Shape of My Heart
Sting
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He deals the cards as a meditation And those he plays never suspect He doesn't play for the money he wins He don't play for respect He deals the cards to find the answer The sacred geometry of chance The hidden law of a probable outcome The numbers lead a dance I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war I know that diamonds mean money for this art But that's not the shape of my heart He may play the jack of diamonds He may lay the queen of spades He may conceal a king in his hand While the memory of it fades I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war I know that diamonds mean money for this art But that's not the shape of my heart That's not the shape The shape of my heart If I told her that I loved you You'd maybe think there's something wrong I'm not a man of too many faces The mask I wear is one But those who speak know nothing And find out to their cost Like those who curse their luck in too many places And those who fear are lost I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier I know that the clubs are weapons of war I know that diamonds mean money for this art But that's not the shape of my heart That's not the shape of my heart That's not the shape The shape of my heart
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Written by: Dominic Miller, Gordon Sumner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Shape of My Heart" was co-written by British musician Sting and his long-time guitarist, Dominic Miller. The track was composed for Sting's 1993 album "Ten Summoner's Tales".
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Musical GenreThe song falls under the genre of Soft rock and Pop. It has a unique blend of slow-paced melody with a touch of pop elements.
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Lyrics"Shape of My Heart" is known for its poetic and philosophical lyrics. The song metaphorically relates a card game to life, in an attempt to uncover the mystery of human nature.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Shape of My Heart" was not released as a single, it peaked at no.57 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its popularity among the audience.
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Influence & PopularityThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, most notably by Juice World and Lucid Dreams. It is also popular in pop culture and has been featured in many films and TV shows, including "Leon: The Professional" and "The Simpsons".
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Guitar CompositionDominic Miller's guitar part is a significant element of the song. Using a classical guitar, the composition showcases Dominic's virtuosity and adds to the melancholic feeling of the song.
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Connection with other songsSting utilized the theme of the song in another composition, "St. Augustine In Hell", on the same album. The intros of both the songs have identical chord progressions played on different instruments.
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In Popular MediaThe song contributed significantly to Sting's prominence worldwide, becoming one of the most sampled compositions in his career. It was notably used in the film "The Professional" (1994), and in the trailer for "Three of Hearts" (1993).
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Live Performances"Shape of My Heart" is frequently performed in Sting's live concerts. He often performs the song with Dominic Miller, and they present unique renditions of the track during their performances.
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AwardsWhile "Shape of My Heart" didn't win any awards on its own, the album "Ten Summoner's Tales" that it belongs to was nominated for the Album of the Year at the 1994 Grammy Awards.
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