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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Prince Lyrics
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Don't walk where it feels the best
Walk away from people you meet
Don't talk to strangers, unless
They walk the way you want them to
Don't walk unless the others do
I said walk, like you could use a ride
Then people will walk over you
Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
Yeah, that's what they want you to do
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
So you got to walk like you want to make it
Don't walk like you just can't take it
Go on and walk on any side you like
Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way
Hey, sha la la la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
(Tellin' me now, just walkin')
Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin')
I'm talkin' to the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin')
Alright
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
The lyrics in Prince & The New Power Generation's song "Walk Don't Walk" delve into the idea of conformity and how it can impact our choices and behaviors. With lines like "Walk away from people you meet, don't talk to strangers unless they walk the way you want them to," the song suggests that society has rules in place that should be followed without question, creating a lack of individuality.
The song urges listeners to walk on their own side of the street and not be afraid to create their own path, even if it means going against the norm. It introduces the idea that if we always walk our own way, then we will eventually see the sun shine upon us one day. Overall, the song encourages people to be true to themselves and not let societal pressures dictate their actions.
On an interesting note, "Walk Don't Walk" was released on Prince's 1991 album, "Diamonds and Pearls," which shot to number one on the charts in multiple countries. The album eventually received a Grammy nomination for Best Album of the Year in 1992.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk on their side of the street
Follow the rules and laws set by society
Don't walk where it feels the best
Don't always do what feels good, make responsible choices
Walk away from people you meet
Be cautious of strangers and avoid danger
Don't talk to strangers, unless
They walk the way you want them to
Only communicate with people who share your beliefs and values
Don't walk unless the others do
Follow the crowd and conform to societal norms to avoid being an outcast
I said walk, like you could use a ride
Walk with purpose and determination, like you have a mission to accomplish
Don't walk with a confident stride
Then people will walk over you
Don't be overconfident or arrogant, or others will take advantage of you
Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Obey authority and don't speak out of turn or against established norms
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
Society wants you to conform and not challenge the status quo, but it's better to be brave and revolutionary
So you got to walk like you want to make it
Don't walk like you just can't take it
Have confidence in yourself and walk with determination to achieve your goals
Go on and walk on any side you like
Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
Be an individual and think for yourself, don't always follow the crowd
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way
If you stay true to yourself and your beliefs, you will ultimately be rewarded
Hey, sha la la la
Interjection for added emphasis
Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin')
I'm talkin' to the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin')
Alright
Asserting independence and confidence, and not conforming to societal expectations
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
Emphasis on the importance of choice and assertiveness in decision making
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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