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Who sang Prisoner?

Release date: 1979

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Cher released the song Prisoner. Date of release: 1979.

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The meaning of the song 'Prisoner ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Prisoner song analysis

The protagonist is in love with her partner and feels trapped in their relationship. She feels trapped and tied down, but still wants to be close to her partner. Although she feels abused and heartbroken, she never thought that her love for her partner would lead her to feel this way. She hopes that someone will free her from the thoughts that are inside her.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Prisoner’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Cher - Short Biography

Cher is a famous American singer, actress and television personality whose well-deserved reputation as a "pop goddess" is due to her distinctive and arresting voice. Throughout her career, both as a member of the band Sonny & Cher and as a solo artist, she has enjoyed tremendous success, selling 40 million records worldwide and scoring top 10 hits such as "Bang Bang" and "You Better Sit Down Kids." In addition to her musical talents, Cher has also been hailed as a fashion icon and has appeared on a series of popular television shows, including The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and Cher.

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"Prisoner", composed by David Paich, is the first track on the sixteenth studio album by Cher, an American singer and actress. It was released on October 22, 1979 by Casablanca Records. Unfortunately, it was not a commercial success and did not enter the charts. Despite this, the lead single "Hell on Wheels" still managed to achieve some success, reaching number fifty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100. "Prisoner" is an album that showcases Cher's unique vocal range and talents, but unfortunately it did not receive the recognition it deserved.

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