Therapy (Budjerah song)

"Therapy" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 10 February 2023.^[1]

"Therapy"
Single by Budjerah
Released	10 February 2023
Length	3:12
Label	Warner Music Australia
Songwriter(s)	Sarah Aarons Ajay Bhattacharyya
Producer(s)	Stint
Budjerah singles chronology
"Who Would Imagine a King" (2022) "Therapy" (2023) "Heavy Love" (2023)
Music video
"Therapy" on YouTube

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 nominated for Song of the Year, Most Performed Pop Work and Most Performed Australian Work.^[8]

The song was nominated for Best Single at the 2024 Rolling Stone Australia Awards.^[9]

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."^[10]

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

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Therapy"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)^[11]	1

Year-end charts

2023 year-end chart performance for "Therapy"

Chart (2023)	Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[12]	35

Certifications

Certifications for "Therapy"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[13]	Platinum	70,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. 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. "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
9. "Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
10. "Budjerah, Lizzo & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
11. "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
12. "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Singles Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
13. "Singles Accreditations Report - December 2023" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 21 January 2024.