When I Grow Up (Fever Ray song)
# 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
* "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" 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
* "When I Grow Up" (Edit) – 3:42
* "When I Grow Up" (D. Lissvik Radio Edit) – 3:19

## Nominations

| Year | Category | Genre | Recording | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| UK Music Video Awards |||||
| 2009 | Best Indie/Alternative | Music Video | When I Grow Up | Nominated |

## Appearances in other media

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

