Luke Combs is leaning into Valentine’s season with a new love song, “Be By You,” released February 13 as the first taste of his upcoming fifth studio album The Way I Am. The track, written by Dan Alley, Sam Banks and Nick Walsh, trades his usual barroom bombast for a slower, piano‑ and guitar‑driven sound that puts the focus squarely on Combs’ voice and the song’s simple promise of devotion.
Lyrically, “Be By You” plays like a vows refresh, with Combs singing about wanting nothing more than to sit on the porch, dance in the kitchen and grow old beside his wife Nicole rather than chase big, flashy moments. Early write‑ups say the song lands as a reassuring note to long‑term couples who already weathered the fireworks phase and now find romance in the day‑to‑day routine.
The single also sets a more reflective tone for The Way I Am, which is due March 30 and is expected to dig into fatherhood, fame and the pressure that comes with being one of country’s most reliable hit‑makers. By leading with a tender, mid‑tempo ballad instead of a rowdy anthem, Combs hints that this next chapter may be less about stadium sing‑alongs and more about personal storytelling. You can read a breakdown of the song and album teaser details in this piece on “Be By You”.
