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 we're dancing close and s
Prince Lyrics
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I never want to let you go, no no
I feel your warm embrace
The softness of your face
Tell me baby, are we here alone?
When we're kissing long and hard
I can almost taste the thoughts within your mind
Baby, that's honestly the way I feel
When we're dancing close and slow
I'm not afraid to let my feelings show
I want to come inside of you
I want to hold you when we're through
Can't you feel my love touching you?
The lyrics to Prince's song When We're Dancing Close And Slow describe a moment of intimacy between two lovers who are lost in each other's arms. The first verse sets the scene of a slow dance, and the singer confesses that he never wants to let go of his partner. He enjoys the physical closeness of their bodies and the way her face feels against his. He questions if they are alone together in this moment.
The second verse dives deeper into their physical attraction as they kiss long and hard. The singer explains how these moments lead him to sexual fantasies about his lover. He's not ashamed of feeling desire towards her and is honest about wanting to be with her in that way. The chorus comes back to the slow dance, affirming his feelings for her and his willingness to be vulnerable and show his love. The last line of the song, "Can't you feel my love touching you?" sums up the powerful sensual connection the two share.
Overall, the song lyrics are a love letter to the physicality of a relationship, and Prince's honest portrayal of his desire for his lover is what makes the song both romantic and raw.
Line by Line Meaning
When we're dancing close and slow
The moment when we dance slowly and closely
I never want to let you go, no no
I cherish the moment, and I don't want it to end
I feel your warm embrace
I experience the warmth of your love as you hold me tight
The softness of your face
The gentleness of your face when it meets mine is delightful
Tell me baby, are we here alone?
Are we the only ones here? Is there someone else watching us?
When we're kissing long and hard
When we engage in a long and passionate kiss
I can almost taste the thoughts within your mind
I can sense your desires, and they turn me on
Sex-related fantasy is all that my mind can see
My mind is captivated by sexual fantasies
Baby, that's honestly the way I feel
That is how I truly feel, my love
I'm not afraid to let my feelings show
I am comfortable revealing my emotions to you
I want to come inside of you
I desire to be one with you emotionally and physically
I want to hold you when we're through
After everything is over, I want to hold you tight
Can't you feel my love touching you?
Can't you sense my love embracing you?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@rmm6637
inspectorbudget Here are the lyrics, basically a silly argument skit. "
Woman overboard, everybody on the ground
10 toes goin’ up, 10 toes goin’ down
Got the gun pointin’ at ‘cha
We’re never gonna cut our hair
(Come here, let me cut that hair) No!
Gotta, gotta
(My body wanna tell U 2 take control)
(This way 2 this purple soul)
Oh, pretty mama, I think I wanna ride
Sophie, 4 God’s sake
If U touch the television, I’ll kill U Sophie
Sol, can U please change the channel 4 God’s sake?
I don’t care, leave it alone, sit down!
I can’t stand David Letterman, he looks like a banker
U don’t have 2 watch Dynasty 2 have an attitude
Leave it all up 2 me, my love will be, will be your food
Everybody will have short hair
Let’s cut it, mama! (Pretty mama)
I think I wanna ride
Put the daddy in the front seat, me and the girl outside
I just want your extra time and your ..... kiss
Oh my God, isn’t that Prince on television, Sol? {fade out}
OK Sophie, it’s obvious
No, wait a minute, I bought this television
Why’d... why U ruin it 4 me 4 God’s sake?
Is he the strangest lookin’ thing U’ve ever seen or what?
U wanna talk strange Sophie? OK, let's talk strange
Sol, don’t U touch that channel!
Leave it alone, Sol!
Sophie, U’re strange, I’m changin’ the channel
Sol, do U... do U value your life?
Sit down Sol!"
@jmac6350
One of my best memories of my grandfather is him watching Prince perform on tv and saying. “Wow, the lady can really dance.”
@joyduckting9837
Lol😂😏
@deannabowlin4350
I’m dying😅😅
@tej226
😂😂😂 the ambiguous 80s lol
@sandracordier4625
Ppppppppp
@sweetblaqcoffey962
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@laurahutzel1707
I don't understand how someone can be so feminine, so masculine and so sexy all at the same time.
@duprez2
One word. ANDROGENY
@uncorrupted2786
Simple. Prince was a secret female-to-male transgender.
@no-uo1me
1Word How the HELL is he sexy