Cover art for Mustang or Me by Megan Moroney

Mustang or Me

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Mustang or Me Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I packed up my two-door Ford, he don't love me anymore
I made a phone call home and now I'm on my way
And I, cursed his name down sixty-five
Need new brakes, and need new tires
And hell, I'm tired

[Chorus]
Who's it gonna be? We're both leavin' Tennessee
Two years down the drain, two hundred thousand on the gauge
A broken taillight, a broken heart, how'd we even get this far?
I'm fightin' back the tears runnin' on E
Who's gonna break down first, this Mustang or me?

[Verse 2]
I stopped for gas and cigarettes
Hoods blowin' smoke, I'm smokin' reds
A stranger asked if I was okay
Laughed it off said, "No, what gave it away?
Was it the leaking oil or the lonely on my face?"

[Chorus]
Who's it gonna be? We're both leavin' Tennessee
Two years down the drain, two hundred thousand on the gauge
A broken taillight, a broken heart, how'd we even get this far?
I'm fighting back the tears runnin' on E
Who's gonna break down first, this Mustang or me?
[Bridge]
One hour to go, it's gettin' late
I'm flyin' down the interstate
I thought that I was gonna make it home
But I heard our song on the radio

[Chorus]
Who's it gonna be? I'd put all my money on me
Two years down the drain, two hundred thousand on the gauge
A broken taillight, a broken heart, how'd we even get this far?
I'm fightin' back the tears runnin' on E
Who's gonna break down first?
Who's gonna break down first, this Mustang or me?

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What did Megan Moroney say about "Mustang or Me"?
Genius Answer

’Mustang or Me’ is another song about my personal life, surprise. I drive my high school car. It’s a 2010 Mustang. And I actually just wrecked it the other day and I don’t plan on getting it fixed. But I drive my Mustang and it’s basically about a breakup and going home. And I was really happy with how this one turned out because we made it the only piano song of the record so I’m excited for everyone to hear it.

— via Country Now

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Release Date
May 5, 2023
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