Under Stars

## *For the Metal People* (EP) Chronology

"**Under Stars**" is AURORA's first single released via her current labels. It was written by Aurora and Dan McDougall, and produced by McDougall and O. Martin. On December 2, 2014, the song was officially released worldwide.

The song was later included on the vinyl version of *Running with the Wolves*. A remix by Loon was released on some Decca Records deluxe editions of Aurora's debut album.

## About the song

Aurora wrote the song in June 2014 in London.

The press release for the single read:

> "It's about us. About the people we've lost through time, and how we handle that loss. The guilt of still being alive when they are not, and the hope that they might only be sleeping, maybe still dreaming, under the stars."
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In an interview with *730* she said:

> "The song is a bit heavy, the plan is that not everything is going to sound like that, it's just that song. 'Under Stars' are those who sleep under the stars, those who are buried in a churchyard. It's about grief and about how different people cope with it. In one way we are alone when we are in grief. People around you understand, and they are with you. But then a month goes by, and everyone has forgotten it but not you."
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## Lyrics

Mad world beats outside our hearts

Times of need, we are apart

Under stars, we are alone

Under stars

Knuckles move under his skin

Grabs his heart, and drags him in

And they move it all around

Until he cries

Under stars

Under stars

Mother cries and turns around

Walks outside without a sound

The rain against her skin

While she faces every sin

Under stars

Under stars

They have only fallen asleep

They have only fallen asleep

They have only fallen asleep

They have only fallen asleep

They have only fallen asleep

They have only fallen asleep

I've seen it many times

Each time they close their eyes, say goodbye

Oh, rest in peace and give yourselves to harmony

I've seen it many times

Each time they close their eyes, say goodbye

Oh, rest in peace and give yourself to harmony

Give yourself to harmony

Underneath the stars

Lyrics transcribed by listening. Two sections were posted on Facebook by Aurora.

## Music video

A music video for this song was filmed in 2014. It was never properly released, but behind the scenes clips and photos do remain. More behind the scenes footage is featured in the documentary *Once Aurora*.

## Trivia

* The single's cover photo was shot by Kenny McCracken.
* During a livestream for the release of *For the Metal People*, Aurora said that the lyrics for the song that were online at the time were incorrect.
* The final section of the song (2:20 and onward) includes several vocal samples that are played backwards.
* The song featured on episode 5, season 1 (2015) of thriller / horror *Scream: The TV Series*.
* It also featured on the end credits of the 2017 videogame *Mass Effect: Andromeda*.

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/AURORAmusic/status/539861213971501056
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/wJbVgkh-EJ/
3. ↑ https://shop.aurora-music.com/products/all-my-demons-greeting-me-as-a-friend-deluxe-cd
4. ↑ https://music.apple.com/fr/album/1442702135
5. ↑ https://www.fangoods.com.tw/UMG/Default.aspx?m=80E3CEC5ACBCD193F672C3247B4575D4BE1D743F00B33C6A&ItemId=11330
6. ↑ https://www.bt.no/kultur/i/9b935/stjerneveien-kostes-for-stortalentet-fra-os
7. ↑ https://www.crackintheroad.com/music/30309-eu-premiere-aurora-stars
8. ↑ https://730.no/norges-neste-store-stjerne-730-traff-aurora-aksnes-18-i-bergen-%E2%99%A1/
9. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/auroramusic/comments/l428ay/ (fan translation)
10. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/iamAURORA/photos/939685612725858
11. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/iamAURORA/photos/1100353409992410/
12. ↑ https://image.isu.pub/150915114624-2450efc20619db3445a4186e67bf105b/jpg/page\_1.jpg
13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR5dvxoIW6g&t=1547s
14. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXILhNTvXgY&t=165s