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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Sexuality
Prince Lyrics
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Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Stand up, everybody
This is your life
Let me take you to another world, let me take you tonight
The second coming, anything goes
Sexuality is all you'll ever need
Sexuality, let your body be free
Ooh, huh
C'mon baby
C'mon, everybody, yeah, this is your life
I'm talking about a revolution, we gotta organize
We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race
New age revelation, I think we got a case
I'm okay as long as you are here with me
Sexuality is all we ever need
Ooh, baby
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Everybody
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
One time say
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Ooh, reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
We live in a world overrun by tourists
Tourists, eighty-nine flowers on their back
Inventors of the accu-jack
They look at life through a pocket camera, what?
No flash again?
They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that love is bad
Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation
Mama, are you listening?
We need a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read
Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed
No child is bad from the beginning, they only imitate their atmosphere
If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and U.S. history
What's to be expected is three minus three, oh, absolutely nothing
Stand up, organize
We need a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
I want to be in the new breed, stand up, organize
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality
The song “Sexuality” by Prince is a call for sexual liberation and social revolution. The lyrics suggest that sexuality is all that one ever needs and that people should be free to explore and express their sexuality without judgment or societal restrictions. Prince invites his listeners to join him in a new world of sexual freedom and revolution, where they don't need money or clothes to be happy. The song also critiques the culture of tourism and consumerism and encourages people to take responsibility for themselves and their children. Prince emphasizes the need for strong, progressive leadership and for everyone to stand up and organize for change.
Throughout the song, Prince emphasizes the power of sexuality and its value as a means of human connection and expression. He sees sexuality as a fundamental aspect of human experience that transcends racial and social divisions. This message became even more important in the context of the ''80s, when the song was released, as the AIDS crisis was at its peak and many people were afraid to express their sexual desires. Prince was known for his sexual lyrics and androgynous style, which challenged traditional gender norms and inspired a generation of performers.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure
Stand up, everybody
Let's take action and get ready for something
This is your life
You are in control of your own destiny
Let me take you to another world, let me take you tonight
Join me for a wild ride, let's escape from reality
You don't need no money, you don't need no clothes
Everything is stripped down to what's truly important, no material possessions required to enjoy life
The second coming, anything goes
A new era has dawned and there are no rules or restrictions
Sexuality is all you'll ever need
The physical and emotional pleasure derived from sexual activity is the ultimate goal in life
Sexuality, let your body be free
Allow yourself to fully enjoy the freedom and pleasure that comes from sexual expression
I'm talking about a revolution, we gotta organize
We need to take action and rally together for change
We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race
There should be no divide among people based on race or ethnicity
New age revelation, I think we got a case
We have the potential to create a new and better future
I'm okay as long as you are here with me
The presence of a loved one is enough to bring happiness and contentment
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
We need to reproduce and cultivate a new generation of leaders who will bring positive change
We live in a world overrun by tourists
We are surrounded by superficial and shallow people who are only concerned with materialistic things
Tourists, eighty-nine flowers on their back
These people are only concerned with their own image and are constantly trying to look better and stand out
Inventors of the accu-jack
These people are always trying to invent new ways to be ostentatious and showy
They look at life through a pocket camera, what?
They view the world through the lens of social media and are more concerned with how their life appears online rather than actually enjoying it
No flash again?
A sarcastic remark implying the people are easily frustrated when things don't go as planned
They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that love is bad
These people are hypocritical and instill negative values in their children
Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation
These people don't use their brains to think critically or creatively
Mama, are you listening?
A plea for someone to pay attention and take action
We need a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
The current generation of leaders is not adequate and we need new people to step up and take charge
Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read
Limit the negative influences in your child's life and encourage them to focus on education
Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed
Without proper guidance and education, children will resort to negative behaviors
No child is bad from the beginning, they only imitate their atmosphere
Children are products of their environment, and their behavior is a reflection of their experiences
If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and U.S. history
If children are surrounded by negative influences, they will learn negative behaviors and attitudes
What's to be expected is three minus three, oh, absolutely nothing
The result of negative influences is nothing productive or beneficial
I want to be in the new breed, stand up, organize
I want to be a part of the new generation of leaders who bring positive change
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexual pleasure and expression is the ultimate goal and source of satisfaction in life
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
I will fully embrace my sexuality and allow myself to enjoy sexual expression without shame or inhibition
Ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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Ron Beck
@K Law
I look VERY SO CALLED black & I LOVE da side of Prince, dat iz Rock & Roll.
Itz 2 bad we haveta b obssessed wit color.
Itz a double whammy, dat typez of muzak, have color/ethnicity, attached. If I am nspired by sum Reggaeton, I should b able 2 use it, & a countryboy, mite like how I used it, without having 2 b lambasted 4 likin sum of dat R&B trash. Perhapz, DUH peephole, who r runnin DUH scamz, don't want us comin 2gether, bcause then it'll b 99% against 1%. Gotta dvide, then we CONquer.
I'ma b free wit my muzak! I don't care if a green gurl iz sangin. If da beeyatch got soul, I'm up n here, like EF Hutton! Ya heard?!?
Juan Ramírez
Stand up everybody, this is your life
Let me take u to another world, let me take u tonight
U don't need no money, u don't need no clothes
The Second Coming, anything goes
Sexuality is all u'll ever need
Sexuality -- let your body be free
C'mon everybody, yeah, this is your life
I'm talking about a revolution we gotta organize
We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race
New age revelation, I think we got a case
I'm OK as long as u are here with me
Sexuality is all we ever need
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Everybody...
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
One time say...
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
We live in a world overrun by tourists
Tourists -- 89 flowers on their back... inventors of the Accu-jack
They look at life through a pocket camera... What? No flash again?
They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that Love is bad
Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation
Mama, are u listening?
We need a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read
Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed
No child is bad from the beginning... they only imitate their atmosphere
If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and US history
What's to be expected is 3 minus 3... absolutely nothing
Stand Up, Organize
We need a new breed... Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
I wanna be in the new breed, Stand up, Organize
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality
Venancia Hopkins
Going to Catholic school in the early eighties and being a Prince fan got me in so much trouble! I wore my Prince fandom like a badge of honor! No one will ever be as cool, controversial and sexy as Prince! Total genius! He showed all the hypocrisy in society! This man was truly brilliant!
dawn Roache
Yes LORD ❣️
sexobscura
purify yourself
Christopher Couch
Catholic huh hmmm interesting😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Elias Arias
Because of ladies like you is the reason Prince got the stardom... thank you!!!
Mana Coromandel
Lol ...First time I heard 'The Lord's Prayer' was on this album and then when I heard it later in a church I looked at my brother ..."Hey that's Controversy"
Jay Skywalker
KIDS THIS IS THE ERA THAT BLEW OUR MINDS WAYYYYYYYY BEFORE PURPLE RAIN LONG!!! LIVE !!!!!PRINCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤴
Michael Frazia
@Stanley Rich III he was on fire...1999 era and sign o the times era were so prolific...man such great stuff...agree..he was on a rocket ship
Stanley Rich III
@Michael Frazia SOTT was damn great. He kept getting better.
Iron Bull
Absolutely 🤗