"People Still Show Up" is a song by American singer-songwriter Maren Morris. It was released on October 25, 2024, through Columbia Records, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Dreamsicle. Morris wrote the song with Laura Veltz and Jack Antonoff, while Antonoff produced it. "People Still Show Up" is an alternative pop song, talking about people's reactions from the aftermath of her controversial and highly covered exit from the country music industry.[1]
| "People Still Show Up" | ||||
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| Single by Maren Morris | ||||
| from the album Dreamsicle | ||||
| Written | 2023 | |||
| Released | October 25, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Alternative pop | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer | Jack Antonoff | |||
| Maren Morris singles chronology | ||||
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| Lyric video | ||||
| "People Still Show Up" on YouTube | ||||
Release
edit"People Still Show Up" was released on October 25, 2024, as the lead single of her fourth studio album, Dreamsicle.[2][3] Morris announced the song on October 22.[4] The date of release received media coverage after Morris' ex-husband Ryan Hurd was also dropping his comeback single that day.[5][6][7] An accompanying lyric video was released along with the song's release.[8]
Composition
editThe song was written by Morris with Jack Antonoff and Laura Veltz in early 2023. It marks Morris and Antonoff's second collaboration, following the 2023 track "Get the Hell Out of Here",[9] meanwhile Veltz and Morris had worked several times in the past. The production which was held by Antonoff, draws inspiration from the 1970s. Morris said in a statement about the song:[10]
"I had no idea after writing this song at the beginning of 2023 how much deeper of a change my life was going to take, and I'm shook that it resonates with me today even more than it did then. from needing a martini and therapy session with my best friend at our favorite new haunt, to a trauma dump writing session turned manic giggle fest, to the hometown energy of every Lunatic show... my friends, family, cowriters, and fans still showed up. if it's 2000 people or just 1, you only need one hand to help you out. also, to be frank, with everything going on right now, l just wanted to put out something vibey and fun."
— Maren Morris, on the process behind "People Still Show Up"[10]
Reception
editCritics offered positive reception for "People Still Show Up".[10] Emily Zemler of Rolling Stone dubbed the track as a "celebration of positivity."[11] Stereoboard's Jon Stickler praised its production and Morris's vocal performance, describing it as a "minimal, slow-build alternative-pop" that showcases "Morris' vocals weaving in and out of drum and bass-driven production".[12]
Release history
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Maren Morris is getting the hell out of country music: 'I've said everything I can say'". Los Angeles Times. September 15, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ Strauss, Matthew (March 25, 2025). "Maren Morris Announces New Album D R E A M S I C L E". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- 1 2 "People Still Show Up - Single by Maren Morris on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ↑ "People Still Show Up 🧡 out friday". Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ↑ Dailey, Hannah (October 23, 2024). "Maren Morris & Ex-Husband Ryan Hurd to Release Music on the Same Day This Week". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ↑ Avila, Daniela (October 22, 2024). "Maren Morris and Ex-Husband Ryan Hurd Both Set to Release New Music on the Same Day After Divorce". People. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Maren Morris And Ex-Husband Ryan Hurd Set To Release Music On Same Day This Week". WGH-FM. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ↑ Maren Morris (October 24, 2024). People Still Show Up (Lyric video). Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Maren Morris Shares Emotional New Singles 'The Tree' and 'Get The Hell Out Of Here'". MXDWN. September 16, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Columbia (October 25, 2024). "Maren Morris Gets Funky With 'People Still Show Up'". AntiMusic. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ Zemler, Emily (October 25, 2024). "Maren Morris Celebrates Positivity on Single 'People Still Show Up'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ Stickler, Jon (October 25, 2024). "Maren Morris Releases New Single People Still Show Up". Stereoboard. Retrieved October 26, 2024.