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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Orgasm
Prince Lyrics
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Come on
Don't be shy, it's only you and I
Isn't that what you want? (Oh yeah)
(Oh, oh here I come)
Come on then
Keep going
(Oh yeah)
Keep going
Yeah (here I, here I, here I come)
Come with me
(Now) come
Imagine what you look like from across the room
You're almost there
Come
(Oh yeah)
I love you
The above lyrics are from the song 'Orgasm' by Prince. The song is a representation of the intimacy between two individuals and how they can fully give in to each other. The lyrics are suggestive, yet they do not explicitly state what is happening, leaving it up to the listener's interpretation. The lyrics start with an invitation for the listener to join in and be a part of the moment. The lyrics "Don't be shy, it's only you and I" suggest that the moment is private and that the two people involved should let go of any shame or inhibitions.
The lyrics also imply that the listener wants to experience the moment fully, but may need encouragement. The lines "Isn't that what you want?" and "Come on then, keep going" suggest that the singer is pushing the listener to give in to their desires. The lyrics "Imagine what you look like from across the room" imply that the two individuals are not only physically close but also emotionally connected.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Encouragement to the partner to engage in sexual activity
Don't be shy, it's only you and I
Assurance to the partner that they are in a safe and private space to engage in sexual activity
Isn't that what you want? (Oh yeah)
Questioning the partner's desire and confirming their consent
(Oh, oh here I come)
Expression of excitement and anticipation towards sexual climax
Come on then
Further encouragement to the partner to engage in sexual activity
Keep going
Instruction to the partner to continue with sexual activity
(Oh yeah)
Expression of pleasure and satisfaction with the sexual activity
Keep going
Instruction to the partner to continue with sexual activity
Yeah (here I, here I, here I come)
Expression of imminent orgasm
Come with me
Invitation for the partner to experience orgasm
(Now) come
Command to the partner to experience orgasm
Imagine what you look like from across the room
Request for the partner to imagine the pleasure and ecstasy they are experiencing from an outside perspective
You're almost there
Assurance to the partner that they are close to experiencing orgasm
Come
Command to the partner to experience orgasm
(Oh yeah)
Expression of pleasure and satisfaction with the sexual activity
I love you
Expression of emotional connection and intimacy towards the partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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