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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Soul Psychodelicide
Prince Lyrics
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Good Judy wanna dance 2 this?
Listen Cash, I do believe?
I do believe that I wanna battle 2night
Listen Cash (Ooh)
Don't be sad, there's nothing wrong with your player
CHORUS:
Soul Psychodelicide (It's a heavenly thing)
Soul Psychodelicide (It's a heavenly thing)
Soul Psychodelicide (It's a heavenly thing)
Soul Psychodelicide
The maxi-pump of power
Good Judy wanna fly the kite
The maxi-pump of sheer delight
Guaranteed 2 pump your body right
Damn skippy, we been here before
We're just comin' on harder now
Hard on this feeling
Holy steppin?on solid ground (Oh-we-oh)
Good Judy wanna hear us sing?
CHORUS
(The maxi-pump)
(U wanna try it 2night?)
All over the world there's a new soul goin' on
Brand new singer singin' a brand new song
Of an age-old story, still got 2 be told
The spirit can't be bought and it can't be sold
Because it dwells so deep inside U
No king could put it there
2 get it, U gotta want it, U gotta need it, U gotta care
I'm talkin' about?
CHORUS
Good Judy gotta dance 2 this
Every time U cock it I can hit U on the up
I got a funky drummer and he just can't get enough
If U cannot cock it 'less the bass is on the floor
Then I'll have my mixer give U just a little more (Oh-we-oh)
I wanna battle 2night
Good Judy over there with the smoking jacket on
Look at that body pumpin'
Move that body strong (Oh-we-oh)
(Soul Psychodelicide) {x2}
Damn skippy, we been here before
We're just comin' on harder now
Hard on this feeling
Holy steppin?on solid ground (Oh-we-oh {x2})
(Soul Psychodelicide)
Judy go'n say that? (Oh-we-oh) (Soul Psychodelicide)
Judy wanna hear me sing?
CHORUS
(Oh yeah)
3 month's in, we got 9 2 go
Anybody in the house wanna stop this show? (Hell no!)
The people keep goin' on (Soul goes on and on {x2})
Keep dancin' till dawn
The soul that never stops
It just goes on and on and on and on...
(Soul goes on and on) {repeat}
(CHORUS) {repeat}
I do believe that I'm diggin' your house
And like a beautiful raging fire
Your heart is ready 4 a high
Good Judy need 2 do it - psychodelicide
Over and over {repeat}
And do it - psychodelicide
Do it - psychodelicide
Put your hand on my temple
Put your hand on my heart
Grind your hips next 2 mine
Don't U pull apart
Don't pull apart (Psychodelicide)
Don't U pull apart
CHORUS {repeat till end}
(Soul goes on and?
I can't stop this feeling I got {x4}
The song "Soul Psychodelicide" by Prince is an energetic and groovy track that seems to be about the power of soul in music. The lyrics express a desire to dance and battle and talk about soul as a heavenly and powerful thing that can't be bought or sold. Throughout the song, there are references to feeling hard and stepping on solid ground, which could be interpreted as feeling grounded and powerful through the music. The repeated line "soul goes on and on" emphasizes the idea that soul music has a spirit and energy that never stops and can keep people dancing until dawn.
The song also includes some playful and humorous elements, such as the use of the phrase "good Judy" to address someone and the invitation to "fly the kite" with the "maxi-pump of sheer delight." Prince's signature falsetto vocals are also prominent in the song, adding to the overall energetic and soulful vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we talk about soul?
Asking to have a conversation about the soul, a deep and meaningful aspect of oneself.
Good Judy wanna dance 2 this?
Asking if the listener (Good Judy) wants to dance to this song.
Listen Cash, I do believe?
Asking the listener (Cash) if they are listening and understanding the message of the song.
I do believe that I wanna battle 2night
Expressing the desire to engage in a musical performance tonight.
Listen Cash (Ooh)
Repeating the request for the listener (Cash) to pay attention.
Don't be sad, there's nothing wrong with your player
Assuring the listener that their music player is functioning properly.
We have taken control as we bring U the new power?
Implying that the music being played is empowering and transformative, and suggesting that the artist (Prince) has a certain level of control over the listener.
Soul Psychodelicide (It's a heavenly thing)
The repetitive chorus is an exclamation of the joy and power of the soul and its importance in one's life.
The maxi-pump of power
Metaphor for the energetic and powerful style of the music.
Good Judy wanna fly the kite
Asking if the listener wants to engage in the joys of life and experience the high of the song together.
The maxi-pump of sheer delight
A continuation of the metaphor for the music's energetic and joyful nature.
Guaranteed 2 pump your body right
Promising that the music will get the listener's body moving and energized.
Damn skippy, we been here before
Acknowledging that the style of music being played has been heard before.
We're just comin' on harder now
Asserting that the artist (Prince) is pushing the limits of the style and energy of the music.
Hard on this feeling
Metaphor for the intense emotion being conveyed through the music.
Holy steppin' on solid ground (Oh-we-oh)
Metaphor for feeling grounded and powerful in oneself, and expressing it through dance and movement.
All over the world there's a new soul goin' on
Acknowledging the existence of soulful music and expression all over the world.
Brand new singer singin' a brand new song
Explaining that there are always new artists and music to be discovered and enjoyed.
Of an age-old story, still got 2 be told
Implying that the message being conveyed through the music is timeless and meaningful.
The spirit can't be bought and it can't be sold
Asserting the intangible nature of the soul and its importance, cannot be bought or sold like material things.
Because it dwells so deep inside U
Explaining how the soul is inherent within each individual.
No king could put it there
Metaphor for the fact that no external authority or power can bestow or take away one's soul.
2 get it, U gotta want it, U gotta need it, U gotta care
Asserting that one must have a desire for and take care of their own soul in order to fully understand and benefit from it.
I'm talkin' about?
Prompting the listener to think about and search within themselves for the meaning of the song.
3 month's in, we got 9 2 go
Metaphor for the length and intensity of the music performance.
Anybody in the house wanna stop this show? (Hell no!)
Asking if anyone wants to stop the performance, with the response implying that everyone wants it to continue.
The people keep goin' on (Soul goes on and on {x2})
Acknowledging the resilience and longevity of soulful music and expression, extending beyond any individual performance.
Keep dancin' till dawn
Encouraging the audience to keep dancing and enjoying the music until sunrise.
I do believe that I'm diggin' your house
Metaphor for acknowledging and enjoying someone's energy and vibe.
And like a beautiful raging fire
Metaphor for the powerful and captivating nature of the energy Prince is experiencing.
Your heart is ready 4 a high
Metaphor for the idea that someone else is ready to engage in the excitement of the moment.
Good Judy need 2 do it - psychodelicide over and over {repeat}
Encouraging the listener (Good Judy) to fully embrace and enjoy the energetic and transformative nature of the music.
Put your hand on my temple
Inviting someone to make physical contact and embrace the intense emotions in the moment.
Put your hand on my heart
Continuing the invitation to embrace intense emotions and connection.
Grind your hips next 2 mine
Encouraging intimate physical connection such as dancing and moving together.
Don't pull apart (Psychodelicide)
Encouraging the listener to fully embrace the energy and emotions of the moment, without holding back or separating oneself.
I can't stop this feeling I got {x4}
Assertion of the overwhelming emotions and sensations that Prince is experiencing in the moment.
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