An unusual title and an unmistakable voice helped make “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” one of the most distinctive hits of the 1990s. Released in 1993, the song paired Brad Roberts’ deep baritone with stories of outsiders and misfits, turning the Canadian band into unlikely international stars.
Shape of My Heart is from the album Ten Summoner's Tales (1993), Sting's fourth solo album. The track was co-written with guitarist Dominic Miller. The iconic guitar riff was born as a simple exercise in warming up Miller's fingers (inspired by Chopin chords). Sting listened, stopped everything and said it was a song. While Miller was preparing the groove, Sting went for a walk and came back with the whole lyrics ready.
Used in the end credits of the film Léon: The Professional (1994), it became an absolute classic despite only reaching #57 on the UK Singles Chart. It was sampled by Nas ("The Message"), Juice WRLD, Craig David and several other artists.