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| alt =
| alt =
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Loreen (singer)|Loreen]]
| artist = [[Loreen]]
| album = [[Heal (Loreen album)|Heal]]
| album = [[Heal (Loreen album)|Heal]]
| released = 27 February 2011
| released = 27 February 2011
| format = [[Digital distribution|Digital download]], [[CD single]]
| recorded = 2010
| recorded = 2010
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| venue =
| genre = [[Dance music|Dance]]
| genre = [[Dance-pop]]
| length = 3:40
| length = 3:45
| label = [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music Sweden]]
| label = [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music Sweden]]
| writer = Moh Denebi, Björn Djupström, Loreen
| writer = Moh Denebi, Björn Djupström, Loreen
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| next_year = 2011
| next_year = 2011
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Loreen (singer)|Loreen]] international
| artist = [[Loreen]] international
| type = singles
| type = singles
| prev_title = [[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]
| prev_title = [[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]
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{{External music video|{{YouTube|VTmIF3ppcW8|"My Heart Is Refusing Me" (Official)}}}}
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"'''My Heart Is Refusing Me'''" is a song performed by Swedish pop singer and music producer [[Loreen (singer)|Loreen]], it was released as the lead single from her debut studio album ''[[Heal (Loreen album)|Heal]]'' (2012). It was released as a [[Digital distribution|digital download]] on 27 February 2011 in Sweden. The song peaked to number 9 on the [[Sverigetopplistan|Swedish Singles Chart]]. She co-wrote the song with Moh Denebi and Björn Djupström.
"'''My Heart Is Refusing Me'''" is the debut single by Swedish pop singer and songwriter [[Loreen]], released as a [[Digital distribution|digital download]] on 27 February 2011 in Sweden. The song peaked to number 9 on the [[Sverigetopplistan|Swedish singles chart]]. She co-wrote the song with Moh Denebi and Björn Djupström. The version that appears on her debut studio album ''[[Heal (Loreen album)|Heal]]'' is the 2012 re-release, which was the second international single after "[[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]".


==Background and release==
==Background and release==
After Loreen's success with [[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]], "My Heart Is Refusing Me" was released as her second international single from the upcoming album. The single was released internationally on October 8, 2012 in a remixed version that is different from the original version that was released in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wall Photos - Loreen's Official Facebook Page|url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=543576015669544&set=a.203333706360445.60378.195224970504652&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf|accessdate=4 October 2012}}</ref>
After Loreen's win in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012]] with "[[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]", "My Heart Is Refusing Me" was released as her second international single from ''[[Heal (Loreen album)|Heal]]''. The single was released internationally on October 8, 2012, in a remixed version that is different from the original version that was released in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wall Photos - Loreen's Official Facebook Page| website=[[Facebook]] |url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=543576015669544&set=a.203333706360445.60378.195224970504652&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf|accessdate=4 October 2012}}</ref>


