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.

Just Another Thing
Maren Morris Lyrics

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I ought to know better but you know that never stopped me before
Yeah, my wheels just have a way of spinning, always ending back at your door
So add your name to the list
Of all the things I can't seem to kick

You're just another mess, another late night call I shouldn't be making
Just another high, another one night shot I shouldn't be chasing
I got my excuses, no I don't know why I do it but

You're just another, just another thing I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)
I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)

Just like smoking, just like drinking, I'm a fool for ever thinking I'm done
Yeah, I always break that promise, if I'm honest it ain't ever just one
Or two, when I'm running into you
I'm right back on that road, pushing that first domino

You're just another mess, another late night call I shouldn't be making
Just another high, another one night shot I shouldn't be chasing
I got my excuses, no I don't know why I do it but
You're just another, just another thing I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)
I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)

Yeah you're just another kiss, another Friday night I shouldn't be wasting
Just another "what you doing later on?" I shouldn't be saying
I got my excuses, no I don't know why I do it

You're just another, just another thing I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)
I shouldn't be doing, shouldn't be doing, shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maren Morris's "Just Another Thing" describe the singer's struggle to resist the temptation of a past relationship. She admits that she knows better than to give in to her desires, but her wheels just keep spinning, leading her back to this person's door. She acknowledges that this person is just another mess, another bad decision she shouldn't be making. She likens the situation to addiction, stating that she's a fool for ever thinking she's done with this person, just like how she can never just have one cigarette or drink.

Despite her awareness of the negative consequences, Morris can't help but engage in this toxic cycle. She recognizes that each time she makes contact with this person, it sets off a chain reaction, pushing her back onto the road towards her own destruction. She knows she shouldn't be wasting her time, kissing this person on Friday nights, or asking them what they're doing later on. But for some reason, she can't resist. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disappointment with herself for continuously falling into the same self-destructive pattern.

Overall, "Just Another Thing" conveys a relatable message about the difficulty of breaking free from a harmful addiction, whether it be to a substance or a person. The song captures the experience of recognizing that a decision is not in one's best interest, yet being unable to resist the temptation.

Line by Line Meaning

I ought to know better but you know that never stopped me before
I am aware of my past mistakes, but that never hindered me from repeating them.

Yeah, my wheels just have a way of spinning, always ending back at your door
Despite my intentions to move on, I always find myself coming back to you.

So add your name to the list
Your name is just one of the many names on the list of things I can't seem to resist.

Of all the things I can't seem to kick
You are just another thing that I can't stop myself from going back to.

You're just another mess, another late night call I shouldn't be making
You are just another problem, and calling you late at night is just another bad decision I shouldn't be making.

Just another high, another one night shot I shouldn't be chasing
You are just another temporary pleasure, and pursuing you for one night is another mistake I shouldn't be making.

I got my excuses, no I don't know why I do it but
I have reasons for my actions, but honestly, I am not entirely sure why I keep making the same mistakes with you.

Just like smoking, just like drinking, I'm a fool for ever thinking I'm done
Just like how I cannot quit smoking or drinking, I am foolish to believe that I can quit my infatuation with you.

Yeah, I always break that promise, if I'm honest it ain't ever just one
I always break the promise of staying away from you, and if I am being truthful, it is never just one encounter or conversation.

Or two, when I'm running into you
Even if I run into you once, it is already too many times, and I can't resist the urge to reach out or stay in contact with you.

I'm right back on that road, pushing that first domino
Once I let myself fall into that pattern of coming back to you, it sets off a chain reaction of actions that lead me right back to you.

Yeah you're just another kiss, another Friday night I shouldn't be wasting
You are just another kiss, another wasted Friday night spent with you, when I should be moving on and letting go.

Just another "what you doing later on?" I shouldn't be saying
Asking you if you are free later is just another question I should not be asking, as it only leads to me making more mistakes and bad decisions with you.

I got my excuses, no I don't know why I do it
I have reasons and justifications for my actions, but deep down, I don't really know why I keep making the same mistakes with you.

You're just another, just another thing I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)
You are just another person, another indulgence, another mistake that I should not involve myself with.

I shouldn't be doing (oh oh oh)
I know that deep down, I should not be engaging in these actions with you.

Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew Peters Dragstrem, Shane L McAnally, Maren Morris

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catastrophe

4y↑7

I'm so happy that I discovered Maren Morris's Music ❤🤧 She's so freaking amazing! Her music are my happy pill 😍

Chelsea Hawks

4y↑3

I feel ya!~

Cindy R

7y↑18

First time listening to Maren Morris. She's gonna rock the country world but good, and probably crossover as well!

Gregory King

I just love did song so much in has a up beat tune to in she should be doing different kind of music not country music she real do have great voice in don't fitting country music