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Think about the Emancipation Proclamation not being immediately enforced and the loopholes in the 13th Amendment-or take your pick from the various forms of systemic racism oppressing people from Reconstruction to the present-day. Then, there's the overall message that Black people do not have total freedom in this country. There's shock that some may feel at learning-or being forced to face-the true views of Abraham Lincoln, who is supposed to be an American hero. This is one of those occasions when Prince tells a very specific story in a song. I can't get the melody out of my head, and his vocal arrangements are golden ("Everybody's had one seeeee"). You wouldn't necessarily think he was taking digs, given the tone of the music. I wish it were longer, but I'm happy he brings the theme back in the very next song, "Objects in the Mirror" (what a great metaphor), which I'd like to claim as an extension of "Have a Heart." First of all, I literally wrote down the word "savage" in my notes because the lyrics are biting. In my opinion, this is the best track on the album. The songs tackle everything from sex and domesticity to heartbreak and happiness. Prince also shows off his skill as a poet. I also hear the influence of Stevie Wonder on both "Objects in the Mirror" and "Arboretum." And Prince's voice, as always, is impeccable. It showcases his talent on piano there are moments when I'm actually shouting, "Come on, Prince!" I'm looking forward to finding even more gems when I listen with headphones. It was difficult to select just a few favorite tracks because the entire album is really strong.