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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She Loves Me 4 Me
Prince Lyrics
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I don't have to live up to no one's fantasy
I could write another three hundred melodies
To her it's just three, 'cause this one.
She loves me for me
With this one I don't even have to comb my hair
I can wear what I want to
I don't even have to take her on the rollercoaster see
Cause this one, she loves me for me
In the morning,
When I rise and see her eyes
Look deep in to mine
I find a better place
This one I can tell all my secrets to
I don't have to make her swear she would never tell any who
Besides I'm the only one she ever wants to see
Cause this one, honestly, she loves me for me
When the night falls
And she calls
I run to her side
Cause she got the ride I like to ride
This one I can take over my momma's house
And I don't have to worry what goes in and out her mouth
All she needs is a little gratuity
She don't like no beef, she just loves me for me
This one, she loves me for me
The lyrics of Prince's song She Loves Me 4 Me talks about a woman who loves the singer for who he truly is. He doesn't have to pretend or make himself into something he's not because to her, he's perfect. He can be himself without worrying about living up to anyone's fantasy. He can write hundreds of songs, but to her, they all pale in comparison to the one that speaks to her heart. She accepts him for everything he is, including his flaws, secrets and everything that makes him unique.
The lyrics are a testament to the importance of being true to oneself in relationships. Instead of putting on a facade, the singer can relax and be himself around this woman. She doesn't judge him or try to change him. The relationship is built on trust, honesty, and genuine love. The chorus ("This one, she loves me for me") is a reminder that love should be about accepting someone for all that they are, imperfections and all.
The song is a departure from Prince's usual sexually-charged lyrics and emphasizes the importance of emotional connections in a relationship. It also showcases Prince's vocal abilities and skill as a songwriter. The song's overall message is a celebration of genuine love and acceptance in a world where false expectations and standards of beauty are often imposed on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
With this one I can be what I wanna be
I have the freedom to be myself and live my life according to my own terms
I don't have to live up to no one's fantasy
I am not held to anyone's expectations or standards of who I should be or how I should act
I could write another three hundred melodies
I have endless creativity and musical talent
To her it's just three, 'cause this one.
My partner appreciates my music and sees the value in it even if it's not mainstream or widely recognized
With this one I don't even have to comb my hair
I can be casual and relaxed around my partner without worrying about my appearance or impressing them
I can wear what I want to
I have the freedom to dress how I choose without fear of judgment or criticism
Or nothing she don't care
I can be naked and vulnerable around my partner without them judging me or rejecting me
I don't even have to take her on the rollercoaster see
I don't have to constantly entertain or impress my partner to keep them interested or happy
Cause this one, she loves me for me
My partner loves and accepts me unconditionally, just as I am
In the morning,
When I rise and see her eyes
Look deep in to mine
I find a better place
My partner brings joy and happiness to my life, making me feel grateful to wake up beside them every day
This one I can tell all my secrets to
I can trust my partner fully and confide in them without fear of judgment or betrayal
I don't have to make her swear she would never tell any who
My partner respects my privacy and doesn't need to be told to keep my secrets safe
Besides I'm the only one she ever wants to see
My partner is devoted and committed to me, and doesn't need anyone else to make them happy
Cause this one, honestly, she loves me for me
My partner's love for me is genuine, deep, and unconditional
When the night falls
And she calls
I run to her side
Cause she got the ride I like to ride
I am deeply attracted to my partner and enjoy spending intimate time with them
This one I can take over my momma's house
My partner is welcome in my life and my family's life, and I have no reservations about introducing them to my loved ones
And I don't have to worry what goes in and out her mouth
My partner is respectful and trustworthy, and I don't need to monitor or control what they say or do around others
All she needs is a little gratuity
My partner is easy to please and doesn't require a lot of material possessions or extravagant gestures to feel loved and appreciated
She don't like no beef, she just loves me for me
My partner is drama-free and values our relationship above any petty arguments or disagreements that might arise
This one, she loves me for me
Overall, my partner's love for me is based on who I am as a person, not what I can do for them or how I can impress them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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