Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known m… Read Full Bio ↴Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop.

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 P
Prince Lyrics

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Nuestra presentacion especial comenzara en breve
[Our special presentation will start shortly]
Pero antes un mensaje de nuestros auspiciadores
[But first a message from our sponsors]
Uh, yeah
Uh

Good mornin' ladies and gentlemen ("What hotel number is she in?")

Boys and motherfuckin' girls ("319, 319" "Cool")
This is your captain with no name speakin'
And I'm here to rock your world
With a tale that will soon be classic
About a woman you already know
No prostitute she, but the mayor of your brain
Pussy Control (Are you ready?)

Pussy Control, oh
Pussy Control, oh

Our story begins in a schoolyard
A little girl skipping rope with her friends
A tisket, a tasket, no lunch in her basket
Just school books for the fight she would be in
One day over this hoodie
She got beat for some clothes and her rep
With her chin up, she scolded "All y'all's molded
When I'm rich, on your neck I will step"
And step she did to the straight A's
Then college, the master degree
She hired the heifers that jumped her
And made everyone of them work for free?
No! Why?
So what if my sisters are triflin'?
They just don't know
She said "Mama didn't tell'em what she told me
Girl, you need Pussy Control" (Are you ready?)

Pussy Control, oh
Pussy Control, oh

Pussy got bank in her pockets
Before she got dick in her drawers
If brother didn't have good and plenty of his own
In love Pussy never did fall
And this fool named Trick wanna stick her
Uh, talkin' more Schick than a Bic
'Bout how he gonna make Pussy a star
If she come and sing a lick on his hit
Pussy said "Nigga, you crazy if you don't know
Every woman in the world ain't a freak
You can go platinum four times
Still couldn't make what I make in a week
So push up on somebody wanna hear that
Cause this somebody here don't wanna know
Boy, you better act like you understand
When you roll with Pussy Control" (Are you ready?)

Aaah, Pussy Control, oh
Aaah, Pussy Control, oh

(Are you ready for the best Pussy you ever felt?) [Repeat: x2]

With one more verse to the story
I need another piece of your ear
I wanna hip you all to the reason
I'm known as the player of the year
Cause I met this girl named Pussy
At the Club International Balls
She was rollin' four-deep
3 sisters and a weepy-eyed white girl drivin' her haul
I pulled up right beside her
And my electric top went down
I said "Motherfucker, I know your reputation
And I'm astounded that you're here
I fear you're lonely and you want to know
A twelve o'clock straight up nigga
That don't give a shit that you're Pussy Control
Well I'm that nigga, at least I wanna be
But it's gonna be hard as hell
To keep my mind off a body
That would make every rich man
Want to sell, sell, sell (seventy five, we need another, eighty five, eighty five here, sold!)
Can I tell you what I'm thinkin' that you already know?
You need a motherfucker that respects your name"
Now say it, Pussy Control (Are you ready?)

Pussy Control, oh
Pussy Control, oh

And the moral of this motherfucker is
Ladies, make'em act like they know
You are, was, and always will be Pussy Control (Are you ready?)
Peace and be wild (Aaah, Pussy Control)

Say what, huh? (Oh)
Oh no, don't you think about callin' her a ho (Are you ready?)
You juvenile delinquent
Best sit your ass down
Talkin' about Pussy Control
Huh, can you dig it?

Pussy Control (Are you ready?)
Oh (Are you ready?)

Pussy Control (Are you ready?)
Oh (Are you ready?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Prince's song "The P" are about female empowerment and control in a male-dominated society. The song tells the story of a woman who faced adversity but rose to success through her education and determination to control her own destiny. The lyrics are also a commentary on the objectification of women and how society views them as sexual objects rather than equals.

The song opens with an announcement from the captain of an unknown presentation, introducing the story of a woman who is the "mayor of your brain", known as Pussy Control. The lyrics go on to describe the challenges she faced as a young girl, including being beat up for her clothes and reputation but rising above it all to become successful. She hires the women who jumped her to work for her for free and becomes a powerful figure in her industry.

The chorus of the song, "Pussy Control, oh", is a rallying cry for women to take control of their own lives and not let men dictate their actions. The lyrics also challenge the stereotype that women need men for financial stability, stating that Pussy "got bank in her pockets" before getting involved with men.

The song ends with a moral lesson, reminding women that they are in control of their own bodies and lives and should not let anyone else tell them otherwise.

Overall, "The P" is a powerful message of female empowerment and a call to action for women to take control of their lives and not let society dictate their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Our special presentation will start shortly
Announcing the beginning of the performance

But first a message from our sponsors
Acknowledging the sponsors and their support

Good mornin' ladies and gentlemen ("What hotel number is she in?")
Addressing the audience in a playful way

Boys and motherfuckin' girls ("319, 319" "Cool")
Welcoming everyone to the show

This is your captain with no name speakin'
Introducing the artist

And I'm here to rock your world
Promising an exciting story

With a tale that will soon be classic
Emphasizing the significance of the story

About a woman you already know
Hinting at the subject of the story

No prostitute she, but the mayor of your brain
Describing the woman as powerful and influential

