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 Screams of Passion
Prince Lyrics
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(Woo, oh)
Whoa no, whoa no, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
There's a gentle autumn breeze that blows
Whenever we be lyin', lyin' in my bed
The moon appears and disappears, you look at me
My clothes I quickly, I quickly shed
The curtains dance a minuet
Autumn plays the music, baby
Come on, hold my hand
Leaves are fallin' velvet splash
Only you and I can under, only you can understand
The sunlight draws a picture through the silky lace
That hangs above your, hangs above your door
A picture that is waving that it seems
To be with every thrust you make me beg for more
Oh, a robin sings a masterpiece
That lives and dies unheard
For screams of passion
A sound produced by to in love
Curtains dance and autumn plays on
(Oh, to in love, on and on)
The screams of passion
All I hear in my head echoing like a volcano, baby
The screams of passion
Back and forth the raging seas of lust, I want you madly
Can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell? Oww
Take me in your arms, oh baby
The crime is done, I'd rather die here in your
Screams of passion, whoa, hold me now, baby
Tell me that you love me
Is it Sunday or is it passion?
Love, love
(The screams of passion)
The screams of passion, yeah, yeah, love
The screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, passion
Hand me that love
Yeah
(Shh, not so loud baby)
Yeah
(Shh, shh)
The screams of passion
The screams of passion
Oh, oh, oh, the screams of passion
Ooh, the screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, the screams of passion
Back and forth the raging seas of lust
Raging, raging
(The screams of passion)
You know I want you madly, baby
Why can't you tell? Oww
Is is it Sunday?
(Ooh love, ooh love)
I thought I heard a church bell
(Or was it passion, passion?)
Yeah, yeah
(Ooh)
Passion, the screams of passion
What did you say, baby?
Excuse me but is that your passion?
Do you want my passion?
Uh, do you want my passion?
If you want my love, if you want my body, baby
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let
Uh, let me hear ya scream, I want some passion
Ooh, you know what I'm talkin' about baby?
Ooh, I want some passion
You got that baby? I want some passion, passion, mmm
"The Passion" is one of Prince's most explicit songs, utilizing various metaphors to discuss his unbridled and raw sexual desires. Prince describes the sensuality between two lovers who are simply caught up in the moment of passion. Prince depicts the experience of lovemaking as akin to an autumn breeze or curtains dancing in a minuet. The song describes the passionate love as overpowering and intense, evoking a raging sea of lust that will not be sated.
Prince's lyrical prowess is evident in his use of metaphorical imagery. For example, the moon's appearance and disappearance signify the ebb and flow of a romantic encounter. The sunlight draws a picture through silky lace, acting as a metaphor for the artistic beauty of lovemaking. The screams of passion are the ultimate expression of the overwhelming feelings and emotions that the two lovers are experiencing.
Overall, "The Passion" is a sensual and sexually explicit song that highlights the intensity of love and passion. It showcases Prince's ability to craft beautiful metaphors to describe desire and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa no, whoa yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the sensual experience to follow
There's a gentle autumn breeze that blows
Setting the romantic mood with atmospheric imagery
Whenever we be lyin', lyin' in my bed
Describing the intimacy shared between the singer and their lover
The moon appears and disappears, you look at me
Highlighting the beauty of the moment, and the mutual passion shared
My clothes I quickly, I quickly shed
Undressing in a hurry to get down to the pleasures to come
The curtains dance a minuet
Metaphorically describing the rhythm of the moment
Autumn plays the music, baby
Linking the season of fall to the sensuous experience
Come on, hold my hand
Inviting the lover to share in the ecstasy of the moment
Leaves are fallin' velvet splash
Descriptive language, heightening the romantic atmosphere
Only you and I can under, only you can understand
Stressing the unique bond shared between the singer and their partner
The sunlight draws a picture through the silky lace
Conjuring an image of sunlight streaming through fabric, adding to the sensual mood
That hangs above your, hangs above your door
Visually setting the scene in the lover's abode
A picture that is waving that it seems
The curtain or fabric seems to be alive with the energy of the moment
To be with every thrust you make me beg for more
Describing the intense physical reaction to the act of love
Oh, a robin sings a masterpiece
Nature adding to the romantic momentum of the singer and their lover
That lives and dies unheard
A beautiful moment being experienced but not able to be shared with others
For screams of passion
The intense passion shared between the singer and their lover creating beautiful sounds of pleasure
A sound produced by to in love
Describing the mutual love that creates the sounds of pleasure
Curtains dance and autumn plays on
Continuing to set the scene with autumnal imagery
(Oh, to in love, on and on)
Reiterating the idea that true love lasts forever
The screams of passion
Repeating the idea of the sounds of love between two passionate partners
All I hear in my head echoing like a volcano, baby
Describing the unforgettable sounds and sensations of passionate love
Back and forth the raging seas of lust, I want you madly
Describing the intensity of sexual desire experienced by the singer
Can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell? Oww
Asking their lover if they can feel the passion of the moment as well
Take me in your arms, oh baby
Requesting to be held and embraced deeply
The crime is done, I'd rather die here in your
A metaphor for the singer being all in with their lover
Screams of passion, whoa, hold me now, baby
Repeating the theme of the euphoric sounds of love
Tell me that you love me
Verbal affirmation of love is important to the singer
Is it Sunday or is it passion?
