Like a Saviour

"Like a Saviour"
Single by Ellie Goulding
from the album Higher Than Heaven
Released1 February 2023 (2023-02-01)
GenreDance
Length3:40
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Ellie Goulding singles chronology
"Let It Die"
(2022) 		"Like a Saviour"
(2023) 		"Miracle"
(2023)
Music video
"Like a Saviour" on YouTube

"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.[3]

Background

"Like a Saviour" is a song by singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding from her fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven.[4] It is the album's fourth single and second with Goulding as the only main artist credited.[5] She first posted a snippet of the song through teasers on social media apps, like TikTok.[6] 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"[7][8]

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,[9] 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."[10]

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."[11]

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".[12] The choreography was coordinated by Daniel Alwell.[13] The music video was dropped alongside the song on the same day, 1 February 2023.[14]

Live performance

Goulding performed the track for the first time on 10 December 2022 at the Domain Sydney concert in Australia.[15]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify.[16]

  • Ellie Goulding – songwriting, vocals
  • Andrew Wells – songwriting, producer
  • Anthony Rossomando – songwriting
  • Tom Mann – songwriting
  • Koz – producer

Charts

Chart performance for "Like a Saviour"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[17] 11
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 35
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[19] 44
UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC)[20] 38
UK Singles Downloads Chart (OCC)[21] 37

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Like A Saviour"
Region Date Format Label Ref
Various 1 February 2023
[22]

References

  1. ^ Iahn, Buddy (1 February 2023). "Ellie Goulding releases 'Like a Saviour'". The Music Universe. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Ellie Goulding veröffentlicht neue Single "Like A Saviour"". www.universal-music.de (in German). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. ^ Like A Saviour, 1 February 2023, retrieved 3 February 2023
  4. ^ "Ellie Goulding delivers new cut "Like A Saviour"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  5. ^ Stickler, Jon. "Ellie Goulding Releases New Single Like A Saviour - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  6. ^ "💃 X #HTH". TikTok. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  7. ^ "https://twitter.com/elliegoulding/status/1620815152701648896". Twitter. Retrieved 3 February 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  8. ^ "We made 'Like A Saviour' as we were coming out of lockdown and it's on..." TikTok. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  9. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven'". RIFF Magazine. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  10. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven'". RIFF Magazine. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" -". mxdwn Music. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  12. ^ Celebretainment, By. "Ellie Goulding shares new single and music video for Like A Saviour". The Independent. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  13. ^ Like A Saviour by Ellie Goulding, 13 January 2023, retrieved 2 February 2023
  14. ^ "Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" -". mxdwn Music. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Ellie Goulding Like A Saviour Live at the Domain Sydney 10 Dec 2022". 10 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ Like A Saviour, 1 February 2023, retrieved 3 February 2023
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 30. týden 2023 in the date selector. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  18. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  19. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 16. týden 2023 in the date selector. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  20. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 24/2/2023". Official Charts.
  21. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 24/2/2023". Official Charts.
  22. ^ "Like A Saviour - Single by Ellie Goulding". 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.