My Heart is Refusing Me
Loreen
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I've been crushed beaten down And I'm frozen to the ground Like a fool I've trusted you Still I'm hopelessly in love I never thought that I would be this helpless I can't believe I'm giving in for you I've been crushed, I've had enough Now I wanna leave but I'm lost So now I can't break away Although I've made up my mind My heart is refusing me (hey yeah ey ey) My heart is refusing me (hey yeah ey ey) Me for you, you for me It was us against them all But slowly it came to me What was underneath it all I never thought that you could be this reckless I can't believe you're doing this to me oh Strip me down I'm naked now And I wanna leave but I'm lost So now I can't break away Although I've made up my mind My heart is refusing me (heeey yeaah eeeey eeeey) My heart is refusing me (heeey yeaah eeeey eeeey) heeey yeaah eeeey eeeey yeaaah And I wanna leave but I'm lost Now I can't break away Although I've made up my mind My heart is refusing me (heeey yeaah ey eeeey) My heart is refusing me (hey yeah ey ey) I've been crushed, beaten down Still I'm hopelessly in love
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Written by: BJOERN DJUPSTROEM, MOH DENEBI, LORINE ZINEB TALHAOUI
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"My Heart is Refusing Me" was written by Loreen, along with Moh Denebi and Björn Djupström. These individuals contributed to the lyrics and melody of the song, revealing Loreen's talent and potential not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was initially released on February 27, 2011, in Sweden. This was Loreen's debut single after her participation in Swedish Idol in 2004.
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Melodifestivalen Performance"My Heart is Refusing Me" was performed by Loreen in the Swedish music competition Melodifestivalen in 2011. However, it didn't advance beyond the second chance round, placing fourth.
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Eurovision WinnerDespite not winning at Melodifestivalen, Loreen went on to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, with her song "Euphoria" and won.
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Song Re-releaseAfter Loreen’s victory at Eurovision, "My Heart is Refusing Me" was re-released as an international single in June 2012.
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Two Versions of the SongThere are two versions of this song with slightly different lyrics and tempo. The first version has an uptempo beat while the second one, released in 2012, is more of a mid-tempo, featuring new lyrics and a rearranged melody.
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Chart Performance"My Heart is Refusing Me" charted successfully in Europe. It peaked at No. 9 on the Swedish Singles Chart, and reached the top 40 in Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was released in October 2011. It features Loreen in a silver bodysuit dancing in a frozen landscape, symbolizing her efforts to break free from a situation where her heart is refusing to accept the reality.
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Thematic ContentThe song is about having the strength to listen to your heart despite pressure or expectation from others. It discusses themes of heartbreak, self-assertion, and personal strength.
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Radio and Stream SuccessThe song was not only popular in Sweden but also saw international success on radio and streaming platforms. Post Eurovision victory, it gained more listenership and gained a considerable number of streams on platforms like Spotify.
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