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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One Kiss at a Time
Prince Lyrics
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Come and get your come on
Oh, I see this is what you wanted
One kiss at a time
(I got to be) I got to be up on it
If I want to make you mine
This is something every girl should know
And every nervous twitch that happens when my tongue is there
Your lips, up and down your back and every single hair
It all makes up the beauty of your grand design
Every man has got a duty, and tonight I want to do mine
(Oh, I see) Oh, I see this is what you wanted
One kiss at a time
(I got to be) I got to be up on it, yeah
If I want to make you mine
This is something every man should see
Give your woman what she wants and give her what she needs
(What she needs) [Repeat: x3]
Ask her in a whisper that only to can hear
What can I do, what can I say, baby? Forget your every single fear
Slowly I pull your strap down and touch you as if to heal (heal)
Layer by layer, inch by inch, until your true love is revealed
Oh, I see, oh, this is what you wanted, baby
One kiss at a time
I got to be, I got to be up on it
If I want to make you mine
If every man could love their woman the way that I love you
Time would stop and the sky would fall
And all could see the glory of what true love can bring
That's what I sing
Oh, I see
(Oh, I see) this is what you wanted
One kiss at a time
I got to be on my knees, I, I, I, I gotta please
If I want to make you mine
Only, only, only way to get your come on, all night long
One kiss at a time (And I know that's right)
(I gotta stay) I gotta stay, (good and long) (Now come on)
On this Valentine
Come on (Come and get your come on)
Get your come on, baby
One kiss at a time
Come on, baby, let's get this on
One kiss at a time
Uh huh, yeah
One kiss at a time [Repeat: x2]
The lyrics to Prince's “One Kiss at a Time” suggest a sultry, romantic experience between two people. The song seems to be an encouragement for people to slow down and enjoy the depth and beauty of each other’s bodies. Prince asserts that every part of a person is alive and waiting to be explored, and when approached slowly, can be a source of pleasure and intimacy.
Prince is urging the male partner to be patient and attentive towards their female partner, asking questions like “What can I do, what can I say?” to create a safe and secure environment for the woman to express herself. He feels that if men would love their women in the way that he loves his woman, time would stop, the sky would fall, and "all could see the glory of what true love can bring”.
Overall, the lyrics are filled with suggestions of touch and pleasure, aiming to encourage listeners to explore and celebrate the beauty of the human body in a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here, baby
Inviting the partner over to him
Come and get your come on
Asking the partner to pleasure themselves
Oh, I see this is what you wanted
Realizing that the partner wants him to kiss her gradually
One kiss at a time
Kissing the partner slowly
(I got to be) I got to be up on it
He needs to focus on the task at hand to make her his
If I want to make you mine
Doing everything possible to make her his
Every part of you comes alive when you take it slow
Advising girls to slow down and take each kiss more seriously
And every nervous twitch that happens when my tongue is there
Explaining that her emotions and physical responses to each kiss are important
Your lips, up and down your back and every single hair
Everything about her is beautiful and attractive to him
It all makes up the beauty of your grand design
Every detail of her is designed to be perfect and appreciated
Every man has got a duty, and tonight I want to do mine
Contemplating his duty to satisfy her in the best possible way
This is something every man should see
Men should learn how to take a more gradual approach to pleasing their women
Give your woman what she wants and give her what she needs
Women know what they want and men should satisfy them accordingly
Ask her in a whisper that only to can hear
Encouraging men to communicate with their partners privately
What can I do, what can I say, baby? Forget your every single fear
Asking what he can do to make her more comfortable
Slowly I pull your strap down and touch you as if to heal
Describing a sensual touch in a gentle manner
Layer by layer, inch by inch, until your true love is revealed
Slowly peeling away her layers to fully appreciate her beauty and love
If every man could love their woman the way that I love you
Men should love their women in this same gentle, gradual way
Time would stop and the sky would fall
True love would be so intense that it affects everything around them
And all could see the glory of what true love can bring
Everyone would realize the beauty of true love
I got to be on my knees, I, I, I, I gotta please
Willing to do whatever it takes to please her
Only, only, only way to get your come on, all night long
Kissing her slowly is the only way to make her feel good all night long
On this Valentine
Referring to Valentine's Day
Come on, baby, let's get this on
Let's start the fun
Uh huh, yeah
Expressing agreement or satisfaction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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