Therapy (Budjerah song)
"Therapy" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 10 February 2023.[1]
"Therapy" | ||||||||||
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Single by Budjerah | ||||||||||
Released | 10 February 2023 | |||||||||
Length | 3:12 | |||||||||
Label | Warner Music Australia | |||||||||
Songwriter(s) | ||||||||||
Producer(s) | Stint | |||||||||
Budjerah singles chronology | ||||||||||
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Budjerah said noted it's an ode to the importance of therapy and open communication in relationships, saying "When I first heard the demo for 'Therapy', it hit me at the perfect time. I was going through a few things and the song really nailed how I was feeling at the time. 'Therapy' is about frustration in a relationship - It's the thoughts and feelings that can erupt when you don't understand each other and that can be tough to deal with. Therapy can come in many forms, but taking a step back and getting an outside perspective is something that has helped me."[2][1]
The song was released a week before the commencement of the Australian leg of Ed Sheeran's +–=÷× Tour of which Budjerah was the support act.[3][4]
In April 2023, a live version, recorded at Adelaide Oval during the Sheeran tour was released.[5]
Critical reception
Emma Whines from The Music said "Featuring some Flume-like synths, pop-heavy guitar riffs and driving beats, the song is a step up for Budjerah and sees him sitting up among the big dogs. The song's highlight is obviously Budjerah's incredible vocals, as he finds his footing in a new pop-soul sound that still pays respect to his gospel roots. Each song he releases only further proves that he's currently one of the best vocalists in Australia."[6]
Track listings
Digital download/streaming
- "Therapy" – 3:12
Digital download/streaming
- "Therapy" – 3:12
- "Therapy" (Live from the Ed Sheeran tour) – 3:05
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[7] | 8 |
References
- Joseph Guenzler (10 February 2023). "Budjerah Lets It All out in New Single Therapy". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Ellie Robinson (9 February 2023). "Budjerah unpacks his frustration on soulful new single 'Therapy'". NME. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Budjerah charts the frustrations of a relationship on new single, 'Therapy'". Tone Deaf. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Budjerah Drops Confidently Charges New Single". Warner Music Australia. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Rhiannon Clarke (14 April 2023). "Budjerah shares live version of 'Therapy' after supporting Ed Sheeran stadium tour". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Budjerah, Lizzo & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.