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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That Girl Thang
Prince Lyrics
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J'essuie ma peine sur des verses qui finirons un jour sur toi
J'gardais la forme, j'étais trop naif, j'ai pensé qu't'était a moi
J'ai resté figer, dit moi que tum dit encore n'importe quoi
J'essuie ma peine sur des verses qui finirons un jour sur toi
Et j'reve toujours encore aujoud'hui que tu reviennes dans mes bras
La girl elle est bad
La girl elle est bad
But, i wanna get that thang
Bébé vien pas m'parler
Bébé vien pas m'soualer
Non
J'avais toute oublier
Vien pas, j'vais t'esquiver
Non
C'est drole comment qu'ont a changé
Apres toute toute c'est années
J'ai jamais vraiment toute oublié
T'es la raisons pourquoi j'ai commencé
La raison qu'j'ai commencé pour une fois j'me suis fait niaisé
La derniere fois j'lai vu j'voulais jaser mais j'ai pas osé
J'ai cancelé la date
la derniere fois qu'elle ma appelé
a la jamais jamais rappelé
J'gardais la forme, j'étais trop naif, j'ai pensé qu't'était a moi
J'ai resté figer, dit moi que tum dit encore n'importe quoi
J'essuie ma peine sur des verses qui finirons un jour sur toi
Et, j'reve toujours encore aujoud'hui que tu reviennes dans mes bras
Tryna get away
But, i wanna get that thang
Tryna get away
But, i wanna get that thang
These lyrics from Prince's song "That Girl Thang" depict a sense of longing and heartbreak in a relationship. The singer begins by admitting their naivety, believing that their partner belonged to them. They express their pain through verses that will eventually reach the person they're addressed to. The singer remains frozen, hoping that their partner's words are just empty promises. They continue to wipe away their pain with these verses, still holding on to the hope that their partner will return to their arms.
The chorus emphasizes the allure and complexity of this girl the singer is singing about. She is described as "bad," indicating that she possesses a certain kind of magnetic energy that the singer is both drawn to and trying to escape from. The conflicting emotions arise, as the singer wants to distance themselves from the girl but also desires to possess "that thang" she possesses.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the changes that have occurred between them over the years. Despite trying to forget, they admit that they have never truly let go of the girl. They acknowledge that she is the reason why they started something, perhaps suggesting that she inspired them to embark on a certain path in life. The singer also shares a passing encounter they had with the girl, where they wanted to talk but lacked the courage to do so. This encounter ended with the singer canceling a date and the girl never reaching out again.
Overall, the lyrics depict a complicated relationship where the singer is dealing with heartbreak, unfulfilled desires, and the lingering hope of reconnection. They express their emotions through heartfelt verses, while also acknowledging their own vulnerability and the changes that have taken place over time. The chorus adds to the complexity, portraying a struggle between wanting to escape the girl's influence yet still desiring to possess her essence.
Line by Line Meaning
J'gardais la forme, j'étais trop naif, j'ai pensé qu't'était a moi
I maintained my composure, I was too naive, I thought you belonged to me
J'essuie ma peine sur des verses qui finirons un jour sur toi
I wipe away my pain with lyrics that will someday expose you
J'ai resté figer, dit moi que tum dit encore n'importe quoi
I remained frozen, tell me that you're still saying nonsense
La girl elle est bad
That girl, she's trouble
Tryna get away
Trying to escape
But, i wanna get that thang
But I want to possess that thing
Bébé vien pas m'parler
Baby, don't come to talk to me
Bébé vien pas m'soualer
Baby, don't come to annoy me
J'avais toute oublier
I had forgotten everything
Vien pas, j'vais t'esquiver
Don't come, I will avoid you
C'est drole comment qu'ont a changé
It's funny how we've changed
Apres toute toute c'est années
After all these years
J'ai jamais vraiment toute oublié
I never really forgot everything
T'es la raisons pourquoi j'ai commencé
You're the reason why I started
La raison qu'j'ai commencé pour une fois j'me suis fait niaisé
The reason why I started, for once I got fooled
La derniere fois j'lai vu j'voulais jaser mais j'ai pas osé
The last time I saw her, I wanted to talk but I didn't dare
J'ai cancelé la date
I canceled the date
la derniere fois qu'elle ma appelé
The last time she called me
a la jamais jamais rappelé
She never called again
Et, j'reve toujours encore aujoud'hui que tu reviennes dans mes bras
And, I still dream today that you come back into my arms
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Written by: Brandon Truong, Danny J
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Yvette Sanchez
What a gentle, sweet, & extremely beautiful song!! I am loving this all the way!! This sounds so wonderful!! Our forever, beloved, sweet Prince played his guitar so expertly, sweetly, & divinely in this!! It sounds so heavenly!! The words are so precious!! & Our forever beloved, sweet Prince put so much devotion into singing the words in this song!! Prince sang this so heavenly!! There is so much heart & respect that went into the words in this song & the way that our forever beloved, sweet Prince sang it!!
Our forever beloved, sweet Prince always knew how to sing each song in just the right way!! Because of that, he made every song that he ever sang sound absolutely incredible!!
ONLY PRINCE!!
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER!!
PRINCE IS FOREVER THE ULTIMATE IN EVERY WAY!!
PRINCE IS FOREVER A SUPREME LEGEND!!
PRINCE REIGNS FOREVER!!
PRINCE IS ETERNAL!! PURPLE POWER!! PEACE ALWAYS!!
Brenda Weiss
This is a beautiful song...very sophisticated changes made in the harmonics of the music. Rest easy Prince...love you, see you soon.
Karolyn Tierno
This song is simply beautiful 💜…. Soo romantic and soul touching it gives me chills…just totally overwhelmed by this song and the powerful purple Prince💟💟💟
inspectorbudget
Such a nice touch on the acoustic he had!
Andrew Coffman
Ahhh longing for it to be 2013 again... #Prince4EVER
Virginia Calero
I like prince I know that wen he left .he left the most nice 🎵 music for all tipe of fans 💕 love
BD 59
Enjoyed that.
Thanks.
Marian boyd
❤💜❤He does that guy thing to me😍
Wanda Manning
💜💜💜💜💜
Kevin Wallace
Nice very nice can we say remaster it 🤔