AURORA’s “Cure for Me” Lyrics Meaning
“Cure for Me” is one of those songs in which the artist’s explanation and the lyrics don’t read as if they are in congruence. Or let’s more euphemistically say that the wording is so metaphorical that the true meaning of the piece may fly over the heads of some listeners, unless they research what Aurora has said about it, with her own explanations even being quite lengthy.
Based on the words of Aurora, what this track is speaking to is the need to belong, as well as stigmatization of gay people. And with that foreknowledge in mind, anyone familiar with her artistry and sexual orientation will probably figure out, putting those ideas together, that what the title alludes is the songstress asserting that she doesn’t “need a cure for” herself (as if perhaps inspired by the X-Men film franchise).
Or put more plainly, Aurora is the type who believes people should be accepted as are – specifically within the context of sexual preference in this case – no matter what. Apparently, as far as the lyrics go, she has decided to relay that argument for the most part in a romantic context.
In Conclusion
As has already been pointed out numerous times in this blog, such is a common device amongst popular singers, i.e. putting ideas which may not have anything to do with romance per se within a narrative framework, where for example the vocalist in this case appears to be singing to her lover.
Presumably these singers do so in the name of making said ideas easier to understand or more entertaining. And as far as “Cure for Me” goes, whereas that latter objective may have been achieved, the former, not so much. And what the narrative actually reads like, at least on the surface, is the vocalist rebelling against a partner who will not accept her for who she truly is.
Facts about “Cure for Me”
On 7 July 2021, “Cure for Me” became the second single issued from Aurora’s album “The Gods We Can Touch”, as deemed by Glassnote Records and Decca Records.
The entire project, which was released during January of 2022, reached number 1 in the songstress’s homeland of Norway. It also made it onto the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart.
This song was slated to be released about three months before it actually came out. But around that time a track Aurora dropped back in 2015, “Runaway” (which currently stands as her signature song) began trending on TikTok, thus causing her people to delay the release of “Cure for Me”.
On the day of this track’s release it was premiered via Apple Music 1 and popular radio personality Zane Lowe (who interviewed Aurora).
Aurora has noted that “Cure for Me” is an experimental song as far as her usual artistry goes.
The composition of this song, i.e. its writing and production, was held down by Aurora and a steady collaborator of hers, Magnus Skylstad.
Aurora also acted as co-director of this track’s music video. In that regard, she worked alongside Sigurd Fossen.
Aurora’s “The Gods We Can Touch”
“The Gods We Can Touch” was released on the 21st of January, 2022. It was released as Aurora’s 3rd studio album.
The album was produced by Norwegian record producers, Magnus Skylstad, Matias Tellez and Aurora herself.
The following record labels were responsible for the release of the song:
- Decca Records
- Glassnote Records
As a means of promoting the album, the Norwegian singer announced she will be touring the US with American singer, Sub Urban.
The album was referred to as “ethereal masterpiece” by Tom Williams of “The Line of Best Fit”, a London based magazine.
The album peaked at the apex of the VG-lista in the singer’s home country, Norway. II was a top-10 album in Scotland and the UK.
Below are all the songs released as singles from this album:
- “Exist for Love”
- “Cure for Me”
- “Giving In to the Love”
- “Heathens”
- “A Dangerous Thing”
- “Everything Matters”
- “A Temporary High”
