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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New Position
Prince Lyrics
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Honey, for too long
Honey, we've got to make it better,
Honey, before we go wrong
Got to try a new position, yeah
Something that'll make it all right
New position, yeah, let's go fishing in the river, the river of life
Without a shot of new spunk (ha)
Honey, forget your past (forget your past)
You've got to try my new funk
You've got to try a new position, yeah, something that'll make it all right
Oh, a new position, yeah, yeah
Let's go fishing in the river, the river of life
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh, let me do ya, come on let me do ya, do ya,
Come one let me do ya,
I want, I want to do ya, do ya,
I can make you happy (I can make you H-A-P-P-Y)
I can make it real good (so good)
Honey, I won't be your pappy, (P-U-S-S-Y)
But I'll do ya, I'll do ya, do ya, do ya, like a
Do ya do ya like a good man should
I'll do ya do ya like a good man should
Honey, let's try a new position ah, ah, ah
"New Position" is a Prince song that appeared on his album "Controversy". In this song, Prince is urging his partner to try new things in their relationship, to inject some excitement and passion into their love life. He begins by acknowledging that they've been together for too long and that things need to change before they go wrong. He suggests that they try a "new position," a move that will make everything alright. He then gets more specific, urging his lover to forget about their past and try his new "funk." "New Position" is Prince at his most playful, pushing the boundaries of what was accepted in popular music at the time.
Prince wasn't afraid to tackle controversial subjects and "New Position" is an example of that. Although it's a song about sex, Prince manages to do it in a way that's playful and fun, rather than crass or vulgar. He uses clever wordplay, double entendres, and puns to present his case for trying something new. The river of life is used as a metaphor for the endless possibilities that exist in their relationship.
Overall, "New Position" is a song about trying new things, both in life and in love. Prince is urging his partner to be open to new ideas, to not let fear hold them back, and to take risks. The song's catchy beat and Prince's signature falsetto vocals make it an irresistible dance track, even if the lyrics may be too risqué for some listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, we've been together,
I acknowledge that we've been together for a while.
Honey, for too long
I think we've been together so long that we need to strengthen our bond.
Honey, we've got to make it better,
I believe we need to work on our relationship and make it more exciting.
Honey, before we go wrong
We need to fix our relationship problems before it's too late.
Got to try a new position, yeah
We need to try out new ways of being intimate.
Something that'll make it all right
We need to try something that will revive our relationship and make it better.
New position, yeah, let's go fishing in the river, the river of life
Let's explore exciting and new ways of being intimate, let's try things that we have not done before.
Honey, we can't last (we can't last)
If we stick to the same tactics, we may not last as a couple.
Without a shot of new spunk (ha)
We need to bring a new and exciting element to our intimacy.
Honey, forget your past (forget your past)
It's time to focus on the present and future of our relationship and not dwell on our former experiences.
You've got to try my new funk
Let's try different things that I think will be exciting and ignite our intimacy
Oh, a new position, yeah, yeah
I believe that trying new positions will help improve our relationship
Let's go fishing in the river, the river of life
Let's try something new and refreshing that we can enjoy together
Oh yeah
Expressing excitement about trying something new to improve our relationship
Come one let me do ya,
Lets get intimate and explore various ways of being intimate.
I want, I want to do ya, do ya,
I'm excited to discover new ways of pleasing you intimately.
I can make you happy (I can make you H-A-P-P-Y)
With the new exciting ideas that I have, I know I can make you happy and improve our relationship.
I can make it real good (so good)
I can improve our love life and make it enjoyable for both of us.
Honey, I won't be your pappy, (P-U-S-S-Y)
I'm not looking to be a father figure in our relationship but instead, I want to be an equal partner.
But I'll do ya, I'll do ya, do ya, do ya, like a
I'll explore and discover new ways to please you and find the excitement our relationship has been lacking.
Do ya do ya like a good man should
I'm eager to treat you how you deserve to be treated as an equal and loved partner.
Honey, let's try a new position ah, ah, ah
I think exploring new positions can revive our relationship and bring us closer together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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