Songwriter Reacts to AURORA ~ Step 2 - A Different Kind of Human Full Album

[@Casin]

Aurora: You can cry Dan: On it

[@oneupkid]

The river is a song for men/suicide. Society as a whole expects for men to be strong, not to cry and see any emotion as weakness. She’s telling men they can cry. It’s beautiful.

[@Omar-su3ii]

@@patrickdipoto2603 Yes This song is open to impact anyone, but she literally spoke her motive behind the song. That’s the point we’re making lol

[@vulpix90]

Yes!!! A male friend of mine who was coming off his antidepressants said that he was crying and was more sensitive than usual. The first thing I did was sending "The river" to him, telling him that it was healthy to cry, that I hoped he could hold space for his tears within this song.

[@kittypewpew]

The whisper in the seed: In a place where nothing matters Dancing around a shooting star Where every cell remembers what had taken us this far I see images of killer whales Sleeping in a desert trail Dreaming of a parallel world Where nothing ever hurts Dreaming of a parallel world Where nothing ever hurts Dreaming of a parallel world Where nothing ever hurts

[@Einyen]

First song on the first album: "Runaway" she sings: "Now take me home " Last song on the last (so far) album: "Mothership" she sings: "Now you are home"

[@Luscent]

Omg wow

[@matheuscervo892]

In an interview with Clash magazine, Aurora said Soulless Creatures is her favorite track on the album, adding: "It means a lot to me and it’s written about giving too much. It’s Mother Earth writing to humankind about wanting to thrive again. Sometimes I don’t understand what a song means for a while. It sounds pretentious and stupid but it does happen. I just write and write all the time. I have songs already for my fifth album."

[@jaistorm2054]

so amazing

[@jessica5497]

Its actually my favorite song of the álbum 💜💜

[@antares3128]

soulless creatures is written by the perspective of mother nature. we, humans, are the soulless creatures.

[@Einyen]

Yes, here is the info from the wiki: In an interview with Clash magazine, AURORA said the song is her favorite track on the album, adding: "It means a lot to me and it’s written about giving too much. It’s Mother Earth writing to humankind about wanting to thrive again. Sometimes I don’t understand what a song means for a while. It sounds pretentious and stupid but it does happen. I just write and write all the time. I have songs already for my fifth album."

[@RaymondArias]

I am hoping for you to experience her new songs too and watch her music videos. . . . "Exist for Love" and "Cure for Me" are total jams.

[@lucianaqueijeiro3167]

yass

[@liamkampff1]

The sheer amount of times I've listened to cure for me is crazy haha, it's just such a bop

[@hurricanecatrina9548]

As a queer person, Aurora’s music has brought me so much healing, especially when I was coming out. I don’t even know if she wrote with this intent, but I love how her music can bring you comfort in so many different contexts 💕💕

[@Luscent]

Yeah I can imagine it would help do much!! She has such a way of saying to the listener that they're seen you know?

[@Dougiewoof]

She is openly bi herself. I am also a queer person and same.

[@gustavsuev273]

I also felt the same with her music, there's so much healing and validation that radiates from them.

[@davidcelio441]

Time Stamps: 1:54 The River 5:24 Animal 7:44 Dance on the moon 10:33 Daydreamer 13:47 Hunger 16:04 Soulless Creatures 18:24 In Bottles 21:58 A Different Kind of Human 24:58 Apple Tree 27:36 The Seed 31:14 Mothership 33:07 Final Thoughts

[@AuswaNderer]

Would you PLEASE do yourself and us a favour and make a full reaction (it wont get blocked, trust me) of the nidarosdomen concert? I would love to see you listening to her singing live. The studio versions are cool, great and all that....but dude...live is a whole new level

[@agostina2573]

YESSS

[@levi-dw6rz]

up

[@hAgGbArT28]

Yes please!

[@shiiny9151]

Yeaaaass

[@PearlsHarbour]

do it👆👆👆👆👆👆

[@cc.8805]

Love how you allow yourself to be emotional and genuinely feel. Your smile and laugh feels like sunshine, love your reactions

[@Luscent]

Thank youuuu ♥️

[@fertupatron]

I'm completely sure this entire era is amazing, Infections of a Different Kind and A Different Kind of Human, both albums get me into a different way of joy, peaceful and makes u feel whole.. I don't know if u get me at all, but I am sure we all know how it feels.

