1) Aurora Aksnes (born 15 June 1996), known mononymously as AURORA, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Stavanger, Aurora released her debut extended play, Running With The Wolves, in 2015, through Decca Records. Later the same year, she provided the backing track for the John Lewis Christmas advert, singing a cover of the Oasis song ‘Half The World Away’. AURORA released her debut studio album, All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend, in 2016. In 2018, she released the first chapter of her second album, Infections Of A Different Kind (Step 1), followed by the second chapter of the second studio album, A Different Kind Of Human (Step 2). In 2021, she released her third studio album The Gods We Can Touch. Her music has been described as art pop, alternative pop, synth-pop, Nordic-folk, and folktronica.
AURORA is the only musician in her family. She started learning to play piano when she was six. ‘I really love classic music, and when I found this piano in the attic, I just started pressing the keys and trying to figure out my favorite classical songs. I started to make melodies that I recognized. There was something special about being able to play just by yourself — something about the emotion in it made me want to continue playing.’ At age nine, when she had a better handle of the English language, she began writing songs. Her first original composition was titled ‘I Had A Dream’, which referred to how hard the world can be. Songs such as ‘Running With The Wolves’, ‘I Went Too Far’ and ‘Runaway’ were written in this early stage of her life, with ‘Runaway’ being written when she was 12.
2) Aurora is the alias of Italian electronic music producer duo Gino Cavazzana and Paolo Reverdy. The duo put out two releases, the eponymous Aurora EP (1994) and the A.M. EP (1995) on Subway Records, an Italian progressive electronic music label, before vanishing in 1995 and focusing on other projects.
3) Aurora (known as Aurora UK in the USA) are English trance/dance producers, Sacha Collisson and Simon Greenaway, who have collaborated with guest vocalists Naimee Coleman, Lizzy Pattinson, Marcella Detroit and James Khari. On top of their trance and dance hits, they released an album of acoustic songs, such as the radio hit ‘Dreaming’, in 2002. 2006 sees Aurora’s return with a dance cover of the Texas single ‘Summer Son’.
4) Aurora is a Danish melodic death metal band. They formed in 1994 and released 4 albums and 1 EP from 1998 to 2002.
5) Auróra was founded in Gyor, Hungary, by young local punks, Vigi (guitar/vocals), Galacs (bass), Polyak (drums) and Dauer (vocals) in 1983.
6) Aurora was the first Latvian indie rock band, formed by Ritvars Dižkačs in 1987. Aurora’s most famous hits were ‘Barjera’ and ‘Sadauzītais Bundzinieks’.
7 Aurora is a Russian screamo band formed out of the ashes of another Russian band prospect. They’ve released two demos — the first one in 2009 and the second one in 2010.
8) Aurora (formerly known as Xio) is a singer/songwriter/actress. Aurora, born as Xiomara Medina in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded Medination Music LLC, her own independent record label. Under this label, she released two albums, Temperatures of My Life and So Alive. Aurora has released numerous singles, including her latest, Heaven/Cielo. ‘Heaven’ was the #1 Added & Spincrease single for the week of November 1st on New Music Weekly, putting her on the ‘Up & Coming’ artist list as well. This club and radio banger was written by Aurora and produced by Tony Caluccio. Aurora directed and edited the video for her song ‘Ve’, which was the official selection of the 2013 Rincon International Film Festival in Puerto Rico.
9) Aurora is a female reggae singer from Finland.
10) Aurora is an Albanian act who
Is most known for their song ‘Lele kaqurele’.
11) Aurora is a Swedish avant-garde metal/emo band who have currently recorded three EPs.
12) Aurora is a Polish new wave group formed in 1987 who have disbanded and reunited twice.
13) Aurora is a now-defunct four-piece indie/alternative band from Seattle, Washington. They have produced one album, Aurora.
14) Aurora was a 5-piece jazz band from Aarhus, Denmark, formed in 2006. Their debut album Aurora was released in 2009 on Calibrated/VME.
15) Aurora is an Italian RAC band from Verona formed in 1998.
16) AURORA was a visual kei band from 1999 to 2004, consisting of kaila (vocals), HIDEpi (guitar), Shinobu (guitar), Muramasa (bass), and Shion (drums).
17) Aurora was the previous name of German darkwave act Aurora Sutra.
18)Aurora was a jazz rock/fusion band from Texas, United States. During their short existence (1976-80), they never released an official album. The two founders of Aurora were violinist Mark Menikos and guitarist Skip SoRelle. Menikos' mentors are Jean-Luc Ponty and Stéphane Grapelli, whereas SoRelle draws his influence from jazz legends John Coltrane, Chick Corea and Larry Coryell. Bassist Roy Vogt, keyboardist John Sharp and drummer Martin McCall were eventually added to the roster. Their eponymous CD, released in 1999, is a mixture of studio recordings and live gigs. The album also features live material taped during a 1977 radio broadcast in Dallas.
