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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Sex Me Sex Me Not
Prince Lyrics
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Sex me not
Sex me baby
Sex me not
Come 2 the afterparty
Let's make it hot
Leave your sister & your underwear at home
Mmmm
Front row center
With the out-stretched hands
More chill around your wrist
Than the ice-cream man
Speaking of which
U say u like it
U say u like it when I SCREAM
I like it when u do 2
Ooohhhh, uh huh
Looky here now
Looky here now
Ungh
Look at my hips
(look at my hips)
I'm about 2 do something
2 make your backbone slip
Ungh, ungh, ungh
And when I get through
U will be confused
Should u take another pill after morning?
Or play the fool?
Sex me baby
Sex me not
Come 2 the afterparty
(Come on)
Let's make it hot
(hot hot hot)
Leave your sister & your underwear at home
Ain't gonna stop until everybody gone
Come & get happy
When I know u are here
Make you go down in the back of the bus
It's got a big ol' rear
Everybody that came 2 see me dance
Jump back, watch me, I'm about to wet your pants
Chorus
Made a lot of money
Give it all 2 u
(sex me)
If u choose right
U can do what you're supposed 2 do
Fly, black pepper
Grind u, grind u please
Make a brother happy
On your knees
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(sex me)
Hold me tight
Check the burn
And when the needle drop
The groove u gonna hear
Will never want 2 make u stop ya heard?
Chorus
Everybody
Hot Hot Hot
' Til everybody gone
What ' cha gonna do?
SEX ME BABY SEX ME NOT
Prince's "Sex Me Sex Me Not" begins with the titular phrase, which establishes a theme of uncertainty and indecision throughout the song. The lyrics then move to an afterparty, where Prince invites the listener to indulge in sexual pleasure without inhibition. He instructs them to leave their sister and underwear at home, emphasizing the idea that this is a no-holds-barred type of event. Prince also references his own celebrity and allure, highlighting his ability to command the attention of fans in the front row with outstretched hands.
The next section of the song is more explicit, with Prince using sensual language to describe his intent. He invites the listener to "look at his hips" and promises to make their backbone slip. His references to pills and playing the fool further demonstrate the theme of uncertainty and perhaps even risk. This is underscored by the repetition of the chorus, with its back-and-forth between "sex me" and "sex me not."
As the song progresses, Prince's focus shifts to the power dynamic between himself and the listener. He references his wealth and the promise of "doing what you're supposed to do" if the listener "chooses right." He combines this with a suggestion of submission, with the provocative line "make a brother happy / on your knees." This creates a push-pull effect that reflects the song's overall emphasis on indecision and a shifting balance of power.
Overall, "Sex Me Sex Me Not" is a provocative and at times explicit exploration of sexual desire and power dynamics. The lyrics use sensual language and provocative imagery to establish a sense of taboo and risk, while Prince's vocal delivery creates a sense of urgency and need. The repeated chorus reinforces the song's underlying theme of uncertainty and indecision, with Prince and the listener engaged in a back-and-forth dance around the idea of sexual fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sex me baby
I want to have sex with you
Sex me not
I don't want to have sex with you
Come 2 the afterparty
Come to the afterparty with me
Let's make it hot
Let's make things exciting and sexy
Leave your sister & your underwear at home
Don't bring anyone else with us and come dressed to impress
Ain't gonna stop until everybody gone
We're going to keep having fun until everyone else leaves
Mmmm
An expression of pleasure and desire
Front row center
I want you to have the best view of the show
With the out-stretched hands
Reaching out and wanting to touch me
More chill around your wrist
I have more expensive jewelry than the ice cream man
Than the ice-cream man
A comparison to show how luxurious my jewelry is
Speaking of which
As we were talking about earlier
U say u like it
You told me you enjoy this
U say u like it when I SCREAM
You enjoy it when I'm loud and passionate during sex
I like it when u do 2
I also enjoy when you're loud and passionate during sex
Ooohhhh, uh huh
More expressions of pleasure and desire
Looky here now
Listen to me
Ungh
Another expression of pleasure
Look at my hips (look at my hips)
Pay attention to my body and movements
I'm about 2 do something
I'm going to do something sexy and exciting
2 make your backbone slip
To have a powerful and intense orgasm that will make your body shake
And when I get through
When I'm done with you
U will be confused
You'll be so satisfied and overwhelmed that you won't know what to do
Should u take another pill after morning?
You might consider taking a pill to keep up with my sexual energy
Or play the fool?
Or you can choose to not take anything and be exhausted
Come & get happy
Come and have a great time with me
When I know u are here
When I know you're with me
Make you go down in the back of the bus
I'll satisfy you and make you so weak that you fall over in pleasure
It's got a big ol' rear
The back of the bus is big and roomy
Everybody that came 2 see me dance
Everyone who came to see me perform
Jump back, watch me, I'm about to wet your pants
You'll be so impressed and turned on that you'll wet your pants
Made a lot of money
I've been successful and have a lot of money
Give it all 2 u (sex me)
I'm willing to spend my money on our sexual relationship
If u choose right
If you're good to me and make me happy
U can do what you're supposed 2 do
You'll be rewarded with great sex and attention
Fly, black pepper
A reference to sexual performance and stamina
Grind u, grind u please
I want to pleasure you with my movements
Make a brother happy
I want to make you feel satisfied and happy
On your knees
A reference to oral sex
Hold me tight
Embrace me closely
Check the burn
Make sure everything is working properly
And when the needle drop
When we get started
The groove u gonna hear
The rhythm and beats you'll feel
Will never want 2 make u stop ya heard?
You'll love it so much that you won't want to stop
Everybody
Everyone who's still around
What ' cha gonna do?
Are you ready for more sex and fun?
SEX ME BABY SEX ME NOT
I want to have sex with you, but I might change my mind
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