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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Shhh
Prince Lyrics
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I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love is a private affair
Interrupt the flow, they better not dare
We gotta break it on down
In the daytime, ha, I think not!
I'd rather do you after school like some homework
In my bedroom (No!) cause then we'd have to stop (Please don't stop)
I'd rather wait 'til everyone's fast asleep
Then do it in the kitchen on the table top, oh!
We gotta break it on down (down, down, down)
Can you hear me girl?
Break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love is a private affair
Interrupt the flow, they better not dare
(oh yeah) we gotta break it on down
Can you hear me, babe?
Huh, we got to break it on down
Candle light, no (no), I don't think so!
The crackle of the flame will just spoil my flow
Besides, I can be your fire baby, yeah
Drippin' all over you like a ball of wax, relax and let go!
Break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love is a private affair
Interrupt the flow (They better not dare)
Yeah, we gotta break it on down (down, down, down)
Can we groove tonight?
Oh yeah, we gotta break it on down (down, down, down)
Oh
Yeah
That's it, baby
Ah, you say you want to slow jam? (Yes)
Then listen up girl, yeah
I want to whisper music in your ear
That'll rock your, rock your, rock your world, oh
What's my name, baby? (I love you) Yeah
2night I'll teach you baby, teach you baby, teach you baby
To scream it and scream it and scream it and scream it! Ow!
Break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love (This love is a private affair)
Just me and you, baby (Interrupt the flow, they better not dare)
Ooh, yeah yeah yeah (We gotta break it on down, down, down)
Are you listening, baby?
Ah hear me baby, hear me baby
(We gotta break it on down, down, down)
You makin' me want to, oh!
Uh (Uh)
There it is
Uh (Uh)
Oh yeah
All night long
Are you diggin' this, baby? (Oh)
Break it down, break it down
(break it down) [Repeat: x3]
Down, down, down, down [Repeat: x4]
Sex is not all I think about
It's just all I think about you
Oh yeah
Sex is not all I think about
It's just all I think about you
The lyrics of Prince's song "Shhh" focus on the idea of keeping love a private affair, away from the prying eyes and ears of the outside world. He doesn't want anyone else to hear the sounds of their lovemaking, and believes that their love is meant to be enjoyed on the table top of the kitchen, after everyone else has fallen asleep. The song is a slow jam and sets an intimate tone, as Prince sings about wanting to whisper music in his lover's ear that will rock her world. He urges her to scream out his name and break it down with him.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the need to break it down and keep their love a secret. Prince doesn't want anyone else interfering with their flow or interrupting the mood. He is so focused on their love that he admits that sex is all he can think about, but clarifies that it's not just any sex; it's all about her.
Overall, "Shhh" is a sultry, seductive song that explores the idea of intimacy and keeping love a personal and private affair. It's a song that speaks to the importance of being attentive to one's partner and savoring their time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Break it down (Oh)
Let's get into the details of what's about to happen
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
Please keep our lovemaking private
This love is a private affair
Our love life is nobody else's business
Interrupt the flow, they better not dare
Don't even think about getting in the way of what we're doing
We gotta break it on down
We need to get into the details of how to make this work
In the daytime, ha, I think not!
I prefer to make love with you after hours
I'd rather do you after school like some homework
I prefer to wait until we are alone and free to enjoy each other
Am I gettin' you hot? (Hot)
Are you feeling aroused and excited by what we are discussing?
In my bedroom (No!) cause then we'd have to stop (Please don't stop)
We can't make love in my bedroom because we might have to stop, and I don't want to
I'd rather wait 'til everyone's fast asleep
It's better if we wait until everyone is asleep to start making love
Then do it in the kitchen on the table top, oh!
We should have sex in the kitchen on the table when everyone is asleep and it's just us
Can you hear me girl?
Are you listening to me?
Candle light, no (no), I don't think so!
We don't need candles because it might ruin the mood
The crackle of the flame will just spoil my flow
The sound of the candle will distract from our intimacy
Besides, I can be your fire baby, yeah
I will provide all the heat and passion we need
Drippin' all over you like a ball of wax, relax and let go!
I will make you feel amazing and you just need to let go and enjoy it
Interrupt the flow (They better not dare)
Don't dare interrupt our lovemaking
Can we groove tonight?
Do you want to have sex with me tonight?
Oh yeah, we gotta break it on down (down, down, down)
We really need to discuss how we're going to do this
That's it, baby
We have a plan and we're sticking to it
Ah, you say you want to slow jam? (Yes)
Do you want to have a slow and sensual kind of lovemaking session?
Then listen up girl, yeah
Pay attention to what I'm saying
I want to whisper music in your ear
I want to talk dirty to you while we have sex
That'll rock your, rock your, rock your world, oh
It will be so amazing that you will be blown away
What's my name, baby? (I love you) Yeah
Do you remember my name? I love you too
2night I'll teach you baby, teach you baby, teach you baby
Tonight I'm going to teach you some things that will blow your mind
To scream it and scream it and scream it and scream it! Ow!
You are going to scream out in pleasure because it's going to be so good
Just me and you, baby (Interrupt the flow, they better not dare)
It's just us making love and nobody should dare interrupt us
Ooh, yeah yeah yeah (We gotta break it on down, down, down)
We need to get into it and discuss how we're going to make it work
Ah hear me baby, hear me baby
Listen to me, baby
You makin' me want to, oh!
You're turning me on
All night long
We're going to make love for a long time
Are you diggin' this, baby? (Oh)
Are you enjoying this, baby?
Sex is not all I think about
I don't just think about sex all the time
It's just all I think about you
I only think about having sex with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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