[@sreoshibhaumik5891]

I completely understand

[@Luscent]

Yeah totally they make you feel seen

[@christinevr7698]

I totally agree. I listen to both these albums Step1 and Step 2 all the time. It feels … healing. 💖

[@mrmb380]

fun fact these albums is when she finally took more control in the way her music is made and which song get released (expressing more of her true self), before these album her studio was forcing her to release songs that she didn't like and try to force her to make songs that are fit for the radio(conqueror is an example). Her studio also made her do a ridiculous amount of concert 200 or so in 3 years which cost her to lose sleep and eventually made her depress.

[@renehoyvik]

Yeah, OK. I don't think you should ever watch "Daydreamer" Live at HAIK. I think you would actually explode. Thanks for another wonderful video about Aurora's album, it's so enjoyable to see your insight into an artist I love so much :D The music her and Magnus produce is amazing. Silja just left (you'll know if you check out the live performances) and i dare not even think about what could happen if Magnus left :S The song you couldn't understand, Soulless creatures, my own interpretation is her singing from the PoV of Mother earth, telling humans we are disgusting. How we have treated our planet its not untrue though is it :-/ Tears in bottles is the followup of an unreleased song called "in Boxes" its her singing from the perspective of a woman she was scared of as a child. Her imagination immediately went to Serial killer" :P I Like "in Boxes" over "in Bottles" but thats my opinion. And yes, I'm an Aurora, but now that you just finished the albums I'm gonna subscribe in the hope you will do some of her live performances ^^ Take care, stay safe bro :)

[@TheOnlyOpie]

In Boxes actually was released, its one of the 6 songs from Running With the Wolves EP from 2015, and yeah, In Bottles is another serial killer song lol, i like them both but In Boxes wins my vote. Under Stars from that EP is still my favorite song though, but that's probably partially because I discovered her through that song at the end of Mass Effect Andromeda.

[@renehoyvik]

@@TheOnlyOpie I've heard a few people discovering her from that game :) I've played the first 3, but skipped Andromeda after the reviews. I wasn't aware it was released. I've tried finding it on Spotify, but it wasn't there, or on her KZbin channel. Maybe its not available in Norway for some reason.

[@TheOnlyOpie]

@@renehoyvik I don't know why it wouldn't be available in Norway of all places, but all the songs from that EP are on her youtube channel. Here's a link for In Boxes, see if it works for you or not. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH2kmH6llqiKnac Andromeda had LOTS of problems, still has a few after the updates, but it's worth checking out. It wasn't as nearly as good as the trilogy but it was fun, definitely worth a playthrough. Aurora's singing comes in as soon as the credits begin to roll.

[@renehoyvik]

​@@TheOnlyOpie I've always intended to check it out eventually, and still will. And i'm sure i'll enjoy it, probably more then many since my expectations are so low :) I don't know either why it would be blocked, but i clicked the link you posted and i just got "Video Unavailable" :-/ It might be lucked under one of her international publishers. Its the only explanation i can think of.

[@user-oj3ey3pv8v]

I'm so happy that you feel the vibe and the message of Daydreamer, that's my fav song from her. It's my top 1 for sure!

[@Luscent]

Its stunnnnnning

[@janoiyamckenzie8347]

OMG, YESTERDAY I WAS ON KZbin AND SAW THAT A DUDE DID A REACTION TO HER FIRST ALBUM AND THEN I IMMEDIATELY REMEMBERED YOU CRYING AND I THOUGHT TO MYSELF "HUH, I WONDER WHEN MY BOY DAN WILL RELEASE HIS REACTION TO STEP 2, ITS BEEN A WHILE" AND HERE IT IS TODAY, I COULD CRY

[@Luscent]

Amazing hahaaa

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

Com'On WARRIORs & WEIRDOS! Get this guy LOADS of LIKES...... AND LIFT HIM to 10 and 100 K and beyond! COM'ON!

