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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Wouldn't You Love Me
Prince Lyrics
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Tell me what's on your mind
Do you really love me
Or do you just wanna make some time
See, I don't really care
I just want a little company
And I can tell by the look in your eyes
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me baby?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to be with me alone?
Wouldn't you love to have me for your very own?
You're really not that hard to get
I only want to make you see
Baby, I'm not ready yet
To give you any part of me
I don't want to tease you
I only wanna turn you on
I know I can please you
'Til your voice is gone
'Til the party's gone
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me, sugar?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to be with me alone?
Wouldn't you love to have me for your very own?
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Everybody sing it
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Don't you wanna be with me alone?
Don't you wanna have me for your very own?
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me baby?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me baby?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to be with me alone?
Wouldn't you love to have me for your very own?
I want you
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Tell me what's all on your mind
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Girl, girl
Don't you wanna be with me alone?
Don't you wanna have me for your very own?
Come on girl
Come on girl
Come on, come on, come on
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I couldn't leave a freaky girl
But do not stand me up again
I want to love you, 'til the day you die
I'm in love, yeah
I'm in love, yeah
I'm in love, yeah
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Doo, do, do, do, doo
I want to hear you naughty mothers singing
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Yeah
Oh, yeah
Wouldn't you love to be with me alone?
Wouldn't you love to have me for your very own?
I love you
You love me
Oh, baby
Don't you wanna love me?
Prince's song "Wouldn't You Love To Love Me #1" is a flirtatious but self-assured conversation between the singer and his muse. He begins by asking her to look into his "big brown eyes" and reveal her true feelings. He then suggests that he wants a little company and can tell that she wants him too. However, he makes it clear that he is not ready to give her any part of himself yet, he only wants to turn her on and tease her until the voice is gone. The chorus repeats the question "wouldn't you love to love me" multiple times, inviting the listener to join in the flirtation while also asserting the singer's confidence.
Throughout the song, Prince's vocal delivery is smoky and seductive, blending spoken word with melodic lines. The pulsing beat and funky guitar riff create a sensual atmosphere, while the repeated "doo doo" chorus serves as a lighthearted counterpoint to the song's steamy lyrics. Overall, "Wouldn't You Love To Love Me #1" is a clever and catchy tribute to the power of mutual attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into my big brown eyes
Prince is asking his lover to look into his eyes so he can detect what is on her mind
Tell me what's on your mind
Prince is requesting his lover to reveal her thoughts
Do you really love me
Prince seeks his lover's assurance of true love
Or do you just wanna make some time
Prince is asking if his lover only wants a casual fling instead of a serious relationship
See, I don't really care
Prince expresses his indifference towards his lover's answer
I just want a little company
Prince wants someone to keep him company, regardless of the level of romantic involvement
And I can tell by the look in your eyes
Prince believes his lover desires him based on her body language
That you really, really want me
Prince thinks his lover ardently desires him
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Prince requests his lover to love him
Wouldn't you?
Prince repeats his plea for his lover's love
Wouldn't you love to be with me alone?
Prince asks if his lover wants to spend time alone with him
Wouldn't you love to have me for your very own?
Prince inquires if his lover desires to have him as hers completely
You're really not that hard to get
Prince asserts that his lover is easy to impress
I only want to make you see
Prince intends to show his lover his love for her
Baby, I'm not ready yet
Prince informs his lover that he is not yet ready to commit
To give you any part of me
Prince is not ready to surrender any part of him to his lover
I don't want to tease you
Prince doesn't want to lead his lover on
I only wanna turn you on
Prince only wants to arouse his lover
I know I can please you
Prince is confident he can satisfy his lover
'Til your voice is gone
Prince wants to sexually gratify his lover until she loses her voice
'Til the party's gone
Prince wants to engage with his lover sexually until the end of the party
Doo, do, do, do, doo
Prince adds an onomatopoeic chant to the song
Everybody sing it
Prince encourages everyone to sing along with the song
Come on girl
Prince prompts his lover to act quickly
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Prince expresses excitement towards his lover's actions
I couldn't leave a freaky girl
Prince wants to keep his sexually adventurous lover
But do not stand me up again
Prince warns his lover not to disappoint him a second time
I want to love you, 'til the day you die
Prince promises his love to his lover until the end of her life
I'm in love, yeah
Prince confesses that he is in love with his lover
Doo, do, do, doo
Prince repeats his onomatopoeic chant
Tell me what's all on your mind
Prince prompt his lover again to express her thoughts
Girl, girl
Prince addresses his lover in a sweet and romantic manner
Yeah
Prince expresses his general excitement about his lover
I love you
Prince declares his love for his lover
You love me
Prince assumes his lover loves him too
Don't you wanna love me?
Prince prompts his lover to love him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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Look into my big brown eyes
Tell me what's on your mind
Do you really love me
Or do you just wanna make some time
See, I don't really care
I just want a little company
And I can tell by the look in your eyes
That you really, really want me
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me baby?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to be with me alone?
Wouldn't you love to have me for your very own?
You're really not that hard to get
I only want to make you see
Baby, I'm not ready yet
To give you any part of me
I don't want to tease you
I only wanna turn you on
I know I can please you
'Til your voice is gone
'Til the party's gone
Wouldn't you love to love me?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you love to love me, sugar?
Wouldn't you?
Wouldn't you…
Your Welcome RIP Prince Rogers Nelson.
@timsullivan4687
EVERYTHING this man did was pure magic... the MOST TALENTED, GIFTED, INGENIOUS performer in ALL history, period!
@tracyjoyce7363
You are speaking TRUTH !!!! He was our Purple Maestro Majesty💜❣💜❣💜
@melaniep6964
Amen!👍❤️🎵🎼🎶
@purplegurl79
And how he was!! He was Mozart 2.0!!
@wowiehowie3133
Tim Sullivan Next to Zappa.
@Sweeterman
cough Paul McCartney
@danielharris2378
His rejects were better than most artists releases!!!
@therealsoulproduct
My favorite version of this song. That Dirty Mind-style Nu Wave/Funk!
@suzannej2448
I agree!
@IfYouLetMeStay
Rollerskating vibes right here. And I love the imperfection of the mix, it makes it sound more vintage.