First Time Hearing | Aurora - Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1) | HAUNTING lyrics!

[@atomicnoogie]

Aurora is definitely a rabbit hole you would want to explore, from indie to folk to alternative to art pop to synth pop, her soundscape has so much variety, plus she writes and produces her own songs.

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Atomic! She seems like a very interesting artist to follow

[@atomicnoogie]

@@nickforell1 Interesting is an understatement. She actually draws fans in from all ages and walks of life, as a metalhead Aurora is a guilty pleasure when I need to take a step away from my usual haunts in terms of music.

[@ocarinafrek]

​@@nickforell1 if you like calming or invigorating, the band "Sea wolf" is worth spending an hour exploring he's got like 6or 7 albums so it's not a whole ton of time investment but it's also not too short the main guy in the band is named "Alex Brown Church " he's a really good guy and he's pretty, but that's not relevant to the music, check him out ive been in love with his musicnwince I was around 13

[@nilobleuski]

AURORA is one of my favorite artists. She's so unique. Just like Lana Del Rey, she has her own path. I recommend listening to everything from her. She has no skips.

[@nickforell1]

Thanks Nilo, yes I really enjoyed her style!

[@OHnoeswatistis]

Not just songs also her interviews are gold.

[@roxanaheath8098]

"Through the Eyes of a Child" is great..... love your channel.

[@nilobleuski]

@@OHnoeswatistis yes!! I love watching her doing interviews so much she’s so funny and charming.

[@MBella123]

Oh, you found your way into Aurora, the cutest Norwegian fairy 💜 Her voice is magical, her lyrics are always very powerful and meaningful. She talks a lot about nature, she writes her own songs since she was a little girl. She’s self taught

[@nickforell1]

Bella, she’s quite amazing. Very very intriguing

[@MBella123]

@@nickforell1 I’m a huge fan of hers and BTS 💜💜💜💜

[@MrTombre]

A little fun Aurora fact: Billie Eilish told Vanity Fair: “When I was 12, I saw Aurora’s ‘Runaway’ music video.Something inside me clicked, like, that is what I want to do, no matter whether it goes anywhere or not.”

[@nickforell1]

Oh wow that’s actually very cool. I’ve been told to do Billy too. Embarrassingly don’t have a lot of experience with her

[@lillm6874]

@@nickforell1 Yes, please react to some Billie Eilish🙏 When Aurora won a music award last year, Billie sent her a video message gratulating and thanking her for the inspiration💕

[@Einyen]

@@nickforell1 Here is the latest time Billie Eilish mentioned it in Nov 2022 when Aurora won the award: youtu . be / SRtw8rWNzg4 Aurora is also The Voice in Frozen II that is calling to Elsa, so you might have heard her if you saw that movie. She was 19 in this performance even though looking younger, and she will be 27 soon on June 15th 2023, and she has released 3 albums and 2 EPs, writing all of her music and lyrics. Here is what she said about Murder Song in different interviews: "Murder Song is about something I heard on the radio but I made my own version of it." "First of all, I have a really vivid imagination. You know that these things may be happening to someone right now. It's kind of a terrifying thought. I just had to get that thought out of my head - and that's why I wrote this song. But the two characters are actually just made up in my head. I've written many songs about them - maybe I'll make a book with them." "I just think it’s fascinating how people can be the same people, how you and I need oxygen, can have children, need to be embraced, we need food, water, that we smile at us … we need the same things because we are people. And it’s just fascinating that some people can have in them the desire to kill while some people cannot pick a flower without feeling bad. That’s about this I wrote Murder Song. How can a man kill someone he loves and it happens often in the world. But he doesn’t really understand what he did, it’s a very complicated story. Her, she didn’t want to be in this world anymore, and she knew that this man would do anything for her. She asks him to kill her and he said : “Ok, I love you, I would do anything for you." After he killed her, he became sad because she didn’t move anymore and he didn’t understand where she went. He didn’t understand why she left and he start crying. And it is sad, because for the rest of his life, he will not understand and he will be sad."

[@MrTombre]

@@nickforell1 Lovely, Everything I wanted, Your Power , End of the world(cover on bbc), hostage, No time to die (Bond song) are some of my favourites by her. * I prefer her more laid back/softer tracks

[@MrTombre]

Aurora has said this about the song: "First of all, I have a really vivid imagination. You know that these things may be happening to someone right now. It's kind of a terrifying thought. I just had to get that thought out of my head - and that's why I wrote this song. But the two characters are actually just made up in my head. I've written many songs about them - maybe I'll make a book with them.

