Song of the Heart

Prince

About Song of the Heart

"The Song of the Heart" is a song written and performed by Prince especially for the 2006 film Happy Feet. The song came about when Prince was approached to allow his song "Kiss" to appear in the film. Prince was initially hesitant to sign off on its use, but agreed to watch the film before he made a final decision. Executives from Warner Bros. screened Happy Feet for Prince at his Paisley Park recording complex, and he enjoyed the film so much that he agreed to the use of "Kiss" and offered to write a new song for the film. Warner Bros. executive Darren Higman said that Prince completed "The Song of the Heart" approximately one week after he was screened the film. It is the only song on the soundtrack specifically written for the film. 


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2008
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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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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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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.
Creation
Prince wrote, composed, and produced "Song of the Heart," exemplifying his versatile talent as a musician.
Release
The song was released in 2006, making it one of the later additions to Prince's extensive discography.
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."
Movie Tie-in
In "Happy Feet," the song is sung by the main character Mumble, who is voiced by actor Elijah Wood.
Grammy Success
"Song of the Heart" won the Grammy Award for Best Original Song at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2007.
Competition
The song beat out other notable tracks such as "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" and "Love You I Do," also from "Dreamgirls."
Inspiration
The song's lyrics, which talk about finding your unique rhythm and purpose in life, align closely with the themes of the film "Happy Feet."
Performance
Even though Prince performs the song, he did not lend his voice to any of the characters in "Happy Feet."
Critical Acclaim
Following the song's Grammy win, it received substantial praise from critics for its catchy rhythm, uplifting lyrics, and Prince's impressive vocal performance.
Post Release
Despite "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.
Representation
The track is representative of Prince's later career, when he experimented with more diverse soundscapes and thematic content.
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.
Personal Bias
Prince 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.
Legacy
Although 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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