It was released on 7 December 2010 as the second single from her debut studio album, Late Nights & Early Mornings.

The song was written by Marsha Ambrosius with co-writing by Sterling Simms and production by Just Blaze, in 2008.

[2] The track was inspired by one of Ambrosius's own friends who committed suicide, and discusses how it feels once someone she's loved is gone.

The official remix features rapper Busta Rhymes on the intro & 1st verse was leaked online on 8 April 2011.

The music video to "Far Away" premiered on Vevo on Wednesday 6 January 2011 and sparked much controversy towards the concept which involved an African American gay couple, bullying, and suicide.