[@HamidH6479]

tom i see you in all aurora reactions😂

[@MrTombre]

@@HamidH6479 I watch many =)

[@HamidH6479]

​@@MrTombre tom can you give a request to fil for aurora birthday? i cant join her site🤒

[@elisabethstermo9396]

​@@HamidH6479 Aurora is born June 15. 1996. So she have birthday really soon, being 27 year old. 👍

[@hilflo]

I heard in an interview that this song has to do with active death assistance. In Norway it's illegal but we have a lot of public discussion about the topic. Some people that has illnesses like ALS etc. want to take charge of their own death. It makes sence when she sing "doing it for mercy".

[@Debrutsideno]

I want to give props to the guitar player. He nails his role in this live performance. What a beautiful live performance.

[@nickforell1]

Yes, definitely deserves praise :)

[@jongu71]

Odd Martin Skålnes (also co-composer of the song)

[@annehyden1088]

exhale-inhale is another master piece, or It happened quiet (both Vevo studio versions). Also you have the whole movie, - Haik and/or the whole concert from Nidarosdomen (The dome Nidaros). These are just a millimenter og her work/book.

[@francoiswright9729]

This always reminds me of when I had to put my old dog to sleep, it always brings tears to my eyes. I would love more Aurora. She is a very good and unique artist.

[@nickforell1]

Thank you for sharing Francois! Its a really beautiful song

[@Pilutta100]

Wonderful reaction, I'm so happy you had a you interpretation of this. Watched a lot of reactions of this performance and everyone was affected, and had a really good reaction. Hugs from Sweden.

[@deniselacroix3104]

Great reaction! She's e very unique artiste. She writes and produces her songs (wich she starting to composee at a very young age. ). It's hard to describe her cause because when she performes, she's in a different dimension. She comes back to reality after the song ends. I hope you'll continue to react to her because she will always surprise you. Just be sure to check her live. Like you mention, she seems to look directly at you, and she is pure emotion.

[@Nora-jt9zy]

Fun fact about Aurora: Chances are you have heard her voice before. You just don’t know it 😊 If you have ever seen the Disney movie Frozen 2, you have heard her voice 😊 She is the mesmerizing voice in the forrest 😊

[@nickforell1]

Oh I have seen frozen! Wow thanks for that Easter egg ☺️

[@Nora-jt9zy]

Here is a clip of Aurora talking about her role in Frozen kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCbc4pjaruCftU

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

Aurora is unapologetically unique. Very artistic and as others have told you. Self taught. She is always a visual experience with her music. Definitely embodies the music she sings. Exist for Love is a nice change for a less dark song

[@EvenGodsDie]

I always take the pain in her voice to be caused by her hurting the man, for asking him to kill her, because she's aware of how much it hurts him to do it.

[@unnidyrhaug5499]

Love your insight. Aurora is a unic artist, her voice, her body , energy,and everything. Look at her music.....such a gift. Its a song about a man who his wife had cancer.... Love from Norway 😍

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Unni, she seems out of this world 🌎

[@stangovers7441]

Thank you Nick and Unni for your insight into Aurora. This was my introduction to her. Loved it!! What's going on? 2 wonderful singing geniuses coming from

[@stangovers7441]

2 singing geniuses coming from Norway- Aurora and Angelina Jordan.

[@unnidyrhaug5499]

@@stangovers7441 Yes i am from Norway, you have a lot to hear from them.

[@Becksnnc]

You should listen to The Seed by Aurora. Gives me literal goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@jasonsturek6510]

Go on down the Aurora rabbit hole . . . you'll be amazed by the sheer number of artful, brilliantly written and performed songs. Her originals are great, and she brings a new view of covers that will not disappoint. Haven't seen someone more genuine in many years.

[@nickforell1]

I cannot wait Jason, thank you so much!

[@ranahooke1907]

Oooh yay!! That was quick!! Haven’t started the video but had to comment and say thanks!

[@Josian-ps7fb]

Absolutely stunning. In my opinion (well, more to my own tastes, I guess), it's the instrumentation/setting that suits her best. Her raw talent (with a guy who's also got talent), and nothing else to hide her. You have already said a lot about her performance. But you have to know that her music is also quite diverse. She has many live performances, concerts or live sessions, which have different vibes, moods and instrumentation, and she excels at reinterpreting her songs according to the location and her mood at the time. But all of them have her creativity, her awesome voice and her total emotional involvement in her songs and the way she performs them. What makes her always interesting, to say the least.🙂 Anyway, nice reaction to this bright and gorgeous little Moth, Aurora.🙂👍

[@olafwiese6728]

