When the Pawn...

"When You Were Mine" is a song by Prince, but "When the Pawn..." is an album by Fiona Apple, released in 1999. The title "When the Pawn..." refers to a metaphor about feeling like a small, pawed piece in larger struggles or systems, emphasizing themes of power dynamics and personal autonomy. Fiona Apple chose the title to reflect feelings of being manipulated or controlled, much like a pawn in a game. The phrase encapsulates the album's introspective exploration of relationships, independence, and societal pressures, using the metaphor to highlight vulnerability and resilience.