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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Tick Tick Bang #1
Prince Lyrics
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Ow! Bang, B-B-bang, bang
Bang.
You, yeah.
You're such a big tease, you get me all excited,
All excited then you go home.
You're like ice cream,
You're such a bombshell,
And if I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya,
There's no telling how long I'd last
Before I tick, tick bang all over you
Tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang all over you
Tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang, bang, tick, bang, bang
You Ain't no cheap thrill,
Every time you tick I'd rather you bang,
But you leave me in a fire sweat (leave me in a fire sweat)
You're like a good pill
All I need is to, and I'm so into you, you're the best stuff that I could get.
You're such a bombshell
If I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya,
There's no telling how long I'd last.
Before I tick, tick, bang, all over you
All over you, tick, all over you, tick, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Ooh, I can't hold it.
Oh, it's getting all over me.
Ooh, I can't hold it.
Oh, it's getting all over me.
You're such a queen bee
Let me taste your honey, taste your honey, taste your honey, for it go bad
You're so slippery
Like this chain around my hip, I want a 24k relationship.
So baby don't spit me out, tick, tick, bang, all over you.
Tick, tick-a-tick, bang
Oh, I can't hold it. Oh, it's getting all over me.
You're such a bombshell
If I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya,
There's no telling how long I'd last.
Before I tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang, bang, bang, all over you
All over you, bang, all over you, tick, tick, bang, all over you
Tick, tick, bang, all over you. tick, tick, bang, all over you
All over, bang, all over, bang, all over, tick, bang
The song Tick Tick Bang by Prince (Bootlegs) is a seductive and energetic track filled with suggestive lyrics. The song is essentially about Prince wanting to fulfill his sexual desires with a particular woman who he describes as a “big tease”, a “bombshell”, and a “queen bee”. The chorus, “Tick tick bang, all over you” is a reference to Prince’s sexual energy building up and eventually climaxing in an explosive manner. Prince uses metaphors throughout the song, comparing the woman to ice cream and himself to a pill. He also talks about wanting a 24k relationship, indicating that he wants a relationship that is pure, valuable, and fulfilling just like gold.
The chorus of the song, “Ooh, I can’t hold it, Ow! Bang, B-B-bang, bang, Bang” adds to the sexual tone of the song. The repetition of the word “Bang” emphasizes the urgency of Prince’s desire, while the “Ow” gives a hint of pain or pleasure he may experience during the act. Overall, Tick Tick Bang is a provocative song that showcases Prince’s prowess as both a musician and a wordsmith.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I can't hold it
I'm feeling overwhelmed and can't contain myself any longer.
Ow! Bang, B-B-bang, bang
Bang.
I'm experiencing an intense sensation that feels like an explosion, represented by the onomatopoeic sounds of 'Bang'.
You, yeah.
I'm addressing someone, likely the subject of the song.
You're such a big tease, you get me all excited,
All excited then you go home.
You lead me on and get me excited but then leave me hanging and unsatisfied.
You're like ice cream,
Knew I got to get ya, got to get ya, before you're all gone.
You're a treat that I must indulge in before I miss my chance to have you.
You're such a bombshell,
And if I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya,
There's no telling how long I'd last
Before I tick, tick bang all over you
Tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang all over you
Tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang, bang, tick, bang, bang
You are extremely attractive, and it's impossible to predict how long I'd be able to contain my desire for you before I explode with passion.
You Ain't no cheap thrill,
Every time you tick I'd rather you bang,
But you leave me in a fire sweat (leave me in a fire sweat)
You're like a good pill
All I need is to, and I'm so into you, you're the best stuff that I could get.
You're not just a simple pleasure, but something much more potent that can leave me both eagerly anticipating and overwhelmed by you.
You're such a queen bee
Let me taste your honey, taste your honey, taste your honey, for it go bad
You're so slippery
Like this chain around my hip, I want a 24k relationship.
So baby don't spit me out, tick, tick, bang, all over you.
Tick, tick-a-tick, bang
You have a commanding presence, and I want to experience everything you have to offer before it's too late. I desire a strong and luxurious connection with you, and I don't want to lose my chance to be with you.
Oh, I can't hold it. Oh, it's getting all over me.
My desire for you is becoming overwhelming and is taking over me completely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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SlyLeggs
Awsome upbeat track. Takes balls to do this stuff and he wasn't scared and didn't care what people thought negatively. Music creativity wins over
Ilona Merkel
What a punky groove. He was able to do any genre and that perfectly. Just a genius. Thank you for that. Much purple love from germany... PabW!!! O(+>
ordonize holmes
Punk rock new wave sounds
Williambrandon giles
As always, So much honesty in creativity, imagination, And life!.. The Graffiti Bridge album version, is what I know only, Until now! This could have made the Dirty Mind album too! We missed the chance to hear present this song live.... 🎵
Daniela G.
I was waiting 4 this! 😜
BD 59
@Daniela G
Ciao Dani.
Love your new symbol/avatar.
💜💜💜💜💜
Daniela G.
@BD 59 Thank U! 💜💜💜
william hall
Proof that Prince Rocked N Rolled before he Rthym or Bluesed.
Heg Mex
...words don't matter...
💖💖💖💜💜💜💜💖💖💖💜💜💜💜
Jean Baumgartner
Prince! Rocks! Next To! ADAM ANT And His Band Members! 👋! PHYSICALY APPEALING ✨ 🙌 ♥ ❤ 💖 😍 ✨!