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10 Songs That Will Instantly Make You An AURORA Fan

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10 Songs That Will Instantly Make You An AURORA Fan

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Around 1 am on January 1, 2016, I accidentally stumbled across a song that ultimately changed my life. "Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" by AURORA caught my attention on YouTube, and I was immediately obsessed.

With nature-inspired lyrics and an angelic voice, Aurora Aksnes is an incredible force in music. She's been writing songs since she was just nine years old, but her lyrics never come across as generic or juvenile. With a recent announcement that her song "Queendom" will soon get an official release as the lead single from her second album, it's safe to say that the twenty-one-year-old Norwegian will soon be dominating festivals and indie radio stations worldwide.

Never heard a song by AURORA? Here are ten songs that will convince you of her talent!

"Running With The Wolves"

This song is about escaping materialism and reconnecting with nature. I think the video does a brilliant job of showing that!

This live version is BRILLIANT!

"Conqueror"

In an interview with iHeartRadio, she explained that this song is about finding a hero in yourself instead of depending on another person to save you.

This amazing performance of "Conqueror" was actually her first time performing on American television!

"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)"

This song is haunting and emotional! It tells a dark story about a girl who is killed "for mercy" by a man who "didn't mean to do no harm."

This live performance somehow manages to make the song even more haunting and emotional than it already is!

"Winter Bird"

This might possibly be my favorite song on her album All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend! It's such a beautiful song!

This live performance is a bit different, but the intro that was added is GORGEOUS!!

"I Went Too Far"

This song is about desperately wanting someone to love you, and doing ridiculous things to gain their love, then realizing that you deserve better. It's so good!

This live version was one of the first live performances I heard by her. It's beautiful!

"Life on Mars"

This is a cover of the classic David Bowie song, and her vocals are INCREDIBLE!

This live performance is so beautiful! Bowie would be proud.

"Runaway"

With 35 million views on youtube, this is officially her most popular! Which is great, because it's an incredible song!

This song is even more powerful live!

"Warrior"

"Warrior" is sort of a love song to her fans (lovingly called "warriors & weirdos"). It says that the older you get, the darker you realize the world is. But as humans, we are meant to be warriors, and when the world gets dark, we should be warriors of love.

Her vocals really shine in this beautiful live performance!

"Under the Water"

This song is so beautiful! The imagery is amazing, the melody is gorgeous, and the vocals are haunting. It's one of my favorites!

In my opinion, this is her best song live! Check out this video and this video for proof!

"Half the World Away"

This Oasis cover is AMAZING! Personally, I prefer it over the original - it's softer, the vocals are incredible, and she seems to make it more emotional.

This live performance is definitely one of the most mesmerizing things she has ever done!

Bonus: "Queendom"

There isn't an official studio version yet, BUT you can pre-save it on Spotify now!!

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10 Songs That Will Instantly Make You An AURORA Fan

Including an Oasis cover that's better than the original!

"Running With The Wolves"

"Conqueror"

"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)"

"Winter Bird"

"I Went Too Far"

"Life on Mars"

"Runaway"

"Warrior"

"Under the Water"

"Half the World Away"

Bonus: "Queendom"

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

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12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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