Hello Nick, great reaction. Thank you. This is probably the saddest love song I've ever heard. A man shoots his wife to end her suffering. Can love be bigger and more painful at the same time than in this story? AURORA manages to make this pain palpable with her voice and her movements. You have seen AURORA's eyes. She wasn't on stage. She was somewhere else. You saw how deeply she was thinking about these two people, that she sometimes shook herself uncontrollably. I believe that she is not conscious of her movements. She's so into the story in her head that she's doing the moves in the story. I heard that AURORA was horrified by these movements when she saw the recording of the performance. That means for me that she did it unconsciously. Her empathy must be beyond measure. She spreads all her feelings that she has in this moment in front of us and lets us look into her heart and soul. There is no other way I can explain that almost everyone who saw this performance was affected by this story. AURORA is more than a storyteller, more than a singer. AURORA is a true artist. This is from an interview with Aurora: "First of all, I have a really vivid imagination. You know that these things may be happening to someone right now. It's kind of a terrifying thought. I just had to get that thought out of my head - and that's why I wrote this song. But the two characters are actually just made up in my head. I've written many songs about them - maybe I'll make a book with them." And in another interview: It’s just fascinating that some people can have in them the desire to kill while some people cannot pick a flower without feeling bad. That's about this I wrote 'Murder Song'. How can a man kill someone he loves and it happens often in the world. But he doesn't really understand what he did, it's a very complicated story. Her, she didn't want to be in this world anymore, and she knew that this man would do anything for her. She asks him to kill her and he said: 'Ok, I love you, I would do anything for you.' After he killed her, he became sad because she didn't move anymore and he didn't understand where she went. He didn't understand why she left and he start crying. And it is sad, because for the rest of his life, he will not understand and he will be sad." ----------------------------------------- AURORA (Aurora Aksnes) was born on June 15, 1996 in Stavanger, Norway. She is a singer, songwriter and producer with a style all her own. AURORA's songs always have a strong message. Often the messages are not very clear either. They can be interpreted so that many people can relate them to themselves. Her movements when singing are extraordinary. This isn't a dance. This is her special way of expression. You can also say that she sings with her whole body. Her excellent music, her brilliant voice and her movements. AURORA's live performances are a total work of art. She is often so into the song that she shakes her body or head uncontrollably (--> Murder song, It happened quiet) and need 2-3 seconds to come back. She is capable of transporting feelings because she allows a look into her soul. Her fans call themselves warriors and weirdos. AURORA is not entirely unknown. Her channel has over 5 million subscribers and the 78 videos on this channel have over 1.3 billion views. Do you know the Disney movie Frozen 2? AURORA is the siren call in the song "Into the Unknown". AURORA once said: People tend to believe quite quickly that something is wrong with them if they're not like the people they see in front of them It's so sad that it doesn't take much for us to really doubt ourselves - Through The Eyes Of a Child (Live at Nidarosdomen) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSqaq2Kr9icqac - she sang in norway's biggest cathedral - phenomenal acoustics - It Happened Quiet (Live at The Current) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aQf2mCpt-Xf68 - it's about the rape of a woman - some say - these great harmonies - Lucky (Live at Nidarosdomen) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d563mqSIZ8SJd9k - the song is her way of suicide prevention - The Seed (Official Video - VEVO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX7GkIKDatSBd5o - it's about the climat change, AURORAS “Earth Song” I usually prefer her live performances. But in some cases the VEVO video is more impressive. I hope you enjoy AURORA. --------------------------------------------- Three important bits of information I found from another commenter: 1. -- In a recent interview she said "well, the last song I wrote is meant for my 7th album.” - AURORA's latest album, the fourth, was released on January 21, 2022. She's already in the planning for the 7th. 2. -- AURORA was a teen when she answered the question "are some of your songs related (on different albums)?" - it will all make sense when I have finished. - AURORA has a plan and we don't know the destination yet. But it is important to know that everything belongs together. 3. AURORA is holding back one song from every decade of her life to release those songs as the last album after her death. Which artist does that? Have a nice day and Greetings from Germany

[@nickforell1]

Wow, Olaf! What insight you shared. Thank you so much. I’ll have to look at some of those resources tonight

[@In_my_own_mind]

@@nickforell1 ​​⁠​⁠ Aurora started writing songs and melodies really early. Melodies when she was 6 and then came the words… The song «Lucky» which Olaf is referring to above, Aurora actually wrote when she was only 9 years old. She has written several songs on her albums from around 12-16. Her break-theough song internationally «Runaway» she wrote when she was 11/12 and her official video of that song Billie Eilish has told inspired her to become an artists…so, Aurora is Billie Eilish’ inspiration. Aurora is just as good, even better in my eyes but Eilish became the big world star. Aurora is big too, but not in the same scale. Artists from Norway (smaller countries in general) have a harder time getting international success sadly. Aurora has written songs for movies too and many of her songs are featured in a lot of Tv-series. You should continue your Autora-journey cause she is amazing and so different from other artists. I like your reactions 👌😉 I am Norwegian too btw.

