"Go Away" is a song by American singer

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from his debut studio album '' Ivory'' (2022). It was released in the United States on July 8, 2021. "Go Away" details the narrator pleading with his lover not to leave him and dreading to say goodbye. The song was written by Apollo and co-produced with Carter Lang and

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Composition

"Go Away" is described as consisting of wavy, synth-filled instrumental and nostalgic sentimentality with hypnotic and washed-out guitars alongside vocal layering and punchy alt-pop percussion. It was written by Apollo. He co-produced the single with Carter Lang and Chrome.

Critical reception

"Go Away" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Jon Blistein of ''

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'' wrote that it has "slick groove and sfleshed out with gauzy synths and stray guitar lines". ''

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'' called it "soulful and compelling", elaborating, "the chorus exudes desperation while appealing to the ears. The song is at once a catchy dance track, a heartfelt lament over a lover's departure, and wholly compelling." Thomas Bleach described it as a "smooth and captivating RNB-pop track", continuing, "It has a freeing and authentic energy embedded into the production that still feels organic and warm. His soothing and beautiful vocals simmer over the top and immediately have you drawn in and captivated by every word he sings." Liv Rose from ''Gig Goer'' stated, "It's a funky bedroom soul jam with striking high notes and dreamily exquisite harmonies, Go Away stuns with its unfiltered, romantic lyricism."

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of the song was first distributed on YouTube on July 8, directed by Jenna Marsh. The video shows Apollo exploring the elements of nature. From touching the plants of a greenhouse and feeling the warmth of a nightfire to dipping his toes in a lake. The video continues with a closeup of Apollo smelling an

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which historically has the meaning of hatred and the shot cuts to Apollo curled up in a

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in the middle of the petals, that could imply

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as the result of abandonment by the lover. The video concludes with Apollo standing in front of his love interest before his disappearance.

Live performances

Apollo debuted the song live as the musical guest on '' The Tonight Show''.

References

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