"Beating My Heart" is a song by American singer and songwriter

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. It was released on June 17, 2008, through

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as the lead and only single from his sophomore album, ''

OK Now ''OK Now'' is second studio album by American singer and songwriter Jon McLaughlin. It was released on October 7, 2008, through The Island Def Jam Music Group. Singles The lead and only single from the album, " Beating My Heart", was released on J ...

'' (2008).

Critical reception

Chuck Taylor of ''

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'' praised the song, saying " eating My Heartis a joyous uptempo romantic romp, featuring hook after hook, from tinkling piano to driving percussion and a start-and-stop bridge, alongside a joyous effortless vocal that soars with falsetto to the high heavens."

Music video

The music video was shot in Malibu,

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Critical reception

Music video

Track listing

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