Just when fans thought Riley Green’s hit “Worst Way” couldn’t get any hotter, he went and dropped a music video that turned up the temperature—big time.
In the days leading up to the big premiere, Green teased fans with short, steamy clips on social media. One showed him slipping off a robe, hinting at just how passionate the full video would be. And sure enough, when the video finally premiered at noon on February 12, it had fans blushing, gasping, and replaying.
The video opens innocently enough—Riley shows up at a cozy little house in a Bronco, dressed to impress, with flowers and wine in hand. Inside, a romantic dinner is being prepared. But as the first verse plays, things take a turn. Riley sings, “Talkin’ would take too much time, I think I just better show you…” and the flowers, wine, and all sense of restraint go right out the window.
From there, the chemistry is off the charts. The couple stumbles through the house, locked in a fiery embrace—knocking over lamps, breaking glass, and forgetting dinner completely. They even cause a scene at a restaurant, where the woman climbs across the table to kiss Riley in front of stunned diners.
Later, the couple shares a quiet moment in the kitchen—she’s in red lingerie and his jacket, he’s casually eating cereal in a robe. Fans were quick to spot this as a cheeky nod to Bull Durham’s iconic kitchen scene with Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner. And yes, the heat builds again as Riley carries her to the bedroom, shirtless and smoldering, knocking over a lamp as the room fades to black.
Between the steamy story scenes, we also see Green seated in his Bronco, singing with his signature baritone voice. The stripped-back production lets his vocals take center stage, adding depth and raw emotion to the sultry lyrics:
“I want you in the worst way, my hands are needin’ your hips…”
“Worst Way” has become one of the standout tracks from Green’s Way Out Here EP, racking up streams and turning heads with its unfiltered honesty. Riley shared in an interview with Apple Music’s Kelleigh Bannen Show that the song was inspired by tracks like Eric Church’s “Wrecking Ball” and John Mayer’s “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room.” He aimed to capture that same intense, emotional pull—but with his own country twist.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see him perform it live—Riley is bringing “Worst Way” and all his fan favorites on the road during his Damn Country Music Tour, kicking off this March.
So if you thought the song was sexy before… just wait until you see the video. 🔥
