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About this song

Riley Green said he wrote the song years ago under the working title "When She Comes Home Tonight", while covering Eric Church's "Like a Wrecking Ball", and that it was inspired by that song and by John Mayer's "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room". The song was first released in March 2024 as a promotional single and was later sent to country radio as the lead single from his album Don't Mind If I Do, reaching number one on the Country Airplay chart in June 2025. The music video, released in February 2025, features Green and his lover in a series of playful, chaotic scenes, including a nod to the film Bull Durham.

What it's about

The song is a direct, sensual invitation to a lover, with Green setting aside flowers and wine in favor of an intimate night together. Its chorus expresses an intense, urgent desire for her.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's Wikipedia article. Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fun facts

• Covered 2 times.
• Written by Riley Green.
• Produced by Dann Huff, Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen.