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“I believe it’s really meaningful, and I hope you all enjoy it.”
Luke Combs Captures Hearts with Emotional New Ballad ‘Giving Her Away’
Luke Combs is tugging at listeners’ heartstrings with his latest release, “Giving Her Away.”
After teasing the deeply emotional song on social media and receiving a strong fan response, Combs officially released the track on Friday, marking his first new music since The Prequel earlier this fall.
Written by Gary Garris, Josh Mirenda, and Josh Phillips, the piano-driven ballad depicts the tender and emotional moments leading up to a wedding. Narrated from the perspective of a groom speaking to his soon-to-be father-in-law, the song reflects the shared love and overwhelming emotions both men experience as the father gives his daughter away.
The chorus captures the heartfelt scene:
“Only she could’ve got us both in suits / Only she could’ve got us out our boots / Fightin’ back every tear that we both knew / We were gonna cry today / Neither one of us knows what to do / Standin’ up in front of a crowded room / On a springtime Saturday afternoon / With both our lives about to change / Man, you brought your baby / I brought a ring / I’m givin’ her my name / And you’re givin’ her away.”
Although Combs didn’t write the song himself, he immediately connected with it, especially because of his long-time friendship with co-writer Josh Phillips.
“One of my good friends, Josh Phillips, sent me this song, and I was completely blown away. Josh has been on a roll with his writing lately, and this one happened to make it to my inbox. He used to crash on my couch back in Boone, and I would go play shows with him, so it feels like a full-circle moment to finally record one of his songs and share it with everyone,” Combs said. “I think it’s really special, and I hope you all love it.”
With its heartfelt lyrics and tender melody, “Giving Her Away” is poised to become a favorite on wedding playlists in the coming year.
