Heartbeat
Wire
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I feel icy I feel cold I feel old Is there something here behind me? I'm sublime I'm sublime I'm sublime I'm sublime I'm sublime I'm sublime I'm sublime I'm sublime I feel empty I feel dark I remark I am mesmerized By my own beat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat In its own beat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat Like a heartbeat
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15 facts about this song
Background"Heartbeat" is a song by the English rock band Wire, featured on their second studio album, Chairs Missing.
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Release DateThe album, including the song "Heartbeat," was released on 20 August 1978.
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Genre'Heartbeat' is an important entry in the post-punk genre, pushing the boundaries of rock music to make it darker, more experimental and less commercial.
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SongwritersThe song, as with the rest of the album, was written by Colin Newman, Graham Lewis, Bruce Gilbert, and Robert Gotobed.
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ProducerMike Thorne, who had previously worked with several punk and new wave artists, produced the song, bringing an innovative and experimental edge to it.
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Song Length"Heartbeat" is 3 minutes and 16 seconds long, making it one of the more compact songs on Chairs Missing.
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LyricismThe song's lyrics are poetic and cryptic, drawing listeners into a world that is both familiar and strange.
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Legacy"Heartbeat" has been praised for its innovative use of sonic textures and its evocative power. It is both a staple of Wire's live sets and a fan favorite.
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InspirationThe Throbbing tribal rhythm of the track is suggestive of the song's title, lending a physiological undertone to the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised Heartbeat as a definitive example of Wire's blending of punk ethos with a willingness to experiment and push boundaries.
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Musical StyleUnderlying the song is Wire's unique musical approach. Instead of relying on constant riffing common amongst contemporary punk bands, Wire structured their songs more abstractly, utilizing a variety of compositional techniques.
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Album InfluenceAlong with the rest of the album, 'Heartbeat' marked a departure from the band's punk roots and signified a transition toward more experimental soundscapes.
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Cover VersionsNotable cover versions of 'Heartbeat' include one by alternative rock artist Robert Pollard on his 2005 album 'Waved Out'.
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Rerelease VersionA re-recorded version of ‘Heartbeat' was included in the 1989 album 'It's Beginning To And Back Again'.
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Live PerformancesDespite its intricate studio production, 'Heartbeat' has been a common feature in Wire's live sets, demonstrating the band's knack for translating their complex recordings to a live setting.
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