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.
Discovered and originally signed to Perspective Records by music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in 1989 (after being heard at a performance at a club in downtown Minneapolis called First Avenue), their debut album was entitled Meant To Be Mint (released in 1991).
Despite their musical versatility the band attempted to attract New Jack Swing listeners with their dance cut "Are You Free", but it wasn't successful (the song hit #55 on the R&B charts). However, they did enjoy major success with the stunning ballad "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)".
The song stayed on the charts for 34 weeks, hitting the R&B top 5 (#3), and the Pop Top 10 (#6). Forever In Your Eyes was also successful (#7 R&B). Two years later they released their 2nd platinum album, From The Mint Factory (1993). They enjoyed success with the #2 hit "U Send Me Swingin'", while "Someone To Love" and "So Fine" hit the R&B Top 30. 1996 saw the release of "Definition of a Band". The album hit the R&B Top 20. Some successful singles on this album are: "What Kind Of Man Would I Be" (#2 R&B), and "You Don't Have To Hurt No More" (#10 R&B). Two years later, The Collection: 1991-1998, a greatest hits compilation, was issued.
After Perspective Records/A&M folded, the group signed with Elektra Records in 1999, releasing their fourth full-length album, Life's Aquarium (#7 R&B). It's main single, If You Love Me, hit the R&B Top 5.
As the 21st Century came around, Mint Condition was the only R&B/Funk band signed to a Major Record Label.
After a six year hiatus, the group resurfaced as a quintet due to former member and keyboard player Keri Lewis leaving the group to produce for other artists, such as his one-time wife, singer Toni Braxton .
During the same year, they released Living The Luxury Brown on their independent label Caged Bird Records. The album hit #1 on the Independent Album Charts. Live From The 9:30 Club, a performance of a concert at the 9:30 club in Washington DC, was issued in 2006.
Harmony
Mint Condition Lyrics
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A joy to see you
I'm so glad I'm here
I come as a true friend
So feel comfortable
Relax your fears
You've got no one
Never been so much in tune
With anyone in my life
We just took our time
To settle and unwind
We innocently vibed
Our hearts intensified
Until
[Chorus:]
Silently
Soulfully
You've become a part of me
Joyfully
Melodically
You and me in harmony
Did not expect to get a lover
From a real friend
You are so warm to me
When I'm around
I melt like margarine
Oh girl you thrill me
Oh with your world
Please feel me
Oh lady you excited me
Oh won't you please invite me
We just took our time
To settle and unwind
We innocently vibed
Our hearts intensified
Until
[Chorus x 2]
You sang (a melody)
Naturally I ring (a harmony)
'Cause lady I feel the real thang
Can we be the main thang
Honey I want to be your one man band
Your piano man
May I tinkle your grand
Ooohhh-ohhhh
[Chorus]
Silently
Soulfully
You creep into my life
And now
You become a part of me
[Repeat]
The song "Harmony" by Mint Condition is about the intense connection and strong bond between two friends who unexpectedly fell in love. The lyrics address the singer's friend, who he "vibed" with innocently, and how the relationship developed until they became one. The song is a celebration of that bond, and the way the two sing in perfect harmony, both with each other and with the world around them.
The lyrics are about how the two had never been so in tune with anyone else in their lives, and how their hearts intensified as they spent more time together. The song speaks to the way they found each other unexpected but welcomed the deep, soulful connection that they formed over time. The singer also talks about how the friend became a part of him, naturally and soulfully, until he couldn't imagine being without her. The overall message of the song is that true love often comes from unexpected sources, and that when you find it, it can bring the greatest harmony into your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy let's sing this sucka
I am glad to see you and would like us to enjoy this moment together.
A joy to see you
Meeting you makes me happy.
I'm so glad I'm here
I am delighted to be here with you.
I come as a true friend
I am here for you as a genuine friend.
So feel comfortable
Relax and be at ease.
Relax your fears
Let go of your worries.
You've got no one
You feel lonely and have nobody to share your feelings with.
And you know I've got nobody too
I understand how you feel because I am in the same situation.
Never been so much in tune
I have never felt so connected to someone before.
With anyone in my life
I have not experienced this feeling with anyone else before.
We just took our time
We did not rush into anything.
To settle and unwind
We took time to relax and calm ourselves.
We innocently vibed
We were in harmony without realizing it.
Our hearts intensified
Our feelings for each other grew stronger.
Silently
Without words.
Soulfully
With emotion and feeling.
You've become a part of me
You are an important part of my life.
Joyfully
Happily.
Melodically
In harmony or rhythmically.
You and me in harmony
We are united, peaceful, and co-existing together.
Did not expect to get a lover
I did not anticipate developing romantic feelings for you.
From a real friend
Because we are true friends.
You are so warm to me
Your presence and company bring me comfort and happiness.
When I'm around
Being with you.
I melt like margarine
Your warmth and affection make me feel vulnerable.
Oh girl you thrill me
You excite me and make me happy.
Oh with your world
Your world is exciting and lovely.
Please feel me
I want you to sense my feelings for you.
Oh lady you excited me
You make me happy and enthused.
Oh won't you please invite me
I want to be with you and share your world.
You sang (a melody)
You express yourself through singing.
Naturally I ring (a harmony)
I complement your singing by harmonizing with it.
'Cause lady I feel the real thang
I feel real love for you.
Can we be the main thang
Can we be each other's main focus and love interest.
Honey I want to be your one man band
I want to love you and be all that you need.
Your piano man
I want to be the one who makes sweet music with you.
May I tinkle your grand
May I play music with you on your piano.
You creep into my life
You unexpectedly became an important part of my life.
And now
At this moment in time.
You become a part of me
You are an integral part of my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOMER RODERICK O'DELL, JEFFREY STEPHEN ALLEN, KEIRSTON JAMAL LEWIS, LAWRENCE EL GRECCO WADDELL, RICKY KINCHEN
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