If I Had a Heart
Fever Ray
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This will never end 'cause I want more More, give me more Give me more This will never end 'cause I want more More, give me more Give me more If I had a heart I could love you If I had a voice I would sing After the night when I wake up I'll see what tomorrow brings Ah ah, ah ah Ah ah, ah ah Ah ah, ah ah If I had a voice, I would sing Dangling feet from window frame Will I ever ever reach the floor? More, give me more, give me more Crushed and filled with all I found Underneath and inside Just to come around More, give me more, give me more Ah ah, ah ah Ah ah, ah ah Ah ah, ah ah If I had a voice, I would sing
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Written by: KARIN DREIJER ANDERSSON
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"If I Had a Heart" is the debut single from Fever Ray's eponymous debut album, released in December 2008.
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Artist BackgroundFever Ray is the stage name of Swedish singer-songwriter Karin Elisabeth Dreijer, who is also known as one half of the electronic music duo The Knife.
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Sound and ProductionThe song features haunting, distorted vocals and chilling electronic instrumentation, characteristic of Dreijer's signature style. It was produced by Christoffer Berg, a frequent collaborator with Fever Ray and The Knife.
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Theme and LyricsThe lyrics of "If I Had a Heart" convey bleak, despairing emotions and isolation, with Dreijer's layered vocals creating an eerie, captivating atmosphere.
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Popularity and Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song was well-received by critics and audiences alike. "If I Had a Heart" reached number 34 on the Sverigetopplistan, the main Swedish singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Andreas Nilsson, features a dark, macabre narrative invoking feelings of unease and desolation, mirroring the song's chilling feel.
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In Television“If I Had a Heart” gained notability when it was used as the main opening theme for the popular historical drama television series, 'Vikings'.
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AwardsIn 2010, "If I Had a Heart" won in the category of ‘Best Dance Production’ at the Swedish Manifest Awards,Sweden's independent music awards.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by various artists, including Familjen and Fuck Buttons, further showcasing the song's influence and reach.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, alongside the entire album, is considered a defining work of the Scandinavian electronic scene, influencing countless artists in the region and globally.
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