Like a Saviour explained

Like a Saviour
Cover:Ellie Goulding - Like a Saviour.png
Type:single
Artist:Ellie Goulding
Album:Higher Than Heaven
Genre:Dance
Label:Polydor
Producer:
Prev Title:Let It Die
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Miracle
Next Year:2023

"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.

Background

"Like a Saviour" is a song by singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding from her fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven.[3] It is the album’s fourth single and second with Goulding as the only main artist credited.[4] She first posted a snippet of the song through teasers on social media apps, like TikTok.[5] 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"[6] [7]

Critical reception

The song was met with critical acclaim. In his review for the album Higher Than Heaven for RIFF Magazine, journalist Mike DeWald highlighted the track,[8] 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."[9]
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."[10]

Music video

The 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".[11] The choreography was coordinated by Daniel Alwell. The music video was dropped alongside the song on the same day, 1 February 2023.[12]

Live performance

Goulding performed the track for the first time on 10 December 2022 at the Domain Sydney concert in Australia.[13]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify.

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 35
UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC)[15] 38
UK Singles Downloads Chart (OCC)[16] 37

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Like A Saviour"!Region!Date!Format!Label!Ref
Various1 February 2023[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iahn . Buddy . 2023-02-01 . Ellie Goulding releases 'Like a Saviour' . 2023-02-03 . The Music Universe . en-US.
  2. Web site: Ellie Goulding veröffentlicht neue Single "Like A Saviour" . 2023-02-03 . www.universal-music.de . de.
  3. Web site: Ellie Goulding delivers new cut "Like A Saviour" . 2023-02-03 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  4. Web site: Stickler . Jon . Ellie Goulding Releases New Single Like A Saviour - Stereoboard . 2023-02-02 . Stereoboard.com . en.
  5. Web site: X #HTH . 2023-02-03 . TikTok . en.
  6. Web site: https://twitter.com/elliegoulding/status/1620815152701648896 . 2023-02-03 . Twitter . en.
  7. Web site: We made 'Like A Saviour' as we were coming out of lockdown and it's on... . 2023-02-03 . TikTok . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-01-30 . ALBUM REVIEW: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven' . 2023-02-03 . RIFF Magazine . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2023-01-30 . ALBUM REVIEW: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven' . 2023-02-03 . RIFF Magazine . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-02-01 . Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" - . 2023-02-03 . mxdwn Music . en-US.
  11. Web site: Celebretainment . By . Ellie Goulding shares new single and music video for Like A Saviour . 2023-02-03 . The Independent . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-02-01 . Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" - . 2023-02-02 . mxdwn Music . en-US.
  13. Web site: Ellie Goulding Like A Saviour Live at the Domain Sydney 10 Dec 2022 . . 2023-02-03.
  14. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 13 February 2023. 11 February 2023.
  15. https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-sales-chart/20230224/7509/
  16. https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-downloads-chart/20230224/7000/
  17. Web site: Like A Saviour - Single by Ellie Goulding . 2023-02-01 . 2023-02-03.