Never Leave (song)
| "Never Leave" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Bailey Zimmerman | |
| from the EP Leave the Light On | |
| Released | September 15, 2022 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:27 |
| Label | |
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Austin Shawn |
| Music video | |
| "Never Leave" on YouTube | |
"Never Leave" is a song by American country music singer Bailey Zimmerman, released on September 15, 2022, as a promotional single from his debut EP Leave the Light On (2022). It was produced by Austin Shawn.
Background
Bailey Zimmerman explained the context behind the song in a press release:
I was in a pretty weird part of a relationship at the time, and just wanted to write something that expressed how I felt about the situation. When I came into the room with Gavin Lucas, Mary Kutter, and my man Chris Sligh, I knew I could be really honest!
Zimmerman wrote the song in 2021. He discovered the demo of the song in 2022 and teased it on social media. It attracted significant attention from fans, leading to Zimmerman finishing the song and releasing it.[1]
Content
The song features themes of love and heartbreak, like much of Bailey Zimmerman's music. In a slow tempo, it finds him pleading with his partner to not leave, so they can resolve the problems in their relationship. He sings in the chorus, "I won't give up on you, so darlin', don't give up on me / Don't you wanna stay? / Don't just walk away from our memories / And I can't promise nothin' but the rest of me / I'll fight for you, I'll fight for us, I'll fight to never leave".[1]
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b O'Connell, Madeleine (September 19, 2022). "Bailey Zimmerman Shows True Honesty In New Song, 'Never Leave,' Surprises Fans With Debut EP Announcement". Country Now. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Bailey Zimmerman – Never Leave". Music Canada. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Bailey Zimmerman – Never Leave". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 25, 2025.