Red Thread

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## Song by Aurora

"**Red Thread**" is a song by Australian singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Aurora. It was released on July 17, 2015 alongside Aurora's debut extended play, *Heartstorm* (2015). Following its critical and commercial successes, the song was later included on Aurora's second studio album, *Silhouettes* (2015).

## Background and composition

After an impressive comeback with prior single "Silhouettes", Aurora received the green light to move into the penultimate stages of polishing her sophomore set for its imminent release. Realising one theme remained largely under-represented on the forthcoming album, Red Rose Records hoped to continue building anticipation and hype for the record by promoting a pre-release extended play. "I haven't showcased love in a very positive light this era," Aurora admitted on her website, "I always want to paint the whole picture... all of its darkness, and all of its light."

"Red Thread" is composed as a neo-psychedelia and alternative rock song. Inspired by the Chinese mythological red thread of fate, the track captures the essence of a destined love's calling. "It's new territory for me, definitely," Aurora commented during a promotional radio interview for *Heartstorm*, "It's about two lovers who are destined to be together, and will always find one another, throughout space and time, each reincarnation and past life, forever." It also explores new sonic stylings for Aurora, with an authentic rock instrumentation and raw vocal performance.

## Critical reception

"Red Thread" was favourably received, with most critics enjoying its intriguing concept, and Aurora's experimentation within the alternative rock genre.

It received a rating of 8.125 by Platvian music critics.

## Commercial performance

"Red Thread" debuted and peaked at #7 on the Platvia HitList chart dated July 28, 2015.

It also debuted and peaked at #4 on the Platvian Rock Songs component chart on the same day.

## Lyrics

As long as you aren't with me
Hear those words we never said
Our fates remain connected
With a single strand of thread
A force beyond our vision
Like the blood beneath our skin
Yet still we always feel it
Circulating deep within
**Second Verse**
Unbreakable attachments
Which transcend a single life
I saw the Roman Empire
When I fell into your eyes
Opposing Revolutions
Couldn't tear our souls apart
Your Mona Lisa smile
Was my finest work of art
**Chorus**
I'll find you again
Search through the glory days
Back to our golden age
I'll find you again
Battle a thousand wars
Conquer the pain they cause
Our thread may twist and tangle
Knowing it will never tear
I'll find you again
I'll find you again
I'll find you again
**Third Verse**
The days we ruled Atlantis
Were all smothered by the ocean
I built the Colosseum
Just to show you my devotion
If you're my Halley's Comet
I'm the fool who'll sit and wait
Until you're in my orbit
And at last I'll see your face
**Chorus**
I'll find you again
Search through the glory days
Back to our golden age
I'll find you again
Battle a thousand wars
Conquer the pain they cause
Our thread may twist and tangle
Knowing it will never tear
I'll find you again
I'll find you again
I'll find you again
**Bridge**
It's been an age but I still have hope
That someday soon through my telescope
I'll find the one my heart knows is true
One million lifetimes I've dreamed of you
**Chorus**
I'll find you again
Search through the glory days
Back to our golden age
I'll find you again
Battle a thousand wars
Conquer the pain they cause
Our thread may twist and tangle
Knowing it will never tear
I'll find you again
I'll find you again
I'll find you again
**Outro**
Again, again, again, again
I'll find you again
Again, again, again, again
I'll find you again

## Live performances

"Red Thread" was included in the setlist for Aurora's debut concert tour, The Heartstorm Tour. It was performed as the final track during the tour's second act, titled "Peace", being the tenth performance overall.

## Re-recorded version

Following her split from Red Rose Records in 2020, "Red Thread" was re-recorded for Aurora's album *Silhouettes: Deluxe* (2021).