exiled dynasty and young women from the prison
Thinkin' like the keys on Prince's piano will be just fine
Thinking creatively and organically like Prince did will be adequate
So there it is, for all to see
This is the truth and it's apparent to everyone
Now what's beyond you and me
What comes next after us
Depends my friends primarily
It primarily depends on ourselves and our actions
On how you view you're role in Eternity
On how we see our assignment and purpose in the afterlife
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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