80's Mercedes
Maren Morris is a singer and songwriter whose music bridges the gap between… Read Full Bio ↴Maren Morris is a singer and songwriter whose music bridges the gap between hard country, classic rock, and hip-hop-influenced pop; she has enjoyed success as both a tunesmith and a performer. Morris was born in Dallas, Texas on April 10, 1990 and grew up with a love of music, saying she was always willing to belt out a tune on the family's karaoke machine by age ten. By the time she was 14, she had learned to play guitar and began playing professionally, self-releasing a debut album, Walk On. Morris had struck a deal with Smith Music Group when she dropped her second album, 2007's All That It Takes; her songwriting was strong enough that she either wrote or co-wrote eight of the album's 13 tracks. Morris graduated high school and was attending the University of North Texas when she self-released her third full-length, 2011's Live Wire. A year later, she left Texas for Nashville, determined to shift her career into high gear.After winning an "Artist on the Verge" prize at the New Music Seminar, Morris got her foot in the door as a songwriter, signing a publishing deal with Yellow Dog and writing tunes for Tim McGraw ("Last Turn Home") and Kelly Clarkson ("Second Wind"). In addition, she ramped up her touring schedule, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Pat Green, Radney Foster, and Marty Stuart, and performing for artists in Europe and the United Kingdom as well as the United States. In 2015, Morris released a digital single titled "My Church," about the close connection between music and driving. The song became a viral hit, generating over 2.5 million streams in a little over a month. The major labels in Music City took notice, and Morris signed a deal with Sony Music Nashville, which dropped a five-song EP featuring "My Church" in November 2015. Sony pushed "My Church" to country radio in anticipation of her full-length debut Hero, which appeared in June of 2016. The album hit number one on the country charts, and earned Morris a lot of attention: She was nominated for several Grammy awards, won CMA's New Artist of the Year, and earned a slot on Saturday Night Live late in 2016. In early 2017, she toured (both as a headliner and with Sam Hunt), and released a deluxe edition of Hero that included several bonus tracks. In October, Morris, in collaboration with Vince Gill, delivered the powerful single "Dear Hate," which was written in response to the mass shooting at Las Vegas' Route 91 Harvest Festival, a stage that she had played the night before that attack. January 2019 saw Morris issue the empowerment anthem "Girl," the first single from her newly released sophomore effort.

80's Mercedes
Maren Morris Lyrics


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Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Still runs good, built to last
Moves like a hula girl on the dash
She ain't made for practicality
Yeah, I guess she's just like me

It's Saturday night, about time to go
Got my white leather jacket and a neon soul
Once I turn on the radio I'm ready to roll, roll, ready to roll

Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
Turning every head, hell I ain't even trying
Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
Call me old school but hey

I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes
I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Pop the top down like a summer dream
She's my teenage time machine
Just keeps getting sweeter with age
She's classic through any decade

The sun's in the sky, glitter on the seats
You can try, but the Benz is hard to beat
So, hey, if you want you can ride with me, ride, ride with me

Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
Turning every head, hell I ain't even trying
Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
Call me old school but hey

I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes
I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
It's Saturday night, about time to go
Got my white leather jacket and a neon soul
Once I turn on the radio I'm ready to roll, roll, ready to roll

Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
Turning every head hell I ain't even trying
Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
Call me old school but hey

I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes
I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh




Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "80's Mercedes" by Maren Morris is about a classic car, but it's also a metaphor for the singer herself. She sees similarities between the car, which is "built to last" and "ain't made for practicality," and herself. Like the car, Morris is unique and not necessarily built for the practicalities of life. She goes on to describe a night out, dressed in her white leather jacket and ready to roll, feeling like a "hard-to-get starlet" and turning heads as she cruises around in her classic car.


The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of nostalgia for the 80s and 90s, a time when Morris was a child. The car symbolizes the timelessness of the era, and how the singer feels connected to it despite being a child of the 90s. The line "I'm a nineties baby, in my eighties Mercedes" emphasizes this connection to the past, using the car as a metaphor for the singer's own sense of identity.


Overall, "80's Mercedes" is a fun and nostalgic song that celebrates the beauty and timelessness of classic cars, while also exploring the singer's own sense of identity and connection to the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Still runs good, built to last
My 80's Mercedes is still in great shape and has been built to withstand the test of time.


Moves like a hula girl on the dash
My car moves smoothly and gracefully like a hula dancer on the dashboard.


She ain't made for practicality
My car isn't meant for practical purposes, it's more of a statement and expression of my personality.


Yeah, I guess she's just like me
This car is a reflection of me and my personality, which is why we are similar in many ways.


