When I Grow Up (Fever Ray song)

"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.

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 where [sic] 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."

The video premiered on Fever Ray's YouTube channel on 19 February 2009. It has received over 12 million views as of March 2016.

"When I Grow Up" was placed at number three on Spin's list of The 20 Best Videos of 2009.

Track listings

 * iTunes single
 * 1) "When I Grow Up" – 4:31
 * 2) "When I Grow Up" (Håkan Lidbo's Encephalitis Remix) – 5:59
 * 3) "When I Grow Up" (D. Lissvik) – 4:28
 * 4) "Memories from When I Grew Up (Remembered by The Subliminal Kid)" – 16:41
 * 5) "When I Grow Up" (Van Rivers Dark Sails on the Horizon Mix) – 9:16
 * 6) "When I Grow Up" (We Grow Apart Vocal Version by Pär Grindvik) – 6:02
 * 7) "When I Grow Up" (We Grow Apart Inspiration - Take 2 - By Pär Grindvik) – 7:59
 * 8) "When I Grow Up" (Scuba's High Up Mix) – 6:17
 * 9) "When I Grow Up" (Scuba's Straight Down Mix) – 5:54
 * 10) "When I Grow Up" (Video) – 4:04


 * Swedish 12" single
 * 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 single
 * 1) "When I Grow Up" (Edit) – 3:42
 * 2) "When I Grow Up" (D. Lissvik Radio Edit) – 3:19

Appearances in other media
The song was used as part of the soundtrack for the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2011.