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 Rest Of My Life
Prince Lyrics
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Another heavy "Why?" of the much to heavy, heavy load
But today I'm gonna face it, yeah, 'cause I'm sick of dealin' any other way
Nobody said the race was fair but I'm gonna keep runnin' just the same
Today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
Don't look now but here comes another heartbreak
Cause I'm alive and that's reason enough for me to bust a smile
I've arrived and now I want to stay for a little while
Cause today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
Let's go
Today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
Today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
In 'The Rest Of My Life,' Prince sings about the struggles we all face in life, but then chooses to face these struggles with a new perspective. He acknowledges that life can be difficult and presents numerous "rocky roads" and "heartbreaks." However, the singer resolves to try a different approach: "but today I'm gonna face it, yeah, 'cause I'm sick of dealin' any other way." He wants to run life's race, even though the "race" may not be fair to him. He wants to make the best of his life, despite having to fight through life's struggles: "Cause I'm alive and that's reason enough for me to bust a smile."
The song is about having a fresh start after a series of bad experiences. The singer sees 'today' as the first day of the rest of his life. He realizes that, in life, the past can't be changed. However, he can decide to live a better life today and in the future by trying to see the good in things, and making the most of his life. The singer wants a "new beginning," but he understands that he has to work for it. Life is not easy, but he is willing to fight for a better life.
In conclusion, 'The Rest Of My Life' is a song about having a positive attitude toward life. It is about facing life's struggles with a new perspective, and making the most of one's life. The song is about having a fresh start, even after a series of bad experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look now but there's another rocky road
There's another obstacle in my path that I must overcome
Another heavy "Why?" of the much to heavy, heavy load
Another burden that I must bear, causing me to question why it's so heavy
But today I'm gonna face it, yeah, 'cause I'm sick of dealin' any other way
I will confront and deal with this challenge because I am tired of avoiding it
Nobody said the race was fair but I'm gonna keep runnin' just the same
Life is not always fair, but I will keep pushing forward regardless
Today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
I am starting fresh and taking control of my life today
Don't look now but here comes another heartbreak
There is another painful experience approaching
Benefit of the doubt I'll give it, control of my life I've gotta take
I will try to see the best in the situation, but I must also take control of my own life
Cause I'm alive and that's reason enough for me to bust a smile
The fact that I am alive is enough reason to be happy
I've arrived and now I want to stay for a little while
I have made progress and now I want to enjoy it for a little while
Let's go
I am ready to take on whatever comes my way
Today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
I am determined to make the most of today and beyond
Today, today is the first day of the rest of my life
I am optimistic about my future and starting a new chapter in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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