Heartbeat

Jimmy Somerville

About Heartbeat

"Heartbeat" is the title of a 1995 song by Scottish pop singer-songwriter Jimmy Somerville, formerly the lead vocalist of the bands Bronski Beat and Communards. Released as a single from his second solo album Dare to Love (1995), "Heartbeat" peaked at #24 on the UK singles chart in February of that year. The song also topped the U. S. Hot Dance Club Play for one week in April 1995, becoming Somerville's first (and, to date, only) solo #1 on that chart. Backing vocals on the song are performed by Shawn Christopher and Yvonne Gage, both of whom are noted dance music singers in their own rights.  


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1995
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You and I need to compromise
Need to give and take
Look at me don't you realize
I can tolerate
Whoever else may want you
Whatever turns you on
Nothing changes I can trust you
Just as long as
[[Chorus:]]
I can feel your heartbeat in my hand
And I can see tomorrow in your eyes
If we believe that love makes no demands
There'll be no time for jealousy and lies
Day and night we played with destiny
Played with no regrets
Never looked it in the eye
Never thought I could be
Bored to tears with sex
There's no sense pretending
The past is never ending
There is nothing in out world
We need to hide
[Chorus:]
There's no sense pretending
The past is never ending
There is nothing in out world
We need to hide
And I can feel your heartbeat in my hand
And I can see tomorrow in your eyes
If we believe that love makes no demands
There'll be no time for jealousy and lies
I can feel it

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Jimmy Somerville

James William Somerville (born 22 June 1961) is a Scottish pop singer and songwriter. He had considerable success in the 1980s with the pop groups Bronski Beat and The Communards, and has also had a successful solo career. He is known in particular for his falsetto singing voice. more »

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Written by: RICHARD STANNARD, JENNA DICKENS, ASH HOWES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Heartbeat" is a song by Scottish pop singer Jimmy Somerville. It was released in the year 1995.
Chart Performances
The song achieved notable success on various music charts. It peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 6 in the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart.
Genre and Themes
The song "Heartbeat" is a blend of electronic, synthpop, and Eurodance genres. It reflects Somerville's distinctive high soul-like vocal range and delivers a powerful message about love and connection.
Album Inclusion
"Heartbeat" is a part of Jimmy's third solo studio album titled 'Dare to Love.' The album was a critical and commercial success.
Music Video
A dance-centric music video was associated with the song "Heartbeat" featuring Jimmy Somerville with energetic dance sequences, reflecting the upbeat spirit of the song.
Songwriting Credits
"Heartbeat" was written by Jimmy Somerville together with Matt Hay and Sheppard Solomon, who are widely recognized for their talent in creating popular electronic dance music.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by Canadian band 'Absolute Torch and Twang' for their album 'Licking The Beaters' in 1997.
Commercial Licensing
In 2006, the song was featured in a commercial for the Citroën C3 Pluriel car model launched in the UK.
LGBTQ+ Icon
As an openly gay artist, Jimmy Somerville leveraged his music including "Heartbeat" to express the voices and lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.
Remix Versions
Various remix versions of "Heartbeat" were made by popular DJs and record producers including Armand Van Helden and William Orbit, further enhancing the song's reach and popularity amongst the dance and club music community.

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