Song of the Heart
Prince
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We have to find our heart songs all by ourself It's the voice you hear inside Who you truly are (truly are) Raise your voices brothers and sisters Praise the great one who put songs in our hearts You might make a different song, yes that's right it's true That don't make anybody more or less as good as you If you can't feel the music that's all you really need Then turn this party all the way out Good time guaranteed Everybody get up Clap your hands and dance to the beat Whatever you do little darlin' it's cool Just get up out your seat And wave a flag because everybody plays a part One world united singing the song of the heart Everybody makes mistakes Oh yeah, not one or two (right!) But that don't make the dirty little things they say about you true (You tell 'em!) Step aside little babies and watch me do my thing I don't even need a good reason to do Listen to me sing Everybody get up (ha!) Clap your hands and show them what you got Tonight we gonna jam from now until eternity Don't you stop - make it hot oh! And wave a flag because everybody plays a part One world united singing this song - this song of the heart Come on! Watch me now! Oh, I don't care what the people say This is my life (this is my life) I just got to like that OK (OK?) They can go fly their momma's kite Hooray! (we got it!) We can be together if we all do our part I'll let you if you let me sing the song of the heart We can be together if we all do our part I'll let you if you let me sing the song Song of the heart All right I'm going to tell you one more time Listen... Uh One world One world One world united Singing a song Singing a song Singing a song of the heart Feel me? Oh yeah! Feel me? Keep singing! You can do you I do me Whatever! Better get going y'all The song of the heart
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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15 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Song of the Heart" is a song by the legendary American musician Prince, known for his eclectic blend of R&B, rock, funk, and pop.
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CreationPrince wrote, composed, and produced "Song of the Heart," exemplifying his versatile talent as a musician.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 2006, making it one of the later additions to Prince's extensive discography.
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Album"Song of the Heart" is not a part of any of Prince's studio albums. It was created specifically for the 2006 animated feature film "Happy Feet."
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Movie Tie-inIn "Happy Feet," the song is sung by the main character Mumble, who is voiced by actor Elijah Wood.
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Grammy Success"Song of the Heart" won the Grammy Award for Best Original Song at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2007.
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CompetitionThe song beat out other notable tracks such as "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" and "Love You I Do," also from "Dreamgirls."
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InspirationThe song's lyrics, which talk about finding your unique rhythm and purpose in life, align closely with the themes of the film "Happy Feet."
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PerformanceEven though Prince performs the song, he did not lend his voice to any of the characters in "Happy Feet."
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Critical AcclaimFollowing the song's Grammy win, it received substantial praise from critics for its catchy rhythm, uplifting lyrics, and Prince's impressive vocal performance.
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Post ReleaseDespite "Song of the Heart" not having a music video or being heavily promoted, it found success thanks to its tie-in with the popular film.
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RepresentationThe track is representative of Prince's later career, when he experimented with more diverse soundscapes and thematic content.
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Unique"Song of the Heart" is one of the few songs in Prince's catalog to receive a Grammy for a song from a movie soundtrack, and one of his few songs directly associated with an animated film.
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Personal BiasPrince was known for his refusal to conform to music industry norms, and his creation of "Song of the Heart" for a children's film further exemplified his unique approach to music.
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LegacyAlthough it isn't one of Prince's most famous songs, "Song of the Heart" is a testament to his diverse abilities as a songwriter, performer, and producer.
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