Carly Pearce And Riley Green Deliver Steamy New Collaboration, ‘If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay’

Carly Pearce had fans buzzing when she recently wiped her Instagram clean, leaving just a steamy preview of a music video featuring Riley Green to speculate over. At this point, it became clear that the pair would be teaming up for a new collaboration and today, the result of that partnership finally arrives with “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.”

The anticipation was worth the wait as the superstar duet effortlessly intertwines their vocals, creating a sultry, tension-filled narrative that keeps listeners hooked from the first note to the last.

Written by Devin Dawson, Seth Ennis, Jordan Minton, and Jordan Reynolds, the lyrics capture the emotions of a couple who can’t resist each other, , even though they know the consequences that lie ahead.

Pearce and Green explore the thrill and danger of late-night temptation, where one more drink could lead to some bad decisions that will ultimately result in heartbreak. Still, they can’t help but give into the desire to start over and see where things could go. The pair admit, “We’re so good at striking matches, but we’re no good at ever putting out the flame.”

Their passion-filled vocals intertwine, with Pearce’s emotive tone perfectly complimenting Green’s raw delivery. The chemistry between the two artists is undeniable.

“If I don’t leave, I’m gonna stay/ If we don’t stop, we’re gonna start all over again/ And if I bend, I’m gonna break/ We’re gonna blame it on the rain, or on the wine/ We’re getting close to losing clothes/ I should go, look at the time, it’s getting late/ If I don’t leave, I’m gonna stay,” they sing on the chorus.

The release was also paired with a music video that’s sure to get fans’ hearts racing. Directed by Wes Edwards, the video finds Pearce and Green navigating the push-and-pull of whether to let the night continue or walk away.

Candlelit slow dance scenes intertwine with morning-after glimpses, showing a shirtless Green surveying a messy bed, burned-down candles, and empty wine glasses scattered across the living room. As he prepares a cup of tea, he reflects on the choices made the night before, but keeps fans wondering what really unfolded.

Co-produced by Pearce and longtime collaborator Ben West, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” is a steamy, emotionally charged addition to both artists’ catalogs.

“Collaborating with artists I’m a fan of is one of my favorite things to do,” shares Pearce. “I’ve been a fan of Riley’s for so long and knew if we could find the right moment, it would be special. ‘If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay’ is the perfect moment for us!”

“I’ve been a huge fan of Carly and her voice for a long time, so it was cool to get the text from her about this song,” adds Green. “The harmonies were unique and there was something really different about it. I’m glad she thought of me for this song, it’s awesome to get to do something together.”

The new song is the latest in a string of releases that preview Pearce’s next era of music. Her collaboration with Riley Green follows “Church Girl” and “Dream Come True.” Pearce is continuing to prepare her fifth studio album, with more new music expected in the coming months.

This month, Pearce will head back to Australia to perform at CMC Rocks. In May, she will make her way to the UK and Ireland for her headlining Inside The Dream Tour, including a stop at the iconic Royal Albert Hall and a headline set at London’s Highways Festival.