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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When Two R in Love
Prince Lyrics
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The brightest star appeals to your sex
Before we do anything
Let me just talk to you
When two are in love
They whisper secrets only they to can hear
When two are in love
When two are in love (love)
Their stomachs will pound
Every time the other comes near
When two are in love
When two are in love
Falling leaves will appear to them
Like slow motion rain (slow motion, slow motion)
When two are in love
The speed of their hips
Can be faster than a runaway train
Drop, drop, drop, drop, water, water, water
Come bathe with me
Let's drown each other in each others emotions
Bathe with me
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Bathe with me
Uh, let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Bathe with me
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
Nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo (nothing's taboo)
When the two are in love (l-o-v-e)
Can you hear me?
When two are in love (when to are in love)
Their bodies shiver at the mere contemplation
Of penetration (let alone the act)
Let alone the actual act
When two are in love
The thought of his tongue in the v of her love
In his mind, this thought it leads the pack
Come bathe with me
Let's drown each other in each others emotions
Bathe with me
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Bathe with me
Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Bathe with me
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
Nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo (nothing's taboo)
When the two are in love
(Love) in love, can you hear me?
(Hold me)
(Yeah)
(Just like that)
(Don't move)
In Prince's song "When Two R In Love," he describes the intimate and sensual experience that occurs between two people when they are in love. The piece begins with the singer admiring how beautiful his partner looks that night. He acknowledges that the connection and communication between two people in love are so strong that they can share secrets that only they can hear. When two people are in love, the very thought of being physically close to each other can make their stomachs pound, and the time spent together feels like a slow-motion and romantic experience. They long to be closer to each other, and their passion can be intense and overwhelming, even faster than a runaway train. The song's overall message seems to be that true love between two people is a magical and profound experience that's hard to describe, yet it's a feeling that cannot be missed.
The chorus of "When Two R In Love" echoes the sentiment of the verses. The romantic and deep connection between two people in love can make them shiver with the mere thought of being intimate with one another. The mention of the tongue in the V of one partner's love in the verse indicates the overwhelming desire that love brings with it. The tone of the song is romantic, erotic and full of emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
So fair she looked tonight
The person being referred to looked exceptionally beautiful that night.
The brightest star appeals to your sex
The most alluring thing can be sexually arousing.
Before we do anything
Before anything physical happens between us.
Let me just talk to you
Can we talk first?
When two are in love
When two people are in love with each other.
They whisper secrets only they to can hear
They share private and intimate conversations that only they can understand or relate to.
Their stomachs will pound
Their hearts will race.
Every time the other comes near
Whenever they are together or in close proximity to each other.
Falling leaves will appear to them
When two people are in love, they can see things in a beautiful and romantic way.
Like slow motion rain
Things seem to slow down and become more beautiful.
The speed of their hips
The intensity of their physical interaction.
Can be faster than a runaway train
It can be overwhelming and intense.
Let's drown each other in each other's emotions
Let's express ourselves emotionally with each other.
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Let's indulge in sensual pleasures.
Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Let's explore each other's physical sensations to their limits.
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
Let's share a kiss that represents our mutual love and connection.
Nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo
There are no boundaries in this relationship.
Their bodies shiver at the mere contemplation
The thought of being intimate is already arousing and overwhelming.
Of penetration (let alone the act)
Being intimate physically can be overwhelming, not just the actual act.
The thought of his tongue in the v of her love
The thought of being intimate specifically in that area is overwhelming and alluring.
In his mind, this thought it leads the pack
This thought is the most prominent on his mind.
Can you hear me?
Do you understand the depth of my love and connection with you?
Hold me
Embrace me tightly.
Just like that
Keep holding me like that, don't let go.
Don't move
Stay perfectly still.
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Cousin Dee Dee
So fair she looked tonight,
The brightest star appeals to your sex.
Before we do anything,
Let me just talk 2 U.
When 2 R in love
They whisper secrets
Only they 2 can hear
When 2 R in love
When 2 R in love (love)
Their stomachs will pound
Every time the other comes near
When 2 R in love
When 2 R in love
Falling leaves will appear 2 them
Like slow motion rain (slow motion, slow motion)
When 2 R in love
The speed of their hips
Can be faster than a runaway train Drop, drop, drop, drop, water, water, water
Come bathe with me
Let's drown each other in each others emotions
Bathe with me
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Bathe with me
Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Bathe with me
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
That nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo
When the 2 R in love
L.o.v.e. - l.o.v. - can U hear me?
When 2 R in love
Their bodies shiver at the mere contemplation
Of penetration (let alone the act)
Let alone the actual act
When 2 R in love
The thought of his tongue in the V of her love
In his mind, this thought it leads the pack
Come bathe with me
Let's drown each other in each others emotions
Bathe with me
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Bathe with me
Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Bathe with me
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
That nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo
When the 2 R in love
(Love) in love - can U hear me?
(hold me)
(yeah)
(just like that)
(don't move)
Javier
So fair she looked tonight,
The brightest star appeals to your sex.
Before we do anything,
Let me just talk 2 U.
When 2 R in love
They whisper secrets
Only they 2 can hear
When 2 R in love
When 2 R in love (love)
Their stomachs will pound
Every time the other comes near
When 2 R in love
When 2 R in love
Falling leaves will appear 2 them
Like slow motion rain (slow motion, slow motion)
When 2 R in love
The speed of their hips
Can be faster than a runaway train
Drop, drop, drop, drop, water, water, water
Come bathe with me
Let's drown each other in each others emotions
Bathe with me
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Bathe with me
Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Bathe with me
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
That nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo
When the 2 R in love
L.o.v.e. - l.o.v. - can U hear me?
When 2 R in love
Their bodies shiver at the mere contemplation
Of penetration (let alone the act)
Let alone the actual act
When 2 R in love
The thought of his tongue in the V of her love
In his mind, this thought it leads the pack
Come bathe with me
Let's drown each other in each others emotions
Bathe with me
Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion
Bathe with me
Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean
Bathe with me
Let's kiss with one synonymous notion
That nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo
When the 2 R in love
(Love) in love - can U hear me?
(hold me)
(yeah)
(just like that)
(don't move)
Kendra Harper
One of his most slept on songs!!!!
Morpheus Wick
Hands Down!!
Derek Holmes
You ain’t never lied
Spicy Hot
I agree! This is a really good song .
N R Johnson
Loooove this song! Definitely should be in all playlists! 🥳💜
Wanda Manning
Absolutely
Lloyd Powell
Only real fans are up on this
Hi Im Shem
Im 15😃
Hi Im Shem
Yes
Lynn Coffey
@Erik Streightoff Yes. LoveSexy and didn't he look incredible?