Be an Astronaut

"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 second studio album, Zeros. The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by Jay Joyce.

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.

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."

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.

Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
 * 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