| "Galaxies" | ||||
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| Single by Owl City | ||||
| from the album All Things Bright and Beautiful | ||||
| Released | April 19, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | Universal Republic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Adam Young | |||
| Producer(s) | Adam Young | |||
| Owl City singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio sample | ||||
"Galaxies" is a song by American electronica act Owl City, released on April 19, 2011.[4] It is the second single from his third studio album, All Things Bright and Beautiful.
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Background
Adam Young has stated the song is about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.[5] He also added that the portrayal idea is "victory can be achieved through Christ and through Him alone," despite the tragedy.[5]
"I wrote the song reflecting what I would be feeling and how I would answer for my life if I entered into eternity in a split second the way the victims did. The song is all about what I would say for myself if, all of a sudden, I was face to face with God and I had to answer for my actions in life."[6]
The song was leaked onto the internet on April 11, 2011, before it was officially released on April 19.[7] A lyrics video for the song premiered exclusively on Alternative Press on April 20, before it was released via YouTube on July 26, 2011.[8][9]
Chart performance
On April 19, 2011, "Galaxies" was released as the second single from the album. After release, the song had some airplay, primarily on Christian radio stations.[10] The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (GAON) (International Chart)[12] | 199 |
| UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart[13] | 4 |
| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[11] | 39 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Cross Rhythms Annual Chart[13] | 31 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 19, 2011 | Universal | [4] | |
| United States | April 25, 2011 | Christian radio | [14] |
References
- ^ "Owl City Reveals All Things Bright and Beautiful". CBN.com. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ Glenn Gamboa (June 10, 2011). "Drops: 'All Things Bright and Beautiful'". Newsday. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ Chad Grischow (June 14, 2011). "Owl City: All Things Bright And Beautiful – Music Review at IGN". IGN. Archived from the original on June 20, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Galaxies - Single by Owl City". Apple Music. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ a b Josephine Vivaldo (25 June 2011). "Interview: Owl City's Adam Young and His God-Inspired Music". The Christian Post. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "#225 - "Galaxies" by Owl City". Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Tim Karan (April 11, 2011). "New Owl City song Galaxies surfaces". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on April 16, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Owl City Galaxies lyric video". Alternative Press. April 20, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City - Galaxies [Official Lyric Video]". YouTube. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City, Galaxies". gannsdeen.com. 25 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Owl City – Chart History: Christian Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Gaon Chart: 2011-06-01". GAON. Archived from the original on November 26, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Cross Rhythms– Year-End 2011". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Christian - Future Releases". All Access Mediabase. Archived from the original on April 25, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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