"Shape of My Heart" is a song by British musician Sting, released in August 1993. It served as the fifth single from his fourth solo studio album, Ten Summoner's Tales . Writers: Sting and guitarist Dominic Miller . Musicians: Features harmonica played by Larry Adler .

The lyrics use the suits of playing cards as metaphors: diamonds represent money, clubs are weapons, and spades are swords.

The song maintains a pensive, melancholy mood, occasionally shifting toward more hopeful relative major keys. Legacy and Cultural Impact Sting - Shape of My Heart (Official Music Video)

The character is a philosopher who masks his emotions; his face never changes because he is focused on the underlying logic of the game.

Pop/Rock with significant classical guitar influence.