==Composition==
==Composition==
There are two versions of the single. The first was the original release version, which was a more lowtempo [[dance-pop]] song, while the album version (known as the re-release) is a more uptempo and has slightly different production. According to [[discogs]], the song is influenced by [[electronic music|electronic]], [[pop music|pop]], house and [[Europop]] styles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Loreen-My-Heart-Is-Refusing-Me/master/483193|title=Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me|website=Discogs}}</ref> According to Brian O'Reilly from ''[[The Irish Independent]]'', he said the song "has its similarities to its predecessor ("[[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]") – the pulsing club beat, the drama of the interplay between light and dark and of course Loreen’s fantastic powerful vocals."<ref name="irish">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/review-top-3-new-singles-of-the-week-adele-leona-and-loreen-28892177.html|title=Review: Top 3 new singles of the week – Adele, Leona and Loreen|website=Independent.ie}}</ref> He also said "There is a unique dynamic to the song when the ancient chant-like backing vocals help give it an authenticity beyond the usual in the dance genre."<ref name="irish"/> The song features instrumentation of [[synthesizers]], [[String instrument|strings]], and other keyboards.<ref name="irish"/> He noted the lyrical content as being "quite dark yet very relatable" and said there was the "melancholy in the verses is fully explained by the chorus."<ref name="irish"/> Higher Plain Music described the song "more classic dance with huge tom drums and a huge soaring chorus complete raving synths and catchy ad-lib hooks."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://higherplainmusic.com/2013/02/19/loreen-heal-review/|title=Loreen - "Heal" Review|date=19 February 2013|website=Higher Plain Music}}</ref>
There are two versions of the single. The first was the original release version, which was a more lowtempo [[dance-pop]] song, while the album version (known as the re-release) is a more uptempo and has slightly different production. According to [[Discogs]], the song is influenced by [[electronic music|electronic]], [[pop music|pop]], house and [[Europop]] styles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Loreen-My-Heart-Is-Refusing-Me/master/483193|title=Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me|website=Discogs}}</ref> According to Brian O'Reilly from ''[[The Irish Independent]]'', he said the song "has its similarities to its predecessor ("[[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]") – the pulsing club beat, the drama of the interplay between light and dark and of course Loreen’s fantastic powerful vocals."<ref name="irish">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/review-top-3-new-singles-of-the-week-adele-leona-and-loreen-28892177.html|title=Review: Top 3 new singles of the week – Adele, Leona and Loreen|website=Independent.ie}}</ref> He also said "There is a unique dynamic to the song when the ancient chant-like backing vocals help give it an authenticity beyond the usual in the dance genre."<ref name="irish"/> The song features instrumentation of [[synthesizers]], [[String instrument|strings]], and other keyboards.<ref name="irish"/> He noted the lyrical content as being "quite dark yet very relatable" and said there was the "melancholy in the verses is fully explained by the chorus."<ref name="irish"/> Higher Plain Music described the song "more classic dance with huge tom drums and a huge soaring chorus complete raving synths and catchy ad-lib hooks."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://higherplainmusic.com/2013/02/19/loreen-heal-review/|title=Loreen - "Heal" Review|date=19 February 2013|website=Higher Plain Music}}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
"My Heart is Refusing Me" received critical acclaim from music critics upon release, with most critics noting similarities to her previous single, "[[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]". ''ScandiPop.co.uk'' gave it a positive review, saying "The words “even better than the original” spring to mind. Seriously. As kicks up the arse go, this is at hospilisation level."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scandipop.co.uk/loreen-my-heart-is-refusing-me-international-version/|title=Loreen: 'My Heart Is Refusing Me' (International Version) » Scandipop.co.uk|date=6 October 2012|publisher=}}</ref> ''Samesame.co.au'' called the song one of the highlights of the album, saying "is a showcase of pedigree dance balladry – just like ‘Euphoria’ – it comes complete with a chorus that formulaically expands after periods of restraint verses." He also stated that along with the other singles on the album; "make sense as the shining ambassadors of Loreen‘s album but they’re not necessarily indicative of its scope."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.samesame.com.au/reviews/9084/Loreen-Heal.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-02-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129143829/http://www.samesame.com.au/reviews/9084/Loreen-Heal.htm |archivedate=2014-11-29 |df= }}</ref> Brian O'Reilly from ''[[The Irish Independent]]'' was very positive, awarding the song 9 stars out of 10, stating "‘My heart is refusing me’ really does what really great dance music should do – it teases the listener throughout, leaving them in anticipation for a big final chorus where all the elements introduced throughout the song come together."<ref name="irish"/>
"My Heart is Refusing Me" received critical acclaim from music critics upon release, with most critics noting similarities to her previous single, "[[Euphoria (Loreen song)|Euphoria]]". ''ScandiPop.co.uk'' gave it a positive review, saying "The words “even better than the original” spring to mind. Seriously. As kicks up the arse go, this is at hospitalisation level."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scandipop.co.uk/loreen-my-heart-is-refusing-me-international-version/|title=Loreen: 'My Heart Is Refusing Me' (International Version) » Scandipop.co.uk|date=6 October 2012|publisher=}}</ref> ''Samesame.co.au'' called the song one of the highlights of the album, saying "is a showcase of pedigree dance balladry – just like ‘Euphoria’ – it comes complete with a chorus that formulaically expands after periods of restraint verses." He also stated that along with the other singles on the album; "make sense as the shining ambassadors of Loreen‘s album but they’re not necessarily indicative of its scope."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.samesame.com.au/reviews/9084/Loreen-Heal.htm |title=Loreen – Heal |accessdate=2013-02-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129143829/http://www.samesame.com.au/reviews/9084/Loreen-Heal.htm |archivedate=2014-11-29}}</ref> Brian O'Reilly from ''[[The Irish Independent]]'' was very positive, awarding the song 9 stars out of 10, stating "‘My heart is refusing me’ really does what really great dance music should do – it teases the listener throughout, leaving them in anticipation for a big final chorus where all the elements introduced throughout the song come together."<ref name="irish"/>
[[File:Loreentalhaoui.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Loreen performing the song in 2011.]] EscXtra critic added that this song was "a strong view on which way the album was going in."<ref>[http://escxtra.com/2012/10/loreen-heal/ Review by escXtra] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207175329/http://escxtra.com/2012/10/loreen-heal/ |date=2014-12-07 }} Retrieved 16 September 2014</ref>
[[File:Loreentalhaoui.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Loreen performing the song in 2011.]] EscXtra critic added that this song was "a strong view on which way the album was going in."<ref>[http://escxtra.com/2012/10/loreen-heal/ Review by escXtra] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207175329/http://escxtra.com/2012/10/loreen-heal/ |date=2014-12-07 }} Retrieved 16 September 2014</ref>


