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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The Gold Standard
Prince Lyrics
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Let me see you go Ebola, I love the way you shut your body down,
Let me hear it go round go go go
Check your bog down, make that butt go round.
Let me see you go Ebola, I love the way
You, everybody, get ready to move
Go go go go go go go go
Awh yeah
Cmon, Lets
We look what you're thinking nude is the brand new young
Everybody's drinking in a priest cool gold
You don't need to be rude
You don't need to be wild
Whatever you do don't need to come from Dunnwoody style
The gold standard crazy amazing
Get on that schlong groove
The gold standard crazy amazing
Turn it up let you body move
The lyrics of Prince's song The Gold Standard can be interpreted in many different ways, and some may find them controversial or offensive. However, one possible interpretation is that Prince is encouraging people to let go of their inhibitions and dance freely without caring about what others think. He uses suggestive language and imagery to create a fun, playful atmosphere, but also stresses the importance of respect and consent.
The opening line "check your bog down, make that butt go round" can be seen as a call to action for people to let loose and dance freely. The reference to "Ebola" is likely a tongue-in-cheek nod to the viral disease that was widespread at the time the song was released. Prince then urges listeners to "get ready to move" and "let your body move" as he sings about the "brand new young" and "cool gold" that everyone is drinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Check your bog down, make that butt go round.
Put your focus in your pelvic area and move your body in a circular motion.
Let me see you go Ebola, I love the way you shut your body down,
I want to see your body move in a way that impresses me and makes you look irresistible.
Let me hear it go round go go go
I want to hear music that makes you want to dance and enjoy the movement of your body.
You, everybody, get ready to move
Everyone in the vicinity should prepare themselves for the onset of the music and move their bodies.
Awh yeah
Total excitement and agreement with what is happening or about to happen.
Lets body, Lets body
It's time to start simplifying and letting go of our inhibitions and moving our bodies.
Cmon, Lets
No further hesitation; let's dance and revel in the music.
We look what you're thinking nude is the brand new young
Youthfulness is not only external, but generated from the inside. It's about the desire and the willingness to let go of inhibitions, as though you were nude.
Everybody's drinking in a priest cool gold
Everyone is indulging in a carefree and relaxed mood, akin to that of a priest who's got an icy cold drink in their hand.
You don't need to be rude
You don't have to be impolite or pushy; just relax and enjoy yourself.
You don't need to be wild
Just because you're letting go doesn't mean you need to go overboard. Keep your movements in check, and feel free to stay in your comfort zone.
Whatever you do don't need to come from Dunnwoody style
Don't restrict yourself to the narrow-minded, close group of individuals or ideologies.
The gold standard crazy amazing
'The gold standard' represents the highest level of excellence or achievement, and it's truly amazing.
Get on that schlong groove
Get into the groove of things; keep moving and enjoying the music without a care in the world.
The gold standard crazy amazing
The absolute epitome of greatness and magnificence is what the gold standard represents.
Turn it up let you body move
Increase the volume of the music so you can feel it pumping through your veins, and let the rhythm move your body.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE
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