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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Resolution
Prince Lyrics
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When you're not right by my side
It is like my feelings die
I cry all the time
Bring me back to life
So I can touch the sky
Fill me up, oh God
I'm empty inside
I believe in everything that was created from above
No, there's no way, no
No, there's no way, no, hey
That your bad energy can bring your boy low
Look at me now, Yxng Prince still going strong
After all the doubts on me i'm about to prove 'em wrong
And i'm only getting better,
And my goals are getting bigger
And I know that one day i'll be blessed with 6 figures
You moved the shackles off of me
Yeah you make me feel free
Cause I was blinded by your grace
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
Yeah, Yeah
This is my Resolutions, Ah
This is my Resolutions
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
Do not worry
Those are the only three words that you only need to know, say
Do not worry
When your back is against the wall and you feel like you gonna fall
Do not worry
When they hit you with the cane and they tell you you're not able
Do not worry
When you put your mind to it best believe that you can do it
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
Yeah, Yeah
This is my Resolutions, Ah
This is my Resolutions
This is my Resolutions, Yeah
My dear brothers and sisters,
I just want to let you know you're never alone
God's got you, no matter what,
Just don't forget that
Peace & Love
Prince's song "Resolution" tackles the theme of resolving conflicts and achieving peace. The lyrics highlight the futility of war and the cyclical nature of violence where the younger generation learns to fight again. The first verse laments how no one ever wins wars and the need to focus on ending them for the sake of future generations. The second verse addresses the human tendency to contradict what they say, with a focus on those who claim they want peace but engage in activities that undermine it, such as dropping bombs to save face. The chorus underscores the difficult nature of reconciliation and the need for leadership to lead the way towards achieving resolution. The third verse pivots towards love and how it too requires care, but when loved like a best friend, it can mend broken hearts. The song ends with a plea to everyone all over the world to interrogate how many people truly want resolution and to challenge ourselves to seek it.
Line by Line Meaning
The main problem with war
The primary issue with war
Is that nobody ever wins
It is impossible to declare a winner in a war
The next generation grows up
The subsequent group of people mature
And learns how to do it all over again
And is taught how to start it all over again
No matter who started the argument
Irrespective of who initiated the conflict
Just matters how each one ends
The most crucial aspect is how it ends
How many people really want resolution?
How many individuals genuinely desire a solution?
The main problem with people
The primary issue with human beings
Is they never do what they say
They often fail to follow through on their promises
(They say)
(As they claim)
One minute they want peace
One instant they desire harmony
(Want peace)
(Hope for peace)
Then do everything to make it go away
And then undertake actions to make it unattainable
Dropping bombs on each other
Explosive devices are launched at one another
In the act of saving face
Attempting to preserve one's reputation
Tell me now people how is that resolution?
Now explain how that constitutes as a solution
Either you do or you don't
Either you take action or you don't
Either you will or you won't
Either you decide to act or you don't
Making amends (Make amends)
Fixing things that are broken
Is a difficult pill to swallow
Is tough to accept
What can we lose if we try?
What do we stand to lose if we attempt?
With no water, a flower dies
Without water, a flower perishes
With no one to lead resolution will follow
Without leadership, finding solutions is impossible
Resolution
A solution to a problem
Love is like a circle
Love is cyclical
No beginning and no end
It has no definite start or conclusion
A broken heart will mend
A heart that is damaged will heal
If you love it like your best friend
If you cherish it as you do your closest friend
Handle your heart with care
Treat your heart tenderly
It's as delicate as a wing
It is as fragile as a bird's wing
When the storms come again
When challenging times resurface
Pray for resolution
Hope for a solution
(Either you will or you won't)
(Either you decide to take action or you don't)
(Either you do or you don't)
(Either you choose to act or you don't)
Will you want resolution? (Either you do or you don't)
Will you desire a solution? (Either you act or you don't)
Come on everybody
Let us all work together
All over the world
In every part of the globe
All over the world
In every part of the globe
Tell me
Explain to me
How many people really want resolution?
How numerous individuals truly desire a solution?
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