Got my white leather jacket and a neon soul
I'm dressed to impress with a stylish white leather jacket and a lively spirit to match.


Once I turn on the radio I'm ready to roll, roll, ready to roll
When I turn on my car's radio, I'm energized and ready to hit the road and have a good time.


Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
I feel like a sought-after celebrity when I'm behind the wheel, with all eyes on me.


Turning every head, hell I ain't even trying
My presence and my car's allure naturally turn heads, even without making a conscious effort to do so.


Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
My stylish pink Ray-Ban sunglasses add to my overall image of being trendy and fashionable.


Call me old school but hey
I might have an older car, but that doesn't mean I'm not up-to-date with current trends and styles.


I'm a nineties baby
I was born in the 90s and have a love for the era's culture and music.


In my eighties Mercedes
I'm cruising around town in an 80s Mercedes Benz, which represents a bygone era of luxury and style.


Pop the top down like a summer dream
I'm enjoying the warm weather and feeling carefree by driving with the convertible top down.


She's my teenage time machine
This car brings back memories of my teenage years and allows me to relive those carefree times.


Just keeps getting sweeter with age
My car has aged like fine wine and has only grown better with time.


She's classic through any decade
This car's classic and timeless styling transcends any particular era or decade.


The sun's in the sky, glitter on the seats
The sun is shining and reflecting off the sparkly seats, making my driving experience even more enjoyable.


You can try, but the Benz is hard to beat
Other cars may try to compete, but my Mercedes Benz will always be superior in terms of style and sophistication.


So, hey, if you want you can ride with me, ride, ride with me
If you want to ride along with me and experience the thrill of driving in a classic Mercedes, you're more than welcome to join me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Maren Morris, Michael James Ryan Busbee

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@realitybreaker4075

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Still runs good, built to last
Moves like a hula girl on the dash
She ain't made for practicality
Yeah, I guess she's just like me

It's Saturday night, about time to go
Got my white leather jacket and a neon soul
Once I turn on the radio I'm ready to roll, roll, ready to roll

Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
Turning every head, hell I ain't even trying
Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
Call me old school but hey

I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes
I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Pop the top down like a summer dream
She's my teenage time machine
Just keeps getting sweeter with age
She's classic through any decade

The sun's in the sky, glitter on the seats
You can try, but the Benz is hard to beat
So, hey, if you want you can ride with me, ride, ride with me

Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
Turning every head, hell I ain't even trying
Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
Call me old school but hey

I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes
I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
It's Saturday night, about time to go
Got my white leather jacket and a neon soul
Once I turn on the radio I'm ready to roll, roll, ready to roll

Feel like a hard-to-get starlet when I'm driving
Turning every head hell I ain't even trying
Got them Ray-Ban shades pretty in pink
Call me old school but hey

I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes
I'm a nineties baby
In my eighties Mercedes

Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh



All comments from YouTube:

@KevyneShandris

Clever music production: 80s Mercedes = 80s sequencing; 90s baby = 90s radio/acoustic sound of the day. This is how/why this song -- even though is country -- can play in any genre that can use the 80s style sequencing. A+++ for production. She can play in pop; house; trance any music genre out there and fit right in.

@ClassicTVMan1981X

Sheena Easton did her early songs that way, too, like her lone U.S. number 1 hit "Morning Train (Nine to Five)"

@miniz33

After losing my wife, and severe depression, I bought my dream car. A perfect and hyper rare 91 trans am convertible, the passenger seat will forever be a ghost. But man, I feel this song so hard, car runs perfect on those sunset summer nights by the coast. People often say, I haven't seen you smile in years. Thanks Marren, the vibe is beautiful.

@littlemiss2727

so sorry. time heals

@samsmith3011

hope you have great road trips in you TA with the convertible down and the music going man.

@trishbrewster183

Time and space won't change the love you have for each other.

@tiaknight7776

My sincerest apologies go out to you for your loss 💔😭🙏 this is my only fear in life, to lose my partner, so I CANNOT imagine the pain you've experienced having to go through this. I'm so proud of you for finding some form of comfort in the little things again though to help you heal 💞🤗💞 you have immense strength to keep on keeping on through this life, and that's so inspiring 💯 here's to the 2 of you being reunited in Heavenly happiness again someday and cruising down those streets of gold in your 80s Mercedes! 🚘🥲🥂😇

@vitabiscuits7507

Such a cringe comment

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@thesugarvenom4179

This is so good. Marren's music is so silky and smooth. I usually cringe at "country" music that tries to be this poppy but it just works. It's got a country vibe but is modern enough to sound fresh and appeal to the audiences of this time. I want new music from her right now.

@berthabourque5459

The Sugar Venom you are

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