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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Something U Already Know
Prince Lyrics
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All up close 2 me, eye love it, all up close 2 me
Eye love it when your body's all up close 2 me
Love it, all up close 2 me, close 2 me
Woke up this mornin' with a smile on my face
And the sweet aftertaste of loving u
Without a warning eye felt the whole earth shake
Eye had some trouble walking and only heaven knows
That finding all my clothes would b a miracle
Everything eye do is better 'cause the serotonin flow is such
That the simplest things with u r never dull, no
Eye am only telling u what u already know
Ooh wee baby u know u know, u know
Eye love it when your body's all up close 2 me
All up close 2 me, eye love it, eye love it
If u could c me now, hangin' with my friends
The fun it never ends, it's 'cause of u ooh baby
Yes we'll be sho nuff kickin' it later on 2night
In your favorite dress alright and we'll be
Oooh, doin what we do
Back and forth on a rocking horse
A fantasy is better in real life of course
Unless of course, the name of that stallion's me
2 the east and west coast, around the world baby
With u that's when real life's better than fantasy
Eye love it when your body's all up close 2 me
All up close 2 me, eye love it all up close 2 me
In the song "Something U Already Know" by Prince, he expresses his love for somebody's body being close to him. He loves it when they are physically near to him, and it makes him feel good. He wakes up with a smile on his face, feeling the afterglow of being with this person intimately. He feels like the earth shook because of the love they share, and that they are a perfect match. He also mentions that his happiness is due to the serotonin flowing in his body when he is with this person, and that everything he does is better because of their connection.
Prince reassures this person by saying that he is only telling them what they already know. They are aware of the chemistry between them and how good they make each other feel. He also describes their future plans of enjoying each other's company, being dressed up and having fun without a care in the world. The song ends with Prince stating that their love is better than a fantasy, and that he loves it when their bodies are close together.
Line by Line Meaning
Eye love it when your body's all up close 2 me
Prince enjoys the feeling of being very physically close to his partner
All up close 2 me, eye love it, all up close 2 me
Prince really loves it when his partner is close to him physically
Woke up this mornin' with a smile on my face
Prince woke up feeling happy and content
And the sweet aftertaste of loving u
Prince is reminiscing on the past experience of being intimate with his partner and how it left a lingering memory
Without a warning eye felt the whole earth shake
Prince is describing the intensity of his love and the physical sensation it creates
Thinking 'bout the love we make oh boy it's true
Prince is reflecting on the intimate moments he shared with his partner and how real and true their connection is
Eye had some trouble walking and only heaven knows
Prince is describing the physical effects of his love-making and how it left him feeling weak and almost unable to stand
That finding all my clothes would b a miracle
Prince is jokingly stating that being intimate with his partner affected him in such an intense way that he couldn't even remember where he put his clothes
Everything eye do is better 'cause the serotonin flow is such
Prince is describing how being in love increases the levels of serotonin in his brain, making him feel happy and able to enjoy everything more
That the simplest things with u r never dull, no
Prince is saying that even the most mundane activities he shares with his partner are enjoyable and exciting because he knows he's doing them with someone he loves
Eye am only telling u what u already know
Prince is telling his partner that he is simply confirming what they already know about their love and connection
Ooh wee baby u know u know, u know
Prince is playfully acknowledging that his partner is aware of the depth of their love and relationship
If u could c me now, hangin' with my friends
Prince imagines being with his friends and thinking of how their good time is thanks to the love of his partner
The fun it never ends, it's 'cause of u ooh baby
Prince credits his partner for bringing endless joy and fun to his life
Yes we'll be sho nuff kickin' it later on 2night
Prince and his partner have plans to spend time together later in the evening
In your favorite dress alright and we'll be
Prince's partner will be wearing their favorite dress, and they'll be enjoying each other's company
Oooh, doin what we do
Prince and his partner will be spending time together and enjoying each other's company in their usual way
Back and forth on a rocking horse
Prince is using a metaphor to describe the ups and downs of being in a relationship
A fantasy is better in real life of course
Prince is saying that experiencing his love in real life is even better than he could have imagined
Unless of course, the name of that stallion's me
Prince is jokingly saying that the only way the real experience could be worse than the fantasy is if he couldn't perform as well as he imagined
2 the east and west coast, around the world baby
Prince is willing to go anywhere in the world to experience love with his partner
With u that's when real life's better than fantasy
Prince truly experiences real love and intimacy with his partner that surpasses any fantasy he could have imagined
Eye love it when your body's all up close 2 me
Prince loves being physically close to his partner and values their intimacy
All up close 2 me, eye love it all up close 2 me
Prince loves being physically close to his partner and doesn't take it for granted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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Alishia Harrell
this is real music...i love her whole album
p3121
This was a nice album. I guess because prince had something to do with it. He is a really talented man.
Corey J
it sounds so smooth ...the music has a jazzy sound 2 it
Eldra Debarge
Bria,calm but stunning
windsurf
this is my favorite on this disc its all good though.good groove
Michelle Thomas
what is sad is that this true talented artist only has a few comments and under 4,000 views whereas Nicki Minaj (and i dont care if i spelled her name wrong! lol) has a million or so views and a heap of comments under all her videos in here....no one cares about real music no more, it's all about the visual...
bundolo jazzman
the genius !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jamlimited3
@mikki3kids Amen to that...its seems there are people out there who agree with me...i couldnt have said it better. Thats why I miss the 80s and the 90s...back when real musicians made music and got recognition(rightly).
Kim Carter
she sounds just like shante moore
Jamie Starr
I think 2nite is the best, after that, It's this one ,so smoooooth !!