Heartbeats
The Knife
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One night to be confused One night to speed up truth We had a promise made Four hands and then away Both under influence We had divine scent To know what to say Mind is a razor blade To call for hands of above To lean on Wouldn't be good enough For me, no One night of magic rush The start a simple touch One night to push and scream And then relief Ten days of perfect tunes The colors red and blue We had a promise made We were in love To call for hands of above To lean on Wouldn't be good enough For me, no To call for hands of above To lean on Wouldn't be good enough And you, you knew the hands of the devil And you, kept us awake with wolf teeth Sharing different heartbeats In one night To call for hands of above To lean on Wouldn't be good enough For me, no To call for hands of above To lean on Wouldn't be good enough For me, no
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Written by: Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Composition and Production"Heartbeats" song released by Swedish electronic music duo "The Knife" was composed by the two band members, Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson. The production credits also go to the siblings.
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Release Year and AlbumThe song was released in 2002 from the band's second studio album titled "Deep Cuts".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its electronic and experimental sound, the song went mainstream in many countries. It reached the top 50 in the UK singles chart and peaked at number nine in the band's native country, Sweden.
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Music Video"Heartbeats" came with a memorable music video, which was directed by acclaimed Swedish music video director, Johan Renck. The clip featured dancing children in animal costumes.
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Cover VersionsOne of the notable aspects of "Heartbeats" is its wide coverage by other artists. Arguably the most famous version is Jose Gonzalez’s acoustic cover which was used in a popular Sony Bravia television advertisement.
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Critics' Favorable ReviewThe song has received wide critical acclaim, often being noted as the stand-out track from the "Deep Cuts" album. The British newspaper, The Guardian, placed it at number 15 in their top singles of the decade list.
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Usage in Media"Heartbeats" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "One Tree Hill," "Scrubs," and "Person of Interest" suggesting its popular appeal and lasting impression.
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AwardsIn 2005, the song was awarded the P3 Guld award, the Swedish public broadcaster’s award for Best Song of the Year.
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InfluencesAccording to interviews, "The Knife" drew influences from a wide variety of sources, which can be seen in the eclectic sound of "Heartbeats". These influences include techno, electronica, synth-pop, and house music.
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Live PerformanceWhile The Knife wasn't known for extensive touring, they included an extended version of "Heartbeats" in their setlist when they did perform live, usually as the show closer. The refreshed version often ran for over ten minutes and featured additional lyrics.
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