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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Wanna Melt With U
Prince Lyrics
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(Oh, I want to melt with u)
(Oh, I want to melt with u)
This is safe sex, (Oh, I want to melt with u)
New Power Generation style
A funky little story about you and me (Oh, I want to melt with u)
Getting busy for awhile
To the bottom of your ankle chains
We gonna shake and shake and shake
Until we're both deranged
With endorphins
This is the ultimate rave
Oh, I want to melt with you
S to the S
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each others hips
In other words, get close enough to stick
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
I want to melt with you, yeah
Don't look now, but there's a river of blood
you must have been a virgin
What am I guilty of? Oh no (oh no)
Are you afraid? Then take me to the next phase
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each others hips
In other words, get close enough to stick (oh yeah)
And I'll melt with you (melting)
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
I want 2 melt with you, yeah (Hit me)
I'm thinkin' about the quivery ocean (oh, I want to melt with u)
And drippin' all over your every motion
And thinkin' about the way that you kiss (I want to melt with u)
I'm thinkin' about some of this
And I'm thinkin' about some of that
And then my backbone slips (I want to melt with u)
And my lips just drip
And then the hips just whip and whip and,
(I want to melt with u)
(I want to melt with u)
Yeah, do that baby [Repeat: x2]
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with u)
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with u)
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each other's hips(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
I want to melt with you
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Melting, melting, melting
Slow and slippery, groovy
If we bathe in each others hips
In other words, get close enough to stick
And I'll melt with you
And you can melt with me to
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves (Whip it)
"I Wanna Melt With U" by Prince & The New Power Generation is a funky, playful song about two people getting lost in passion and pleasure. The lyrics begin with Prince mentioning he has seven hours available, asking what the other person wants to do, to which they reply they want to "melt with u." The chorus repeats this phrase, emphasizing the desire to connect and dissolve into one another. Prince then describes the experience as "safe sex," reassuring that it is consensual and enjoyable.
The rest of the lyrics describe the physical sensations of being close to one another and exploring each other's bodies. Prince mentions shaking until they are "deranged with endorphins," creating an "ultimate rave." He uses metaphors such as a "quivery ocean," dripping, and whipping hips to describe the intense pleasure they are experiencing. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and Prince encouraging his partner to move their body like a dog.
The lyrics of "I Wanna Melt With U" may be interpreted as a celebration of physical connection and pleasure while emphasizing mutual enjoyment and respect. The funky, upbeat melody and playful lyrics add a lighthearted, joyful atmosphere to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I got 7 hours, baby. So what ya want to do?
As I have 7 hours, I want to know what you would like to do within that time.
(Oh, I want to melt with u)
I desire to merge with you and become one.
This is safe sex, (Oh, I want to melt with u)
This is sexual intimacy that is protected, and I still want to merge with you.
New Power Generation style
It is being done in the way that the new generation does it.
A funky little story about you and me (Oh, I want to melt with u)
I am telling a little story about how we are going to merge with each other.
Getting busy for awhile
We will spend some time having sexual intercourse.
From the tip of my typhoon (Oh, I want to melt with u)
From the top of my body down to the lower part, I want to merge with you.
To the bottom of your ankle chains
From the lower part of your body to your feet.
We gonna shake and shake and shake
We are going to move our bodies vigorously.
Until we're both deranged
We will continue until we become insane.
With endorphins
Our brains will release endorphins during the sexual act.
This is the ultimate rave
This is the ultimate sexual experience.
S to the S
Sensual and sexy.
Slow and slippery, groovy
We will move slowly and slickly.
If we bathe in each others hips
If we get close enough to each other to merge.
In other words, get close enough to stick
We need to approach each other until we are close enough to unite.
And I'll melt with you
I will join with you.
And you can melt with me to
You can join with me as well.
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
We will keep moving until we create an impact.
Don't look now, but there's a river of blood
There is an abundance of sexual passion.
you must have been a virgin
This must be your first time experiencing such intense sexual passion.
What am I guilty of? Oh no (oh no)
I am feeling guilty for causing so much sexual energy.
Are you afraid? Then take me to the next phase
If you're afraid, let's take this to the next level.
I'm thinkin' about the quivery ocean (oh, I want to melt with u)
I am imagining our bodies moving together like the waves of the ocean.
And drippin' all over your every motion
Our sexual fluids will be released all over each other as we move our bodies.
And thinkin' about the way that you kiss (I want to melt with u)
I am imagining your kisses and wanting to join with you.
I'm thinkin' about some of this
I am thinking about the sexual act.
And I'm thinkin' about some of that
I am thinking about other sexual activities as well.
And then my backbone slips (I want to melt with u)
My spine will tremble and shiver with pleasure.
And my lips just drip
My mouth will salivate heavily.
And then the hips just whip and whip and,
Our hips will move rapidly.
(I want to melt with u)
I want to merge with you.
Yeah, do that baby [Repeat: x2]
Yes, keep doing that.
Yeah, do that baby, just like a dog (ooh, I want to melt with u)
Yes, do it like an animal.
Slow and slippery, groovy
We will move slowly and slickly.
And we'll groove and groove until the earth moves
We will keep moving until we create an impact.
Melting, melting, melting
We will become one entity, melting together.
(Whip it)
Keep going with determination.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Counting down during the sexual act to build tension.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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