The Magnetic Fields - I Think I Need a New Heart Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'I Think I Need a New Heart' released?

   'I Think I Need a New Heart' is from The Magnetic Fields' sixth studio album, '69 Love Songs', which was released on September 7, 1999, by Merge Records.

2. Who wrote the lyrics for 'I Think I Need a New Heart'?

   The lyrics for 'I Think I Need a New Heart' were written by Stephin Raymond Merritt, the frontman of The Magnetic Fields.

3. What is the genre of 'I Think I Need a New Heart'?

   'I Think I Need a New Heart' belongs to the indie pop genre, like most of the songs on '69 Love Songs', which features a mix of various genres, including country, synth pop, free jazz, and mournful love ballads.

4. Has 'I Think I Need a New Heart' been covered by other artists?

   Yes, 'I Think I Need a New Heart' was covered by Black Country, New Road for the vinyl-only EP 'Never Again Part 2.'

5. What is the theme of 'I Think I Need a New Heart'?

   While not focusing directly on its meaning, 'I Think I Need a New Heart' fits within the broader theme of the '69 Love Songs' album. The album explores love in its various forms, often in ironic or off-beat ways, through lyrics that discuss heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual relationships.

6. Did the band perform 'I Think I Need a New Heart' live?

   Yes, The Magnetic Fields performed all 69 love songs, including 'I Think I Need a New Heart', over two nights on seven different occasions in both the United States and London.