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 Sun the Moon and Stars
Prince Lyrics
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The kind that will bring a girl like you to tears
There's only one more glass of this rose
Let's throw it on the fire with our past
And dance the night away until
The sun, the moon and stars
Don't seem as far as they did yesterday
In love we are - forever, always
It's late and I think it's about time for you and me to get closer,
To get closer than we ever did before (oh)
Whenever there's a tide you can let it ride inside your interior
Lay back, relax upon my shore (oh)
Oh-oh baby, I want to make love to you right here
One inside the other one, no fear, we're here until
The sun, the moon and stars
Don't seem as far as they did yesterday
The sun, the moon and stars
In love we are, forever, always
Blow out this candle sunlight
And come lay down next to me
And paint another rainbow, oh-wee (oh-wee)
Eclipse this light with ecstasy
Come on, come on
Let's lay down
I'm walking out of what to say
That kind of lucky rhyme
Make a chippy want to say:
Whisper in the belly
To me rocking rose
Do you like I do
Come on and dance the night away
Let's lay before they get to close the door
You and me, we got to get down on the floor
Come on, let the tide ride in and off the shore
I want to love you once again, and then some more
Lay your head back I got my hand behind your head
Like you do the limbo supple on the bouncy bed
Let's bouncing on the summer spring
And when you start to fall
You come like a cold winter due in Montreal
(Come on baby)
(The sun, the moon and stars) hey-hey, hey-hey
(The tide ride) hey-hey, hoo-hoo
(The tide ride, hou)
The sun, the moon and stars
Don't seem as far as they did yesterday
The sun, the moon and stars
In love we are, forever, always
The sun, the moon and stars
Don't seem as far as they did yesterday
The sun, the moon and stars
In love we are, forever, always
In Prince's song "The Sun the Moon and Stars," the singer is inviting his lover to let go of their past sorrows and dance the night away with him. He acknowledges that he is running out of clever things to say, and the only thing left to do is to enjoy each other's company. He proposes that they forget their worries, open another bottle and dance until the sun, moon and stars don't seem so far apart. The lyrics suggest that the couple's love is eternal and will last forever.
The second verse of the song finds Prince getting more intimate as he talks about getting closer than they ever did before. He suggests that they let themselves go and ride the tide of their passion. He paints a picture of a physical connection where one is inside the other, no fear, and they are united until the sun rises.
The chorus repeats the idea that the couple's love is so strong that they don't feel the distance between the sun, moon, and stars. The song ends with an invitation to lay down and make love again, painting another rainbow with their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
It's late and I'm running out of clever things to say
Feeling tongue-tied, I want to express my love for you, but don't know how.
The kind that will bring a girl like you to tears
I want to say something that will move you deeply.
There's only one more glass of this rose
We've almost finished this bottle of wine.
Let's throw it on the fire with our past
We should get rid of painful memories and move on.
And dance the night away until
Let's forget our worries and just enjoy the moment.
The sun, the moon and stars
We're swept up in the vastness and beauty of the universe.
Don't seem as far as they did yesterday
Our connection with each other makes everything seem closer.
In love we are - forever, always
Our love will endure for eternity.
It's late and I think it's about time for you and me to get closer,
We've been talking long enough, now it's time to physically connect.
To get closer than we ever did before (oh)
Let's push the boundaries of our intimacy.
Whenever there's a tide you can let it ride inside your interior
We can allow our emotions to flow freely and deeply.
Lay back, relax upon my shore (oh)
You can trust me to make you comfortable and safe.
Oh-oh baby, I want to make love to you right here
I'm filled with passion and desire for you.
One inside the other one, no fear, we're here until
We're completely united and fearless in our love.
Blow out this candle sunlight
Let's extinguish the harsh light of day and create a romantic atmosphere.
And come lay down next to me
Let's physically express our connection.
And paint another rainbow, oh-wee (oh-wee)
Let's create more beauty and magic.
Eclipse this light with ecstasy
Let's transcend our mundane surroundings and achieve sublime pleasure.
Let's lay down
Let's physically connect.
I'm walking out of what to say
I'm experiencing writer's block when it comes to expressing my love.
That kind of lucky rhyme
I'm hoping to find the perfect words to express my feelings.
Make a chippy want to say:
I want to inspire you to respond passionately.
Whisper in the belly
I want to communicate with your deepest self.
To me rocking rose
I want to share wine and physical closeness with you.
Do you like I do
Do you feel the same as I do?
Come on and dance the night away
Let's physically express our connection and joy.
Let's lay before they get to close the door
Let's make the most of this moment before it passes.
You and me, we got to get down on the floor
We need to physically connect and express our love.
Come on, let the tide ride in and off the shore
Let's allow our emotions to rise and fall like the tide.
I want to love you once again, and then some more
I want to reinforce our love and deepen our physical connection.
Lay your head back I got my hand behind your head
I want to make you comfortable and safe while we physically connect.
Like you do the limbo supple on the bouncy bed
Our physicality will be graceful and enjoyable.
Let's bouncing on the summer spring
Let's enjoy the pleasures of the season.
And when you start to fall
Whenever you're vulnerable or lose control
You come like a cold winter due in Montreal
You surprise and challenge me in unexpected ways.
Come on baby
Let's physically connect.
(The sun, the moon and stars) hey-hey, hey-hey
We feel transported by the vastness and beauty of the universe.
(The tide ride) hey-hey, hoo-hoo
Let's allow our emotions to rise and fall like the tide.
(The tide ride, hou)
Let's physically and emotionally connect.
The sun, the moon and stars
We're swept up in the vastness and beauty of the universe.
Don't seem as far as they did yesterday
Our connection with each other makes everything seem closer.
In love we are, forever, always
Our love will endure for eternity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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