"Before I Go" is a song by Australian singer Guy Sebastian. It was written by Sebastian and Jamie Hartman and released on 2 November 2018 as the lead single from Sebastian's ninth studio album T.R.U.T.H.. The song was the most added song on Australian radio in the week of release. "Before I Go" peaked at number 43 on the Australian Singles Chart, and was certified 2× platinum.Guy Sebastian – Before I Go (Song). ARIA Chart archives. Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 March 2019<ref name=ARIA23></ref> also charted at number 41 in the Netherlands, and achieved platinum certification there.Guy Sebastian Before I Go. Dutch Chart Archives. Retrieved 30 March 2019
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."
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". Universal Publishing Group said, "The powerful anthem runs with soulful and passionate depths, reaching new heights with its catchiness and honesty."
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2018–19) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position Australian Artist (ARIA) 41 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 53
Certifications
Release history Country Release date Format Label Australia 2 November 2018 Digital download, streaming Sony Music Australia
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