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 Sinรฉad 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)
NยทEยทWยทS (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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U Make My Sun Shine
Prince Lyrics
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Put your ass right down here on this throne, yeah
Don't you say n'ere a little word
Until you learn how to leave, leave that devil alone
Let me run it down, I keep your paper coming in real steady
I could tell you what the I in the pimp stands for
If your ready, ready, ready
Your eyes are wide shut you cannot even see
But you're still a queen to me
CHORUS:
In this trusting place you can erase
Every tear that ever rolled down your weary face
All the time you waste in that paper chase
Is time better spent in these arms of mine
Heaven sent angel so divine
You're my complement
U make my sun shine
U make my sun shine at night
(ooh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Listen to me now baby
Let me tell ya what I gotta do (tell ya)
I gotta stop lettin' the devil
(define what it takes to be a woman)
Stop lettin' him tell me what it takes to be a woman
Gotta never stop believing in me, myself, and I
Pretty little lies that the rich keep using
I opened up my eyes,
The only reason they're winning is 'cause I keep losing
Gotta get back to my right place
This is the subject of my show
We love the human race
This is where I belong
Chorus
Wonderfully, truly, caring you make the words I wish in every song.
Come here now pretty baby let me take you somewhere and put you real close
We've both been in the dark much too long
Now that we got the knowledge and the truth we can both be strong
Kings and Queens gettin' it on!
Trusted place you can erase
Every tear that ever rolled down your weary face
All the time you waste (wasted time)
In that paper chase
(Can't you see that it's all time better spent right here)
Is time better spent in these arms of mine,
(Sweet angel)
Heaven sent angel so divine (You're so divine)
You're my complement
U make my sun shine
U make my sun shine at night
Feel me
Sun shine, sun shine, sun shine at night
Doobay doobay doobay doo
The lyrics to Prince's song "U Make My Sun Shine" are full of love and empowerment. The first verse talks about the listener being a queen, despite being called names behind their back. Prince encourages the listener to leave behind the devil and learn to be happy with his love. He tells them that he will keep their paper (money) coming in steady, and he even knows what the "I" in pimp stands for. He believes in them and sees them as royalty, even if they can't yet see it themselves.
The chorus is a repetitive, joyful declaration of love and a trusted place where the listener can erase every tear that's ever fallen from their weary face. Prince reassures them that all the time they waste chasing after money is better spent in his arms. He calls the listener an "angel so divine," and says that they complement him and make his sun shine, even at night.
In the second verse, Prince opens up about his own struggles with the devil telling him what it takes to be a woman. He promises to never stop believing in himself, despite the lies that rich people keep using to keep others down. He encourages the listener to get back to their right place and declares his love for the human race. The final lines of the song continue the theme of royalty, encouraging kings and queens to get it on and celebrate their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on over here baby, uh
Prince invites his lover to join him.
Put your ass right down here on this throne, yeah
Prince tells his lover to take a seat and make herself comfortable.
Don't you say n'ere a little word
Prince wants his lover to remain silent and listen to him speak.
Until you learn how to leave, leave that devil alone
Prince advises his lover to break away from negative influences and people.
Let me run it down, I keep your paper coming in real steady
Prince expresses how he provides for his lover in a reliable manner.
I could tell you what the I in the pimp stands for, If your ready, ready, ready
Prince wants to educate his lover on the life of a pimp.
Your eyes are wide shut you cannot even see, That behind your back, he calls you names
Prince reveals how his lover is blinded to the truth of what her significant other is doing behind her back.
But you're still a queen to me
Prince reminds his lover of her worth and value to him.
In this trusting place you can erase, Every tear that ever rolled down your weary face
Prince assures his lover that she is in a safe space where she can be comforted and healed.
All the time you waste in that paper chase, Is time better spent in these arms of mine
Prince believes that his lover's pursuit of money and financial gain is not as important as spending quality time with him.
Heaven sent angel so divine, You're my complement, U make my sun shine, U make my sun shine at night
Prince expresses his love and admiration for his lover, and how she completes him.
Listen to me now baby, Let me tell ya what I gotta do (tell ya)
Prince wants his lover to pay attention as he shares his plan for their future.
I gotta stop lettin' the devil, (define what it takes to be a woman)
Prince recognizes the negative influence of societal expectations that shape what it means to be a woman.
Stop lettin' him tell me what it takes to be a woman, Gotta never stop believing in me, myself, and I
Prince urges his lover to stop letting external factors shape her identity, and to focus on herself.
Pretty little lies that the rich keep using, I opened up my eyes, The only reason they're winning is 'cause I keep losing
Prince is aware of the manipulations and falsehoods used by the wealthy to maintain their power, and how he has been negatively affected by it.
Gotta get back to my right place, This is the subject of my show, We love the human race, This is where I belong
Prince emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and loving humanity.
Wonderfully, truly, caring you make the words I wish in every song
Prince tells his lover how she inspires him to create beautiful music.
Come here now pretty baby let me take you somewhere and put you real close, We've both been in the dark much too long
Prince wants to physically and emotionally connect with his lover after both of them have gone through difficult times.
Now that we got the knowledge and the truth we can both be strong, Kings and Queens gettin' it on!
Prince believes that their newfound understanding and support for each other will make them a powerful and unstoppable couple.
Feel me, Sun shine, sun shine, sun shine at night, Doobay doobay doobay doo
Prince encourages his lover to embrace the happiness that he brings and enjoy life to the fullest.
Contributed by Brooklyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Training2Reign
"Come here now pretty baby let me take U somewhere
And put your REAL CLOTHES back on
We've both been in the dark much 2 LONG
But now that we got the knowledge of the truth we can both be strong
Kings and Queens gettin' it on!"
This is Kingdom Talk!
@GetLocklab
Best thing about being a Prince fan ...you'll never run out of discovering awesome music from him that's "New to you"
@valmorrow5655
I just found this song last month on FACEBOOK this is beautiful
@tracytempleton5836
@@valmorrow5655 ju8l,
@Sgbtn1
Truly ruly!!!!
@andrewmckay9476
I heard a little bit of something from D'Angelo in the beginning. Can't put my finger on it
@mariacuadra9637
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@thector4780
He lived in the Toronto area for a period of his life. Many Canadians loved him. Total respect to Prince/symbol. <3 he made my sunshine!!
@darvincarter2396
His musical range was infinite. Can anyone name a more complete versatile songwriter musician and just down to earth human being. He is missed by many forgotten by none. Love the man. Peace.
@sidj6745
His vocal range is unmatched...what a musical Genius we lost.
@elisabethlutz7377
Sorry , but nobody lost ๐ Prince , he's ALIVE โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ LISA