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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Still Would Stand All Time
Prince Lyrics
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This love that I've been waiting for, a love solid as rock
A love that reaffirms that we are not alone
A love so bright inside you it glows
And night and day would run together, and all things would be fine
Still would stand all hate around us
Still would stand all time
Still would stand all time
It's not a thousand years away, it's not that far my brother
When men will fight injustice instead of one another
It's not that far if we all say yes and only try
Then Heaven on Earth we will find
(All time)
(Still, still would stand all time)
No one man will be ruler, therefore love must rule us all
Dishonesty, anger, fear, jealousy and greed will fall
Love can save us all
Oh, love, love
Oh, love, if you would just please give us a sign
Still would stand all time
Heaven, heaven on earth
Oh, we all want to find (we all want to find it)
Still (still) would stand all time
We're not alone people (we're not alone)
Tell me can you see the light (can ya see the light)
If you just open your eyes (still would stand all time)
So much you will know, so much you will show
Love, love, it's not that far away if we all say yes and give it a try
Gotta give it, a try, yes!
Still would stand all time (I say still)
(So many times) so many times, I thought I could not make it
(Still would stand all time)
Life was closing in I just knew, I just knew I couldn't take it
That's when love opened it's arms, and if you don't go in child
Still would stand all time (still would stand all time)
You better run to the light, leave your past behind
All things will be fine
Still would stand all time (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
The lyrics to Prince's song "Still Would Stand All Time" are an exploration of the power of love and the hope for a better world. The song begins with a description of the kind of love that the singer has been waiting for - a love that is solid as a rock, that reassures us that we are not alone, and that glows inside us. The singer imagines a world in which night and day run together and all things are fine because this love would endure through all hate and all time.
The lyrics then move into a vision of a better world, one in which people fight for justice rather than against each other. The singer sees a world in which love rules us all, and all negative emotions like anger, fear, jealousy, and greed are brought down by the power of love. The singer calls out for a sign from love so that we may find Heaven on Earth, and encourages listeners to open their eyes and see the light. The lyrics end on a note of hope, with a call to run towards the light, leaving the past behind, and trusting that all things will be fine because love would still stand all time.
Throughout the song, the power of love is presented as a force that can heal and transform the world. The lyrics suggest that if we choose to focus on the power of love, we can create a better future for ourselves and for humanity as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just around the corner, it's just around the block
True love is within reach, it's not far away
This love that I've been waiting for, a love solid as rock
The love he's seeking is one that's steadfast and unwavering
A love that reaffirms that we are not alone
This kind of love shows that we have support and companionship
A love so bright inside you it glows
This love illuminates and brings out the best in you
And night and day would run together, and all things would be fine
When love exists, time becomes irrelevant and everything falls into place
Still would stand all hate around us
Love is powerful enough to endure and conquer all forms of hate
No one man will be ruler, therefore love must rule us all
Instead of one person holding power, love should be the guiding force for all
Dishonesty, anger, fear, jealousy and greed will fall
Negative emotions and traits will be dismantled in the presence of love
Oh, love, love
Love is the center of everything
Oh, love, if you would just please give us a sign
Love is something we search for and hope to find
Heaven, heaven on earth, oh, we all want to find
The ultimate goal is to find a pure and perfect love that brings us happiness
We're not alone people, tell me can you see the light
Love connects us and gives us hope and direction
So much you will know, so much you will show
By embracing love, we'll learn more about ourselves and reveal our true selves
Love, love, it's not that far away if we all say yes and give it a try
Love is attainable if we're willing to make the effort to find it
Still would stand all time
Love is timeless and remains strong even in difficult times
Life was closing in I just knew, I just knew I couldn't take it
That's when love opened it's arms, and if you don't go in child
When life becomes overwhelming, love can provide comfort and support
You better run to the light, leave your past behind
Love is a beacon that guides us forward, away from our past struggles
Still would stand all time
Love is a constant and endures through all challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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