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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Scandalous
Prince Lyrics
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Closer
Feel what you've been dyin' for
Don't be afraid, baby
Touch it and explode
Understand, understand that I love you
Oh, but more than that, I want you
Everybody always told me
But I've got so much on the menu
I just can't, I just can't, I can't wait baby
I can't wait baby
I can wrap my legs all around you girl
'Cause sugar, you know you're just the kind of lover
That I've been looking for
Tonight why don't we skip all the for play, mama
And just get down here on the floor
Scandalous
I'm talkin' about you and me
Marvellous
Baby, baby, can't you see
Anything you've ever dreamed of
I'm willing to be
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy
My dearest
My dearest
Whisper
Whisper a question
With my body (body), I'll scream a reply
Anything's acceptable
Just ask me and I'll try it
To hell with hesitation
To hell with the reasons why
Scandalous
I'm talkin' about you and me
Marvellous, baby, baby, can't you see
Anything you've ever dreamed of
I'm willing to be
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy
Baby
Baby
Baby
Oh girl, the things you make me do
Genius is the only way to describe you
Anything you've ever dreamed of, baby
Just ask me, I'll do, I'll do
I'll do it for you, baby
Anything at all
Spirits rise and spirits fall
Anything you ever dreamed off, I'm willing to be
Tonight is gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm, tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy
Scandalous
Talkin' about you and me
Marvellous, baby, baby, can't you see
Anything you've ever dreamed of
I'm willing to be
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy
(Scandalous)
(Marvellous)
The lyrics of Prince's song Scandalous are sensuous and have a playful tone. The song is a dedication to a lover and the desire to feel the passion and love that they have been longing for. The singer urges the lover to come closer and to touch them to experience an explosion of emotions. The lyrics convey the message that the singer is head over heels in love with their partner and is willing to do anything to make them happy. Throughout the song, Prince describes the powerful attraction he has for his lover, and that he is willing to fulfill any desire that they have. The song is an invitation to indulge in each other's bodies and experience a night of pleasure without any hesitation or apprehension.
Prince's lyrics in Scandalous are racy but they are also poetic in their wordplay. The singer uses metaphors and innuendos to convey his passion and attraction to his lover. The lyrics are a testament to the intensity of emotions that love can engender, and it captures the euphoric sensation that comes with such a deep connection. The song is one of Prince's most famous ballads, and it remains an iconic representation of his music and his romantic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Come
Approach me
Closer
Get even closer to me
Feel what you've been dyin' for
Experience what you have longed for
Don't be afraid, baby
Do not fear or hesitate
Touch it and explode
Engage in sexual intimacy and reach climax
Understand, understand that I love you
Realize that I have feelings of love for you
Oh, but more than that, I want you
Desire you even more than just love
Everybody always told me Good things come to those who wait
People say one should wait for good things to happen
But I've got so much on the menu, I just can't, I just can't, I can't wait baby
I have many pleasures to offer, I cannot wait to experience them with you
I can't wait baby
I am too impatient to delay gratification
I can wrap my legs all around you girl
I can physically embrace you intimately
'Cause sugar, you know you're just the kind of lover, that I've been looking for
You are the ideal partner for me
Tonight why don't we skip all the for play, mama
Let's skip the foreplay tonight
And just get down here on the floor
Let's engage in sexual intimacy immediately
Scandalous, I'm talkin' about you and me
Our actions are going to be provocative and shocking
Marvellous, baby, baby, can't you see
It will be an amazing experience
Anything you've ever dreamed of, I'm willing to be
I am open to fulfilling any fantasy of yours
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
Our actions will be shocking and controversial tonight
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy
I am going to fulfill your wildest dreams
My dearest
My beloved
Whisper, whisper a question
Ask me anything softly
With my body (body), I'll scream a reply
I will answer you through physical means
Anything's acceptable, just ask me and I'll try it
I am willing to try anything with you
To hell with hesitation, to hell with the reasons why
Let's not hold back or overthink anything
Oh girl, the things you make me do
You drive me to do extraordinary things
Genius is the only way to describe you
You are exceptional beyond words
Anything you've ever dreamed of, baby, Just ask me, I'll do, I'll do
You can tell me any of your fantasies and I will fulfill them
Anything at all, spirits rise and spirits fall
Everything is possible, emotions fluctuate
Scandalous, talkin' about you and me
Our actions are going to be provocative and shocking
Marvellous, baby, baby, can't you see
It will be an amazing experience
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
Our actions will be shocking and controversial tonight
'Cause tonight I'm, tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy
I am going to fulfill your wildest dreams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, John L. Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@margi6035
His talent was unattainable by anyone past, present or in the future. He was magic.
@JohnSmith-hf4tv
Ooh ❤ that comment! Well said.
@assetmindz4958
Well said...
@DaijaDorsey
I couldn't agree more. Just magical.
@Dinnerwithdolores
Yea and i was honed so much that i liked him. Whole live through. But saw him a lot live.
I was not the fool.😂❤
@sluggzmcgee6272
No bells, whistles, or fireworks. No pyrotechnics, no special effects. Not even a band. Just the man and the mic as it should be. Thank you for all that incredible music, Prince. Another genius gone too soon.
@northernsnow6982
Try watching the video without the music. It's not a good video at all. It's a great song, but that has nothing to do with, fireworks or special effects.
@lifelearner45lloyd97
Facts 🎶
@bignoyz4111
Pure Prince.✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
@thegrimyeaper
Dude, it literally starts with a bell.