[@sprinkle802]

I found you in a Ren reaction rabbit hole, and I’m now so excited to welcome you to the enchanting world of Aurora! She calls her fans Warriors and Weirdos; I suspect you will become one if you keep listening ♥️ Her live performances are absolutely captivating, although her music videos are also really powerful. I would love to see you react to her KEXP performance, the whole show is under 30 mins, but my absolute favorite from that show is All is Soft Inside. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t point you towards her Nidarosdomen cathedral concert, although it’s much longer. Thank you Nick, as always, for your thoughtful insights and reflections!

[@ZosiaDabrowski]

Aurora is phenomenal, my favourite song of hers is Infections of a Different Kind, and her live performance of it in a forest for HAIK is absolutely transcendent

[@mariahdaley4773]

The logical next song to react to by her is probably It Happened Quiet (live at the Current). It’s so beautiful, and somewhat tied to this song thematically. Also, Alone in the Night with Sondre Lerche is the most achingly beautiful duet I have heard. She does have up-tempo stuff as well. It’s pretty much all great. I really love her covers too. Especially Rasputin and Teardrop.

[@carolcarol3938]

"It happened Quiet", I believe is sort of connected to this song. It may be about DV but is wrapped in a blanket of gentler? words. Give it a listen. Aurora is an extremely talented and unique artist.

[@hiroakiureshino5938]

This video of Nobel Peace Prize concert made me become a warrior and weirdo last year, then almost everyday i listen to her songs. She is so much talented artist.

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Great reaction to my all time favorite multi talented artist/human being (other than my family/loved ones, lol). You will find that many, or most, of her songs touch on dark subjects that she sheds light on, like for instances, The River is based on her reading that the suicide rate for males is higher than female, if you listen to the song, you will find what she believes to part (only part) of the reason. She is fascinated by the beauty and the ugliness of human beings, she is a lyrical genius, IMO, she scored high on the IQ test in her country when in school which I think if reflected in her lyrics. See you on the next Aurora reaction,

[@ranahooke1907]

So glad you enjoyed it, regardless of the dark subject matter. Looking forward to seeing the request I did for Kalandra a while back. More Norwegian magic!

[@nickforell1]

It was so damn good. Definitely interested in more. And yes, remind me the name of the song please hehe. Overwhelmed as you can tell 🥶

[@ranahooke1907]

@@nickforell1 It was Brave New World (live at Kulturkirken Jakob).. and a teeny bit of info - the lyrics are based on the novel by Aldous Huxley. No stress! When you have time!

[@anirenka]

​@@ranahooke1907 Second that request 👍👍

[@kevdenn]

Aurora was the voice of the siren in the song "into the unknown" from the Disney movie Frozen 2.

[@annehyden1088]

huge rabbit hole to be discovered, Nick. All master pieces.

[@nickforell1]

Yeah, so many to get to it looks like

[@backupmollyverse]

If you're going into listening to Aurora, all her songs are amazing but I highly recommend her first ever song "Runaway" specifically her performance in the 2015 nobel peace prize (that performance is really impressive); she wrote that song when she was 11!!

[@leatherscent7831]

Aurora = huge rabbit hole.... such a talent!

[@nickforell1]

Can’t wait to dive down farther!

[@bodilfrausing7966]

Aurora - my favorit artist. ❤ Please react to "Through the eyes of a child" live at Nidarosdonen; you wont regret... Greetings from Denmark. 🇩🇰

[@lillm6874]

Second this👍😍

[@zoedawkins2510]

Definitely

[@stacyr.8585]

YES! That performance is like a warm bath for your soul. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSqaq2Kr9icqac

[@jamesreese4170]

This is by far her most intense song. Aurora often writes about things she heard about on the news and sometimes it’s just a deep thought that she needs to put into words. Many of her songs are uplifting, some dark, some are just anthems for passion but always emotional! As a performer she puts herself completely into her music. There are no bad songs by her.

[@susannariera]

Last year I got to see Dimash and Aurora live, Dimash in Prague and Aurora in Barcelona. Now I'm thinking I set the bar too high!!😅 Two amazing concerts.

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Susanna! So cool, I am verrrrrry jealous.

[@susannariera]

@@nickforell1 I went to some more concerts, but they were Catalan singers, so you font know them 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thehonestcritic6577]

It was inspired by a newspaper story about a man who killed his wife / partner who was painfully ill to relieve her suffering.

