AURORA - Cure For Me REACTION & BREAKDOWN by Modern Life for the 70's Mind 

Your interpretation is pretty dead on. Great reaction! She wrote this when she heard that there were still organizations in Norway and around the world that were still performing Conversion Therapy to try to "cure" people of homosexuality. Aurora has identified as bisexual and is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. The message of the song has expanded to just anyone who feels different or picked on for their differences to be OK just being you. The dancers really don't mean much, other than being fun dancers, although people have remarked that Aurora is the only one not masked. The dance, while not the actual Charleston is certainly based on the 1930's Flapper-era dancing.

This song just gets stuck in my head and its the greatest thing that happens.

Have to smile when watching as well, much lighter mood in this one.

very unique and artistic . enjoy listening to her . and you !!

Great reaction - I'm really enjoying your Aurora journey. So, although I think her live performances are the best way to enjoy her, most of her music videos are mini-masterpieces. I'd suggest "The Seed" for the powerful impactful message, "Winterbird" for it's sheer beauty, "Queendom" for it's joyful exuberance and "The River" just because!

Lol, I have this mental image of him going directly to "Apple Tree" from this one! Judging from his "Murder 54321" reaction we need to protect this poor man! We''ll be human shields.

I feel like I understand her music even better after watching your videos. Your interpretations make perfect sense to me!

Auroas message is always - people are different and they dont need a cure to be like everybody else .... and she have a great sence of humor !

Ohh, loved your reaction again.😁 So much great content. And you discuss the video in a great way. Yes - be who you are, make no excuses. And then the discussion about conversion therapy. Her way of presenting these matters are just lovely, and very creative, I think. And I fully follow you on your thoughts about her voice. She is really unique, in every respect. And there are so many really great and creative videos, also very uplifting ones, although I know you also cherish her more sad/really serious/deep ones. That said - we do know that all her songs deals with serious matters, whether they are happy, up-tempo, sad, slow or whatever. She is just a unique song writer and artist with capital letters. I hope you will react to all her videos (and live, of course), and I'd also like to mention the video Day Dreamer as a very happy and uplifting experience. 😁😁

Being a history nut, I love your show and tell at the beginning. One thing that would improve upon it would be to hold the items closer to the camera... maybe about the distance that your mic is or slightly closer. Your Aurora and Angelina Jordan reactions are awesome. Please keep them coming :)

Hello again :-) I really have to say - you have a sharp mind. Not too many hidden messages in this particular song, but you pick up on so many small details that many listeners probably miss out on. I particularly liked the part where you discussed the muffled sound. That thought haven't struck me, even though I've listened to this song like 20 times. And also the two dancers in the background, that they possibly play the part of the other sides of Aurora's character, the ones she says she doesn't need a cure for. Great reaction again ! And thanks for the shoutout to Norway, too !! Take care !

The orb in the beginning shows an image from her first released lovesong, Exist for Love. So beautiful, both the mv and the song❤

Nice reaction. I've always liked this "cute" song. It definitely gets stuck in my head. And might I suggest...don't stress so much about listening to her songs and trying to figure everything out on the first listen. I would imagine that most Aurora fans aren't expecting a perfect "book report" after listening to a song for the first time. Your insight is great but I hope you'll make sure to enjoy her music without worrying about analyzing lyrics to the point of getting headaches. ;) Have a good day!

Having watched all your Aurora videos, I think you'll like Exist for Love. The official video is best. This one needs no interpretation either and is hauntingly beautiful. (hopefully you haven't done this one. I see so many videos I can't remember who did what all the time). Though she has so many songs that really requires some deep thought. Great reaction, nice to see you like her.

This song grew on me the more I heard it. Nice reaction! Im still jealous your going to an Aurora concert! ;)

Really great reaction 👍👍 About the song: "Cure for Me" discusses the widespread misconception that LGBTQ+ individuals need to be "cured" and that they are sick. Aurora challenges this view, sharing that no need needs to be cured for love, saying she hopes there will never be a cure for human nature. She also uses the song to discuss her own sexuality, reaffirming prior mentions of her bisexuality.[7] In the same interview, AURORA dives deeper into the song, touching on the legality of conversion-therapy and personal shame for being oneself. The song was written more in support of her fans than as a discussion of her own struggles. During an interview with NME, Aurora revealed that the song was actually two years old and that her team took a long time to realize that it could be a single. She later said to Euphoria magazine: "I was in Australia on tour and then instead of having a day off in between the gigs, I asked my drummer and co-producer Magnus if we could rent a studio for a day and have some fun. I had this theme I wanted to get out of my head [hums melody]. I just really wanted to make a song with this ugly theme and we made it - my team kind of discovered it a few years later and said, 'Ah, this is lovely, we should make it a single.'" Other examples of songs that aren’t sad: “Exist for love” is Auroras first love song 🥰 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7YDkrJaiCrw.html “Queendom” official video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wULeXeQkqd0.html And even though it’s a serious song with an important message, you should definitely react to “The Seed” official video 😍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Mc_OM5oNA8.html

I love following your journey, discovering the artistry of Aurora ! I will recommend Aurora, ‘little boy in the grass’, mahogany session - it features Odd Martin Skålnes (same guitarist as on the Nobel peace price concert, murder song), and is one of favorites. It is a sad one, about the terrorist attack in Norway 2011, but absolutely worth it

