Silver Lining (Laufey song)
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| Single by Laufey | ||||
| from the album A Matter of Time | ||||
| Released | 3 April 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
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| "Silver Lining" on YouTube | ||||
"Silver Lining" is a song by Icelandic singer Laufey. It was released on 3 April 2025 as the lead single from her upcoming third studio album, A Matter of Time (2025).
Background
In announcing the single, Laufey described "Silver Lining" as "a love song about being able to set your true personality free when you fall in love." She explained that the track captures the feeling of emotional liberation and vulnerability that love can inspire, stating, "Your inner child comes out and you are emboldened by lust. Even if it takes you to hell, at least you're with your partner."[1][2][3]
Music video
The video for "Silver Lining" depicts Laufey attending a fantastical masquerade ball, surrounded by colorful characters and Rite of Spring-inspired choreography.[4] As the narrative unfolds, the party descends into a surreal hellscape, reflecting a chaos of her own making.[5] Directed by Jason Lester—who previously collaborated with Laufey on the videos for "From the Start" and "Santa Baby"—the visual was shot on 35mm film to enhance its distinctive atmosphere.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Iceland (Tónlistinn)[6] | 25 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 13 |
References
- ^ Willman, Chris (3 April 2025). "Laufey Begins Her Next Album Era with 'Silver Lining' Single and Music Video". Variety. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (3 April 2025). "Laufey has returned with new single 'Silver Lining' and a surreal masquerade video". Dork. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (7 April 2025). "Laufey Returns with 'Silver Lining'". Clash. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (3 April 2025). "Laufey unleashes her "inner child" on dreamy new love song 'Silver Lining'l'". NME. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (3 April 2025). "Laufey returns with new single, "Silver Lining"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Tónlistinn – Lög – Viku 18 – 2025" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Aotearoa Hot 40 Singles: Week of April 11th, 2025". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2025.