| Galaxies | |
| Cover: | Owl_City_Galaxies.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Owl City |
| Album: | All Things Bright and Beautiful |
| Released: | April 19, 2011 |
| Recorded: | 2010–2011 |
| Length: | 4:01 |
| Label: | Universal Republic |
| Producer: | Adam Young |
| Prev Title: | Alligator Sky |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | Lonely Lullaby |
| Next Year: | 2011 |
"Galaxies" is a song by American electronica act Owl City, released on April 19, 2011.[1] It is the second single from his third studio album, All Things Bright and Beautiful.
Adam Young has stated the song is about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.[2] He also added that the portrayal idea is "victory can be achieved through Christ and through Him alone," despite the tragedy.[2]
The song was leaked onto the internet on April 11, 2011, before it was officially released on April 19.[3] A lyrics video for the song premiered exclusively on Alternative Press on April 20, before it was released via YouTube on July 26, 2011.[4] [5]
On April 19, 2011, "Galaxies" was released as the second single from the album. After release, the song had some airplay, primarily on Christian radio stations.[6] The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.[7]
| Chart (2011) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea (GAON) (International Chart)[8] | 199 | |
| UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart[9] | 4 | |
| US Christian Songs (Billboard) | 39 |
| Date | Format | Label | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 19, 2011 | Universal | ||
| United States | April 25, 2011 | Christian radio | [10] |