I Could Use a Love Song

Maren Morris

About I Could Use a Love Song

"I Could Use a Love Song" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Maren Morris for her debut studio album, Hero (2016). Morris wrote the song with Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, and co-produced the track with busbee. It was released to North American country radio on March 27, 2017 through Columbia Nashville as the album's third single. A song about heartbreak and finding redemption through love, it garnered positive reviews from critics. "I Could Use a Love Song" reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, giving Morris her second number-one single, and her first as a solo artist. It also peaked at numbers 7 and 56 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. The song was certified Gold, and has sold 206,000 copies as of December 2017. It achieved similar chart success in Canada, reaching number 14 on the Country chart and garnering a Gold certification from Music Canada, denoting sales of over 40,000 units in that country. The music video of the song was released on May 6, 2017, and starred Shelley Hennig and Garrett Hines as the couple. 


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2016
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Usually a drink will do the trick
Take the edge off quick, sitting in the dark
With a shared cigarette
Seeing eye-to-eye, and heart-to-heart
But maybe I’m just getting old
Used to work but now it don’t
A long gone drive
You know the kind where you take a turn and you don’t know why
But it clears your mind, a surefire cure
I need something stronger
That’ll last a little longer

I could use a love song
That takes me back, just like that
When it comes on
To a time when I wouldn’t roll my eyes
At a guy and a girl
Who make it work in a world
That for me so far just seems to go so wrong
Yeah I could use, I could use a love song

I wish I didn’t know so much
I peeked behind the curtain
Now that magic rush
Feels like a trick that isn’t working
But I haven’t lost all hope yet
Yeah it’s hurting but it ain’t dead

I could use a love song
That takes me back, just like that
When it comes on
To a time when I wouldn’t roll my eyes
At a guy and a girl
Who make it work in a world
That for me so far just seems to go so wrong
Yeah I could use, I could use a love song

Give me a sign or a rhyme or a reason
Just something that I can believe in

I could use a love song
That takes me back, just like that
When it comes on
To a time when I wouldn’t roll my eyes
At a guy and a girl
Who make it work in a world
That for me so far just seems to go so wrong
Yeah I could use
Yeah I could use, I could use a love song

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Maren Morris

Maren Larae Morris (born April 10, 1990) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. She has released four studio albums. Her 2015 extended play, Maren Morris, charted on two Billboard charts. Her major label debut album, Hero, reached number five on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Country Albums chart. Her debut single, "My Church", peaked at number one on the Country Digital Songs chart in 2016 and reached the top five on the US Hot Country Songs chart and won a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance. Her third single, "I Could Use a Love Song", was her first to reach number one on the Country Airplay Charts. She provided vocals for "The Middle", a pop collaboration with Zedd and Grey, released in January 2018, … more »

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Written by: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Jeanne Veltz

Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Track Data
"I Could Use a Love Song" was released as the third single from Maren Morris's debut studio album, "Hero", in 2017.
Chart Success
The song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Morris's first number-one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Songwriting Credits
Maren Morris co-wrote "I Could Use a Love Song" with Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz.
Achievements
The song was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video for "I Could Use a Love Song" was directed by Alon Isocianu and represents a dramatic story of a young couple who dreams to become dancers.
Style and Lyrics
The song is a ballad about needing a romantic and uplifting song to get over a heartbreak, which showcases Morris's songwriting abilities and her versatile voice.
Personal Impact
In an interview, Morris stated that this song, among others from her debut album, helped her deal with her breakups and personal experiences.
Reviews and Response
Music critics praised "I Could Use a Love Song" for its smooth production, powerful lyrics, and for Morris's passionate vocal delivery.
Song Duration
The total runtime of "I Could Use a Love Song" is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Availability
The song is available on multiple music streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube.
Inspirations
Maren Morris attributes her diverse musical style to influences from country, pop, and hip-hop, all of which are reflected in "I Could Use a Love Song."
Performance
Maren Morris has performed "I Could Use a Love Song" in various notable platforms, including on shows like "Saturday Night Live."

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