Like a Saviour

"Like a Saviour"
Single by Ellie Goulding
from the album Higher Than Heaven
Released1 February 2023 (2023-02-01)
Genre
Length3:40
LabelPolydor
Songwriters
Producers
  • Andrew Wells
  • Koz
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). It was written by Goulding, Tom Mann, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wells, and produced by Wells and Koz.

Background and release

Following the third single from Goulding's then-upcoming fifth studio album Higher Than Heaven (2023), "Let It Die", "Like a Saviour" serves as the fourth single and second with Goulding as the only main artist credited.[1][2] Before the song's release, she revealed that the single would arrive on 1 February,[3] and posted a snippet of the song through teasers on her social media.[4]

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"[5]

Composition

"Like a Saviour" is a pop[6] and dance song,[7] offering "'80s-inspired synths"[2] and described as "bona fide anthem".[8] As the track was produced by KOZ, it spans "disco, '80s pop, and '90s house",[9] incorporating the "irresistible starburst choruses".[10]

Critical reception

The song was met with critical acclaim. In his review for the album Higher Than Heaven for Riff, journalist Mike DeWald highlighted the track, 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."[11] Music critic Roy Lott, for MXDWN, described the song as a: "catchy dance tune about her lover picking her spirit up when she has been down on herself."[7]

Music video and live performance

The accompanying music video for "Like a Saviour" was dropped alongside the song's release on the same day, 1 February 2023, directed by Joe Connor featuring choreography by Daniel Alwell.[1][7] 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] On 10 December 2022, Goulding performed the track for the first time at the Domain Sydney concert in Australia.[13]

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Spotify.[14]

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

Charts

Chart (2023) Peak
position
Czech Republic Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[15] 11
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 35
Slovakia Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[17] 44
UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC)[18] 38
UK Singles Downloads Chart (OCC)[19] 37

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 1 February 2023
[20]

References

  1. ^ a b Kenneally, Cerys (1 February 2023). "Ellie Goulding delivers new cut "Like A Saviour"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b Stickler, Jon (1 February 2023). "Ellie Goulding Releases New Single Like A Saviour - Stereoboard". Stereoboard. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (30 January 2023). "Ellie Goulding releasing new single "Like A Saviour" this week". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  4. ^ Goulding, Ellie. 💃 X #HTH (Video). Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via TikTok.
  5. ^ Goulding, Ellie [@elliegoulding] (2 February 2023). "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 http://elliegoulding.lnk.to/LAS" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Ellie Goulding veröffentlicht neue Single "Like A Saviour"" [Ellie Goulding releases new single "Like A Saviour"] (in German). Germany: Universal Music Group. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "Ellie Goulding Releases New Song And Music Video For "Like A Saviour" -". MXDWN. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Clash: Ellie Goulding: Higher Than Heaven album review". Clash. 7 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  9. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. (7 April 2023). "Higher Than Heaven - Ellie Goulding | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  10. ^ Livine, Nick (7 April 2023). "Ellie Goulding – Higher Than Heaven review: playful antidote to personal-driven pop". NME. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Album Review: Ellie Goulding hits the dance floor on 'Higher Than Heaven'". Riff. 30 January 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. ^ Ellie Goulding Like A Saviour Live at the Domain Sydney 10 Dec 2022. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ "Like A Saviour". Spotify. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  15. ^ "ČNS IFPI – CZ Radio – Top 100 – 30. týden 2023" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI – SK Radio – Top 100 – 16. týden 2023" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 24/2/2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 24/2/2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  20. ^ "Like A Saviour - Single by Ellie Goulding". Apple Music. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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