"Like a Saviour" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, released on 1 February 2023, through Polydor Records as the third single from her fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven (2023).[1][2] It was written by Goulding, Tom Mann, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wells, and produced by Wells and KOZ.[3]
| "Like a Saviour" | ||||
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| Single by Ellie Goulding | ||||
| from the album Higher Than Heaven | ||||
| Released | 1 February 2023 | |||
| Genre | Dance | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| Producer(s) | ||||
| Ellie Goulding singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Like a Saviour" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Like a Saviour" is a song by singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding from her fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven.[4] It is the album's fourth single and second with Goulding as the only main artist credited.[5] She first posted a snippet of the song through teasers on social media apps, like TikTok.[6] About the making of the track, Goulding explained in a post shared on her social media accounts:
"We made 'Like A Saviour' as we were coming out of lockdown and it's one I've been waiting for you to all hear. I hope you love it too! Sending warmth, Ellie x"[7][8]
Critical reception
editThe song was met with critical acclaim. In his review for the album Higher Than Heaven for RIFF Magazine, journalist Mike DeWald highlighted the track,[9] stating:
"The magnificent track is carried by a percussive groove buoyed by a flute-like sample that gives it a throwback personality. Goulding’s singing and dialed-in arrangement make for one of the best songs on the album."[10]
Music critic Roy Lott, for mxdwn Music, described the song as a: "catchy dance tune about her lover picking her spirit up when she has been down on herself."[11]
Music video
editThe accompanying music video was directed by Joe Connor. The Independent newspaper described the music video: "In the clip, the singer and a cohort of backing dancers are stranded in a desert and have to fight against the landscape".[12] The choreography was coordinated by Daniel Alwell.[13] The music video was dropped alongside the song on the same day, 1 February 2023.[14]
Live performance
editGoulding performed the track for the first time on 10 December 2022 at the Domain Sydney concert in Australia.[15]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Spotify.[16]
- Ellie Goulding – songwriting, vocals
- Andrew Wells – songwriting, producer
- Anthony Rossomando – songwriting
- Tom Mann – songwriting
- Koz – producer
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[17] | 11 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] | 35 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[19] | 44 |
| UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC)[20] | 38 |
| UK Singles Downloads Chart (OCC)[21] | 37 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1 February 2023 | [22] |
References
edit- ^ Iahn, Buddy (1 February 2023). "Ellie Goulding releases 'Like a Saviour'". The Music Universe. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Ellie Goulding veröffentlicht neue Single "Like A Saviour"". www.universal-music.de (in German). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Like A Saviour, 1 February 2023, retrieved 3 February 2023
- ^ "Ellie Goulding delivers new cut "Like A Saviour"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Stickler, Jon. "Ellie Goulding Releases New Single Like A Saviour - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "💃 X #HTH". TikTok. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/elliegoulding/status/1620815152701648896". Twitter. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "We made 'Like A Saviour' as we were coming out of lockdown and it's on..." TikTok. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven'". RIFF Magazine. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven'". RIFF Magazine. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" -". mxdwn Music. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Celebretainment, By. "Ellie Goulding shares new single and music video for Like A Saviour". The Independent. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Like A Saviour by Ellie Goulding, 13 January 2023, retrieved 2 February 2023
- ^ "Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" -". mxdwn Music. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Ellie Goulding Like A Saviour Live at the Domain Sydney 10 Dec 2022". 10 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Like A Saviour, 1 February 2023, retrieved 3 February 2023
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 30. týden 2023 in the date selector. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 16. týden 2023 in the date selector. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 24/2/2023". Official Charts.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 24/2/2023". Official Charts.
- ^ "Like A Saviour - Single by Ellie Goulding". 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.