Heartbeat
Nneka
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You said you'd be there for me In times of trouble when I need you and I'm down And likewise you need friendship It's from my side pure love but I see lately things have been changing You have goals to achieve But the roads you take are broad and heartless The wounds you make you are no aware You throw stones Can you see that I am human I am breathing But you don't give a damn Can you feel my heart is beating Can you see the pain you're causing Can you feel my heart is beating Can you see the pain you're causing Blood blood blood blood is rushing And now the world is asleep How will you ever wake her up when she is deep in her dreams, wishing And yet so many die And still we think that it is all about us It's all about you You sold your soul to the evil and the lust And the passion and the money and you Innocent ones die, people hunger for decades Suffer under civilized armed-robbers, modern slaveholders Can you feel my heart is beating Can you see the pain you're causing Can you feel my heart is beating Can you see the pain you're causing Blood blood blood keeps rushing Evaded, eliminated, erased, interrogated Our tradition, our love for our fellow countrymen Our property, our resources our pride Can you feel my heart beating No no no you don't Can you feel my heart is beating Can you feel the pain you're causing Can you feel my heart is beating Can you feel the pain you're causing
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Written by: NASIR JONES, NNEKA-LUCIA EGBUNA, FARHAD SAMADZADA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Classification - Song Background"Heartbeat" is a song by Nigerian-German singer-songwriter Nneka. It was released as a single in 2008 from her second full-length studio album, "No Longer At Ease".
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Classification - Chart PerformanceThe track peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in 2008, giving Nneka her first and so far, her only entry in the top 40 of the UK charts.
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Classification - Popularity"Heartbeat" shot to fame after it was used as the backing track for the promotional trailer for Vincent Chase's fictitious movie "Ferrari" in the HBO series "Entourage".
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Classification - RemixesThe song has been remixed by several artists, including Chase & Status who are an English electronic music duo. Their remix also charted on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 39.
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Classification - Genre"Heartbeat" is a blend of soul, reggae, hip hop, and Afrobeat, showcasing Nneka's diverse range of influences and her unique style.
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Classification - LyricsThe powerful and emotive lyrics of "Heartbeat" largely explore themes of struggle, corruption, and the fight for freedom, in tune with Nneka's Nigerian roots.
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Classification - Global ReachThe song's powerful message resonated with audiences beyond Africa, and 'Heartbeat' has been translated into several languages and covered by artists from around the world.
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Classification - Music VideoThe music video for "Heartbeat" visualizes the raw emotion and political commentary conveyed in the song. It features Nneka singing in different locations, including on cobbled streets and on a collapsed building.
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Classification - Song ProductionThe song was produced by hip-hop producer DJ Farhot, a frequent collaborator of Nneka.
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Classification - Live PerformancesNneka has performed "Heartbeat" live at multiple international events and music festivals, including the Africa Unite Live Concert and the MOBO Awards in 2009.
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