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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My Little Pill
Prince Lyrics
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Tryin' to raise your kid when he couldn't give a damn about you
All my cares and troubles dive right off my window sill
Every time I pop my little pill
A pixie does my laundry and the universe my will
All my cares and troubles dive right off my window sill
All my cares and troubles dive right off my window sill
The lyrics of Prince's song, My Little Pill, speak about the struggles of a single mother who is trying to raise her child with little or no support from the child's father. The song suggests that she feels overwhelmed and unable to cope with the challenges of motherhood. The pills she takes help her escape from her worries and responsibilities, allowing her to feel free and in control of her life. The line "All my cares and troubles dive right off my window sill" serves as a metaphor for the peace and tranquility she feels after taking the pill.
The lyrics also suggest that the pill has transformed her life, giving her a newfound sense of power and control over the universe. The line "A pixie does my laundry and the universe my will" reinforces the idea of empowerment and control. It is evident that the woman feels more confident and able to cope with the challenges she faces after taking the pill.
Overall, the lyrics of Prince's song, My Little Pill, present a dark portrait of the struggles faced by single mothers. The pill represents a sort of escape from the pain and stress of daily life, allowing them to feel in control and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
What's a single woman with no real man to do?
As a single mother without a supportive partner, what options does one have?
Tryin' to raise your kid when he couldn't give a damn about you
Struggling to parent when the child's other parent is absent and uninvolved.
All my cares and troubles dive right off my window sill
All of my worries and problems dissipate and disappear.
Every time I pop my little pill
Upon taking my medication, my stress and anxiety subside.
A pixie does my laundry and the universe my will
I feel like everything is taken care of for me, almost like a magical being is doing my chores and the cosmos are in my favor.
All my cares and troubles dive right off my window sill
Once again, my worries and problems disappear with ease.
Every time I pop my little pill
The cycle of anxiety relief through medication continues.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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