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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The Glamorous Life
Prince Lyrics
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She wears a long fur coat of mink
Even in the summer time
Everybody knows from the coy little wink
The girl's got a lot on her mind
She's got
Big thoughts
And a big brown Mercedes sedan
What I think this girl
She really wants is to be in love with a man
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much
She saw him standing in the section marked
"If you have to ask you can't afford it" lingerie, lingerie
She threw him bread
And said make me scream
In the dark what could he say
Boys with small talk and small minds
Really don't impress me in bed
She said I need a man's man baby
Diamonds and furs
Love would only conquer my head
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much
They made haste in the brown sedan
They drove to 55 Secret Street
They made love and by the seventh wave
She knew she had a problem
She thought real love is real scary
Money only pays the rent
Love is forever that's all your life
Love is heaven sent
It's glamorous
Lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much, it ain't much
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much, it ain't much
In Prince's song "The Glamorous Life," the lyrics tell the story of a woman who desires the luxurious lifestyle, including diamonds, furs, and a big brown Mercedes sedan. She wears a long fur coat even in the summer and has big thoughts and dreams. The girl is not interested in a man's touch but desires to be in love. She meets a man in the lingerie department, and they make love but soon realizes that real love is scary, and money only pays the rent, but love is forever.
The lyrics portray themes of chasing after a fleeting lifestyle of wealth and luxury, which ultimately proves to be unsatisfying without love. It highlights the idea that love is necessary to have a fulfilled life and how material desires will never bring true happiness. The song is a social commentary showcasing the emptiness of materialistic pursuits while affirming the importance of love and true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you get me?
Are you not able to understand me?
She wears a long fur coat of mink
She adorns herself with luxurious goods
Even in the summer time
Despite the heat, she still dresses to impress
Everybody knows from the coy little wink
Her subtle flirtatious gestures imply more than what she says
The girl's got a lot on her mind
She is ambitious and constantly thinking about her future
She's got Big thoughts Big dreams
She has grand aspirations for her life
And a big brown Mercedes sedan
She desires both material goods and transportation
What I think this girl She really wants is to be in love with a man
Despite her desire for wealth and success, she ultimately wants love and companionship
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She desires a lifestyle of luxury and extravagance
She don't need a man's touch
She believes she can attain success and happiness without a romantic partner
Without love it ain't much
Despite her pursuit of wealth and status, she recognizes that love is an important component of a fulfilling life
She saw him standing in the section marked
She noticed him in an area of the store designated for expensive merchandise
"If you have to ask you can't afford it" lingerie, lingerie
She saw him looking at expensive lingerie, indicating his financial status
She threw him bread
She enticed him with her wealth and offered to provide for him
And said make me scream
She desired a passionate and intense sexual experience
In the dark what could he say
He was caught off guard and unable to resist her advances
Boys with small talk and small minds
Men who lack substance and intelligence do not interest her
Really don't impress me in bed
She desires a lover who can stimulate her intellectually, emotionally, and physically
She said I need a man's man baby
She wants a strong, confident, and masculine partner
Diamonds and furs
She places a high value on expensive and luxurious items
Love would only conquer my head
She believes that love will distract her from her goals and ambitions
They made haste in the brown sedan
They quickly left the store in her expensive car
They drove to 55 Secret Street
They went to a private and exclusive location
They made love and by the seventh wave
They had sex and achieved physical ecstasy
She knew she had a problem
She realized that sex and money do not bring true happiness or fulfillment
She thought real love is real scary
She is hesitant to pursue love because of the risk of getting hurt
Money only pays the rent
She acknowledges that wealth can provide material comforts, but it does not bring deep satisfaction
Love is forever that's all your life
She recognizes that true love endures and brings lasting joy
Love is heaven sent
She believes that love is a divine and perfect gift
It's glamorous
Love is the ultimate source of true glamour and splendor
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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John Emerick
She wears a long fur coat of mink
Even in the summer time
Everybody knows from the coy little wink
The girl's got a lot on her mind
She's got big thoughts, big dreams
And a big brown Mercedes sedan
What I think this girl
She really wants, to be in love with a man
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much
She saw him standing in the section marked
If you have to ask you can't afford it lingerie
She threw him bread and said make me scream
In the dark what could he say
Boys with small talk and small minds
Really don't impress me in bed
She said I need a man's man baby
Diamonds and furs
Love would only conquer my head
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much
They made haste in the brown sedan
They drove to fifty five Secret street
They made love and by the seventh wave
She knew she had a problem
She thought real love is real scary
Money only pays the rent
Love is forever that's all your life
Love is heaven sent it's glamorous, lead
The glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much, it ain't much
She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love it ain't much, it ain't much
Lead, the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love, it ain't much, it ain't much...
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LEEMURJ
You have made a really good point but for the fans all we have left of Prince is his music, which I have been playing non stop everyday since the day he died.
The truth..it’s all we have left.
But 4 those of us who are still baffled by his sudden death and it’s suspicious circumstances and the way in which everything surrounding this has been handled, many of us want the truth. If you listen to The investigation police tapes on the Justive Crew channel on YouTube..there was a lot of fraudulent stuff going on at PP by people that Prince trusted but were really wolves in sheep’s clothing.
I really don’t believe that Prince didn’t have a Will. It was very useful for this to conveniently disappear out of sight. Prince fought long and hard for his music rights and we all wanted his legacy to be of his choice because he deserved this right. His rights disappeared when his will disappeared.
Many fans want the documentary to be made about the truth. If you want to help make this happen and go to the link below. It’s all above board.
If you go to Peace Love and Prince channel, she is all for this documentary and she’s on Facebook if you need to find out more.
https://www.gofundme.com/prince-truth-documentary?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-156268536214-46e6d4c4d1594a8a&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B1137-update-supporters-v5b
Derrick Washington
"They made haste in a brown sedan
They drove to 55
Secret Street
They made love
and by the seventh wave
She knew she had a problem
She thought
real love
is real scary
Money only pays the rent
Love is forever that's all your life
Love is heaven sent
it's glamorous."
And all these years, I was singing OTHA shit.
Mark W
Prince was a genius, and usually when he gave a song away his demo sounded just as good as the final version that was a hit for someone else. But in this case, I miss Sheila E.'s manic drumming.
Mark W
@Deborah Leone Yes, it’s a great song. And Prince probably knew Shiela’s drumming would sound great on it.
Deborah Leone
Of course, that’s what he wrote in there for HER. 💕🌹 But the entire composition is outstanding.....as usual. God-given talent.
I miss him and his music very much.....an awful tragedy. 🕊🙏💕🌟💜✝️✡️🌹🕊 FLY HIGH, PURPLE DOVE 🌹
Jarren Mckenna
Prince really helped a lot of artists get their start.
Sigma
@Talia al Ghul tanto? 😆
ATLien
And to show how great he was out of all the artists he found and wrote for none of them had anywhere near the commercial success apart from him. Except Kenny Rogers and Terry Lewis & Jimmy Jam.
Joe Ede
Understatement of the decade!! 💜
Talia al Ghul
The moment Prince decided to be a musician, he changed the course of the music industry forever.
KD Photos
@darkknightsds - Exactly.
alan france
this man is one of the greatest musicians of all time