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 of Your Tears
Prince Lyrics
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I thought it be better in a song
Better than the used condom U sent me
Baby that was wrong
All the things a brother had 2 picture
I see him doing things witcha
I see his hand in the small of your back
I see his face in between
Sometimes I wanna die and comeback as one of your tears
If I could just disappear
Ceace 2 exist
Ceace 2 be here
Want me
U don't want me, I'm not worth the air that I breathe
I wish I could dissappear
Sometimes I wanne die and comeback as one of your tears
(Shoodebedotedoom)
I'm dying
Sometimes I wanne die and comeback as one of your tears
Sometimes I wanne die and comeback as one of your tears
In Prince's song "One of Your Tears", the lyrics tell a story of a broken relationship and unrequited love. The singer in the song is pained by his lover's actions and sends them a message through a song, expressing the hurt he feels from their actions. The reference to the tape and the used condom symbolize the tangible items of their past relationship that are no longer of value. The imagery of the lover with another man is haunting, as the singer can vividly picture her intimate moments with someone else. The line, "Sometimes I wanna die and comeback as one of your tears" is a heartbreaking metaphor that reflects the singer's desperation to be close to his lover and feel the same emotions she does. He feels unworthy of her affection and wishes he could disappear completely.
The theme of the song is unrequited love, which is a common theme in many of Prince's songs. The lyrics are raw and emotional, showcasing his trademark style of expressing his deepest feelings through his music. The song also features a classic Prince guitar solo, which adds to the overall emotional intensity of the song. The melancholy tone of the song is accentuated by the repetitive chorus line, "Sometimes I wanna die and comeback as one of your tears", which drives home the pained sentiments of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Did U get the tape I sent U
I sent you a tape and want to know if you received it.
I thought it be better in a song
I put my message in a song because it felt like the best way to express myself.
Better than the used condom U sent me
Your disrespectful action of sending me a used condom was hurtful and inappropriate.
Baby that was wrong
I'm telling you that what you did was not okay and I feel hurt by it.
All the things a brother had 2 picture
I cannot stop myself from imagining what you're doing with another man.
I see him doing things witcha
It pains me to picture you being intimate with someone else.
I see his hand in the small of your back
I imagine another man touching you affectionately.
I see his face in between
I can't help but visualize another man's face, disrupting the connection we once shared.
The king and queen in fact
I see myself and you as royalty, but now there's someone else between us.
Sometimes I wanna die and comeback as one of your tears
I feel such an intense pain and desire to be close to you again, I would rather be a part of you than face this separation.
If I could just disappear
The pain is too much, and I wish I could escape it completely.
Ceace 2 exist
I want to cease to exist, to end my suffering.
Ceace 2 be here
I want to stop existing in this world.
Want me
I feel so desperate for your love and affection.
U don't want me, I'm not worth the air that I breathe
I feel like I am nothing to you, and my life has no value.
I wish I could dissappear
My pain is unbearable, and I wish I could escape it all.
Sometimes I wanne die and comeback as one of your tears
I am so in love with you that I feel like being a part of you is the only way to ease the pain of our separation.
(Shoodebedotedoom)
This is an expressive ad-lib that contributes to the overall emotional intensity of the song.
I'm dying
I feel like I am slowly dying from the heartbreak.
Sometimes I wanne die and comeback as one of your tears
I am so consumed by my love for you that I can't help but imagine returning to you in any way possible, even as a tear.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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