Questioning the concept of time and space during this transcendent moment
Love, love
Repeating the theme of love
(The screams of passion)
Repeating the idea that the sounds of passion are an important part of the overall experience
The screams of passion, yeah, yeah, love
Expressing the link between the raw sounds of passion and the love being shared
The screams of, the screams of
Continuing to focus on the passionate sounds of love
The screams of passion, passion
Repeating the theme once again
Hand me that love
Asking for love to be brought to the forefront of their union
Yeah
An expression of excitement and anticipation
(Shh, not so loud baby)
A reminder that the sounds of love can be heard by others
(Shh, shh)
Continuing the reminder to keep sounds of love down
The screams of passion
Repeating the theme of passionate sounds
Oh, oh, oh, the screams of passion
Building up the intensity of the moment
Ooh, the screams of, the screams of
Still emphasizing the passionate sounds of love
The screams of passion, the screams of passion
Stressing the theme one last time
Back and forth the raging seas of lust
Describing the intensity of sexual desire again
Raging, raging
Emphasizing the intensity of the moment
(The screams of passion)
Repeating the theme
You know I want you madly, baby
Expressing the desire to be with their lover passionately
Why can't you tell? Oww
Asking their lover why they can't feel the same passion
Is is it Sunday?
Echoing the question asked earlier
(Ooh love, ooh love)
Returning to the overarching theme of love
I thought I heard a church bell
Hinting at the idea of marriage as the ultimate sign of love
(Or was it passion, passion?)
Humorously questioning if the sound heard was a signal of love or simply the expression of the passionate moment
Passion, the screams of passion
Reiterating the importance of passionate love over any other kind of love
What did you say, baby?
Returning to the romantic communication between the singer and their lover
Excuse me but is that your passion?
Using irony and teasing to create a playful moment
Do you want my passion?
Asking their lover if they want the same kind of love
Uh, do you want my passion?
Repeating the same question for emphasis
If you want my love, if you want my body, baby
The idea of consent and mutual desire being important in their relationship
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let
Commanding their lover to let them hear their passion
Uh, let me hear ya scream, I want some passion
Reiterating the importance of passionate love once again
Ooh, you know what I'm talkin' about baby?
Confirming that they have a unique, passionate connection with their lover
Ooh, I want some passion
Closing out the song with the theme of passionate love
You got that baby? I want some passion, passion, mmm
Finishing with the idea that the desire for passionate love is what drives their relationship
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@blacklionSM
Why Prince isn't in the Songwriters Hall of Fame is a crime in itself!!!
@kcrawford8564
Say it louder!
@sdey893
I don't even care for it just because Prince isn't in it!
@mpwedwards7
I don't know, but, " a robin sings a masterpiece that lives and dies unheard" is tattooed on my heart
@josebrown5961
@@mpwedwards7Prince has so many lines like that. He truly is a great songwriter.
@jaunenito
Who cares..he's in "Our" HOF!!!
@ChefOuattara
When you understand that not only is it Prince creating the music, but it’s also him singing the male and female lead vocals on this track you understand what we lost as a nation ❤️❤️❤️
@mattsephton
What we lost as a universe
@live4love581
So true 💜
@CynM.
😢😢miss him so much. Purple Rain was my first concert. I was 13 yrs old. It was like a magic dream. 🤤🤤🔥🔥🔥🔥