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If You​’​re Gonna Leave

by Roanoke

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Roanoke seamlessly blend a 70s/80s aesthetic with modern sensibility by delving into a mystic rock core. Recorded in the midst of a breakup between the two lead singers, their new single “If You’re Gonna Leave” takes the best of classic songwriting and adds a modern sheen. This Feel Good, Indie Pop/Rock Road Trip song is laced with mysticism, dreamy guitars, a sprinkle of synth, a driving rhythm section, and layers of 70’s style harmonies.

“If You’re Gonna Leave” is an energetic, moody, and ethereal song that will make you want to take a long drive with the windows down. The song was recorded in legendary Muscle Shoals, produced by Roanoke and bassist Richard Bennett, and mixed/engineered by Grammy Award winner Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves, Hanson, Brittany Howard, Little Big Town)

lyrics

Verse 1
Full moon shinin’ on your hair it was rainin’ everywhere
Whisper from the wind it was February air

Pre Chorus 1
Feet don’t fail me now
On my way back down

Chorus 1
If you’re gonna leave me baby
If you’re gonna leave me baby

Verse 2
We were driving through the night I was wearing out your name
Waiting for a sign I was waiting for the day

Pre Chorus 2
Keep me safe and sound
On my way back down

Chorus 2
If you’re gonna leave me baby
If you’re gonna leave me baby
If you’re gonna leave me baby

Take me when you go
Take me when you go

Bridge
Full moon shinin’ on your hair it was rainin’ everywhere
Rainin’ everywhere

Chorus 3
If you’re gonna leave me baby
If you’re gonna leave me baby
If you’re gonna leave me baby

Take me when you go
Take me when you go
Take me when you go
Take me when you go

credits

released September 29, 2022
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios at The Nutthouse Studio B
Engineer: Craig Alvin
Produced by: Richard Bennett and Roanoke
Mastered by: Shelley Anderson
Lead Vocals/Electric Guitar: Joey Beesley
Harmonies: Taylor Dupuis
Bass/Vocals/Tambourine/keyboards: Richard Bennett
Electric Guitar: B.L Reed
Drums: Justin Holder

Written by Taylor Dupuis, Joey Beesley, John Fiorentino, and Kyle Breese

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