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 Morning After
Prince Lyrics
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All I remember was a kiss and then you were gone
And then I missed your smile, the sound of your laughter
And now I'm sleeping on the side you slept on
At first I felt the only reason you left me
Was the proposition that I spoke in your ear
I ain't a doctor but I know this ain't healthy
Instead of counting sheep, I'm counting tears
I coulda drove you home but you wouldn't let me
I didn't care how far, or if it was near
Ain't tryin' to push you 'cause I know you just met me
I'm just wishin' that you were here
I'm not the kinda man that's sad and lonely
It's just that something tells me your the one
Even if you love somebody else it's only
Better if I get the chance the moment you're done
Please don't tell me that you lost my number
Just come back over if you don't wanna call
I've got some music that will make you rhumba
We can jam baby all night long
In the song "The Morning After", Prince is reflecting on a night with a woman he has just met. The morning after their encounter, he wakes up alone, and realizes that he misses her already. He recalls their kiss and wishes she was still there with him. Prince initially thinks that the only reason the woman left him was because he propositioned her, but he knows that his feelings are deeper than that. He counts his tears instead of counting sheep, and wishes he could be with her again. His desire for her is so strong that he invites her to come back to his place and listen to music, as he believes they can connect on a deeper level through music.
The lyrics of "The Morning After" are very introspective and reveal Prince's vulnerability. He is not afraid to express his emotions and reveal his longing for someone. The song is a testament to the power of attraction and the depths of human emotions, as Prince grapples with the aftermath of a fleeting encounter. The song also showcases Prince's talent as a musician and songwriter, as he uses music to connect with others and express his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
It didn't hit me til the morning after
I realized the full impact of what happened only the next morning.
All I remember was a kiss and then you were gone
You left right after we kissed, and that's all I can remember.
And then I missed your smile, the sound of your laughter
After you left, I started to miss everything about you, including your smile and your laughter.
And now I'm sleeping on the side you slept on
I am so lonely that I am sleeping on the side of the bed where you slept.
At first I felt the only reason you left me
Initially, I thought the only reason you left me was because of something I said to you.
Was the proposition that I spoke in your ear
I thought that the reason you left me was because of a suggestive comment I made to you.
I ain't a doctor but I know this ain't healthy
I am not a medical professional, but I know that my current state of mind is not good for me.
Instead of counting sheep, I'm counting tears
Instead of trying to fall asleep by counting sheep, I am counting tears due to the sadness I feel.
I coulda drove you home but you wouldn't let me
I offered to drive you home, but you turned down my offer.
I didn't care how far, or if it was near
The distance to your home didn't matter to me, I just wanted to make sure you got there safely.
Ain't tryin' to push you 'cause I know you just met me
I am not trying to pressure you or rush things because I understand that we just met.
I'm just wishin' that you were here
I am simply wishing that you were here with me.
I'm not the kinda man that's sad and lonely
Normally, I am not a man who feels sad and lonely like this.
It's just that something tells me your the one
However, I feel a strong connection to you, and something tells me that you could be the one for me.
Even if you love somebody else it's only
Even if you are currently in love with someone else, I believe that there may be a chance for us in the future.
Better if I get the chance the moment you're done
I think it would be better for me to be with you after your current relationship is over.
Please don't tell me that you lost my number
I hope you did not lose my phone number.
Just come back over if you don't wanna call
If you do not want to call me, you are welcome to come back over to my place.
I've got some music that will make you rhumba
I have some music that will make you want to dance the rhumba.
We can jam baby all night long
We can listen to music and dance together all night if you want to.
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@MasterCrazd
Man, I still really miss Prince. I always imagined I'd be able to grow older and still listen to him live and see his performances. Sadly it was all cut short 4/21/16. I'll never forget the disbelief I had when told by many he had passed, simply couldn't believe it and to this day wish it weren't true. Prince was an icon and a masterful musician ahead of his time. I've always seen him separate far from the media conglomerates of today and his sound has always shown that. No one could ever replace him and that's all right, his messages never die.
"All that glitters, aint gold!"
Break boundaries and don't cater to the *flow*, YOU are the Flow, so make it till you break it. 💜Love from, Minnesota.
"I like Hollywood, I just like Minnesota, a lil better."
@denisedillon3685
All 7 and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare
I am yours now and u are mine
And together we'll love through
All space and time, so don't cry
One day all 7 will die
All 7 and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare
I am yours now and u are mine
And together we'll love through
All space and time, so don't cry
One day all 7 will die
And I saw an angel come down unto me
In her hand she holds the very key
Words of compassion, words of peace
And in the distance an army's marching feet (1,2,3,4 - 1,2,3,4)
But behold, we will watch them fall
And we lay down on the sand of the sea
And before us animosity will stand and decree
That we speak not of love only blasphemy
And in the distance, 6 others will curse me
But that's alright, (that's alright)
4 I will watch them fall(1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
All 7 and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare
I am yours now and u are mine
And together we'll love through
All space and time, so don't cry
One day all 7 will die
[(Just how old)]
And we will see a plague and a river of blood
And every evil soul will surely die in spite of
Their 7 tears, but do not fear
4 in the distance, 12 souls from now
U and me will still be here - we will still be here
There will be a new city with streets of gold
The young so educated they never grow old
And a, there will be no death 4 with every breath
The voice of many colors sings a song
That's so bold
Sing it while we watch them fall
All 7 and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare
I am yours now and u are mine
And together we'll love through
All space and time, so don't cry
One day all 7 will die
(Just how old)
(Just how old)
(Just how old)
@SunofZMusic
Prince in the only artist to have uptempo songs that are so damn emotional. He was One of One.
@heatherhatley3363
The seven archons of the demiurge - we are all singing while we watch them fall. Love trumps all ❤️
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@scarlettphoenix7024
I truly want to know what that means. I am fascinated.
@Gravelark
@@scarlettphoenix7024same! Time to do some research!
@kE-id8fy
Mayte is stunning!!!!
@contreras8590
she sure is🥰
@kalelkent1957
This song is fire.
@TheUnderCoverMother2020
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