A Temporary High
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| Single by Aurora | ||||
| from the album The Gods We Can Touch | ||||
| Released | 21 January 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
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"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.
Background
"A Temporary High" served as the sixth single, released on 21 January 2022, alongside the album's release.[1]
The music video for “A Temporary High,” directed by Sigurd Fossen, visually explores themes of time and human connection. Aurora is depicted under various light sources, often standing out in a crowd searching for connection. A recurring image of her watching sand fall through an hourglass symbolizes the fleeting nature of time, aligning with the song’s lyrical themes.
In an interview with Apple Music, Aurora revealed that the song was inspired by a fascinating woman: “If she was your present, she would be confusing; if she was your past, you wouldn’t be able to escape her. If she is your future, you won’t be able to keep up with her.”
The track reflects the overarching theme of The Gods We Can Touch, which explores the intersection of the divine and the human, drawing inspiration from Greek mythology. 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.”[2]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[3] | 71 |
| UK Physical Singles (OCC)[4] | 11 |
| UK Vinyl Singles (OCC)[5] | 8 |
References
- ^ "Radio 1's Best New Pop with Mollie King". BBC Radio 1. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "Official Vinyl Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2025.