Even Though I'm Leaving

This moving, mandolin-infused country song describes a little boy's relationship with his dad, who is always there to comfort him. When the son joins the military and departs to fight overseas, he's no longer a child but can still count on his dad. The reassuring chorus is sung from the son's point of view, telling his dad that even though he won't be with him physically, they will still be together in spirit. It's okay, I know you're scared when I'm not here But I'll always be right there Even though I'm leavin', I ain't goin' nowhere

Luke Combs wrote the song with: His regular writing partner Ray Fulcher. The singer-songwriter contributed towards eight tracks on Combs' This One's for You album (including "When It Rains It Pours"), and three on The Prequel. Zac Brown's usual songwriting partner Wyatt Durrette.

Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher and Wyatt Durrette penned the song on February 25, 2016. They wrote it well before Combs had become a country radio mainstay, but decided to wait for the appropriate time before releasing the track. "The emotion was palpable in the room," Fulcher recalled to Taste of Country. "We actually had it ready before they finished up the first record, but I remember everybody going, 'This song is too big for album one. Let's wait.'"