[@trubblebubble1]

About time you got to this! ;O)

[@johndennison3140]

This is one of the most moving performances I’ve ever seen,I’m moved beyond words ❤️

[@nickforell1]

It’s a very special performance John. Glad you enjoyed

[@johndennison3140]

@@nickforell1 thank you for your reply Nick, the journey you are about to make with Aurora I promise you will never regret.I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Aurora live 3 times and seriously she is without doubt the best live performer I have ever seen,her catalog of songs written by her from the age of 9 are incredible filled with meaningful lyrics that make you think deeply about life and the world we live in.in fact you may of heard her before but never realised it was her but in the Disney film Frozen 2 she is the voice of the siren that Elsa hears in the song “into the unknown” have a great journey nick love from the UK❤️

[@jongu71]

This is my number one example of how to spellbind an audience with a performance. I have only found one performance that comes close (Tori Amos performing ”Winter” at the Montreaux festival in 1992).

[@Kauritree08]

Aurora is one of my favourite vocalists. I think she was inspired by a true life event of euthanasia that she saw on the news. It's probably my favourite song of hers. I recommend IT HAPPENED QUIET live at The Current. She's very ethereal and has a haunting voice. She also story tells with her body, which I think helps make her performances so hypnotic.

[@tevvya]

I too strongly recommend "It Happened Quiet". It is an amazing song with vivid symbolism but the underlying story is hard to grasp--it triggers the imagination by the possibilities. That is how Aurora affects many--triggering their imagination while delighting them with her skill, style, and dedication.

[@soullesscreature28]

Bruuhh you have no idea how wise, amazing and talented of an artist she is!!! ❤❤

[@nickforell1]

I can't wait to dive in!

[@brittag.pedersen5340]

❤...unique and fantastic Aurora!! She sings with her body, heart and soul. She is very artistic and "paint" her music/lyris. 🙂❤

[@kentovewagenes1141]

I see it as a mercy kill as if you love someone and they are so much pain and cant take it anymore. I would have cherish that, if I had the same pain that my uncle had before he died... and he was a "hard" man. He was in so immensely pain, that he cried so much... i just wanted that he should had not experienced that.. so hard to watch a loved one go through that... the pain medicine did not help. He died a painful dead. I think I would have welcomed a mercy kill ❤️ But its a interresting one, for sure. I think we are all different and different views on this topic for sure 👍

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

She is so amazing you have NO IDEA!

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

It gets better and better each time❤️❤️🥹

[@nickforell1]

I can't wait to see more!

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

If you haven't already you should check out these: (If I write something not understandble it's because I am norwegian so just ask if you don't understand me😅) - her live at the haik concert, you got alot of different songs and it's in the forest just magical 😍 - it happend quiet live at the current - I went to far live at the Honda stage - and her lives at the KEXP specially churchyard and all soft inside

[@blackpearl7665]

Just love her! She has the most amazing personality I have ever seen on anyone..

[@MontrealRides]

Hope you continue exploring the parallel universe that is Aurora... I've never really been a fan of any artist, but I became a stan of her. I became a proud weirdo and warrior! (you'll understand that part later 😀)

[@nickforell1]

I will Leach! She has an excellent voice and is incredibly powerful

[@brendacole8899]

Keep Aurora coming. She's the best

[@nickforell1]

She’s pretty incredible Brenda. Very much enjoying her

[@Fredrikke.]

I love Aurora 😊. She is an amazing singer, songwriter, and performer. She is better live than the studio version, so I recommend you to check out her live stuff.

[@nickforell1]

That’s the mark of a great artist. Love when musicians sound better live 😊

[@sivosav]

I love your reactions, and your thoughs.. and I love your reactions to 2 of our national treasures; Angelina and Aurora. I recomend Auroras "The Seed" (the music video, it is out of this world.) And also: "It happened quiet," live at the current. 2 very different ones from Aurora. Aurora is btw in Frozen, you hear her crystal clear high voice there as well. I wish you a great day. 🙂 Love from Norway. 🇳🇴

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Sivo that’s so nice of you to say. Really glad you’re enjoying :)

[@megtree1]

Thanks for the great reaction to my favourite artist. I'm looking forward to your next reactions to Aurora! It's interesting that you said about how this song starts is like a great hook to a book because I always think the same thing. This song is like a great short story. At first, you don't know what that countdown means so you are surprised by what happens next. Then you learn the background, and then go back to the first scene by the haunting "5,4,3,2,1", this time knowing what it means. Just a simple countdown, but it has a completely different meaning to the listner. To me, this song is a really tragic love story. You feel the tremendous suffering of the man who killed his loved one. On the other hand, the song doesn't tell what the victim thinks or feels directly (only repeating "oh"). However, given the story is told from the victim's perspective, I think what Aurora sings is what the victim thinks at the end of her life. For a brief last moment, she doesn't think of herself but only of his suffering. And that's the ultimate love to me. What great about Aurora is that she never judges people. Some people think whether the action of mercy killing is right or wrong, but it’s not that simple and clear-cut. She always focuses on human emotions. Isn’t it incredible that she evokes such powerful emotions with such simple lyrics?