Pussy Control (Are you ready?)
Introducing the title and theme of the story

Pussy Control, oh
Repeating the title and theme of the story

Our story begins in a schoolyard
Setting the scene for the story

A little girl skipping rope with her friends
Introducing the singer as a child

A tisket, a tasket, no lunch in her basket
Showing that the girl comes from a poor background

Just school books for the fight she would be in
Implying that the girl is strong and determined

One day over this hoodie
Explaining the reason for a conflict

She got beat for some clothes and her rep
Revealing that the girl was beaten up

With her chin up, she scolded "All y'all's molded
Showing that the girl remained confident despite the attack

When I'm rich, on your neck I will step"
Expressing the girl's desire for revenge and success

And step she did to the straight A's
Revealing that the girl achieved academic success

Then college, the master degree
Further emphasizing the girl's success

She hired the heifers that jumped her
Showing that the girl overcame her attackers

And made everyone of them work for free?
Implying that the girl used her success to get revenge

No! Why?
Rhetorical question expressing disbelief

So what if my sisters are triflin'?
Defending her family despite their flaws

They just don't know
Suggesting that her family members lack her vision and determination

She said "Mama didn't tell'em what she told me
Explaining the source of the girl's inspiration and knowledge

Girl, you need Pussy Control" (Are you ready?)
Introducing the idea of 'Pussy Control' as a source of power and control

Pussy got bank in her pockets
Describing the financial power of women who have Pussy Control

Before she got dick in her drawers
Implying that women with Pussy Control prioritize their financial independence

If brother didn't have good and plenty of his own
Showing that women with Pussy Control do not need men for their financial support

In love Pussy never did fall
Suggesting that women with Pussy Control are not dependent on men for love either

And this fool named Trick wanna stick her
Introducing a man who is interested in the girl with Pussy Control

Uh, talkin' more Schick than a Bic
Describing the man as smooth and confident

'Bout how he gonna make Pussy a star
Revealing the man's intentions for the girl with Pussy Control

If she come and sing a lick on his hit
Explaining how the man intends to use the girl's talent

Pussy said "Nigga, you crazy if you don't know
Showing that the girl is not easily swayed by promises of fame

Every woman in the world ain't a freak
Implying that women have different priorities and values

You can go platinum four times
Acknowledging the man's success in the music industry

Still couldn't make what I make in a week
Asserting the girl's financial power and independence

So push up on somebody wanna hear that
Suggesting that the man should find someone who is interested in his music

Cause this somebody here don't wanna know
Rejecting the man's advances

Boy, you better act like you understand
Warning the man to respect the girl's power and independence

When you roll with Pussy Control" (Are you ready?)
Reiterating the idea of 'Pussy Control' as a source of power and control

Aaah, Pussy Control, oh
Repeating the title and theme of the story

(Are you ready for the best Pussy you ever felt?) [Repeat: x2]
Teasing the audience with sexual innuendo

With one more verse to the story
Announcing the climax of the story

I need another piece of your ear
Requesting the attention of the audience

I wanna hip you all to the reason
Explaining the purpose of the story

I'm known as the player of the year
Boasting about the singer's reputation

Cause I met this girl named Pussy
Recalling the singer of the story

At the Club International Balls
Describing the setting of the encounter

She was rollin' four-deep
Showing that the girl is popular and influential

3 sisters and a weepy-eyed white girl drivin' her haul
Describing the girl's entourage

I pulled up right beside her
Revealing the singer's confidence

And my electric top went down
Suggesting that the artist has a fancy car

I said "Motherfucker, I know your reputation
Showing that the artist is familiar with the girl's power and influence

And I'm astounded that you're here
Expressing surprise that the girl is in the same place as the artist

I fear you're lonely and you want to know
Suggesting that the girl craves attention and companionship

A twelve o'clock straight up nigga
Describing the kind of man the girl desires

That don't give a shit that you're Pussy Control
Implying that the girl wants a man who respects her but is not intimidated by her power

Well I'm that nigga, at least I wanna be
Claiming that the singer fits the girl's ideal man

But it's gonna be hard as hell
Acknowledging the difficulty of impressing the girl

To keep my mind off a body
Admitting the artist's attraction to the girl

That would make every rich man
Implying that the girl's beauty and power attract many men

Want to sell, sell, sell (seventy five, we need another, eighty five, eighty five here, sold!)
Using an auction metaphor to emphasize the girl's value

Can I tell you what I'm thinkin' that you already know?
Asking the girl if she shares the singer's feelings

You need a motherfucker that respects your name"
Affirming the girl's power and demanding respect for her

Now say it, Pussy Control (Are you ready?)
Asking the girl to affirm her power and independence

And the moral of this motherfucker is
Summing up the message of the story

Ladies, make'em act like they know
Encouraging women to demand respect and recognition for their power

You are, was, and always will be Pussy Control (Are you ready?)
Reiterating the idea of 'Pussy Control' as a source of power and control

Peace and be wild (Aaah, Pussy Control)
Ending the story with a message of peace and celebration

Say what, huh? (Oh)
Expressing confusion or disbelief

Oh no, don't you think about callin' her a ho (Are you ready?)
Defending the girl's honor and demanding respect for her

You juvenile delinquent
Insulting those who disrespect women

Best sit your ass down
Telling the disrespectful person to be quiet and listen

Talkin' about Pussy Control
Dismissing those who do not understand the power of women