Stayaway

"Stayaway" is a song by the American band Muna from their second studio album, Saves the World (2019). The song was written by the band's members Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson, who produced it with John Hill. It was released by RCA Records on August 16, 2019, as the album's third single.

"Stayaway" is a synth-pop, electropop, and alt-pop song that incorporates influences of the 1980s. Lyrically, it is about struggling to maintain one's distance from an ex-romantic partner in the aftermath of a breakup. Inspired by some of lead singer Gavin's own failed relationships, the band described "Stayaway" as a song about understanding permanent changes required to eliminate harmful patterns and instill long-lasting improvements. Music critics praised the song's production and detailed, emotional lyrics, with many reviewers calling "Stayaway" some of Muna's best material released to that point.

A music video for "Stayaway" was released the same day as the single. Directed by Minnie Schedeen, it depicts the band returning home from a gig, where they had encountered an ex. Muna has performed "Stayaway" live on several occasions, including throughout their headlining concert tours, at Coachella, and their Tiny Desk Concert, both in 2023. The singer Kelly Clarkson covered the song on her eponymous talk show in 2023.