A Temporary High

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"A Temporary High"
Aurora - A Temporary High.png
Single by Aurora
from the album The Gods We Can Touch
Released21 January 2022 (2022-01-21)
Length3:23
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Aurora
  • Magnus Skylstad
Aurora singles chronology
"A Dangerous Thing"
(2022)		"A Temporary High"
(2022)		"The Woman I Am"
(2022)
Music video
"A Temporary High" on YouTube

"A Temporary High" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora for her fourth studio album, The Gods We Can Touch (2022). It was released on 21 January 2022, through Decca and Glassnote, as the sixth and final single from the album.

Contents

Background

"A Temporary High" served as the sixth single, released on 21 January 2022, alongside the album's release. [1] In an interview with Apple Music, Aurora said the song was inspired by a complex woman who embodies elusiveness across time. The track aligns with the broader themes of The Gods We Can Touch , which blends divine and human elements, drawing from Greek mythology. [2] Speaking with Official Charts, Aurora expressed her belief in embracing imperfection and individuality: "Maybe we're just tired of being suppressed? It's time for us to unleash the full potential of ourselves and our experience of this beautiful life, where we don't have to fight for the right to exist." [3]

Music video

The music video for "A Temporary High", directed by Sigurd Fossen, explores themes of time and human connection. Aurora appears under shifting lights and within crowds, evoking a sense of search and isolation. The image of her watching sand fall through an hourglass recurs, symbolizing the fleeting nature of time and echoing the song's lyrics. [2]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "A Temporary High"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [4] 71
UK Physical Singles (OCC) [5] 11
UK Vinyl Singles (OCC) [6] 8

References

  1. ↑ "Radio 1's Best New Pop with Mollie King". BBC Radio 1. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 Paul, Larisha (27 January 2022). "Aurora Is Obsessed With Time In Light Soaked 'A Temporary High' Music Video". uDiscoverMusic. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Griffiths, George (26 January 2022). "Aurora on her new album The Gods We Can Touch: "Music is a reminder of things we've forgotten"". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "Official Vinyl Singles Chart". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 17 February 2025.
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