Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)

Mint Condition

About Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)

"Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" is a song performed by Mint Condition, issued as the second single from their debut album Meant to Be Mint. The song was written by band members Jeffrey Allen, Lawrence Waddell and Stokley Williams. Released in 1991, the song is their biggest hit to date, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. The single spent 34 weeks total on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 20 weeks in the top 40 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.  


Year:
2006
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Pretty
Brown
Eyes

Pretty brown eyes 
You know I see you 
It's a disguise the way you treat me (the way you treat me) (pretty brown eyes)
You keep holding on 
To your thoughts of rejection 
If you're with me you're secured 
You keep telling me 
That your time is always taken 
But I keep seeing you out alone (out alone) (pretty brown eyes)
Listen to love 
Your heart is pounding with desire 
Waiting to be unleashed 

Quit breakin' my heart 
Breakin' my heart, yeah (pretty brown eyes)
Breakin' my heart, yeah
Breakin' my heart, sugar, yeah, yeah (pretty brown eyes)
 
Don't tell your friends 
That I don't mean nothin' to ya 
Please don't deny the truth (pretty brown eyes)
Tell me right now, I know your heart is in the right place 
You know I won't let you down, yeah 
You can't disguise 
All the pounding of your heart, yeah 
(I see your eyes) I see your eyes (pretty brown eyes) and you can't hide 
Start to make sense 
And quit playin' these love games (silly little love games)
Tell me what you're gonna do, yeah 

Quit breakin' my heart 
Breakin' my heart, yeah (pretty brown eyes)
Breakin' my heart, ooh
Breakin' my heart, yeah (pretty brown eyes)

(Lover, lover lover)
Pretty brown eyes
Pretty brown eyes

I just want to know one thing 
Will you be with me? (pretty brown eyes)

Here comes my darling (here comes my darling)
Here comes romance (here comes romance)
Here comes my love (here comes my love)
(And please, honey will you dance?)

Quit breakin' my heart 
Breakin' my heart (pretty brown eyes)
(Breakin' my heart) breakin' my heart
Breakin' my heart, whoa-whoa

Breakin' my heart, yeah
Got me kinda lonely inside (Breakin' my heart) 
Oh, oh, oh, ooh
I'm talking bout, I'm talking 'bout you, I'm talking 'bout me, I'm taking 'bout we (breakin' my heart)
I'm taking 'bout we, we (breakin' my heart)

(Here comes my darling) here comes my darling
(Here comes romance) here comes romance
(Here comes my love) here comes my love
Babe, will you dance?

Oh yeah, sugar pie, baby

(Breakin' my heart) (here comes my darling) here comes my darling
(Here comes romance) here comes romance
(Here comes my love, please honey will you dance?) will you dance with me, baby?

Ooh, yeah, oh yeah

(Pretty brown eyes)
Breakin' my heart (pretty brown eyes)
(Breakin' my heart) (pretty brown eyes) breakin' my heart
Breakin' my heart (pretty brown eyes)

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Mint Condition

Mint Condition is an R&B band from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Formed in the late 1980s, its original members were Stokley Williams (lead vocals, drums, percussion), Ricky Kinchen (bass guitar), Homer O'Dell (guitar), Larry Waddell (keyboards, piano), Keri Lewis (keyboards, synthesizer), and Jeffrey Allen (saxophone, keyboards). Currently, this line-up remains intact, with the exception of Lewis, who left the group to produce for other artists. The group is well known for its highly diverse musical style (able to play anything from traditional jazz stylings to mainstream R&B and rock-based music to funk grooves and even Latin and Jamaican-based rhythms) and also its captivating live performances. The band is also well known for their well written and produ… more »

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Written by: RICKY KINCHEN, JEFFREY ALLEN, STOKLEY WILLIAMS, LAWRENCE WADDELL, KEIRSTON LEWIS, HOMER O'DELL

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" was released in 1991. The song served as Mint Condition's official debut single, which quickly gained them fame and popularity.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also achieved great success on the R&B charts, securing the No. 3 rank.
Album Information
"Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" is a part of Mint Condition's debut album, "Meant to Be Mint". The album was a commercial success, placing the band immediately on the R&B scene.
Song Duration
The original album version of this single has a duration of 7 minutes and 2 seconds. However, the radio version of the song was edited down to four minutes and forty-five seconds.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written collectively by the band members. Mint Condition also produced the song themselves, showcasing their remarkable skills as both artists and producers.
Musical Style
The song perfectly encapsulates the band's musical style, combining R&B with elements of jazz, funk, and rock.
Awards & Accolades
In 1992, "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award in the category of "Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band or Duo."
Legacy
The song has been covered and sampled by several artists in the years since its release, showcasing its enduring legacy in the world of R&B music. Notably, Alicia Keys incorporated a sample of the song in her track "Unbreakable."
Music Video
The music video for "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" features the band performing the song in a colourful set filled with abstract shapes and patterns, embodying the distinctive aesthetic of the early 90s.
Cultural Impact
With its laid-back groove and soulful harmonies, "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" has become an iconic R&B slow jam, often associated with the "New Jack Swing" era of the early '90s.

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