[@mariamakrynakis7586]

You are a beautiful sensitive soul! I loved watching you fall in love with Aurora, she really does see us and make us feel like we belong

[@sreoshibhaumik5891]

Its a full circle Dan!! I discovered Aurora along with you!!! and now here we are, both crying and smiling while listening to Step 2!!!! I cant wait for you to listen to exist for love!!!! Oh please make a video reacting to all her music videos, especially from step 1 and step 2!!! This music is so overwhelming, yet soothing and I completely understood why you started crying

[@Luscent]

Omg yay I love that!! ♥️

[@InBottles]

Love your reactions

[@Luscent]

Wow amazing can't wait to re-listen!

[@aidanbyrne8267]

Please react to some of her live performances. When I first heard Aurora, I knew she was an amazing singer, but when i started watching her live performances, i just fell in love instantly. I really recommend her concert at Nidarosdomen, or if that's too long, then her performances at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

[@Luscent]

Yeah I'm thinking of doing a reaction to some of her live stuff I've had so many recommendations!

[@fabrice7211]

@@Luscent I enjoyed (a lot) your reviews of the 3 Aurora's albums, but I agree with the above, "live" is where she really shines. So in case you need some links, here are my recommendations : - Unmissable (masterpiece after masterpiece), and I reckon you'd enjoy it a lot, live at Nidarosdomen (norwegian cathedral, 2017), about 1 hour : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jom5qHmsoLOHe8k (or in HD, but without subtitles I think, she speaks norwegian here and there : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXexq5-Nnr-jl6c) - Her energetic side : live at KEXP (2019, about 30 minutes), kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpC7mKirrbGiZ5I - Her happy side, HAIK live (2019, about 40 minutes) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHa8eZKmmsuin7M (that follows a full documentary, recommended to watch to have some background information about what's happening, and about Aurora herself,a little more than 1 hour overall, concert included : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJDYiGBmfamKpcU) - There's also the Honda Stage concert, but no full video of it as far as I know, but you can find other individual performances worth watching, like Under the water (kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIeqgoqtaaajbNE), I went too far (kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2Okoph-ZqyDqZY), or Black water lilies (kzbin.info/www/bejne/paW1fHd6nNqpr8k), for example - And of course, there's the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize concert, Runaway and above all Murder Song ;) I'd gladly watch your reaction to any of this, but even if you do it for yourself only, I still recommend, enjoy.

[@cc.8805]

AAAAAHHHH I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE THE BEGINNING I AM SO EXCITED AAAHHHHHH

[@Lu_Lorero]

It's so good watching you and hearing your impressions of the album! I really love the Daydreamer song, and it was nice knowing your understanding of the lyrics, I have understood it's message a little diffrently, like she's talking about us humans always having our busy lives, working our asses and having superficial relationships, so busy we don't even have time to dream big, to have true and meaningful relationships. Either way it has such a beautiful message ♥

[@mendiganina6001]

Love your reactions! She talked a lil' bit about A Different Kind of Human (the track), and it's based on that typical phrase people use to say, when a loved one, or young one is taken too early from this world. She likes to imagine as if a mothership comes and takes that person, as if they're too pure to be here, and take them home, to a better place.

[@Luscent]

That's so sweet!

[@Atra_Atrox]

soulless creatures is definitely one of those songs that needs time to grow on you, and get better and better with time. At least for me, it has slowly sneaked itself up into my all time favorites. For me soulless creatures is very much about someone that has been disillusioned with the world, someone giving up on the human race. For me the lyrics that really hits are; i wouldn't mind if i can't save our kind, all the pieces of my body is gone, every piece i've lost i've loved, i've got pieces of your hate in my soul, look at me now i'm falling apart in daylight. These all seem to tell the story of someone being hurt so much, that they say no longer care about humans. but realizing this just hurts themselves more, that they absorbed the hate they received and now have a choice to make - continue to spread the hurt to lessen the pain in the moment, or accept the pain as part of you but use it to hopefully prevent harm in the long run. i also get some definite anti-capitalism vibes from soulless creatures especially when you add hunger to the mix. although i can't quite put my finger on why so it might just be projection on my part. and i really just want to send love to you for being so authentically you and emotional i think aurora would definitely approve, and know a lot of people appreciate it.

