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.
She's A Honey
Mint Condition Lyrics
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She's a honey
H-O-N-E-Y
Sweet and funny
She's a honey
H-O-N-E-Y
She's a honey, no lie
Cute as the Easter Bunny
Definitely a girl
I'd like to know
She'll make you cry if it's sad
Laugh when it's funny
This mind-blowing attraction contols all my actions
Do you have a little time to spare(Girl)
I know you're not the type that doesn't care
'Cause a honey is about that change you need (Sweet)
Sweet to every heart she touches
To everything she sees
Sweet and funny
She's a honey
H-O-N-E-Y
Sweet and funny
She's a honey
H-O-N-E-Y
She's a honey, no lie
She makes me feel a way
And this I have to say
She's definitely a girl I'd like to love
Oh She really pours it on
Fills my heart with joy
Honey, sweet appeal, so real, makes me feel
Do you have a little time to spare (yes I do)
I know you weren't the type that wouldn't care
'Cause a honey is about that change you need (yes I'm sweet)
Sweet to every heart she touches
To everything she sees
The lyrics to Mint Condition's "She's a Honey" describe the singer's infatuation with a woman who is both sweet and funny. The repetition of "H-O-N-E-Y" throughout the song emphasizes her overall sweetness, while the lyrics also suggest that her sense of humor is an equally attractive quality. The singer describes how she can make him laugh and cry and how he is drawn to her mind-blowing attraction, suggesting that he is completely under her spell. The lyrics also describe the singer's desire to get to know her better and to have her love.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of playfulness and lightness, which is echoed in the upbeat and catchy melody. Mint Condition's use of horns and percussion gives the song an energetic feel that complements the sweet lyrics. The song's overall tone is one of admiration, appreciation, and desire for a woman who is both beautiful and funny.
Overall, "She's a Honey" is a fun and lighthearted song that celebrates the attributes of a woman who is both sweet and funny. Through its catchy lyrics and upbeat melody, the song conveys a sense of playful admiration and attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet and funny
She has a delightful personality, both charming and humorous
She's a honey
She is an irresistible beauty with an enticing personality
H-O-N-E-Y
Spells out the word honey, emphasizing its sweetness and desirability
She'll make you cry if it's sad
Even in sorrowful situations, she has the ability to evoke emotions
Laugh when it's funny
She has an enjoyable sense of humor and can find joy in many situations
This mind-blowing attraction controls all my actions
Her enchanting presence has a strong hold over the singer's thoughts and behavior
Short and sweet
She is petite and small but has a delightful character
Cute as the Easter Bunny
She is as adorable as the beloved Easter icon
Definitely a girl I'd like to know
The artist is intrigued and interested by her presence and wants to get to know her better
She makes me feel a way
Her presence evokes strong emotions within the artist
And this I have to say
The singer is expressing their honest feelings about her
Oh she really pours it on
She expresses herself in a deeply emotional and sincere way
Fills my heart with joy
Being around her brings the singer immense happiness and contentment
She's definitely a girl I'd like to love
The singer is romantically interested in her
Do you have a little time to spare (Girl)
The singer is seeking to engage her in conversation
I know you're not the type that doesn't care
The artist acknowledges her empathetic and caring nature
'Cause a honey is about that change you need (Sweet)
Referring to her as 'honey' signifies that she has a transformative effect on people's lives, adding sweetness and positivity
Sweet to every heart she touches
Her kind and caring nature spreads joy to all those around her
To everything she sees
Her optimism and positivity influence the way she perceives the world and people around her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOMER O'DELL, HOMER RODERICK O'DELL, JEFFREY ALLEN, JEFFREY STEPHEN ALLEN, KEIRSTON LEWIS, KEIRSTON JAMAL LEWIS, LAWRENCE WADDELL, LAWRENCE EL GRECCO WADDELL, RICKY KINCHEN, STOKLEY WILLIAMS
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