"Therapy"
Single by Budjerah
Released10 February 2023
Length3:12
LabelWarner Music Australia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Stint
Budjerah singles chronology
"Sweet Disposition"
(2022)		 "Therapy"
(2023)		 "Heavy Love"
(2023)
Music video
"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]

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."[8]

Track listings

Digital download/streaming

  1. "Therapy" – 3:12

Digital download/streaming

  1. "Therapy" – 3:12
  2. "Therapy" (Live from the Ed Sheeran tour) – 3:05

Digital download/streaming

  1. "Therapy" – 3:12
  2. "Therapy" (Live from the Ed Sheeran tour) – 3:05
  3. "Therapy" (Stripped back) – 4:02

Digital download/streaming

  1. "Therapy" (featuring YDE) – 3:12
  2. "Therapy" – 3:12

Charts

Chart performance for "Therapy"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[9] 6

Certifications

Certifications for "Therapy"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[10] Gold 35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Guenzler, Joseph (10 February 2023). "Budjerah Lets It All out in New Single Therapy". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Robinson, Ellie (9 February 2023). "Budjerah unpacks his frustration on soulful new single 'Therapy'". NME. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Budjerah charts the frustrations of a relationship on new single, 'Therapy'". Tone Deaf. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Budjerah Drops Confidently Charges New Single". Warner Music Australia. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  5. ↑ Clarke, Rhiannon (14 April 2023). "Budjerah shares live version of 'Therapy' after supporting Ed Sheeran stadium tour". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  6. ↑ Varvaris, Mary (12 July 2023). "Budjerah & Wildfire Manwurrk Lead NIMA Finalist Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Budjerah, Lizzo & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  10. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
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