"Stay Away (From Me)" was one of the first songs McFerrin fully produced herself. She played nearly all the instruments, including the piano, synth, and bass, while layering her own vocals to create a "velvet soul" sound with hints of jazz and rhythmic bounce. Reviewers from Clash Music have compared her emotive vocal delivery to that of Erykah Badu.
McFerrin uses the word "undefined" in the chorus as a positive reminder. She explains that being undefined simply means she is "not finished yet," and that it is okay to still be on the journey of self-discovery. Madison McFerrin - Stay Away (From Me)
The track was written in December 2020, a period defined by the global uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. McFerrin describes the song as a "conduit" to help her process the gripping anxiety that came with that new reality. "Stay Away (From Me)" was one of the
The song serves as a declaration that there is possibility on the other side of fear. By leaning into the fast-paced, danceable rhythm, she creates a space to dance through her feelings and regain focus on her life. Production and Style McFerrin uses the word "undefined" in the chorus