[@romyjmeow]

Your interpretations on this entire album were phenomenal. Also, "behind your spine" might refer to your heart/lungs/chest.

[@Luscent]

Thanks! Oh yeah cool idea!

[@alnatex9815]

Even tho you have listened to all of her albums now don't think for a moment that you have seen all of Aurora. She has a lot of unreleased singles and released singles you can find here on KZbin. Also I highly recommend listening to different recordings of the same song because she always puts a new spin on her songs.

[@elskanminn]

Your reactions to this really are beautiful! It took me back to the first time I heard the album and the pure joy in discovering each song!

[@dulcealvarez6071]

I'm rewatching your reactions of aurora's albums and something dawn on me with your comment about how this first songs it's about aurora being that emotional guide as she in IOADK was about being the person to give a place to belong, what made me think was that the first song of each album of aurora give us the peak onto what are going to experience in the album... with the first one: runaway literally go away/heal and find your home, and the album being about dealing with your demons and learn from them and embrace them (finding home) IOADK :queendom offering a place to belong for those who are not accepted by society, the silent ones the weird ones and the album being about that, and to transform inside of us into what we really are no matter what the outside world want us to be ADKOH: the river about embracing your emotions and not just accepting them withing you but to be free to let them be seen it's OK to present to the exterior who you are once you change and accepted withing you and the album being about changing the world around us and be a different kind of human that are not afraid of feel their emotions and want a different world TGWCT: being fruits of eden/everything matters I think for this one fruits of eden it's more about setting the perspective and everything matter about how each little think it's important and spirituality its not just about godly things but everything that might be conceder mundane its what actually define us as humans and how we were trying to only get absolution and aceptence of a God that punish us for what defined us as a person, our way of love ect. finding "gods" or spirituality in tangible things and emotions I don't understand how after all this time there is always new things to discover from her work, new interpretations etc, I honestly think that for each album of her you can make an essay and even then you wouldn't grasp all the meanings in it

[@axisandmimicito]

oh....my god! CAN I SAY i never cried/laugh my ass off from seeing someone in music extasis ever in my life, your aurora videos have really been my favorite videos of this year 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@myrarodrigues754]

I love your reactions. It feels like you actually listen and feel the song, and you end up bringing so many deep, valid and interesting thoughts. I really love it

[@emilyandfi44]

I'm a few months late here, but I've been binging your Aurora reactions. You've made me re-love them all over again! Thank you!! And I'm sure someone else has mentioned this already, but the song "A Different Kind of Human" is my personal favorite of ALL Aurora songs, and it's because the meaning behind it. Aurora has said that this song specifically is about young ones losing their lives, those who are too pure and innocent for this world are taken young before they become more infected by this earth. I've experienced this kind of loss and when listening to this song... it brings me comfort like nothing else can. "But you are pure and we have to get you out of here...." Listen to it again with this in mind and I PROMISE you will be in tears. 🫂 I love you, Luscent!

[@liamkampff1]

I definitely think it's her best album personally, the others are AMAZING aswell and it's not really a competition anyway but yes it's just next level LOVED your reaction and your thoughts 💕

[@hulder77]

I have never been so happy to spend my Saturday morning crying in front of my screen. Amazing!

[@Luscent]

Aww haha thanks

[@gemmakguitar]

That album is one of my favourite of all time. Aurora's music has got me through some really tough times and inspired me to write my own songs on my channel.

[@gannon5409]

Thank you for your Channel, and thank you for doing reactions to Aurora brother ✨🌔

[@covancide]

The River video got me sobbing til today 🥲

[@RaymondArias]

I am really excited.

[@inexplicablyrandom]

Im so pleased with your Daydreamer reaction, its my favourite and no one else seems to talk about how amazing it is!

[@Luscent]

Its so beautiful!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@inexplicablyrandom]

@@Luscent i know!! I've watched your reaction to it like 5 times because I feel the same way about it and it makes me feel like I'm listening to it again for the first time. I also cry along ;)

[@Rabaheo]

I think you should watch some of the music videos she has made also, especially The River. You'll recall her lyric "I was a rose, I was an Animal", those are references to past songs. In the music video for The River, she blossoms with roses.

