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 SinΓ©ad 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)
NΒ·EΒ·WΒ·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 One U Wanna C
Prince Lyrics
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So what ya want to do?
(Ooh, I want to melt with you)
(Ooh, I want to melt with you)
This is safe sex (ooh, I want to melt with you)
New Power Generation style
A funky little story about you and me (ooh, I want to melt with you)
From the tip of my typhoon (ooh, I want to melt with you)
To the bottom of your ankle chains
We gonna shake and shake and shake
Until we're both deranged
With endorphins
This is the ultimate rave
Ooh, I want to melt with you
S to the S
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips
In other words, get close enough to stick
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
I want to melt with you, yeah
Don't look now, but there's a river of blood
You must have been a virgin
What am I guilty of? Oh no (oh no)
Are you afraid? Then take me to the next phase
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips
In other words, get close enough to stick (oh yeah)
And I'll melt with you (melting)
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
I want to melt with you, yeah (hit me)
I'm thinkin' about the quivery ocean (ooh, I want to melt with you)
And drippin' all over your every motion
And thinkin' about the way that you kiss (I want to melt with you)
I'm thinkin' about some of this
And I'm thinkin' about some of that
And then my backbone slips (I want to melt with you)
And then my lips just drip
And then the hips (I want to melt with you)
Just whip
And whip and, ah, ow (I want to melt with you)
Uh, yeah, do that baby
Uh, yeah, do that baby
Uh, yeah, do that baby, uh, just like a dog
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with you)
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with you)
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven)
I want to melt with you
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove
Until the earth moves (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven)
(Ooh)
(Ow)
Melting, melting, melting
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips
In other words, get close enough to stick
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
The lyrics to Prince and the New Power Generation's song I Wanna Melt With U are about the desire to engage in sexual activity with a partner. The verses describe how the desire to have sex builds up over time until it becomes overwhelming, as indicated in the opening lines, "I got seven hours, baby/So what ya want to do? (Ooh, I want to melt with you)." Prince's sensual and explicit lyrics are meant to seduce the listener, using imagery that evokes the feeling of melting and the warmth of two bodies intertwining.
The chorus, "I want to melt with you", is repeated throughout the song as a hypnotic mantra, with Prince's falsetto vocals taking center stage. The song is an ode to the type of sexual experience that is slow and intense, but also fun and liberating. Prince also references the concept of "safe sex" in the lyrics, suggesting that he is aware of the importance of taking precautions when engaging in sexual activity.
Overall, "I Wanna Melt With U" is a classic Prince song that features his signature blend of sensuality, funk, and rock. It is a celebration of sexual desire and the human body, with Prince's lyrics and music creating a sense of urgency and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
I got seven hours, baby
So what ya want to do?
Prince has seven hours of free time with his partner and wants to know what they want to do together.
(Ooh, I want to melt with you)
(Ooh, I want to melt with you)
Prince expresses his desire to intimately connect with his partner through sex and physical closeness.
This is safe sex (ooh, I want to melt with you)
New Power Generation style
A funky little story about you and me (ooh, I want to melt with you)
Getting busy for awhile
Prince assures his partner that their sexual encounter will be safe while also acknowledging his desire to share a passionate, funky experience with them.
From the tip of my typhoon (ooh, I want to melt with you)
To the bottom of your ankle chains
We gonna shake and shake and shake
Until we're both deranged
With endorphins
This is the ultimate rave
Ooh, I want to melt with you
S to the S
Prince passionately explains how he and his partner will connect physically from head to toe, shaking uncontrollably with pleasure and feeling intense happiness from the release of endorphins. He views their physical connection as a type of ultimate party or celebration of love and desire.
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips
In other words, get close enough to stick
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
I want to melt with you, yeah
Prince describes the sensuality and rhythm of their sexual connection, where they will achieve physical closeness and melt into each other with pleasure. He envisions their connection as being so intense that it will feel like the earth is moving beneath them.
Don't look now, but there's a river of blood
You must have been a virgin
What am I guilty of? Oh no (oh no)
Are you afraid? Then take me to the next phase
Prince expresses confusion and guilt about his partner's potential blood flow during sex, implying that they may have been a virgin. He encourages his partner to move forward and continue with their encounter even if they are feeling apprehensive.
I'm thinkin' about the quivery ocean (ooh, I want to melt with you)
And drippin' all over your every motion
And thinkin' about the way that you kiss (I want to melt with you)
I'm thinkin' about some of this
And I'm thinkin' about some of that
And then my backbone slips (I want to melt with you)
And then my lips just drip
And then the hips (I want to melt with you)
Just whip
And whip and, ah, ow (I want to melt with you)
Prince describes how his thoughts of his partner's body excite him, causing his own body to react with physical pleasure. He pictures their movements as fluid and rhythmic, building into an intense climax of pleasure.
Uh, yeah, do that baby
Uh, yeah, do that baby
Uh, yeah, do that baby, uh, just like a dog
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with you)
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with you)
Prince encourages his partner to move and act freely during their sexual encounter, even comparing their movements to a dog's behavior. He views this level of freedom and raw passion as highly desirable.
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven)
I want to melt with you
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove
Until the earth moves (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven)
Prince repeats his desire to intimately connect with his partner through physical closeness, this time adding a counting rhythm to emphasize the steady buildup of pleasure and intensity.
(Ooh)
(Ow)
Melting, melting, melting
Prince expresses the physical pleasure and ecstasy he is experiencing through the repeated sounds of pleasure and the description of melting, further emphasizing the intensity of his climax.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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David Rogers
The thing I liked about Prince he wasn't a one-trick pony his talent was Limitless and his imagination also rest in peace purple one
The 2nd Coming
Yeah, itβs interesting he hardly marketed himself outside of music. Obviously, a fashion icon. But, didnβt venture too far to the point heβs designing for like Gucci or something. Iβm just here for the music bruhπ
Quantum Optimist
You can say that again. He could play any genre of music.
Alfred Minor
Blessings for the bless-ed....
Sonya G
π«Exactliyπ«
Reggie Jenkins
Any child wanting to become a recording artist must study Prince............
The 2nd Coming
And, pick up an instrumentπ
Chelsea Rogers
A MUSICIAN
Blue Sea Nomad
This song always makes me smile, this video just upped that smile bigger!
Derrick Allen
Prince is a musical genius. He was brilliant at combining pop and funk.Rip genius.