Heartbeats

The Knife

About Heartbeats

"Heartbeats" is a song by Swedish electronic music duo the Knife. It was released in Sweden on 27 December 2002 as the lead single from their second studio album Deep Cuts (2003) and re-released on 4 October 2004. The song was listed at #15 on Pitchfork Media's top 500 songs of the 2000s and at #87 on Rolling Stone's top 100 songs of the 2000s. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 95 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". Adjectives used to describe the music were "haunting" and "electro". In Robert Dimery's book 1000 Songs: You Must Hear Before You Die, it was said: "The Stockholm siblings' love of synth pop, minimal beats and electronica create together a moving masterpiece. Singer Karin Dreijer Andersson's hypnotic vocals recall both Björk and Siouxsie Sioux with her icy delivery of magical lines". The song has been covered by many acts such as José González, Royal Teeth, Scala & Kolacny Brothers, and Ellie Goulding. 


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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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The Knife

The Knife are a Swedish electronic music duo from Gothenburg, formed in 1999. The group consists of siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer, who together also run their own record company, Rabid Records. The group gained a large international following in response to their 2003 album "Deep Cuts". The group and this specific album later received further attention when a cover of their song "Heartbeats", redone in acoustic by José González, appeared in a Sony commercial. Subsequent songs have appeared on a number of television shows. more »

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Written by: Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer

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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.
Release Year and Album
The song was released in 2002 from the band's second studio album titled "Deep Cuts".
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
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.
Cover Versions
One 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.
Critics' Favorable Review
The 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.
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.
Awards
In 2005, the song was awarded the P3 Guld award, the Swedish public broadcaster’s award for Best Song of the Year.
Influences
According 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.
Live Performance
While 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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