Maren Morrisis embracing being on her own.
On Thursday, the musician, 33, released a cathartic, downtempo cover of Billy Idol’s 1981 classic “Dancing with Myself.”
Alongside the single, Morris shared its accompanying music video which features the singer in sunglasses, sporting a leather trenchcoat, white tank top and jeans while dancing throughout Grimey’s Records in East Nashville. The visual pays homage to the spirit of the 2000 filmHigh Fidelity.
“dancing with myself because it’s more fun. teamed up with@visiblemobileto celebrate independence with my version of “Dancing with Myself,” Morris captioned a clip of the music videoon Instagram.
She also shared a lengthy note on Instagram Stories detailing her connection with Idol’s hit and the concept for the music video.
“It also captures where I am at right now; a little blue but a lot relieved. Dancing through my feelings and shaking off the expired layers that no longer strengthen me,” she wrote.
Morris said that filming the music video at the Nashville record store was ideal for her.
Morris reminded fans that “YOU are your longest relationship in this life, and you deserve happiness.”
“I also hope this song keeps you fed while I focus on songwriting. I will say, what I’ve been writing these last several months has surprised the hell out of me and is igniting a pilot light in me I didn’t realize had been burned out for so long,” the Grammy winner wrote.
Morris concluded: “I appreciate your patience and support while I process my new life surroundings in the songwriting crucible. It’ll be ready when it’s ready! I love and miss you all so much.”
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Maren Morris on “Dancing with Myself”.Maren Morris/Instagram
Maren Morris/Instagram
“The Middle” performer released an EP in September featuring“The Tree”and“Get the Hell Out of Here,”announcing she was leaving the less savory parts of the country music industry behind.
Inan interview with theLos Angeles Times, Morris announced her plans to release music on Columbia Records, instead of Columbia Nashville, moving forward. She also discussed her decision to “take a step back,” explaining that she’s felt “very, very distanced” from the industry and its politics.
“I thought I’d like to burn it to the ground and start over,”she told the publication. “But it’s burning itself down without my help.”
source: people.com