[@nickforell1]

Meg, what wonderful words. Thank you for your insight and support!

[@mistercointreau5247]

Her studio version of this song is mesmerising.

[@lindasalaki9404]

Wow that was powerful, had Chills ❤

[@RutlandRick]

Be sure to catch "It happened Quiet, live at the Current" fo another amazing performance!

[@Geralt26]

Yea. My interpretation was mercy kill for a terminally ill. But there are more possible interpretations like someone confused or sick think that she do good thing etc. Anyway this song make you think about lyrics and it is still open for your interpretation. And it is good think and very often with her music. She is so expressive and emotional and it is unique and when she perform she take your attention. And she has a lot of great songs - not like some songs on album but I can not name bad song from her. Her voice is amazing and very suiting. There are only some (but not all) reasons why she is my favorite artist even if I listen to wide spectrum of type of music:). PS. She is also self taught natural Artist and started to write only for herself music starting from 6 years old and English lyrics from 9 (and it is not her native language). Even her parents did not know about it for first years.

[@tmasessa]

Yes! I was hoping you’d find her. She will change your life if you dive in deep.

[@CarlD70]

Welcome to Aurora Nick. Aurora is another Norwegian Treasure (Angelina Jordan as well) who is an entirely unique artists with an ethereal voice and incredible song writing skills since she was a child. Believe she is 19 here. 🥰🥰

[@bazkeen]

Love Aurora 💞💞She is just amazing

[@nickforell1]

She seems incredibly gifted

[@KatDorroughMusic]

I’m so happy you are covering Aurora now! She’s from the same genius alien music planet Ren is from. I’m dying for them to collaborate on something. She and Ren are my coping mechanisms.

[@nickforell1]

Kat! Yes, I definitely can see some crossover between her and Ren. So cool

[@thetalantonx]

7:49 - You pointing this out brought to mind season one of True Detective where Rust was talking about his child.

[@garygreen1782]

I was confused by the lyrics ( I have heard the song before) I think the point you made about the gun was spot on. If it was a terminally ill scenario you wouldn't blow the person's brain's out. You have been the only reactor who addressed the lyrics, that I've seen. Good job 👍

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Gary, I appreciate that! Not sure I was even close but I had fun with it

[@shireeni8665]

Aurora is totally captivating, emotive, unique, unintentionally funny, quirky, real, angelic and stunning! ☮❤Sea Point, Cape Town

[@annehyden1088]

Aurora is a national treasure in Norway !

[@elisabethstermo9396]

Aurora has her 27th birthday June 15. She's born in 1996. She's 10 years older than Angelina who is born January 10th. 2006. Thanks for the reaction to our precious Norwegian nature child. 👍 Best regards from Norway 🇳🇴

[@lompicojoe]

Definitely came across as she intended. Her music is extremely emotional and I believe she said that this was not based on any factual story but was a story that she imagined. Again, Her songs are sad in some ways but always provocative and haunting. Her live performances are worth the watch. She is enchanting with almost magical vocals and movements.

[@nickforell1]

I completely agree. I’m very taken aback

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

The key to understanding Aurora is "different". All her songs are different and each performance is, as she sings in the moment. Many are emotionally intense and she is totally in the song. Others are much lighter and on stage she is emotionally in the audience. She sees the world in a different way, hence here complex lyrics. Stick to live for these performances. She is a very special person.

[@arielstruth]

I think I read somewhere that she wrote this song about domestic violence.. Ever since I read that I feel this song so different.

[@ordinaryvalley]

Haunting. Powerful.

[@gliebzeit]

Thank you for your heartfelt reaction video. Please have a listen to the music video for 'The Seed' another song written by Aurora.

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Greg. I appreciate that so much. Will do

[@anirenka]

Second that 👍👍

[@stangovers7441]

Nick, I highly recommend Full Performance ( Live at the Current). Very introspective reaction. Enjoyed your comments.

[@russell2449]

Great reaction and I think it's funny how like so many other people you are surprised by the lyrics in the opening, I mean I was too, but then the name of the song IS Murder Song, lol, I guess we want to believe that it can't REALLY be about that ;?D

[@fictionallove_2416]

Hopefully you dive into more Aurora. Her songs are amazing ❤.

[@nickforell1]

I’d love to!

[@malyvo0]

"Mercy-killing" is a term closely connected to the concept of euthanasia. It's not something people wouldn't do now or in history. It's not something we don't do to our pets when they get old and sick. And, sadly, we do this to unborn babies as well. Only we usually don't have the balls to call it for what it really is...

