Beating Heart

Ellie Goulding

About Beating Heart

"Beating Heart" is a song recorded by English singer Ellie Goulding for the soundtrack to the film Divergent (2014). The song was written by Goulding and Joe Janiak, and produced by Greg Kurstin. It was released on 22 April 2014 as the second single from the soundtrack.


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Eyes make their peace in difficulties with wounded lips and salted cheeks
And finally we step to leave to the departure lounge of disbelief

And I don't know where I'm going but I know it's gonna be a long time
And I'll be leaving in the morning come to the white wine bitter sunlight

Wanna hear your beating heart tonight
Before the bleeding sun comes alive
I want to make the best of what is left hold tight
And hear my beating heart one last time before daylight

And the canyon underneath the trees
Behind the dark sky you looked at me
I fell for you like autumn leaves
Never faded evergreen

And I don't know where I'm going but I know it's gonna be a long time
'Cause I'll be leaving in the morning come to the white wine bitter sunlight

Wanna hear your beating heart tonight
Before the bleeding sun comes alive
I want to make the best of what is left hold tight
And hear my beating heart one last time

I can't face, now everything has changed
I just wanna be by your side
Here's hoping we collide
Here's hoping we collide
Here's hoping we collide

Wanna hear your beating heart tonight
Before the bleeding sun comes alive
I wanna make the best of what is left hold tight
And hear my beating heart one last time
Wanna hear your beating heart tonight

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Ellie Goulding

Elena Jane "Ellie" Goulding (born 30 December 1986) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. In 2010, she became the second artist to both top the BBC's annual Sound of... poll and win the Critics' Choice Award at the Brit Awards in the same year, following Adele's win of both in 2008. After signing to Polydor Records in 2009, she released her first EP in 2009, An Introduction to Ellie Goulding. more »

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Written by: Ellie Goulding, Joe Janiak

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Beating Heart" is a song recorded by English singer Ellie Goulding for the soundtrack to the 2014 film Divergent. It received positive reviews from music critics and fans.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the script for the film Divergent. Goulding felt a strong connection to the film's lead character Tris, who was also going through an emotional journey just as the singer did at that point in life.
Collaboration with Others
It was co-written by Goulding and Joseph Kearns, and co-produced by Kearns and Greg Kurstin.
Mixing Genres
"Beating Heart" is a folktronica song that combines elements of folk and electronic music. It features an acoustic guitar and electronic beats.
Chart Performance
The song reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, and also charted in several other countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Music Video
The music video for "Beating Heart" was released in March 2014, featuring scenes from the Divergent movie interspersed with shots of Goulding singing in a snowy forest.
Song Meaning
The song talks about one’s heartbeat and how it can go faster when falling in love or when in a heightened emotional or physical state – a theme that resonates with the emotional journey of the Divergent book and film series.
Live Performances
Ellie Goulding has performed "Beating Heart" at several live events, including concerts and music festivals. The most notable of these was at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards where she performed the song live on TV for the first time.
Record Label
"Beating Heart" was released under Interscope Records label, which has been Ellie Goulding's label since her debut in 2009.
Promotion Tactics
"Beating Heart" was prominently featured in television ads for the film Divergent, helping to increase its popularity and radio airplay. The song was also released as a single on iTunes to promote the movie’s soundtrack album.

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