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"Be an Astronaut" is a song by English singer, songwriter, and musician Declan McKenna. It was released on 5 August 2020 as the fourth single from his upcoming second studio album, Zeros.[1][2] The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by Jay Joyce.

"Be an Astronaut"
Single by Declan McKenna
from the album Zeros
Released	5 August 2020
Genre	Glam rock pop rock
Length	4:35
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Declan McKenna
Producer(s)	Jay Joyce
Declan McKenna singles chronology
"Daniel, You're Still a Child" (2020) "Be an Astronaut" (2020) "Rapture" (2020)

Background

McKenna announced the release of the new single on his social media on 4 August 2020. The song was released on 5 August 2020, and the song premiered on Beats 1 with Zane Lowe on the same day.[3]

Critical reception

Robin Murray from Clash said, "There's a hint of Bowie here, with Declan pushing his art in a different direction. A lush return from the boy wonder, 'Be An Astronaut' is the sound of this 21 year old setting his sights on the stars."[4]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Be an Astronaut" was first released onto YouTube on 7 August 2020. The video was directed by Huse Monfaradi.[5]

Track listing

Digital download and stream[1]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Be an Astronaut"	4:35
2.	"Daniel, You're Still a Child"	3:58
3.	"The Key to Life on Earth"	4:06
4.	"Beautiful Faces"	3:16

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

• Jay Joyce – producer
• Declan McKenna – composer, lyricist, associated performer, guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocal
• Court Blankenship – assistant engineer
• Jimmy Mansfield – assistant engineer
• Nathan Cox – bass
• Soren Bryce – cello, violin
• Gabrielle King – drums
• Jason Hall – engineer
• Matt Wolach – engineer
• Michael Freeman – engineer
• Isabel Torres – guitar
• Matt Colton – mastering engineer
• Mark 'Spike' Stent – mixing engineer

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	24
US LyricFind Global (Billboard)[8]	23

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	5 August 2020[1]	Digital download streaming	Columbia Records

References

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