| "Destiny" | ||||
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| Single by Ellie Goulding | ||||
| Released | 13 November 2025 | |||
| Length | 4:38 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| Producer | Kurtis Wells | |||
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| "Destiny" on YouTube | ||||
"Destiny" is a song by the British singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding. It was released as a single on 12 November 2025 through Polydor Records. The lyric video for the song was released on the same day.
In November 2025, Goulding announced her new single "Destiny", marking her first solo release in two years following a series of collaborations, including "Save My Love" with Marshmello and Avaion earlier that year. [1] Prior to the announcement, Goulding shared a teaser image of herself wearing a dark red leather trench coat and a veil, with her hands raised near her neck. [2]
Gouldig described "Destiny" as exploring sexual agency, emotional release and a sense of surrender to fate. She stated that the song reflects an intense but non-romantic chemistry which provided catharsis and personal freedom, and it marks a shift in how she viewed self-love and connection. Goulding added that the track's sound was intended to convey the recklessness and empowerment associated with embracing her sexuality and the chaos in her life. [3]
The cover art of "Destiny" features a side profile of Goulding with her head draped in a veil and the word "Destiny" written in a gothic font. [2]
A portion of the song had previously been featured as the official ending theme for the dark fantasy anime series Clevatess , which premiered on 2 July 2025. [4] A lyric video was released alongside the song. [5]
Credits were adapted from Apple Music. [6]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | November 12, 2025 | Polydor Records | [6] |