Shortly after the song's success, Thiwe moved on from Soulistic Music in June 2013 to pursue her career as an independent artist and business owner. Thiwe Mbola on her upcoming album - Soul Therapy

The song was inspired by her close friend and, more broadly, by women who are afraid to love because of past heartbreak.

"Don’t Walk Away" was the lead single for her highly anticipated album (originally titled My Truth , later released as Soul Therapy ).