[@christinevr7698]

Please watch her live KEXP Iceland performance… I have watched it 50+ times, her live performance is RIVETING and magical and soooo goood.

[@Geralt26]

Soulless Creature is from point of view of mother nature. If you listen from this point it is much easier to interpret and understand:). BTW: I love her live performance of this song from 2020 from Bergen :). Love this performance.

[@Luscent]

Ahh cool

[@maggienesin2448]

"i just dont understamd how shes so good" a question i ask myself daily

[@acrossthesoftuniverse1575]

i love aurora's music, because everyone can interpret it in their own way and i think that's super cool :) soulless creatures is def my favourite song on the album and you asked for interpretations so here's mine. i think it's from a perspective of someone who gave too much. it feels like they tried to save "our kind", make the world a better place, but then they realised it's pointless ("like laying a seed within the dark" - the seed obviously won't grow) i feel like the pre chorus isn't from their pov and it tells us what they gave up for the world "piece of their heart" - their love and emotions, and "piece of their hands" as in their work, their physical body. that's what the "both sides of me" mentioned at the end of the song might be. the physical and the emotional side. in the chorus we can see the disappointment and hopelessness. they gave up everything and they don't care anymore. they are waiting for the world to change and for the sun to rise again (come, my wonders, after dawn restores) which can obviously be interpreted as better times coming. don't know what the last two lines of 2nd verse mean tho. "listening to the deep magnetic sound / hunting for a victim, lying down". is the victim lying down? are they the victim? what is the sound? i guess only aurora knows "come back to me after peace restores / soulless creatures" i think soulless creatures might be humans in this case. the lyrical subject is tired and want to rest and want to come back to the world once there's peace, it comes back to the beginning of the 2nd verse. they also seem to have some bad experiences with humans in general. even the beginning suggests that ("never knew what's love if kept inside"). they've got memories and pieces of hate in their soul, marks from others (i like how aurora makes the difference clear between "soulless creatures" and the narrator who has pieces of hate in their SOUL). the end suggests that they will keep trying tho. because they "gave both sides of them" and later she sings that they're still doing it, still giving. i don't know if it makes sense, im sorry if it doesn't lol. i love this song, but its so full of pain and heartbreak that i just want to cry when i listen to it. i recommend listening to under stars and to be loved by her, both great songs with cool lyrics who don't really get that much attention because they're not on any of the albums or eps. they are some of her most emotional songs tho, at least in my opinion, and both heartbreaking as well, but it's kinda a norm when it comes to aurora's music haha

[@PaulKratovil]

Brother that's amazing

[@acrossthesoftuniverse1575]

@@PaulKratovil thanks mate :))

[@PaulKratovil]

@@acrossthesoftuniverse1575 your words are so eloquent. When I try to express anything about Aurora I just seem to lose the plot & my words don't express what I want to say. It's so strange.

[@acrossthesoftuniverse1575]

@@PaulKratovil i don't really see myself or my words as eloquent but thank you

[@TimberWolf762]

If you like lyrics, I'd like to suggest *The Warning's* Queen of the Murder Scene. It's a concept album, with all 13 songs tracing the descent of a girl from love to obsession, stalking, murder -- and then the real battle begins, the battle for the girl's soul, between her good and evil sides. Dust to Dust is the intro, with the drummer singing lead while drumming furiously. BTW, this band is 3 sisters, all of whom were in their teens when this album was released. I'd recommend the concert at Lunario, and all of their music is available on their YT channel.

[@KKMangoes]

yes i totally second this!!!! Queen of the Murder Scene is an incredible concept album I highly recommend!

[@Elshadow195]

I've heard a lot of good things about the warning

[@DanSentinel76]

Another vote for The Warning, they're great!

[@TimberWolf762]

@@Elshadow195 There are a huge number of good things to say about them!

[@Highrider_Phil_C]

Yes, The Warning, these girls are so amazing, their Queen of the Murder Scene is a masterpiece of songwriting, a must-do for sure.

