"When I Grow Up" is the second single from Swedish recording artist Fever Ray's self-titled debut album, Fever Ray (2009).
Critical reception Pitchfork Media placed "When I Grow Up" at number 36 on the website's list of The Top 100 Tracks of 2009.(2009-12-14). The Top 100 Tracks of 2009. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
Music video The music video for "When I Grow Up" was directed by Martin de Thurah. He said of the video's visual statement:
"That initial idea was something about something coming out of water—something which was about to take form – a state turning into something new. And a double headed creature not deciding which to turn. But the idea had to take a simpler form, to let the song grow by itself. I remembered a photo I took in Croatia two years ago, a swimming pool with its shining blue color in a grey foggy autumn landscape."New Fever Ray Video – "When I Grow Up". Stereogum. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
The video premiered on Fever Ray's YouTube channel on 19 February 2009. It has received over 12 million views as of March 2016.Fever Ray 'When I Grow Up'. YouTube. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
"When I Grow Up" was placed at number three on Spins list of The 20 Best Videos of 2009.Reilly, Phoebe (2009-01-14). The 20 Best Videos of 2009. Spin. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
Track listings iTunes singleWhen I Grow Up by Fever Ray. UK iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-08-22. "When I Grow Up" – 4:31 "When I Grow Up" (Håkan Lidbo's Encephalitis Remix) – 5:59 "When I Grow Up" (D. Lissvik) – 4:28 "Memories from When I Grew Up (Remembered by The Subliminal Kid)" – 16:41 "When I Grow Up" (Van Rivers Dark Sails on the Horizon Mix) – 9:16 "When I Grow Up" (We Grow Apart Vocal Version by Pär Grindvik) – 6:02 "When I Grow Up" (We Grow Apart Inspiration - Take 2 - By Pär Grindvik) – 7:59 "When I Grow Up" (Scuba's High Up Mix) – 6:17 "When I Grow Up" (Scuba's Straight Down Mix) – 5:54 "When I Grow Up" (Video) – 4:04
Swedish 12" singleFever Ray – When I Grow Up – Swedish 12" single. Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-25. A1. "When I Grow Up" (Van Rivers Dark Sails on the Horizon Mix) – 9:10 A2. "When I Grow Up" (D. Lissvik) – 4:28 B1. "Memories from When I Grew Up (Remembered by The Subliminal Kid)" – 16:41
UK promo CD singleFever Ray – When I Grow Up – UK promo CD single. Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-25. "When I Grow Up" (Edit) – 3:42 "When I Grow Up" (D. Lissvik Radio Edit) – 3:19
Nominations YearCategoryGenreRecordingResult UK Music Video Awards(2009-09-29). UK Music Video Awards 2009 – the Best Video nominations in full. PromoNews. Retrieved 2010-06-25.2009Best Indie/AlternativeMusic VideoWhen I Grow Up
Appearances in other media The song was used as part of the soundtrack for the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2011.
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