Jack
Aurora Lyrics
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Hey little girl
I would like to show you
My photo collection
Here I stand with Jack in my hand
You were perfect little girl
So perfect
Here I stand in
No-mans-land
With a stupid sun in my hand
My love to you were too strong
And since you're no more
I have brought this gun
Soon I'll put it to my head
Pull the trigger
Then I'm dead
Hey black girl
Here I sit on my bed
With wild staring eyes
Pretending I'm already dead
Hey little girl
Will you miss me like I miss you
When you see the photo
Of my blood painted room
The song "Jack" by AURORA is a haunting and eerie commentary on the fragility of the human mind and the destructive nature of obsession. The lyrics are full of disturbing imagery and unsettling themes, as the singer contemplates suicide and the object of their affection, Jack. The opening lines set the tone of the song, with the singer addressing a little girl and inviting her to look at their photo collection. This innocent request takes a dark turn when it becomes clear that the photos all feature the singer holding Jack in their hand - an ominous and threatening image.
The second verse of the song takes a darker turn, as the singer addresses a yellow girl and talks about being in "no man's land" with a sun in their hand. This can be interpreted as a reference to a weapon or perhaps a symbol of power or control. The singer admits that their love for the yellow girl was too strong, and they have brought a gun with the intention of taking their own life. The song ends with one final verse directed towards a black girl, as the singer pretends to be already dead and contemplates the aftermath of their actions.
Overall, "Jack" is a chilling and powerful song that explores complex themes of obsession, self-destruction, and the consequences of our actions. The lyrics are dark and unsettling, yet insightful and thought-provoking, leaving the listener with much to ponder long after the final notes have faded away.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl
The singer is addressing a young female
I would like to show you
The singer wants to share something with the girl
My photo collection
The singer is referring to a set of photographs
Here I stand with Jack in my hand
The artist is holding something named Jack
You were perfect little girl
The artist is complimenting the girl's qualities and attributes
So perfect
The singer is emphasizing the girl's perfection
Hey yellow girl
The singer is addressing a different female, possibly of Asian descent
Here I stand in
The artist is describing their current location
No-mans-land
The artist is in a desolate and isolated place
With a stupid sun in my hand
The artist is holding something they refer to as a 'stupid sun'
My love to you were too strong
The singer had intense feelings of love for this girl
And since you're no more
The girl is no longer present or alive
I have brought this gun
The singer has obtained a firearm
Soon I'll put it to my head
The singer plans to commit suicide
Pull the trigger
The singer will use the firearm to end their own life
Then I'm dead
The artist will be deceased after the action taken in previous lines
Hey black girl
The artist is addressing a third female, possibly of African descent
Here I sit on my bed
The singer is currently sitting on a bed
With wild staring eyes
The singer is staring intensely and without moving their eyes
Pretending I'm already dead
The artist is acting as if they are already deceased
Will you miss me like I miss you
The artist is wondering if the girl will miss them after they die
When you see the photo
The artist is referring to a specific photograph
Of my blood painted room
The photograph shows the aftermath of the singer taking their own life
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lill M
Great reaction 🤗
The album is inspired by Greek mythology
Funny you should mention Harry Potter and forest, cause Aurora is all about nature and she also loves Harry Potter😅
“Everything Matters” is featuring the french artist Pomme in the end😊
About Cure for me:
Cure for Me" addresses the widespread misconception that LGBTQ+ individuals can or even need to be "cured".[13][14] Aurora, bisexual herself, challenges that view, stating that nobody needs to be cured for love and hoping there will never be a cure for human nature. In the same interview, Aurora dives deeper into the song, touching on the legality of conversion-therapy and personal shame for being oneself.
Billie Eilish said:
“When I was 12, I saw Aurora’s ‘Runaway’ music video,” she once told Vanity Fair. “Something inside me clicked, like, that is what I want to do, no matter whether it goes anywhere or not.”
Aurora is a Norwegian singer/songwriter/dancer and music producer.
She plays several instruments like piano, guitar, mandolin and harp (what I know of).
She’s born on the 15 of June 1996, she’s from a small place in Os outside of Bergen, and is currently living in her apartment in Bergen 😍
When she was 6 years old she found an electric piano in the attic after her older sister.
Because the power button was broken she had to play with only one hand, and she did that for years.
She began writing music without lyrics at the age of 6, and with English lyrics at the age of 9. A couple of her songs that she wrote at the age of 9 is some of her most popular songs.
They are “Lucky” and “I went too far”
Her family didn’t know about her talent until she was about 13 - 14 years old.
She’s self taught when it comes to singing and playing piano.🤩😍
Could you please react to some of her live performances and music videos?
“Through the eyes of a child” live from Nidarosdomen (cathedral in Norway) 2017
“Runaway” live at the Nobel Peace Prize concert 2015
She wrote this when she was 11 years old, and it’s possible you’ve herd it cause it went viral on TikTok.
“The Seed” official video
This is a powerful song and music video with an important message, a cry for Mother Earth
And maybe you could react to her other albums as well 😍
✌️🌍❤️
Major Arcana 🂠
Infections of A Different Kind (Step I) should be the next AURORA album you check out cause the whole vibe is almost completely different & her voice has a different texture
Ricky
That's not a wig, it's Aurora's real hair.
