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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She
Prince Lyrics
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But never-rejected surprise
It’s always a shock when he undoes the lock
And she’s there without a care
When she comes
The house is always a mess
She’s cool nevertheless and here’s why
She flies and she’s satisfied
When she comes
A lemoncello ballet
A psychedelic cabaret in his mind
Without further ado he takes off her shoes
And whatever confines
When she comes
A blue bed of roses, she never closes her eyes
For his artful technique deserves a peek
Call it sublime, 'cause it happens
When she comes
So, oh, sweet the taste
The tears that roll down her face
Don’t cry
Though sad first sight, they are filled with delight
The fourth of July
When she comes
Prince's song "She" talks about a woman who comes unexpectedly to the man's house, causing a shock, but never getting rejected. The singer describes how the woman's arrival causes chaos in the house, but she remains a "sweet bird of prey" who is always satisfied flying, i.e., doing what she wants. He goes on to establish that her arrival at his place means an opportunity for a "lemoncello ballet", a "psychedelic cabaret," and other sensual pleasures, such as undressing and getting rid of all confinement. He further talks about a blue bed of roses, which she never shuts her eyes to, as the man's artistic technique deserves recognition.
The song is a metaphorical representation of a woman who is free and fiercely independent, who comes and goes as she pleases. The singer describes her as an exotic bird of prey, who craves for adventure and excitement, and indulges in debauchery. She is a metaphor for a lover who is passionate, daring, and adventurous, and who brings life to the singer's mundane existence. The song is a tribute to her, her unpredictability, her beauty, and her freedom.
The lyrics are cryptic, with a lot of symbolism and metaphorical representations, which are typical of Prince's style. The song was released in 2006, and it’s a powerhouse of different types of music genres: funk, electronic, rock, soul, and pop. Prince played all the instruments in the recording, including guitars, keyboards, and drums. The song has some interesting interpretations from fans, some of whom believe the song is about a prostitute or a stripper.
Line by Line Meaning
When she comes, always unexpected
Her arrival is always a surprise
But never-rejected surprise
But he always welcomes her presence
It's always a shock when he undoes the lock
He is taken aback when he opens the door
And she's there without a care
To find her there without any worries is a relief
The house is always a mess
The house is untidy whenever she arrives
She's cool nevertheless and here's why
She remains calm regardless of the situation
She remains, as we say, a sweet bird of prey
She is still a predator, though sweet in nature
She flies and she's satisfied
She is content with being free
A lemoncello ballet
Their movements in unison are sweet and delicate
A psychedelic cabaret in his mind
Her presence puts him in a trance-like state
Without further ado he takes off her shoes
He removes her shoes without any delay
And whatever confines
And anything else that restricts her is removed
A blue bed of roses, she never closes her eyes
Their intimate moments are unforgettable
For his artful technique deserves a peek
Her eyes are fixed on him as he impresses her with his skills
Call it sublime, 'cause it happens
It is an amazing moment that sometimes happens
So, oh, sweet the taste
The feeling of being with her is sweet and enjoyable
The tears that roll down her face
Her emotions overflow
Don't cry
But there is no need to worry
Though sad first sight, they are filled with delight
Initially heartbreaking, but ultimately joyful
The fourth of July
It is a celebration every time she comes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YMDgento
Long live
The purple
Prince 👑
@Frosty319
Prince - when your b-side is better than most artists hits.
@shannonmatheson1587
haha - so true !! someone had to say it :)
@chartaerichardson7182
Brother!!🤣💜
@TwiztedGenius
PREACH
@iceblade207
Damn!!
@emijimenez7729
When the b-sides are better than some of his own hits
@audreywoodcock3869
"Can I play my guitar??!!!" love that line and then he brings down the house
@carolinehughes4493
Does anyone else love the way Prince screams?! I just cant get enough of it. Please tell me someone else gets what I mean.
@pharoahmiller2117
I get it! Some of his best screams was in his early works... While there's many of them, my top 3 are in the songs: something in the water does not compute, when doves cry & darling Nikki... Honorable mention= the opening of Around the world in a day