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 Love We Make
Prince Lyrics
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For those who do not know the time has come
To whip the dogs that beg, steal or borrow
From the table God set for his son
Wicked is the witch that stands for nothing
All the while watching to see you fall
Deeper than the ditch that bred your suffering
The one being dug right now by them all
Happy is the way to meet your burdens
No matter how heavy or dark the day
Pity on those with no hope for tomorrow
It's never as bad as it seems until we say
Precious is the baby with a mother
That tells him that his Saviour is coming soon
All that believe will cleanse and purify themselves
Put down the needle, put down the spoon
Sacred is the prayer that asks for nothing, oh
While seeking to give thanks for every breath we take, oh
Blessed are we inside this prayer
For in the new world, we will be there
The only love there is, is the love we make
(The only love there is, is the love we make)
Only love there is, only love there is
The only love there is, is the love we make (Yeah)
The only love there is, is the love we make
Prince's song "The Love We Make" is a commentary on modern society's desperation, wickedness, and hopelessness. The opening lines set the tone, suggesting that tomorrow is a desperate day for those who do not understand that the time has come. Prince then goes on to criticize those who beg, steal or borrow, suggesting that they should be punished by whipping the dogs from the table that God set for his son. This statement reflects the idea that those who take what is not theirs will suffer the consequences. Prince then targets the wicked witch who stands for nothing, watching to see others' failures while setting the stage for others to dig a deeper ditch for themselves.
The song's tone changes as Prince proposes that there is still hope for those burdened. Happiness is the way to meet the load, and pity is reserved for those who have no hope for tomorrow. He also speaks of the preciousness of a baby whose mother tells him the Savior is soon to come. This belief cleanses and purifies, and this change represents a new beginning where we put down our harmful vices. Finally, Prince speaks of sacred prayers that ask for nothing in return but seek to thank God for every breath we take. These prayers bless us and provide a vision of a new world where love is the only thing that exists, and we are present there.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperate is the day that is tomorrow
Tomorrow is a critical day for those who are unaware of its importance.
For those who do not know the time has come
Those who are ignorant of the impending events must prepare themselves for it.
To whip the dogs that beg, steal or borrow
It's time to hold accountable those who depend on others to get what they want.
From the table God set for his son
Everyone must receive what they truly deserve from God's blessings.
Wicked is the witch that stands for nothing
Someone who doesn't care for anything apart from their own benefit is insincere.
All the while watching to see you fall
They wait patiently to witness your failure.
Deeper than the ditch that bred your suffering
The pain you feel is much worse than its cause.
The one being dug right now by them all
People around you are digging an even greater pit of suffering for you.
Happy is the way to meet your burdens
A positive attitude is crucial in facing your hardships.
No matter how heavy or dark the day
One should never give up in the face of challenging times.
Pity on those with no hope for tomorrow
Those who lack optimism about their future deserve sympathy.
It's never as bad as it seems until we say
Things may not be as gloomy as they seem, provided we don't make it worse with our negativity.
Precious is the baby with a mother
A child is truly blessed if they have a mother who instills faith in them.
That tells him that his Saviour is coming soon
Teaching a child that their salvation is imminent helps them find hope.
All that believe will cleanse and purify themselves
Believers can purge themselves of their sins and become pure.
Put down the needle, put down the spoon
Drug addicts can be saved by renouncing their harmful addiction.
Sacred is the prayer that asks for nothing, oh
Selfless prayers that don't ask for personal gain are sacred.
While seeking to give thanks for every breath we take, oh
Expressing gratitude for the life one has been given is equally important during prayer.
Blessed are we inside this prayer
We are lucky to have the opportunity to pray and seek blessings.
For in the new world, we will be there
We will have a place in the new world as we remain hopeful in our faith.
The only love there is, is the love we make
Love is what we create between us and others. It is all that truly matters.
(The only love there is, is the love we make)
Love is so important that it bears being repeated and remembered.
Only love there is, only love there is
Love is the only thing that exists, and it's all we need to find peace.
The only love there is, is the love we make (Yeah)
Creating love is the only kind of love that matters.
The only love there is, is the love we make
Love is the foundation of all our relationships, and it's what matters the most in the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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