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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So Far So Pleased
Prince Lyrics
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I like the way you touch me
I like the way you tease
No car, no keys
I had to get us stranded
If you know what I mean
Big scar on my knee
Begging for a kiss is such a dull routine
So far, so far, so far, so pleased
So far, so fine
I find another beauty mark
With every glass of red wine
So fast the time
Every time I have to go, I go and lose my mind
It's hard, okay
That's what happens
When a boy and girl don't get to play
So far, so far, so far, so pleased
(Yeah)
(Come on, come on)
So far, so pleased
I like the way you touch me
I like the way you tease
No car, no keys
I could spend the night and leave at 10:15
So far, so far, so far, so pleased
Oh-oh yeah
So far, so pleased
Oh-oh
Prince’s song So Far So Pleased is a track that talks about the excitement of attraction and sexual chemistry. The singer is pleased with the way the person he is attracted to touches and teases him. The line “no car, no keys, I had to get us stranded” could suggest that the singer purposefully did not bring his keys or forgot them, so he can get stranded with the person he is attracted to, hoping that it will lead to something more. The lyrics “big scar on my knee, begging for a kiss is such a dull routine” could imply the physical effort the singer made just to try and kiss this person, but it didn’t work out, perhaps because they were tired of the ordinary routine.
The song also speaks about the singer's struggle with time when he is with the person he is attracted to, how it goes by too fast, and he loses it. It's hard for him to get away, which suggests that he is deeply in love with this person. The chorus repeats the line, “so far, so pleased,” which suggests that the singer is very happy with having an opportunity to be with this person, even if it’s just for the time being.
Overall, So Far So Pleased is a song that fully embodies the rush and excitement of attraction and sexual chemistry. The lyrics tell a story of a deep attraction to someone, and the thrill of being caught up in a moment, in the midst of an electric connection.
Line by Line Meaning
So far, so pleased
Things are going well and I'm happy with how they're progressing
I like the way you touch me
Your affectionate touch brings me joy and pleasure
I like the way you tease
Your playful behavior towards me is enjoyable and desirable
No car, no keys
I purposely left us stranded to create an opportunity for us
I had to get us stranded
I took a risk to create a chance for us to connect
If you know what I mean
I hope you realize the significance of what I did for us
Big scar on my knee
I've been through some challenges and difficulties in my life
Begging for a kiss is such a dull routine
I'm looking for excitement and spontaneity in our relationship
Still I'm,
Despite everything, I'm still content and satisfied
So far, so far, so far, so pleased
Things are going really well and I'm very happy with how everything is going
So far, so fine
Things are going smoothly and I'm enjoying myself
I find another beauty mark
I'm discovering more things I find attractive about you
With every glass of red wine
As we drink, I become more infatuated with you
So fast the time
I lose track of time when I'm with you
Every time I have to go, I go and lose my mind
Being away from you is difficult for me
It's hard, okay
This emotional strain is difficult for me to deal with
That's what happens
It's just a natural reaction to our being apart
When a boy and girl don't get to play
Being away from you feels like a childish punishment
So far, so far, so far, so pleased
I'm still incredibly happy with how everything is going between us
(Yeah)
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation
(Come on, come on)
An urging to take a chance or make a move
I could spend the night and leave at 10:15
I'm willing to take things slowly and not overstay my welcome
Oh-oh yeah
An expression of delight or satisfaction
So far, so pleased
I'm still feeling great about how everything is going
Oh-oh
A musical interjection that expresses excitement or emotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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