"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 | ||||
Released | 25 August 2015 | |||
Length | 3:20 | |||
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"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" (Acoustic) on YouTube | ||||
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"Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1)" (Studio Version) 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.
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]
The song is featured twice in the penultimate episode of The Flash's third season,"Infantino Street". [3]