"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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"Therapy" on YouTube |
"Therapy" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 10 February 2023.[1]
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]
In May 2023, a stripped back version was released. In June, a version featuring YDE was released.
At the National Indigenous Music Awards 2023, the song was nominated for Song of the Year and Film Clip of the Year.[6]
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Release and Best Video.[7] At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.[8]
The song was nominated for Best Single at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards.[9]
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."[10]
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Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[11] | 1 |
Chart (2023) | Position |
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Australian Artist (ARIA)[12] | 35 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |