Rising Afro-soul artist Athena DME bares her soul in her latest single, “Away,” a song that captures the painful push-and-pull of a fading love.
“Away” unfolds like a late-night confession, where love and pain intertwine. The lyrics, “I nor fit dey where you nor dey baby” (“I can’t stay where you’re not present”), clash with the reluctant admission, “I can’t leave even if I want to,” mirroring the paralysis of holding onto something already broken.
The refrain, “Time will only tell,” lingers like an unanswered question, leaving listeners to wonder: was it all worth it?
Her storytelling paints scenes of betrayal and self-awareness. “Watching you and your latest / In my room drinking whiskey” turns private grief into a shared spectacle, while the line “Boy you were my soldier” reveals a history of loyalty, blurring the lines between victim and participant.
“Away” speaks to anyone who’s ever loved beyond reason. For those caught between healing and habit, Athena’s voice becomes a companion, soft, soulful, and unflinchingly honest.
Listen to “Athena DME – Away” Here
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