This poignant ballad, originally penned as a surprise for her father-daughter dance, has resonated with audiences far beyond the wedding aisle.
Riley Roth’s latest single, “Give Me Away,” cuts straight to the core, effortlessly hitting that delicate intersection between sentimentality and storytelling. Released just a few weeks after her own wedding, where it debuted as a father-daughter dance surprise, the track has quickly transcended its personal origins to become a viral anthem of familial love. Clocking over 9 million views on TikTok alone, “Give Me Away” has clearly found a home in the hearts of fans across the world.
Roth, who wrote the song as a heartfelt tribute to her father, captures the poignant shift in their relationship with raw sincerity. In lines like “You gave me my smile / You gave me my eyes / You gave me the silver lining way I look at life,” she honors the countless ways her dad’s love shaped her, even as she steps into a new life chapter. Roth’s vocals is both fragile and resolute, and while it has an air of nostalgia, it also exudes a grounded vulnerability that’s fresh, as if she’s telling you a secret you already knew but needed to hear out loud.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Roth has been carving her path in Nashville since she was a teenager, signing with the late and legendary busbee at just 19. In a town known for its powerhouse voices and radio-ready anthems, Roth stands out as a modern torchbearer of classic country. But her style leans into pop’s conversational intimacy, a quality busbee aptly praised for its ability to “communicate directly to listeners at every level.”
As she draws the audience into her personal universe on “Give Me Away,” Roth’s fans quickly took to the song, spreading it across many platforms and accumulating thousands of pre-saves before the single was even released. Roth’s lyrics are straightforward and unadorned, yet they are packed with meaning, as if they were taken straight out of a diary. With its ageless message of love, family, and gratitude, it’s the kind of song that isn’t just heard; it’s felt.
Riley Roth may be an emerging voice, but with tracks like “Give Me Away,” she’s proving she’s here to stay. And with over 27 million career streams already under her belt, Roth’s trajectory is only going up.
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