"I Went Too Far" is the tenth single released by Aurora and the sixth single from All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend. It was written by Aurora, Odd Martin Skålnes and Magnus Skylstad and produced by Magnus Skylstad, Odd Martin Skålnes and Jeremy Wheatley. On July 5, 2016 the song was officially released worldwide. A remix of the song by American DJ MK was released on 15 July 2016.[1]
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| Released | 5 July 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Label | Decca | |||
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Background and composition
editThe song is described to be a disco-inflected pop and synth-pop song.[2][3][4] Aurora started writing this song when she was nine. She explained to the 405: "It's a reminder of how important it is to not give yourself away for anyone else's love. Way too many people tend to stay in relationships where they go through verbal and physical abuse. It's a huge issue that needs awareness."[5]
In a BBC Radio 1 interview she said: "We sometimes go too far for the approval and love of someone else, when we should really just learn to love ourselves and that should be enough."[6]
"When I was 9 I wrote most of this song. I watched someone brave and kind not demanding the respect and love they deserved.
Growing up, I realized these things happen all around us. And we need to learn to be kind to ourselves and demand to be treated right. We all have the chance to climb up the ladder."
Music video
editA music video for the song was released on 5 July 2016. It was directed by Arni & Kinski and was filmed in Iceland.[7]
Track listings
edit- Digital download[8]
- "I Went Too Far" – 3:27
- Digital download - MK Remix (Radio Version)[1]
- "I Went Too Far (MK Remix)" – 3:57
- Digital download - MK Remix (Extended Version)[9]
- "I Went Too Far (MK Extended Remix)" – 5:22
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend.[10]
Recording and management
edit- Recorded at Lydriket (Bergen, Norway), The Engine Room (London, England) and Angel Recording Studios (London, England)
- Mixed at Lydriket and The Engine Room
- Mastered at Abbey Road Studios (London, England)
- Published by Ultra Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Entertainment Distribution Company
Personnel
edit- Aurora Aksnes – vocals, piano
- Odd Martin Skålnes – synth, programming
- Magnus Åserud Skylstad – drums & percussion
- Pete Davis – keyboards & programming
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ a b "I Went Too Far (MK Remix) – Single". iTunes Store. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Album of the week: Aurora - All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend". Gigwise. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Aurora gets ready to fly". The Line Of The Best Fit. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ Holland, Luke (12 August 2016). "Aurora's I Went Too Far: the best of this week's music". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Track-by-Track: Aurora's All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend". 12 March 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart sits in for Huw". BBC. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ iamAURORAVEVO (5 July 2016). "AURORA - I Went Too Far" – via YouTube.
- ^ "I Went Too Far: Aurora". Amazon (US). Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "AURORA - I Went Too Far (MK Extended Remix)". SoundCloud. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend (booklet). AURORA. Decca Records. 2016. 8236006.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Aurora Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2020.