Away (G.E.M. song)
| "Away" | ||||
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| Single by G.E.M. | ||||
| from the album Heartbeat | ||||
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| Released | November 4, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Hummingbird Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | G.E.M. | |||
| Producer(s) | Lupo Groinig | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Away" on YouTube | ||||
"Away" (Chinese: 來自天堂的魔鬼; pinyin: Láizì tiāntáng de móguǐ; lit. Devil from heaven) is a song recorded by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M. It was released via Hummingbird Music as the sixth single for her fourth studio album, Heartbeat (2015), and was made available for digital consumption on November 4, 2015. The recording was written and composed by G.E.M. whilst production was handled by Lupo Groinig. Musically, the pop track features guitars, synthesizers, keyboards and drums as instrumentations. Lyrically, the songwriting contains themes of romance and temptation.
Upon its release, "Away" received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented the song's production and the singer's vocal delivery. An accompanying music video was directed by Jeff Nicholas, showcasing G.E.M. performing the song in black smoky makeup. It has since reached over 130 million views on YouTube. In order to promote "Away", G.E.M. performed the song at several events in Greater China and was included on the singer's Queen of Hearts World Tour and I Am Gloria World Tour.
Background and release
"Away" was released as the sixth and final single from G.E.M.'s album Heartbeat on November 4, 2015.
Composition and lyrics
"Away" is a dance and synth-pop song that combines elements of electronic music and rock. The lyrics portray the emotional struggle of ambiguity. When G.E.M. sings, "If you are the temptation of the snake, you deliberately confuse me, so that I can be weak; but you are the nonchalant apple on Newton's head," the other person is depicted as both pure and wicked, akin to a "devil from heaven." G.E.M. perceives the person's unintentional yet attractive smile difficult to break free from.[1]
Music video
The music video for "Away" was filmed in the United States. Jeff Nicholas, who had previously worked with artists such as Justin Timberlake and Rihanna, directed the video, which features G.E.M. in black smoky makeup and a custom white dress.[2]
Live performances
G.E.M. performed "Away" and the 2019 Jiangsu Satellite TV New Year's Eve Concert at the Cotai Arena in Macau.[3] She again performed it at the 2024 edition of the same event.[4]
Track listing
- Digital download / streaming
- "Away" – 4:05
Credits and personnel
- G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals
- Lupo Groinig – producer, keys/synths & programming, executive producer
- Richard Furch – mixing
- Reuben Cohen – mastering
- Jeff Nicholas – music video director
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | November 4, 2015 |
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References
- ^ "G.E.M.鄧紫棋「登大人」 肢體律動露性感" [GEM Deng Ziqi "becomes an adult" and shows off her sexy body movements]. Yam News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). November 9, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "PlayMusic音樂網 - 鄧紫棋《來自天堂的魔鬼》MV黑煙熏妝PK白深V禮服 小天后『登大人』肢體律動露性感". Play Music. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "用奋斗点亮幸福2019 江苏卫视跨年演唱会节目单曝光" [Light up happiness with hard work 2019 Jiangsu Satellite TV New Year's Eve Concert Program Released]. www.163.com. December 31, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "最新最全！各大卫视2024跨年晚会节目单发布，你最想看哪一个？". wappass.baidu.com (in Chinese). December 31, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2025.