[@annadominique1217]

Loving the new set-up! So excited for this one! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mari-rm5pd]

I've listened to this album like 4 days ago and you just posted a reaction of it lol the connection

[@calistusjay60]

Album of the century for me.

[@leandroaraujo2736]

Os seus react são incríveis 😍😍😍 amei como vc se emocionou ouvindo Daydreamer, senti o mesmo. 😭 The Seed é a minha música preferida do álbum. Aurora é maravilhosa!

[@Haphazardous31]

Seeing The Seed live is such an amazing experience, I highly recommend going to a live show if you can. One of the few people I've seen that I would say have an even better voice live than in their studio versions!

[@christinevr7698]

Me too - I fell in love with Aurora and did a deep dive in her recorded and live stuff and interviews. Cannot get enough. I am enchanted by this goddess fairy warrior poetess. ❤️

[@bjornarsimonsen7592]

I've binge watched the three first album reaction now and wow, I love it :) This is how she makes us feel. She is divine. Please do more of her :) The HAIK concert maybe?

[@juandeleon9710]

Perioddddddd

[@jaistorm2054]

Luscent, sorry for my double comment lol but i'm just sharing my thoughts as I watch the video. You really should watch some of the music videos from Step 2 especially! The River, Apple Tree, Animal, there's also a fan made animation for A different kind of Human that's really cool.

[@Luscent]

Comment as much as you like!!

[@reverbva]

What a great reaction! Thank you. 😁

[@CG-wf9xg]

Adore you

[@luisalafeta7813]

in bottles is about a Norwegian woman she knew that used to capture children and hiding them under her bed. hide me under your spine. i love this song btw

[@forcada8656]

in "the seed" she whispers something like: in a place where nothing matters dancing around a shooting star, where every cell remembers what have taken us this far, I see images of killer whales sleeping on a desert trail, dreaming of a parallel world where nothing ever hurts"

[@Luscent]

Wowwww

[@saadmars961]

AURORA said that title track was actually about the death of a loved one. But I also got it the same way as you did the first time I heard it.

[@Luscent]

Oh wow interesting I guess she's encouraging people to cry and grieve

[@saadmars961]

@@Luscent She's telling the story like the dead person in question is leaving for a better place with people they belonged with. A different kind of humans that are also taking them "home" to the other side. A way to comfort herself about the people being in a better place

[@ghenardinvento604]

Yes beautiful reaction ❤️

[@VinhArtchitecture]

Hi

[@Luscent]

Thank you!

[@auroralivee]

OMG FINALLY

[@lexiblue1261]

Can you please react to some of her songs that aren’t on her albums and won’t be on her future ones? “Helvegen”, “Det Hev ei rose sprunge”, “Vinterens Gåte”, “Stjernestøv”, “Teardrop” and “Sophia” They’re very beautiful songs. Some may not be here but hearing her cover or feature in these songs are just breathtaking

[@dulcealvarez6071]

I heard "sophia first and it almost made me cry but then I saw the video and it totally wreck me, my sister was actually concerned cause I cried my heart out watching the video, I haven't seen it since cause I know I will cry the same again

[@lexiblue1261]

@@dulcealvarez6071 oh my gosh! Yes that video made me cry too. I wanted to put some of Sophia’s art up too after that video

[@charlescoult]

12:10 - watching you go through that and explain it so succinctly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@Luscent]

Aw!! 🥰🥰

[@Omar-su3ii]

Her song “The River” was apparently made against the idea that men shouldn’t cry. Pretty impactful on my first listen and I had no idea until later on

[@henriqueferreira5981]

What an experience! I was waiting for this react so long! Love u! Still reacting to aurora! ❤️

[@jaistorm2054]

we love a happy crying mess haahahaha

[@GS-fd4go]

