Astronaut (song)
2011 single by Simple Plan
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"Astronaut" is the third single from Simple Plan's fourth studio album, Get Your Heart On!. In December 2012, the song was played in Earth orbit by astronaut Chris Hadfield.[1]
| "Astronaut" | ||||
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| Single by Simple Plan | ||||
| from the album Get Your Heart On! | ||||
| Released | September 19, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Lava, Atlantic | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Simple Plan | |||
| Simple Plan singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
The music video was directed by Mark Staubach and premiered on 19 September 2011. It was filmed in the desert of California. The clip opens with a message that read, "Being human is the most terrible loneliness in the universe" and continues to show a lone man exploring an empty space. He keeps looking around and around for something, or rather someone, to fill a void in his heart. The female lead for the clip is Caitlin O'Connor, a model/actress, who has previously played in music videos for Michael Bublé and New Found Glory.
The song was nominated in the category Best International Video by a Canadian band to 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards.[2]
In the video, the man, played by Nick Gamez, is seen with a name tag that says P. Cunningham.[3] The same name was used for the drunk driver in the music video for "Untitled".
Track listing
- "Astronaut" – 3:41
Charts
| Chart (2011—12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] | 68 |
| Brazil (Brasil Hot 100 Airplay)[5] | 95 |