Pumping (My Heart)
Patti Smith
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Oh I see you stare spi-pi-pi-pi-pi-pi (spiraling) up there and ho, Oh, into the center of my brain, and baby come, baby go And free the hurricane, oh, I go into the center of the airplane Baby gotta move to the center of my pain And my heart starts pumping, my fists start pumping Upset, total abandon, you know I love you so Total abandon, ooh, walla walla walla, Oh I see you stare spi-pi-pi-pi-pi-pi (spiraling) up there and ho, Oh, into the center of my brain and baby come, baby go And free the hurricane, oh I go into the center of the airplane, Baby gotta box in the center of the ring And my heart starts pumping, my fists start pumping Upset, total abandon, you know I love you so. Total abandon, ooh wah Oh I go into the center of the airplane, Baby gotta go to the center of my brain And my heart starts pumping, my fists start pumping, Got no recollection of my past reflection, So I'm free to move in the resurrection. My heart starts pumping, my fists start pumping, My heart pumping, my heart pumping, my heart pumping Coming in the airport, coming in the sea, Coming in the garden, got a conscious stream, Coming in a washroom, coming on a plane, Coming in a force field, coming in my brain And my heart, my heart, Total abandon, total abandon, total abandon, Total abandon, total abandon, total abandon, Total abandon Oh I go into the center of the airplane, Baby gotta move to the center of my brain, My heart oh
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Written by: IVAN KRAL, JAY DEE DAUGHERTY, PATTI SMITH
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Pumping (My Heart)" was written by Patti Smith, Richard Sohl, Jay Dee Daugherty, Lenny Kaye, and Ivan Kral, indicating a comprehensive collaborative effort by the Patti Smith Group.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1978 as part of the album "Easter", which is the third studio album by the Patti Smith Group.
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Album SuccessThe "Easter" album, which includes "Pumping (My Heart)", went on to become Patti Smith Group's most successful album, reaching number 20 on the Billboard 200.
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Live Performances"Pumping (My Heart)" is a popular number at live performances and has been described by fans as a high-energy song that encapsulates the raw spirit and power of the Patti Smith Group.
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InspirationOne interesting fact about "Pumping (My Heart)" is that it encapsulates Patti Smith's style - it has been said to reflect her love for poetry and her energetic musical style, where she merges pop, rock, and punk influences.
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Musical Genre"Pumping (My Heart)" by the Patti Smith Group is primarily categorized under rock, punk rock, and proto-punk genres of music.
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The Song's EssenceThe song, true to its punk rock genre, is full of vivaciousness. It is characterized by strong, fervent vocals by Patti Smith, backed by equally fervent instrumentals.
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ProductionThe song, along with the entire "Easter" album, was produced by noted rock producer Jimmy Iovine, who later co-founded Interscope Records and Beats Electronics.
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Critical ReceptionThe entire album "Easter", including "Pumping (My Heart)" was critically acclaimed for its fusion of rock and poetry.
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Legacy"Pumping (My Heart)" has gone down in music history as one of the classics of the punk rock genre, and Patti Smith is often cited as one of the pioneers of the genre.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Pumping (My Heart)" and other songs from the "Easter" album have been covered by numerous bands and artists, underscoring their continued relevance and influence in modern music.
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