Heartbeat (Annie song)

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Heartbeat is a pop song by Norwegian singer Annie from her 2004 debut album, Anniemal. It was co-written by Annie with producers Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland (Röyksopp), who also produced the track. The song was released as the album’s second single on 29 November 2004, originally under the title My Heart Beat. Its lyrics describe finding new love at a nightclub while surrounded by friends.

Key facts:
- Writers/production: Annie, Svein Berge, Torbjørn Brundtland
- Release: Second single from Anniemal (2004); original title My Heart Beat
- Theme: Finding love in a club with friends

Composition:
- Genre and key: Pop song in F-sharp minor
- Tempo and time: 128 BPM, common time
- Chords: i–VI–iv–v progression; chorus modulates briefly to B minor
- Texture: A heartbeat-like drum beat that speeds up when the love interest appears on the dance floor

Critical reception:
- Widely praised by critics
- Pitchfork named it the best song of 2004, listing it as the top single of the year and No. 17 on the 2000s top 500 songs
- Rolling Stone praised its blend of punk and dance
- The Village Voice highlighted its durable chorus
- Entertainment Weekly called it an indie-cred masterstroke
- It appeared on Pitchfork’s The Pitchfork 500 and on year-end lists like Pazz & Jop

Track listings and versions:
- European and UK CD singles included various remixes (Röyksopp, Alan Braxe, Maurice Fulton, Phones Maximo) and the album version of My Heartbeat
- US releases featured multiple remixes and the B-side Kiss Me

Charts:
- Finland: Up to No. 17
- Norway: No. 18
- Belgium Ultratip (Flanders): No. 7
- Scotland: No. 49
- United Kingdom: No. 50
- United States (Dance Singles Sales): No. 11

Credits:
- Annie – lead vocals
- Svein Berge – production, backing vocals, instruments
- Torbjørn Brundtland – production, backing vocals, instruments

Heartbeat helped establish Annie as a notable indie-pop artist and remains well-regarded for its catchy hook and energetic, club-ready production.