"A Temporary High" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora for her fourth studio album, The Gods We Can Touch (2022). It was released on 21 January 2022, through Decca and Glassnote, as the sixth and final single from the album.
"A Temporary High" served as the sixth single, released on 21 January 2022, alongside the album's release.[1] The music video for "A Temporary High", directed by Sigurd Fossen, explores themes of time and human connection. Aurora appears under shifting lights and within crowds, evoking a sense of search and isolation. The image of her watching sand fall through an hourglass recurs, symbolizing the fleeting nature of time and echoing the song's lyrics. In an interview with Apple Music, Aurora said the song was inspired by a complex woman who embodies elusiveness across time. The track aligns with the broader themes of The Gods We Can Touch, which blends divine and human elements, drawing from Greek mythology.[2] Speaking with Official Charts, Aurora expressed her belief in embracing imperfection and individuality: "Maybe we're just tired of being suppressed? It's time for us to unleash the full potential of ourselves and our experience of this beautiful life, where we don't have to fight for the right to exist."[3]