Actually, The River is about holding emotions in and not allowing yourself to let go of the ones that hurt you. Instead, you cut them off before they even have a chance to grow, because it’s too painful to let them out. As you see, she has scissors in the room and in the water. The room is a confined space and holding in those emotions are making her react in ways not good and leads to even more pain ( depression). Moving water always represent life in art, especially moving water because it’s not lingering in stagnant places, but moving firmly on its way, rolling over obstables, adapting to things in its path by changing its own shape. There is a saying that water will find its level however or wherever it flows. Crying as the river passes by is a letting go if emotion, a painful, but necessary cleansing if one is ever to change. Sometimes it’s can be an ugly painful thing to do, but it is necessary. She advances into the water, still holding onto the scissors, but she us adapting, realising she needs to let go so she can move as the water moves. She sees how it flows pass her, it’s adaptability, it changing courses when something gets in the way. Instead of trying to remove the obstacles, she sees there is another way that’s more liberating, which is to do what the river is doing; a life source, a cleansing, refreshing, liberating; and she drops the scissors in the water as she has already dropped them in the room. Running to or from a problem is a choice. She’s made the choice of running to, letting the emotions free till they cover her. At this point, she can’t stop them from releasing. It’s her release. The song can be applied to any situation that causes a person to hurt, to feel trapped as if all they do is go in circles back to the same thing over and over again. To have the courage to feel the pain, to know the devastation, but deciding you can go past it if only you will let go and realise as you cannot change the flow if the river, you must find your own way to deal with it. That’s when you begin to heal.

[@emmaw2005]

You would definitely listen to daydreamer at the haik concert !!! It’a sooooo goood but only after watching the whole documentary 🥰🙃

[@Luscent]

Cool! Yeah I might do a reaction to her live stuff at some point

[@RG56538]

@@Luscent Her amazing personality and authenticity really shines in her live performances. The live stuff tends to outshine the studio versions. Great reaction, hope to see more.

[@vulpix90]

I love watching you react to Aurora, I cry with you and it's interesting to hear your thoughts on her songs.

[@charlescoult]

15:12 - I hope you realize how effing brilliant you are. This breakdown is amazing!

[@Luscent]

Aw thank you 🥹

[@dansegelov305]

Great reaction Dan. Yeah, this is my favourite Aurora album, too. It doesn't matter how many times I hear it, the experience is different every time. Both steps have incredible songs on them, but if you ever find yourself with enough time, listening to both, from Queendom all the way to Mothership is a real journey. As a body of work it has a real storyline to it. And by the time mothership ends, you feel a real sense of closure. Like the story has truly ended, and ended well. Can't wait for the new album!! And I have my tickets for Aurora Live in London in April!!! ps. have you heard Exist for love yet?

[@Luscent]

I love that and me too!!! I'll probably see you there!

[@dansegelov305]

@@Luscent Cool. She's amazing live. it's almost a spiritual experience. I asked a friend to come with me. I sent him a text saying "do you want to see some Ethereal Norwegian Electro-folk-art-pop?' The reply was, "Yes, yes, like nothing i've ever wanted before!" Haha!

[@neinsoymilk3182]

Glad you enjoyed it. This is definitely my favorite album of hers. Also if you have never listened to Dorian Electra, their album Flamboyant would make for a good NewMonthNewArtist. They are gender fluid and play a lot with their vocal range

[@Luscent]

Yes they're in the vote!!

[@lynnef1988]

I love these album reactions! Fun little fact: song number 8 on every album is the most special one to her. (On The Gods We Can Touch it is Exhale Inhale, which is track 8 on the vinyl, but 9 on spotify because of the different track order. She stated in an interview it was Exhale Inhale and she goes by the vinyl one)

[@StormeWolf]

Will you pleaseeeeee make a video reacting to all her unreleased songs? You can find alot of songs on yt . Also her singles!

[@kaiiser2190]

"In bottles" is about the same lady of "In boxes", on my opinion is from the POV of the corpses that this lady hides under her bed

[@Luscent]

Oh interesting

[@Geralt26]

Many of her lyrics can be interpret differently. Also some are not so easy to interpret (of course it is easier if you know context). But it is also ok if everyone has own interpretation. But i love her lyric and many of them are also so poetic or imaginary/beautiful.

[@Luscent]

Yeah that's why I like to go in without any prior knowledge so I can make my own interpretation ☺️

[@cc.8805]

"I wouldn't mind if I can't find anything to save our kind" yet literally every single reaction I've watched to this album no one understands what this song is about despite her literally saying it Lol So incredibly strange to me.