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== Promotion and nominations==
== Promotion and nominations==
On 12 February 2011, Loreen competed in the second semi-final of [[Melodifestivalen 2011]] with ''My Heart Is Refusing Me'' placing fourth in [[Gothenburg]], she competed in the Second Chance round, but failed to qualify to the final after a sing-off with [[Sara Varga]]. In 2012, "My Heart Is Refusing Me" won the "Tredje Chansen" (Third Chance) contest promoted by [[Sveriges Television|SVT]]. The Tredje Chansen gathered the 32 most memorable songs in the past 10 years of Melodifestivalen which never reached the final and gave them one more chance to compete for a place in it. All votes were cast online by internet viewers. Loreen won in the Heat (7281 votes) and in the Final (9416 votes). The official music video premiered on June 28 on Loreen's official YouTube channel, with the video directed by Liza Minou Morberg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTmIF3ppcW8|title=Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me (OFFICIAL)|first=|last=Loreen|date=28 June 2013|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref>
On 12 February 2011, Loreen competed in the second semi-final of [[Melodifestivalen 2011]] with ''My Heart Is Refusing Me'' placing fourth in [[Gothenburg]], she competed in the Second Chance round, but failed to qualify to the final after a sing-off with [[Sara Varga]]. In 2012, "My Heart Is Refusing Me" won the "Tredje Chansen" (Third Chance) contest promoted by [[Sveriges Television|SVT]]. The Tredje Chansen gathered the 32 most memorable songs in the past 10 years of Melodifestivalen which never reached the final and gave them one more chance to compete for a place in it. All votes were cast online by internet viewers. Loreen won in the Heat (7281 votes) and in the Final (9416 votes). The official music video premiered on June 28, 2013, on Loreen's official YouTube channel, with the video directed by Liza Minou Morberg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTmIF3ppcW8|title=Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me (OFFICIAL)|last=Loreen|date=28 June 2013|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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;Official Promo Remixes
;Official Promo Remixes
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (SeventyEight Version) 3:34
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (SeventyEight Version) 3:34
# "My Heart is Refusing Me (Ali Payami Remix) 4:40
# "My Heart is Refusing Me (Ali Payami Remix) 4:40
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (PJ Harmony Remix) 3:14
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (PJ Harmony Remix) 3:14
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Amarillo & Finer Remix Radio Version) 3:37
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Amarillo & Finer Remix Radio Version) 3:37
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Amarillo & Finer Remix Long Version) 7:20
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Amarillo & Finer Remix Long Version) 7:20
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Acoustic Version) 3:33
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Acoustic Version) 3:33
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Electro Acoustic Version) 3:38
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Electro Acoustic Version) 3:38
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Light Acoustic Version) 4:04
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Light Acoustic Version) 4:04
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Anders Nyman Radio Edit) 3:28
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Anders Nyman Radio Edit) 3:28
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Anders Nyman Remix) 6:46
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Anders Nyman Remix) 6:46
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Ianizer & Lemethy Remix) 3:21
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Promise Land Remix) 5:20
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Drop Da Bass Mix) 4:11
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Disfunktion Remix) 7:21
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Promise Land Remix) 5:20
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Sam Skilz Remix) 6:27
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Disfunktion Remix) 7:21
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Extended Version) 5:12
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Sam Skilz Remix) 6:27
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Radio Edit) 3:1
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Extended Version) 5:12
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Radio Edit) 3:19
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Instrumental Version) 5:12
# "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Instrumental Version) 5:12