I knew Edison was involved in cylinder records, but I had never seen one. For some reason I thought they were made of steel or some type of metal. Most musician have something to drink with them on stage, so I wouldn't worry about taking a drink of water on camera. 🙂

Her inspiration for the video, was mostly just fun. The dancers and room were inspired by Tim Burtons take on "Alice in Wonderland". Why? Aurora says the song asked her to do it this way...who's going to question Aurora on that?...not me. 😋

Greetings from Norway 👋Great reaction as always. There is always small hints on Aurora's videos, and if you noticed the bubble with the shell at the start of the video it is from her video of "Exist For Love". That is a love song that she put out at the start of the covid pandemic because she was thinking that what the world needed at the time was a love song. Have a listen to it and it will make your day 😊

I had also heard that her hand movements, opening her eyes really big, head shakes and head tick (that you joined in doing) were done on purpose as a kind of 'eff you' to those who had things to say about the aforementioned (not good things to say). Also, she made a video that teaches you how to do the dance for this video. It is cute too

Her "Rasputin" cover is really fun. Also very different from her other songs.

Love your reaction. If you like the positive side of Aurora react to "Queendom" music video of hers. The lyrics and are really heartwarming and video is really artistic.

Enjoying seeing you discover Auroras catalog. I think you’ve yet to listen to Winterbird and also Heathens. Both are amongst two of my favorites that you’ve yet to listen to.

Love it! I would recommend reacting to her music video version of her song Queendom, so good!!

She created this after learning that conversion therapy was still legal in Norway and being a part of the LGBT community herself this was her response.

Greetings from Norway. Enjoy your channel and particularly your Aurora reacts. Trough the eyes of a child live at Nidarosdomen is awesome. Actually, the whole concert is amazing and if you have time for a full concert react I would definitely see it. The seed is also one to check out. Love your vintage stuff intros, cool and stands out from all the other reaction channels.

if you want a great up-beat live performance, you gotta check out All is Soft Inside live at KEXP iceland, one of my fave. Aurora songs and performances. Great reactions man!

I was hoping you had, and would show off some "vax cylinder" records. The most Steampunk of all audio formats. it's far from ancient but it really looks like something from another time.

I love this song! She's so talented! Check out her other song heathens live version. So magical!

If you like some more upbeat Aurora songs - you need to check out some songs from her album Infections of a Different Kind - Step 1. I recommend the official video for Queendom, and also the songs: Apple Tree, Animal, Churchyard, and All is Soft Inside

The song in general goes against institutes that offer a so-called cure for homosexuality/bisexuality. In doing so, she directly affects the topic. And of course it should increase self-confidence and self-esteem for everyone who needs it. I think that she's also pointing the (middle)finger at her critics and against people who call others crazy or creepy or laugh at them just because they dress differently, have ticks or otherwise fall out of the norm. All movements that are otherwise involuntary with her, she makes here with full intention. Her wide open eyes, her hand movements, Shaking her head and her involuntary twitches. Everything is clearly highlighted with the camera in various separate settings. That didn't have to be so it was intentional. "I don't need a cure for me" Furthermore, Aurora is the only one without a mask. She is the one who shows her true self and does not hide. Everyone else wears one and seems to bury Aurora in the sequence in which she looks almost panicked into the camera. Which for me is an indication of bullying. She painted the masks herself and her sister made her outfit. It should also create a bridge to "Exist for love". I think the "Exist for love" reference at the very beginning (Aurora in the Crystal Ball on the Shell) had its reason. The song was also criticized. That wouldn't be Aurora and why is she singing such a song? Why only love between man and woman? And so on. The usual stupid talk. The apple is from the Garden of Eden (the forbidden fruit and sin) and Aurora likes to bite in.😁. Which brings us to the Christian faith and its views on what love between two people should look like. In addition, the apple could also be a reference to the sentence she once said in an interview. Why can't there be a wish inside an apple? Anything is possible if you believe in it. 😁 And by the way, the video is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The dance in corus and the visual. The sound in the chorus seems to be inspired by old video games. Aurora released a mini game shortly before, which also included exactly this sound. In general, there are many special details in the video that have meaning. The black and white floor on which she dances or the glued 7 and 9 angular stars in her face and on the floor. 7-star: 7 is a divine number and stands for the 7 chakras, 7 days or 7 sacraments etc. It also symbolizes perfection and connects spirit and matter in the universe. The seven star, also known as the heptagram, contains ancient knowledge and is considered a powerful protective symbol of the natural religions. People with the number 7 have a seventh sense and are farsighted and open to everything new. Or Aurora watched too much Game of Thrones. What she actually does. Then another explanation would be possible. 😁 9-star: The 9 gives us access to our inner and higher wisdom. The number nine symbolizes the power of creation, bliss and knowledge. In Buddhism, the nine is the highest spiritual power and the associated symbol is the nine star (enneagram), which is composed of a circle and triangles. People with the number 9 are warm, intelligent, wise counselors, and good listeners. A nine-pointed star also stands for perfection All features apply to Aurora

The context for this song is a debate about outlawing conversion therapy in Norway.

She was inspired to write this song to address the fact that many countries still support conversion therapy to cure homosexuality. I am happy that the song turned out to be less specific and something that everyone can sing as a ‘be yourself’ anthem.