[@ChibiChuri]

I think you should check out Princess Chelsea c: im sure you'd enjoy her music too

[@Max-hc9vu]

"a different kind of human" and "mothership" revolve around death actually

[@lucasluxferres]

I think you'd like Susanne Sundfor's "Music for People in Trouble" album. I highly recommend it! 😄

[@mariajesuspaezflores8686]

The chorus of "The Seed" says You cannot eat money oh no x2 When the last tree hast fallen And the rivers are poisoned You cannot eat money oh no

[@Luscent]

Ah cool yeah it's so powerful isn't it??

[@lettydogn3156]

THANK U I LOVE U

[@gandalf9460]

You're so gorgeous just like Aurora..she's such a wonderful being

[@probablyinmyroom]

ahh please do alec benjimin his music is so good!!

[@cathinkabach7142]

I read an interview with aurora talking about Soulless creatures, saying that she wrote it from mother earth's perspective, saying that we are ruining her, she's falling apart in daylight, even when she has given us all she has (both sides). So in saying "I wouldn't mind if I can't find anything to save our kind" the earth is really saying that she would be better off if we all just perished.... Not very uplifting, but serious food for thought!

[@Luscent]

Yeah wow that's heavy and makes you think!

[@intuitiverhythms]

❤❤❤💫💫💫🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️

[@ReaPariah]

Omg you like WOLF ALICE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@vinissin_souza]

Have you ever considered reacting to Evanescence albums?

[@dontdeletethexos]

Absolutely adore this album and reaction! I was wondering if you have listened to Maisie Peters debut album that came out on Friday? Would love to hear your thoughts on it if you have 💓

[@ispbrotherwolf]

She is a Sprite (European mythology) She is not from this world. We are just lucky the we have her with us. Our Queen of the North

[@Liliammusic]

Hey luscent you should react to purity ring's album Womb it's really awesome and the production is very complex and beautiful

[@v3nu5]

cant wait for her to release her new album so you can experience Exist for love, I'm aromantic and that (extremely romantic) song makes me cry so much 😭

[@Luscent]

Aw yeah maybe I'll save listening to it for the full album (if I can wait that long...)

[@dulcealvarez6071]

same, I was like damn I'm aroace but still this make me cry so much, I cried even more when she mention that part of the song is meant to their fans at least the chorus, what made my heart ❤ warmed

[@v3nu5]

@@dulcealvarez6071 Its so crazy how she is able to communicate emotions not only through her lyrics but her voice and singing technics as well, not even being aroace can stop us from feeling loved 😭❤🌕

[@dulcealvarez6071]

@@v3nu5 totally agree I'm amazed by her everytime I heard her sing

[@frogsoda]

Animal is about a house cat. Now listen to it again and tell me I'm wrong.

[@emmanuelotanez4902]

You really understand the music and seem genuine, not like that fake b**** of bennshouts.

[@Latterdaymutant]

I'm pretty sure Aurora said that Soulless Creatures is from the perspective of mother nature, and we humans are the soulless creatures

[@Ariel_is_a_dreamer]

Apple tree reminds me of how people say "Gen Z will save the world". (Yeah, sure, if there's still world to save when we grow up.) "Can you carry the weight of mortality? The explosions around you is your symphony"

[@rodriguezdelgadojoseemilia2845]

now go for Grimes pleaseeeee

[@mari-rm5pd]

pls do walls by louis tomlinson!

[@VinhArtchitecture]

I'm here

[@hugannoy4751]

An absolute different question. Do you recommend your headphones? Mine broke and Im looking for new ones. 😅👍

[@Luscent]

Yeah they're audio technica ath-m30x they're great quality but are made for the studio and have a long cable which is great for me but might not be very useful out and about

[@hugannoy4751]

@@Luscent I just want to use them at home :) Thank you for the reply ❤

[@matiasarriagada4617]

Please could you consider the Spanish subtitles? the fans who see your videos are also from Latin America :(

[@Luscent]

Sure I'll have to figure it out but I'll have a look!