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
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|Finland ([[The Official Finnish Charts|The Official Finnish Download Chart]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latauslista.fi/osta/loreen/my+heart+is+refusing+me|title=The Official Finnish Downloads Chart|publisher=}}</ref>
! scope="row" | Finland ([[The Official Finnish Charts|The Official Finnish Download Chart]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latauslista.fi/osta/loreen/my+heart+is+refusing+me|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130213063755/http://latauslista.fi/osta/loreen/my+heart+is+refusing+me|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-02-13|title=The Official Finnish Downloads Chart|publisher=}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Russia|33|date=2013-07-15|access-date=28 March 2023|rowheader=true}}
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| scope="row"|Sweden ([[Digilistan]])<ref name="digi">{{cite web|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/topplista.aspx?programid=2697&date=2011-03-13|title=DigiListan 2011-03-13|publisher=[[Sveriges Radio]]|accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Switzerland|18|artist=Loreen|song=My Heart Is Refusing Me}}
{{single chart|Sweden|9|artist=Loreen|song=My Heart Is Refusing Me|rowheader=true}}
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! scope="row" | Sweden ([[Digilistan]])<ref name="digi">{{cite web|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/topplista.aspx?programid=2697&date=2011-03-13|title=DigiListan 2011-03-13|publisher=[[Sveriges Radio]]|access-date=4 March 2012}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Switzerland|18|artist=Loreen|song=My Heart Is Refusing Me|rowheader=true}}
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{{single chart|Ukraine|82|date=2013-10-07|access-date=28 March 2023|rowheader=true}}
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===Year-end charts===
===Year-end charts===
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! scope="row" | Sweden ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/43?dspy=2011&dspp=1|title=Årslista Singlar – År 2011|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|language=Swedish|access-date=24 May 2020}}</ref>
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!scope="col"|Chart (2011)
| 71
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!scope="col"|Position
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|Sweden ([[Digilistan]])<ref name="digiyear">{{cite web|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/topplista.aspx?programid=2697&listid=3406|title=DigiListan 2011|publisher=[[Sveriges Radio]]|accessdate=January 6, 2013}}</ref>
! scope="row" | Sweden ([[Digilistan]])<ref name="digiyear">{{cite web|url=http://sverigesradio.se/sida/topplista.aspx?programid=2697&listid=3406|title=DigiListan 2011|publisher=[[Sveriges Radio]]|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref>
| 19
| style="text-align:center;"|19
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|+ 2013 year-end chart performance for "My Heart Is Refusing Me"
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! scope="col" | Position
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! scope="row" | Russia Airplay (TopHit)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/ru/chart/top/radio/hits/russia/annual/2013-01-01|title=Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart 2013|publisher=[[TopHit]]|language=ru|access-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328141748/https://tophit.com/ru/chart/top/radio/hits/russia/annual/2013-01-01|archive-date=28 March 2023}}</ref>
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===Certifications===
==Certifications==
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{{certification Table Top}}
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==Release history==
==Release history==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{MetroLyrics song|loreen|my-heart-is-refusing-me}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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Latest revision as of 16:48, 26 April 2024