[@hannakall3311]

Love Aurora 💚

[@nickforell1]

She seems absolutely incredible!

[@browolf]

An angel tells a tale about dying and moving on.

[@tx0h]

aurora for the world.

[@nickforell1]

She’s incredible!

[@mirror.magician]

the texture of her voice sounds slightly different every album

[@nickforell1]

Can’t wait to hear that for myself

[@poolhallshark]

Great reaction, Nick! And thanks a lot for checking out my second favorite singer, after Angelina. Tbh, I'm not totally sure if this is the right performance to introduce new people to her music with, but it IS a very good one. What I mean is that Aurora takes a little bit of getting used to, almost an acquired taste if you will. But she is TOTALLY amazing in so many ways. Her song writing is absolute top notch, and they WILL make you think and reflect, without giving you any conclusion. There is no right and wrong. Regardless of which walk of life you come from or what kind of life experiences you may have, you will find something in her music. You will see and understand as/if you continue with her. Aurora is highly intelligent, and she will challenge you. I am confident that you are a man very much up for the challenge. I love your interpretations always, and I would love to see you react some more to her. I have noticed that there are no links in any of the comments so far, which leads me to think that links will be removed, but I would like to hint you toward my favorite performance by her anyway, without a link 🙂 5 or 6 years ago she held a VERY beautiful concert at the Nidarosdomen cathedral. Nidarosdomen is Norway's oldest and most beautiful cathedral, and dates back to the 11th century, right after the viking era. The song from that concert I would love if you'd react to is her performance of her song "Through The Eyes Of A Child". Just search for the title + Nidarosdomen and you will be fine. Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥

[@nickforell1]

Thank you for that vote of confidence haha. Yes, she seems lyrically challenging and has a voice that is super unique. I think I have heard her before because I’ve seen the movie Frozen 🥶

[@poolhallshark]

@@nickforell1 Yeah, the siren calling or what that is, was done by her. Good catch!

[@nickforell1]

@@poolhallshark someone told me, I’m not that with it 😅

[@poolhallshark]

@@nickforell1 🙃

[@bobm3434]

My personal favorite artist that is still playing. Beatles Floyd Judas Priest Sabbath.. Both ozzy and Dii eras Neil Young And Aurora... Give me these Artists catalogs and I would not need any other albums. The poetry of her lyrics is what separates herself from all other Artists today. The subject matter she takes on... The way she conveys that message. From this sing to The River, Eyes of a child, infections of a different kind( my fav) , to The Innocent..... Then she is able to do the same song... With a full band, next day do it acapella, next day just use a acoustic guitar and have her drummer use a box, then next day rearrange it to a regae beat..... Then do a concert with a full symphony.... Just the most elastic artist out. Only artist I know who would do the same song in whatever style fits the moment was neil young.

[@fortigan2174]

Just to put the content of the song into context, this was an imagined scenario by Aurora where a wife has a terminal and painful illness and the husband assists her with suicice.

[@Roy-mw5js]

Aurora is a musical genius ❤

[@wildbobentertainment]

So just a few things. 1st, this is one of the few rare occasions where the live proformance objectively destroys the recorded version. Absolutely unreal! 2nd, I absolutely love her frantic and nervous energy. Every time she shook her fists and buldged out her eyes, I wanted to just hug her and tell her that everything will be OK. 3rd, this song, much like mid 90's Tori Amos, I have to be careful when listening. I probably don't stand alone, but when this song comes on and I'm already in a tail spin, emotionally, will cause me to spiral down for literal hours.

[@thedeathofbirth0763]

Mr. Tomber! I think you yourself, also have a vivid imagination! As Aurora has said before, yes she does have a very colourful imagination, however she wrote this song specifically after reading in the newspaper that a man has shot his wife because of terminal illness. The reason you can detect some confusion and an attempt to convince herself that the husband did it out of mercey is because assisted suicide in Norway is legal. That's why Aurora wrote and performed the song this way for ambiguity. Please do your research before you write something. Her song " It happened quiet" is about domestic violence, As you can hear she is very sarcastic about LOVE BEING WILD. By no means she tries here to excuse the violent partner as she says " words out of window" which means when brawn trumps brain the song" River" was written after she read about the statistics of male suicide globally. In an interview she explains both men and women are victims of males toxicity. One must be a bit more intellectual as to listen to a song and the only thing one would take is the appearance and the tone! If you like Aurora, then you would please her not by buying or subscribing but by learning and evolving...

