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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Somewhere Here On Earth
Prince Lyrics
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I can feel your eyes on me
Seen that face a thousand times
If only in my dreams
I know you really want me
I can feel your hands on me
I really wanna touch you too
And even though
I'm all alone
For what it's worth
You're somewhere here on Earth
And I like it
I know you're out there
I can feel you getting closer to me
I'm just wondering what you're waiting for
You know I am free
In this digital age, you could just page me
I know it's a rage, but it just don't engage me
I like the face to face
Do you want to do this at yours, or my place?
It's been so long
Since I been with somebody
Like a million years
Now you're here on Earth
You're here, you're here
Somewhere here on Earth
And I like it, I like it
Listen
I know you hear me
Like a whisper in your ear
You don't have to fear me
Your everything I hold so dear
I know you already love me
You're probably just too cool to say
Somebody somewhere put you down
But that's ok, that's ok
Cuz whenever you feel
It's time to heal
No, no more
As long as I'm here on Earth
The song Somewhere Here On Earth by Prince speaks about the singer's belief that his perfect partner is out there somewhere on Earth, and even though he may not have found her yet, he can feel her presence. The opening lines of "I know you're out there, I can feel your eyes on me, seen that face a thousand times, if only in my dreams" suggest that Prince has a strong intuition about this potential partner, even if he's never met her in person. He believes they are deeply connected and that she desires him as much as he desires her. He is shy to approach her, but he knows that she wants him.
In the second verse, Prince expresses his willingness to meet this person in the old-fashioned way, face to face, rather than through technology. He knows that this person is getting closer to him, and he wonders what's holding them back from taking action. He's been waiting for someone new in his life for a very long time, and now that he feels her presence, he can't wait to be with her.
The chorus, "Somewhere here on Earth, and I like it," suggests that Prince is content knowing that this person is out there. He doesn't seem to be in any rush to finally meet her, but is happy that she exists and is waiting for the right moment for them to finally connect.
Overall, the song has an optimistic tone, with Prince being sure that he'll eventually meet his soulmate, even if he doesn't know when it will happen. He's willing to wait for her and enjoy the small signs of her presence in the meantime.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're out there
I am certain that there is someone out there meant for me
I can feel your eyes on me
I can sense your gaze even though I can't see you
Seen that face a thousand times
I have an idea of what you might look like through my repeated dreams
If only in my dreams
I have only seen you in my dreams and hopefully I can meet you soon
I know you really want me
I am aware of how much you desire me
I can feel your hands on me
Even though I can't see you, my senses tell me that you are trying to touch me
I really wanna touch you too
I also desire to touch you in return
In a way I'm much too shy to speak
I am hesitant to express my true feelings out loud because of my shyness
And even though
Despite the fact that
I'm all alone
I am currently single and unattached
For what it's worth
However insignificant this may be
You're somewhere here on Earth
I believe that you exist somewhere in the world
And I like it
I find comfort in this thought
I can feel you getting closer to me
I sense that you are becoming more reachable
I'm just wondering what you're waiting for
I am curious about why you haven't approached me yet
You know I am free
I am not currently in a committed relationship
In this digital age, you could just page me
With technology, you could easily contact me
I know it's a rage, but it just don't engage me
Even though it's popular, I don't like texting as much as talking in person
I like the face to face
I prefer speaking with someone in person instead of through screens
Do you want to do this at yours, or my place?
Are you interested in meeting at your place, mine, or somewhere else?
It's been so long
It has been an extended period
Since I been with somebody
Since I have been physically intimate with another person
Like a million years
For a very long time
Now you're here on Earth
I am optimistic that I will eventually meet you
You're here, you're here
I believe that you are already with me in some way
Somewhere here on Earth
I think that you are living somewhere in the world
And I like it, I like it
I continue to find comfort and solace in the belief that we might find each other
I know you hear me
I sense that my message is getting through to you somehow
Like a whisper in your ear
My voice reaches you as a gentle whisper
You don't have to fear me
You do not have to worry or be afraid of me
Your everything I hold so dear
You are everything that I value and cherish
I know you already love me
I am certain that you already have feelings for me
You're probably just too cool to say
You might be hesitant to express your emotions out loud
Somebody somewhere put you down
Someone might have discouraged you or made you feel unworthy of love
But that's ok, that's ok
I am willing to accept and embrace all of you, including your doubts and fears
Cuz whenever you feel
Because whenever you experience
It's time to heal
It's a time for you to recover and become fully open to love
No, no more
No more will you be held back by past hurts or disappointments
As long as I'm here on Earth
I will always be here to support you and love you unconditionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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