"My Heart Is Refusing Me"
Single by Loreen
from the album Heal
Released27 February 2011
Recorded2010
GenreDance-pop
Length3:45
LabelWarner Music Sweden
Songwriter(s)Moh Denebi, Björn Djupström, Loreen
Loreen singles chronology
"My Heart Is Refusing Me"
(2011) 		"Sober"
(2011)
Loreen international singles chronology
"Euphoria"
(2012) 		"My Heart Is Refusing Me"
(2012) 		"We Got the Power"
(2013)
Alternative cover
International artwork
Music video
"My Heart Is Refusing Me" (Official) on YouTube

"My Heart Is Refusing Me" is the debut single by Swedish pop singer and songwriter Loreen, released as a digital download on 27 February 2011 in Sweden. The song peaked to number 9 on the Swedish singles chart. She co-wrote the song with Moh Denebi and Björn Djupström. The version that appears on her debut studio album Heal is the 2012 re-release, which was the second international single after "Euphoria".

Background and release

[edit]

After Loreen's win in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with "Euphoria", "My Heart Is Refusing Me" was released as her second international single from Heal. The single was released internationally on October 8, 2012, in a remixed version that is different from the original version that was released in 2011.[1]

Composition

[edit]

There are two versions of the single. The first was the original release version, which was a more lowtempo dance-pop song, while the album version (known as the re-release) is a more uptempo and has slightly different production. According to Discogs, the song is influenced by electronic, pop, house and Europop styles.[2] According to Brian O'Reilly from The Irish Independent, he said the song "has its similarities to its predecessor ("Euphoria") – the pulsing club beat, the drama of the interplay between light and dark and of course Loreen’s fantastic powerful vocals."[3] He also said "There is a unique dynamic to the song when the ancient chant-like backing vocals help give it an authenticity beyond the usual in the dance genre."[3] The song features instrumentation of synthesizers, strings, and other keyboards.[3] He noted the lyrical content as being "quite dark yet very relatable" and said there was the "melancholy in the verses is fully explained by the chorus."[3] Higher Plain Music described the song "more classic dance with huge tom drums and a huge soaring chorus complete raving synths and catchy ad-lib hooks."[4]

Critical reception

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"My Heart is Refusing Me" received critical acclaim from music critics upon release, with most critics noting similarities to her previous single, "Euphoria". ScandiPop.co.uk gave it a positive review, saying "The words “even better than the original” spring to mind. Seriously. As kicks up the arse go, this is at hospitalisation level."[5] Samesame.co.au called the song one of the highlights of the album, saying "is a showcase of pedigree dance balladry – just like ‘Euphoria’ – it comes complete with a chorus that formulaically expands after periods of restraint verses." He also stated that along with the other singles on the album; "make sense as the shining ambassadors of Loreen‘s album but they’re not necessarily indicative of its scope."[6] Brian O'Reilly from The Irish Independent was very positive, awarding the song 9 stars out of 10, stating "‘My heart is refusing me’ really does what really great dance music should do – it teases the listener throughout, leaving them in anticipation for a big final chorus where all the elements introduced throughout the song come together."[3]

Loreen performing the song in 2011.

EscXtra critic added that this song was "a strong view on which way the album was going in."[7]

Commercial performance

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"My Heart Is Refusing Me" first entered in 2011 on the Swedish Singles Chart at number nine, where it ultimately peaked. The song descended the way out, staying for 19 weeks on the chart. When it was re-released in mid-2012, the song re-entered at sixty, and peaked at number twenty-two and ultimately stayed in the charts for eleven weeks.[8] The song managed to chart in other European markets. The song debuted at seventy-nine on the Dutch Singles chart, and peaked at number forty-six. The song spent at sole week at number forty-one on the Spanish Singles Chart and a sole week on the Belgium Singles Chart at forty-four. The song debuted at #44 in Belgium, #41 in Spain, #79 in the Netherlands and #10 in Finland.

