“Cut!” was released as the lead single from Maren Morris' EP Intermission on June 21, 2024.
It marks her second artistic collaboration with Julia Michaels who also co-wrote her 2022 hit single “Circles Around This Town”.
In the press release for the song, Maren stated:
“Cut!’ is about me holding...
[Verse 1: Maren Morris]
I've got clear skin from all the sleep
Clear mind from therapy
Yoga four days a week
How does she do it?
On time, never late
Find time to meditate, yeah
These days I'm always great
How does she do it?
[Pre-Chorus: Maren Morris]
I'm such a pro
Put a hell of a show on
As soon as I close that door shut
[Chorus: Maren Morris]
I'm screaming, "Cut"
I need a moment to just
Let my tears fall where they want
Honestly, fuck
I've held it in long enough
I gave it all that I got
I'm screaming, "Cut"
[Verse 2: Julia Michaels & Maren Morris]
Don't cancel any plans
I'm present with every friend
I still trust every man
How does she do it?
[Pre-Chorus: Julia Michaels]
I know all my lines
I'm annoyingly fine
'Til the silence at night calls my bluff
[Chorus: Maren Morris & Julia Michaels]
I'm screaming, "Cut"
I need a moment to just
Let my tears fall where they want
Honestly, fuck
I've held it in long enough
I give it all that I got
[Outro: Julia Michaels & Maren Morris]
I'm screaming
Cry my eyes out
I give myself permission
Every good show
Needs an intermission
Cry my eyes out
I give myself permission
Every good show
Just needs an intermission
cut! was written by Maren Morris & Julia Michaels & Caroline Ailin & Joel Little.
cut! was produced by Joel Little.
Maren-morris-and-julia-michaels released cut! on Fri Jun 21 2024.
Maren Morris:
‘Cut!’ is about me holding myself together through the day, looking well-rested, not a hair out of place, not canceling any plans with friends because that’s how well I want you to think I’m doing.
— via People