Celestial

## Aurora singles chronology

"**Celestial**" is a song by Australian singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Aurora. It was released on July 17, 2015 as the lead single from Aurora's debut extended play, *Heartstorm* (2015). Following a lacklustre chart performance, it was retroactively announced as the fifth and final single from 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."

"Celestial" is composed as a dance-pop song. Encapsulating the holiness of new love's thrill, the track was specifically designed to be radio-friendly, with the hope of uplifting the overall tone of Aurora's album and current public persona. "While the other singles [from 'Silhouettes'] are mostly about escaping reality or a bad relationship, ['Celestial'] is a lot more optimistic and light-hearted," Aurora announced in a promotional radio interview for the single. Sonically, it features airy vocals and a soaring chorus melody, with chanted hooks and an angelic choir.

## Critical reception

"Celestial" was met with mixed-to-negative reviews by critics, who criticised its usage of clichéd language and staggered delivery.

It received a rating of 6.9 by Platvian music critics.

## Commercial performance

"Celestial" debuted and peaked at #12 on the Platvia HitList chart dated July 28, 2015. It matched Aurora's lowest chart peak at the time.

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

## Lyrics

I see your face among the crowd
And I don't plan to leave without
Without your name
Tell me your name
You call me over with your eyes
It's like my heart is hypnotised
Yet so untamed
I'm yours to tame
**Pre-Chorus**
This feeling indescribable
Means I can't find a single word to say
To you
But words are undesirable
When I just want to focus on the way
You move
**Chorus**
Lift me higher
Than the edges of reality
A force defying gravity
Your touch; ethereal
This desire
Elevates us past the atmosphere
An opalescent sky appears
We are imperial
**Second Verse**
I see your face among the clouds
How did I ever breathe without
Without you here?
So stay right here
We'll build a palace for ourselves
An Eden shared with no one else
Nothing to fear
There is no fear
**Pre-Chorus**
This feeling indescribable
Means I can't find a single word to say
To you
But words are undesirable
When I just want to focus on the way
You move
**Chorus**
Lift me higher
Than the edges of reality
A force defying gravity
Your touch; ethereal
This desire
Elevates us past the atmosphere
An opalescent sky appears
We are imperial
**First Hook**
You make, me feel, celestial
The tides, obey, our moon
You make, me feel, celestial
We'll leave, this world, anew
**Bridge**
I know you understand
We're almost out of time
Your temporary heaven
Keeps fading out of mine
You take hold of my hand
And look deep in my eyes
Let's live in our perfection
Before it slowly dies
**Chorus**
Lift me higher
Than the edges of reality
A force defying gravity
Your touch; ethereal
This desire
Elevates us past the atmosphere
An opalescent sky appears
We are imperial
**Second Hook**
You make, me feel, celestial
The tides, obey, our moon
You make, me feel, celestial
We'll leave, this world, anew
You make, me feel, celestial
The tides, obey, our moon
You make, me feel, celestial
We'll leave, this world, anew
This world, anew

## Live performances

"Celestial" was included in the setlist for Aurora's debut concert tour, The Heartstorm Tour. It was performed as the third track during the tour's first act, titled "Pleasure", being the third performance overall.

## Re-recorded version

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