Promotion and nominations

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On 12 February 2011, Loreen competed in the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2011 with My Heart Is Refusing Me placing fourth in Gothenburg, she competed in the Second Chance round, but failed to qualify to the final after a sing-off with Sara Varga. In 2012, "My Heart Is Refusing Me" won the "Tredje Chansen" (Third Chance) contest promoted by SVT. The Tredje Chansen gathered the 32 most memorable songs in the past 10 years of Melodifestivalen which never reached the final and gave them one more chance to compete for a place in it. All votes were cast online by internet viewers. Loreen won in the Heat (7281 votes) and in the Final (9416 votes). The official music video premiered on June 28, 2013, on Loreen's official YouTube channel, with the video directed by Liza Minou Morberg.[9]

Track listing

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Digital download
  1. "My Heart Is Refusing Me" - 3:07
  2. "My Heart Is Refusing Me" (Singback) - 3:08
  3. "My Heart Is Refusing Me" (Instrumental) - 3:06
International digital download
  1. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Alex P & Victory Version)" - 3:42
  2. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (SeventyEight Version)" - 3:34
Official Promo Remixes
  1. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (SeventyEight Version) 3:34
  2. "My Heart is Refusing Me (Ali Payami Remix) 4:40
  3. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (PJ Harmony Remix) 3:14
  4. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Amarillo & Finer Remix Radio Version) 3:37
  5. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Amarillo & Finer Remix Long Version) 7:20
  6. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Acoustic Version) 3:33
  7. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Electro Acoustic Version) 3:38
  8. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Light Acoustic Version) 4:04
  9. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Anders Nyman Radio Edit) 3:28
  10. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Anders Nyman Remix) 6:46
  11. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Promise Land Remix) 5:20
  12. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Disfunktion Remix) 7:21
  13. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Sam Skilz Remix) 6:27
  14. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Extended Version) 5:12
  15. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Radio Edit) 3:1
  16. "My Heart Is Refusing Me (Benassi Instrumental Version) 5:12

Chart performance

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Sweden (GLF)[25] 2× Platinum 80,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
Sweden 27 February 2011[26] Digital download Warner Music Sweden
Worldwide 8 October 2012

References

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  2. ^ "Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me". Discogs.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Review: Top 3 new singles of the week – Adele, Leona and Loreen". Independent.ie.
  4. ^ "Loreen - "Heal" Review". Higher Plain Music. 19 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Loreen: 'My Heart Is Refusing Me' (International Version) » Scandipop.co.uk". 6 October 2012.
  6. ^ "Loreen – Heal". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  7. ^ Review by escXtra Archived 2014-12-07 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 16 September 2014
  8. ^ "swedishcharts.com - Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me". swedishcharts.com.
  9. ^ Loreen (28 June 2013). "Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me (OFFICIAL)" – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  11. ^ "Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  12. ^ "The Official Finnish Downloads Chart". Archived from the original on 2013-02-13.
  13. ^ "Loreen – My Heart is Refusing Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  14. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Loreen" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  15. ^ "Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  16. ^ "Russia Airplay Chart for 2013-07-15." TopHit. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me" Canciones Top 50.
  18. ^ "Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me". Singles Top 100.
  19. ^ "DigiListan 2011-03-13". Sveriges Radio. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
  20. ^ "Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me". Swiss Singles Chart.
  21. ^ "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2013-10-07." TopHit. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  22. ^ "Årslista Singlar – År 2011" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  23. ^ "DigiListan 2011". Sveriges Radio. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  24. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart 2013" (in Russian). TopHit. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  25. ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Loreen" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan.
  26. ^ iTunes - Musik - My Heart Is Refusing Me - EP av Loreen Archived 2012-03-12 at the Wayback Machine
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