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's Alwais In My Hair
Prince Lyrics
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Whenever my sunshine turns to rain
Whenever my hopes and dreams
Are aimed in the wrong direction
She's always there
Tellin' me how much she cares
She's always in my hair
My hair
Whenever I feel like not to great at all
Whenever I'm all alone
And even if I hit the wrong notes
She's always in my boat, she's always there
Tellin' me how much she cares
She's always in my hair
She's always in my hair
My hair
Maybe I'll marry her (maybe I'll marry her)
Maybe I won't (maybe I won't)
Maybe I will not (maybe I will not)
Lemme tell ya (even if I was a gigolo)
If I was a gigolo all my life (all my life)
She'd still be there (she'd still be there)
Tellin' me just how much she really cares (she cares)
She's always in my hair
She's always in my hair
My hair
Listen, whenever I feel like givin' up
Whenever my sunshine turns to rain
Whenever my hopes and dreams
Are aimed in the wrong direction
She's always there
Tellin' me just how much she cares (tellin' me how much she cares)
Tellin' me, she's always in my hair (always in my hair)
She's always in my hair, my hair
She's always in my hair
She's always in my hair
The song "She's Always In My Hair" by Prince and 3rdEyeGirl explores the idea of having someone who is always there for you, no matter what. The lyrics talk about how whenever the singer is feeling down or lost, this person is there to offer encouragement and support. The metaphor of "in my hair" suggests that this person is always close to the singer, and is a constant presence in their life.
The line "maybe I'll marry her, maybe I won't" suggests that the singer is uncertain about whether they want to commit to this person romantically. However, the following lines make it clear that even if the singer were to lead a different life, this person would still be a part of it. This reinforces the idea that their connection is deeper than just a romantic relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes how much this person cares for them. The repetition of the phrase "she's always there, telling me how much she cares" reinforces this idea. The overall tone of the song is one of gratitude and appreciation for having someone who is always there when you need them.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I feel like givin' up
Whenever I feel like losing hope or quitting
Whenever my sunshine turns to rain
Whenever my happy moments turn into sadness
Whenever my hopes and dreams
Are aimed in the wrong direction
Whenever I'm going after wrong goals or dreams
She's always there
Tellin' me how much she cares
She is always there for me, showing care and love
She's always in my hair
She is always on my mind; I cannot stop thinking about her
Whenever I feel like not to great at all
Whenever I feel low or unhappy
Whenever I'm all alone
Whenever I'm lonely or feeling completely alone
And even if I hit the wrong notes
Even if I make mistakes or fail
She's always in my boat, she's always there
She's always there to support me, no matter what happens
Maybe I'll marry her (maybe I'll marry her)
Maybe I won't (maybe I won't)
I'm undecided whether to commit to her and marry or not
Maybe I will not (maybe I will not)
There's a possibility of not marrying her
Lemme tell ya (even if I was a gigolo)
To be honest, even if I had another career or profession
If I was a gigolo all my life (all my life)
If I was working as a gigolo for my whole life
She'd still be there (she'd still be there)
She will still be around with me
Tellin' me just how much she really cares (she cares)
Telling or reminding me that she loves and cares for me
Listen, whenever I feel like givin' up
Listen, whenever I feel like losing hope or quitting
She's always there
Tellin' me just how much she cares (tellin' me how much she cares)
She's still there, showing that she still cares and loves me
Tellin' me, she's always in my hair (always in my hair)
Saying that she's always on my mind and she cannot stop thinking about me
She's always in my hair, my hair
She's always in my head, always on my mind
She's always in my hair
She's always in my thoughts, always on my mind
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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@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