Before I Go
| "Before I Go" | ||||
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| Single by Guy Sebastian | ||||
| from the album T.R.U.T.H. | ||||
| Released | 2 November 2018 | |||
| Genre | Soul[1][2] | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | Sony Music Australia | |||
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| "Before I Go" on YouTube | ||||
"Before I Go" is a song by Australian singer Guy Sebastian. It was written by Sebastian and Jamie Hartman[3] and released on 2 November 2018 as the lead single from Sebastian's ninth studio album T.R.U.T.H..[4]
The song was the most added song on Australian radio in the week of release.[5]
Background
In a statement, Sebastian said: "This was the very first song I wrote when I sat down to start this new album and it says so much about what I was feeling at the time. In fact, the vocal is still the demo vocal from the writing session because it just felt honest."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by James Chappell and produced by Linzee Harris and PLAYTIME. It tells the story of a boy and girl, and how they were bullied and physically abused. They turn out to become stars as ice skating athletes played by Australian skaters Andrew Dodds and Chantelle Kerry.
Reception
Jas H from Amnpify said: "'Before I Go' brings the singer songwriter's vocals and soaring delivery to an emotive and captivating place, setting the tone and anticipation around his forthcoming new music." He added: "The new song is about self belief and taking control of your own destiny and legacy regardless of the limitations people or obstacles in your path may place over you".[6] Universal Publishing Group said "The powerful anthem runs with soulful and passionate depths, reaching new heights with its catchiness and honesty."[7]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[14] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[15] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Release date | Format | Label |
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| Australia | 2 November 2018[16] | Digital download, streaming | Sony Music Australia |
References
- ^ Australia: Guy Sebastian presents Before I Go by Roy Knoops November 5, 2018
- ^ Guy Sebastian performs soulful track 'Before I Go' in Nova’s Red Room by Nova 969.com, 18 December 2018
- ^ "Guy Sebastian released Jamie Hartman co-written and produced single "Before I Go"". Reservoir Media. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Guy Sebastian readies 'Before I Go'". auspOp. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Guy Sebastian wins first TMN Most Added crown in two years". The Music Network. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Guy Sebastian announces new single "Before I Go" available to pre-save now". Amnpify. October 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Guy Sebastian Releases New Single 'Before I Go'". U Music Publishing. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Guy Sebastian – Before I Go". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
- ^ "Guy Sebastian – Before I Go" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 15, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Guy Sebastian – Before I Go" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2019". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Certifications-2019 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Goud/Platina (search Guy Sebastian)". NVPI. 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Before I Go by Guy Sebastian". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
