Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)

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"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)"
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Single by Aurora
from the album All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend
Released25 August 2015 (2015-08-25)
Length3:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Aurora Aksnes
  • Odd Martin Skålnes
Producer(s)
Aurora singles chronology
"Running with the Wolves"
(2015)		"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)"
(2015)		"Half the World Away"
(2015)
Music video
"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) (Acoustic)" on YouTube

"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora for her debut studio album, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend (2016). It was released on 25 August 2015, through Decca, as the third single from the album.

Background

Aurora described "Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" as a complex narrative told from the victim's perspective, exploring themes of pain and acceptance. The song portrays a man who, believing he is doing the right thing, takes a woman's fate into his own hands. Overcome with love and sorrow, he breaks down in tears after committing the act. [1]

Aurora has also expressed that songwriting serves as a form of therapy for her, helping her confront fears. She believes that avoiding pain turns it into a burden, whereas facing it allows for growth, likening the process to a stone transforming into a pearl. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Duerden, Nick (11 March 2016). "Katy Perry Co-Sign Aurora on Her Breakthrough and Writing Music as Therapy: 'My Emotions Are Explosive'". Billboard. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "AURORA REVEALS 'MURDER SONG (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)'". Famemagazine. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
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