Btw Great Reaction, her EP "Infections of a Different Kind" is my favorite from her discography with tribal and dark elements. Since you loved Heathens, you definitely need to listen that.
Lill M
Great reaction 🤗
The album is inspired by Greek mythology
Funny you should mention Harry Potter and forest, cause Aurora is all about nature and she also loves Harry Potter😅
“Everything Matters” is featuring the french artist Pomme in the end😊
About Cure for me:
Cure for Me" addresses the widespread misconception that LGBTQ+ individuals can or even need to be "cured".[13][14] Aurora, bisexual herself, challenges that view, stating that nobody needs to be cured for love and hoping there will never be a cure for human nature. In the same interview, Aurora dives deeper into the song, touching on the legality of conversion-therapy and personal shame for being oneself.
Billie Eilish said:
“When I was 12, I saw Aurora’s ‘Runaway’ music video,” she once told Vanity Fair. “Something inside me clicked, like, that is what I want to do, no matter whether it goes anywhere or not.”
Aurora is a Norwegian singer/songwriter/dancer and music producer.
She plays several instruments like piano, guitar, mandolin and harp (what I know of).
She’s born on the 15 of June 1996, she’s from a small place in Os outside of Bergen, and is currently living in her apartment in Bergen 😍
When she was 6 years old she found an electric piano in the attic after her older sister.
Because the power button was broken she had to play with only one hand, and she did that for years.
She began writing music without lyrics at the age of 6, and with English lyrics at the age of 9. A couple of her songs that she wrote at the age of 9 is some of her most popular songs.
They are “Lucky” and “I went too far”
Her family didn’t know about her talent until she was about 13 - 14 years old.
She’s self taught when it comes to singing and playing piano.🤩😍
Could you please react to some of her live performances and music videos?
“Through the eyes of a child” live from Nidarosdomen (cathedral in Norway) 2017
“Runaway” live at the Nobel Peace Prize concert 2015
She wrote this when she was 11 years old, and it’s possible you’ve herd it cause it went viral on TikTok.
“The Seed” official video
This is a powerful song and music video with an important message, a cry for Mother Earth
And maybe you could react to her other albums as well 😍
✌️🌍❤️
Geralt z Rivii
Incredible album. And has so much variety but every song is just great. Her lyrics are open for interpretations (in purpose) but always has deep meaning and sometimes songs has in my opinion like multiple interpretiona. Like it has first level of meaning (more obvious) and then more hidden true or different meaning.
Liked your reaction. Some of your interpretations and opinions was pretty interesting and some on point. BTW: even the name of album has reference to goods. And it based on a Greek mythology. I mean more like inspiration not necessary in very strict way. Every song has a god or person from mythology as a inspiration.
Love whole album but my favorites are: Everything Matter (also love a poetic lyric here and like my interpretation of song meaning), The Innocent (it was always in a big group of my favorites from this album but it growth higher in my eyes after more listens), Dangerous Thing (vocals are so beautifully and so good song even if so sad), Exhale Inhale, Blood In the Wine (with western like vibes - great song, although it was a little higher on my ranking before), Heathens, You Keep Me Crawling. Ok enough as it is almost half of the album already;).
Also hope for more reaction for her songs (or albums). In the previous albums her live performances are often even better then album songs. But she has also sometimes a multiple versions/arrangement of the songs.
For next reactions would recommend to check f.e. something from Nidarosdomen concert (it was 1h of pure magic, I recommend "Lucky"), from KEXP 2018 mini concert ("All is Soft inside" and/or "Churchyard").
markimas
Great reaction Jack :) The album is Aurora playing a little with different kind of music.
All song is based on individual Greek Gods, where each song reference each God, so you very right in your assumptions :)
She has a huge fanbase called Warriors and Wierdoes, and is currently on Tour in England, US and Europe where it is sold out everywhere.
Aurora is my absolute fav artist, and is maybe even better LIVE than studio. Take a look on her concert in Nidarosdomen.
lilliannilsen
Really lovely seeing you enjoy Aurora's art at first listen! If you have time, the beautiful documentary/concert "Haik" is a gem ❤️
Also, recent collabs with Suburban (Paramour) and Sondre Lerche (Alone in the night) are brilliant in completely (!) different ways.
MVs are always beautiful; Queendom, The Seed, Apple Tree, Runaway.
And she's so free and honest and funny on stage (and off). Recently saw a clip from a concert where she had everyone in the audience crack their knuckles at the same time 😁 Pure joy 🧡
Phil Byers
Such a smile watching you discover this magnificent album! Aurora is magic.
FictionalLove_
Good reaction. Talking about Billie Eillish Aurora did inspire her! Thanks for an good reaction!!
nerve60
Thanks for reacting to Aurora! I would recommend going back to the roots of her Career around 2015, Her break out song Runaway, The entire concert live at Nidarosdomen is Awesome. My favorites there are "Lucky" and "Through the eyes of a child" !
Jazmyn
So enjoyable watching you loving her work and understanding most of what she is conveying through her music 💙