Triumph of a Heart

"Triumph of a Heart"
Single by Björk
from the album Medúlla
B-side
  • "Oceania"
  • "Desired Constellation"
  • "Vökuró"
  • "Mouth's Cradle"
Released28 February 2005
Genre
Length4:04
LabelOne Little Indian
Songwriter(s)Björk
Producer(s)Björk
Björk singles chronology
"Who Is It"
(2004)
"Triumph of a Heart"
(2005)
"Earth Intruders"
(2007)

"Triumph of a Heart" is a song recorded by Icelandic singer Björk for her fifth studio album Medúlla. Written and produced by Björk, the song features beatboxer Rahzel from The Roots, Gregory Purnhagen, and Japanese beatboxer Dokaka. "Triumph of a Heart" was released on 28 February 2005, by One Little Indian. A song with elements of pop, dance, and hip hop elements, the lyrics to "Triumph of a Heart" are described as being a celebration of "the workings of anatomy".[1]

Critical reception towards "Triumph of a Heart" was mixed; whilst some music journalists noted that it was one of the only radio-friendly songs on Medúlla as well as a successful album closer, others called the track "erratic".[2] The song fared moderately on music charts, peaking at the top ten in Spain and reaching the top 40 in Italy and the United Kingdom. The music video for "Triumph of a Heart", directed by Spike Jonze, depicts Björk being married to a housecat, going out for a night out on the town. The track was also included on the 2007–08 Volta tour.

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