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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somebody to love
Prince Lyrics
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When you were at the party
I was the one waitin' by the phone
When you were with somebody
Now here you come again with your heart in your hands
Confessin' all of your sins, yeah
The same tired line that I've heard a dozen times
But still I've got to give in
[Chorus:]
Cuz when you love somebody
Every now and then it might rain
When you love somebody
With every sun shower there's pain
Whenever something's lost, something's gained
When you love somebody
When you love someone
You were the one lookin' for some action
I was just lookin' for you
"Who needs love when you got protection"
Quote, quote our point of view
All my partners say that I need to dismiss ya
Until they see you smile (Such a pretty smile)
All them fools are buggin' cuz they just want your lovin'
In the backseat, huh, for a little while (But I don't care)
[Chorus]
(When you love somebody)
(Might rain)
Yeah, yea
Check me out on the floor
So what, you got me open
Yeah, do your dance
But I'm the one you're dancin' for
And you know this
Round and round, don't stop it
And you know this, yeah, yeah
Up and down, you got it
Cuz when you love somebody (When you love somebody)
Every now and then it might rain (Now and then it might rain)
When you love somebody
With every sun shower there's pain
(Baby, a little pain, a little pain, yeah)
Whenever something's lost, something's gained
(Every now and then you got to think about what you gain) (Think you don't?)
When you love somebody (Yeah) (When you love somebody)
Every now and then it might rain (Might rain)
When you love somebody (Pourin' down, down on me)
With every sun shower there's pain (Come on, wet me rain)
Whenever something's lost, something's gained (Something's
Gained)
When you love somebody, yeah
When you love somebody {x7}
(So sweet)
(It's complete)
Well (So nice)
(It's paradise)
Round and round, don't stop it
Round and round, don't stop the pounds
Cuz a brutha gettin' down here lately
Freedom agrees with yous all, you see
In a state of mind that's weightless
See, on the quantum tip I flipped on the notion
When the Adam split, we got Eve
Duality's now a groupie with a backstage pass
And they ain't gonna leave till they get some
From grace we fall
Referring to the objects on the wall
I'd picture my hat, my coat, my balls
Around and round (Round and round) {x2}
Huh, don't stop the pounds (Don't stop the pounds)
Yeah, cuz a brutha gettin' down here lately
Mm
The song When U Love Somebody by Prince tells the story of a couple whose relationship is tumultuous. The singer is in love with someone who does not reciprocate the same level of commitment. The first verse talks about how Prince was alone while his partner was out partying. This is a common scenario when one partner is not as invested in the relationship as the other. The following lines make it clear that the partner has a history of making excuses and apologizing for their behavior.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of pain that comes with love. The lyrics suggest that no matter how much love exists in a relationship, there will be times of difficulty and hardship. It is a reminder that, when it comes to love, there are no guarantees.
The second verse speaks of the partner's behavior in the past. They were looking for a quick fling while Prince was looking for something more significant. The singer's friends have urged him to walk away, but he cannot resist the love he has for his partner. The ending lines of the verse speak to the partner's charm - their smile is enough to make all of Prince's friends want to forgive them.
Overall, When U Love Somebody is a deep and insightful account of the complexities of love. It is honest about the fact that love is not always easy, but it is necessary for fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I was the one sleepin' all alone
I was alone, sleeping, while you were out at a party
When you were at the party
You were out partying while I was at home alone
I was the one waitin' by the phone
I was waiting by the phone hoping you would call me
When you were with somebody
You were with somebody else while I was alone
Now here you come again with your heart in your hands
You've returned with a vulnerable heart, confessing your sins to me
Confessin' all of your sins, yeah
You're admitting your wrongdoing to me
The same tired line that I've heard a dozen times
You're using the same familiar excuse you've used before
But still I've got to give in
Despite knowing your track record, I can't resist giving in to you
Cuz when you love somebody
When you're in love with someone
Every now and then it might rain
There may be hardships or difficult times when you love someone
With every sun shower there's pain
Even in the good times, pain and hurt can still be present
Whenever something's lost, something's gained
When one thing is lost, something else is gained in return
You were the one lookin' for some action
You were looking for excitement or stimulation
I was just lookin' for you
I was only looking for you, not anything else
All my partners say that I need to dismiss ya
My friends are telling me to let go of you
Until they see you smile (Such a pretty smile)
But they change their minds when they see your beautiful smile
All them fools are buggin' cuz they just want your lovin'
My friends are jealous because they want to be with you too
In the backseat, huh, for a little while (But I don't care)
They may have had you for a little while, but I'm not bothered by it
Yeah, do your dance
You can go ahead and do what you want
But I'm the one you're dancin' for
You're only dancing for me
Cuz when you love somebody (When you love somebody)
When you're in love with someone
Every now and then it might rain (Now and then it might rain)
There may be hardships or difficult times when you love someone
With every sun shower there's pain (Baby, a little pain, a little pain, yeah)
Even in the good times, pain and hurt can still be present
Whenever something's lost, something's gained (Every now and then you got to think about what you gain) (Think you don't?)
When one thing is lost, something else is gained in return and it's important to consider what you're gaining
Round and round, don't stop it
Keep going, don't stop
From grace we fall
We can fall from a state of grace
Referring to the objects on the wall
Talking about the decorations in the room
I'd picture my hat, my coat, my balls
Visualizing the things I have on me
Yeah, cuz a brutha gettin' down here lately
Because I'm enjoying myself lately
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@annziegelhofer2473
Prince is a masterpiece! His work is still ahead of what’s happening now!
@garryhairston5839
The moment when you realize how much Prince was ahead of his time, if this album was just released today it would soar to the top of the charts 👊✌️💪💯
@donnellaharris8559
Prince was just like Marvin Gaye ahead of there time
@loupcaldeira
Mhhhh… nah, not really. It really has this 90s sound
@tronoankirayoshikage7331
@@donnellaharris8559yeah
@tronoankirayoshikage7331
Mhm!
@AndreGandy-oy6qo
@@loupcaldeira00😅
@glamslamcam
I’ve always loved this song. This is one of those songs that has always hit me where I lived. I’ve been single for years and when I play this song, it lets me know that I’m not the only one who goes through moments of loneliness and wishing & longing to be “somebody’s somebody“. I saw someone say this and it’s so true, this song really is a mood. Songs like “Somebody’s Somebody” is the reason why Prince is my all-time favorite artist.
@druscillalee2183
I'm definitely in a mood of LONELINESS feeling LONELY ABOUT MUCH
HAPPY I CAN BE IN MY LONELINESS WITH PRINCE AND HIS MUSIC HIS GUITARS 🎶🎶 🎶 HIS PERFORMANCES HIS VIDEOS ALL OF HIM💜🕊️🕊️ PRINCE IS MY THERAPIST 💜 AND MY ESCAPISM 💜💜💜🕊️👏🏽
@anitakos1375
I’m feeling lonely during a long battle with Lyme illness. I honestly thank God for blessing us with beautiful Prince!! Omg!! I fell in love with Prince when I was 14!! I’m a mature lady who is sooooo grateful for Prince’s amazing music for every emotion and mood that I’m feeling or struggling with!! Awww I’m so sad Prince passed away. I’m heartbroken still 🙏💔❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💋❤️❤️❤️💜💜