[@tretiger1]

Live at Nidarosdomen

[@leisacreates]

Aurora has one of the purest voices I've ever heard. Try "It happened quiet "at the Current. Runaway, Cure for Me are other good ones to check out. She also does an amazing cover of Teardrop by Massive Attack. I think its better than the original! Just go down the rabbit hole. She operates straight from soul & you can feel that when you listen to her.

[@glitchtulsa3429]

I've always taken it to be a euthanasia type thing, maybe terminal cancer with a couple of months left, and no hope only pain and suffering, but it's never made clear--in a way that kind of makes it more interesting, you're left to interpret it on your own, from your own standpoint and understanding.

[@HappyTreeHappy]

Mesmerizing and captivating.

[@TomTomson81]

The boyfriend kills her because she wants to, not because he wants to. The entire song is told from the perspective of the victim. This also means the countdown. She's counting down for him. And he only does it because he loves her and its her wish. She's suffering, she's probably terminally ill and the song has the theme of euthanasia.

[@darthtaiter]

Aurora wrote this song after reading an article about a man who was accused of murder after killing his terminally ill, and in agonizing pain, wife. So really it's a song about a mercy killing.

[@peterjack840]

Aurora considers this a love song. He kills her for love, and is sad. She is dead, but loves him still.

[@emmapeachy03]

Apparently from her, the song is about a woman who is in such a loving relationship with a man but she didn't want to live anymore and she asks him to kill her and because hes so deeply infactuated with her and "loves" her so badly that he kills her for her but when he does he doesnt like what hes done because she stops moving and all that. She saw a similar story on tv and put her imagination to it and added her own twists to it apparently :)

[@55tallanh]

What I heard about this song is that it was inspired by the case of a man who killed his wife because she was suffering from terminal cancer, and she didn't want to suffer any more, and he fulfilled her wish.

[@mistercointreau5247]

Aurora is currently the most impressive musical atriste in the world and you did not know of her. No shame in it though...

[@nickforell1]

Yes, I had no idea. Need to hear more

[@205aprilia]

More aurora pleaseee

[@gertwestblad9052]

Happy that you have found Aurora. The other part of my music life besides Angelina Jordan..😊

[@nickforell1]

I’m glad I did too Gert 😊

[@Cluttered_Mind]

I find it very interesting that some people go to the thought of her trying to justify her murder. Ive always seen this song as assisted suicide by her loved one in the only way they have avalable to them

[@nickforell1]

It’s hard on the first pass when you don’t have lyrics in front of you. But yeah, interpretations are fickle!

[@jeremiahgrigorian4699]

Im from Denmark, and Aurora is from Norway, and this song is based on a man in Norway who killed his wife, due to her serious illness. So, in his head "he spared her from everylasting pain", and this is the perspective Aurora is trying to convey. That's the background for the songs :) ! - Nice reaction buddy

[@river3056]

i read that she wrote this song after reading a news story of a man that killed his wife after she was diagnosed with a lifelong disease that causes a lot of pain

[@RutlandRick]

This song is more than just entertaining music, isn't it? Who else makes us ponder the meanings of their songs?

[@varjo.]

I'd absolutely love if you'd do a reaction to auroras "little boy in the grass" the Mohogany session live version. It has a very heavy backstory, she wrote the song and dedicated it to a friend of hers that was shot in one of Norways biggest mass shootings where a man killed 69 Children.

[@more5600]

I was watching your reactions to Bo and Tim and thought how good it would be for you to react to Aurora and here we are. I would stick to the live performances to start because she is otherworldly when performing. However her official videos can be quite beautiful, Queendom, Cure for Me, and Exist for Love are examples of gorgeous filmmaking.

[@nickforell1]

Hey Albert, I appreciate that! It’s interesting that I was led her naturally :)

[@TomBagwell]

Two things to keep in mind. The lyrics are, "I know he knows he's killing me for mercy". NOT 'I know he's killing me for mercy'. So, she's not saying she agreed with him. Second, the title is "Murder Song".

[@nickforell1]

Ah great point Tom. Oh, I had seen the numbers on most of the videos?

[@TomBagwell]

@@nickforell1 the numbers are part of the title, I just left them off to make my point about the title clear.

[@nickforell1]

@@TomBagwell ah, completely misread that. It makes sense now thank you Tom

[@taybear2398]

I cannot not think of Teen Wolf when I hear this song 😭🥰 I love AURORA

[@desertrosie]

I imagine a war and being overrun by the aggressors. Just knowing a more horrible ending is coming. She's truly amazing.

[@Sofia-Lala]

She has some absolutely amazing covers, mostly done within an hour. Imagine Dragons, David Bowie, Beatles and a fun one, Boney M to name a few. Pick one to see what she can do with a melody🤯

[@nickforell1]

Oh wow Sofia okay very interested then 😊