I Ain't Comin' Back
| "I Ain't Comin' Back" | |
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| Promotional single by Morgan Wallen and Post Malone | |
| from the album I'm the Problem | |
| Released | April 18, 2025 |
| Length | 2:55 |
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| "I Ain't Comin' Back" on YouTube | |
"I Ain't Comin' Back" is a song by American country music singer Morgan Wallen and American rapper and singer Post Malone. It was released on April 18, 2025, through Big Loud, Republic, and Mercury Records, as a promotional single from Wallen's upcoming fourth studio album, I'm the Problem. It marks their second collaboration within less than a year, following "I Had Some Help" (2024).
Background and release
[edit]The duo's first collaboration "I Had Some Help" had previously spent six weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.[1] On January 25, 2025, Wallen announced his fourth studio album, I'm the Problem, and released four singles from the album ahead of its release up until April 2025.[2]
On April 12, 2025, Wallen shared a short teaser clip of the song on his social media.[3] Three days later, the artists announced their second single together.[4][5] The release was revealed through an Instagram post accompanied by a picture of the two as well as the title and release date.[6] Wallen also shared a snippet of the song in his Instagram stories where he can be heard "singing over a mid-tempo guitar line with a simple beat".[7]
Composition
[edit]The song is an "introspective and gritty track" about the aftermath of a breakup featuring "powerful lyrics" with "rebellious energy" due to namedrops of Richard Petty and Johnny Walker Black as well as the vow to never return to a former place that ruined the singer's reputation.[8] The production includes "shimmering neon synth" and a "wallowing guitar line".[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (April 15, 2025). "Morgan Wallen, Post Malone Announce New Song, 'I Ain't Comin' Back': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Gariano, Francesca (January 25, 2025). "Morgan Wallen announces new album and tour with major country music stars". Today. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Jones, Ross (April 15, 2025). "Morgan Wallen Releasing 'I Ain't Comin' Back' Featuring Post Malone on April 18". Holler. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (April 15, 2025). "Morgan Wallen and Post Malone Team Back Up for New Single 'I Ain't Comin' Back'". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Jones, Damian (April 15, 2025). "Post Malone and Morgan Wallen tease new collaboration 'I Ain't Coming Back'". NME. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (April 15, 2025). "Morgan Wallen and Post Malone announce collaboration, 'I Ain't Comin' Back'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Jess (April 15, 2025). "Fans go wild as Post Malone + Morgan Wallen team up for new duet, 'I Ain't Comin' Back'". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (April 15, 2025). "Morgan Wallen Announces Release Date For Rebellious Anthem Feat. Post Malone, 'I Ain't Comin' Back'". Country Now. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
