Saturday 9 House Bones

 

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) They lyrics compare a relationship to a house, saying that despite superficial problems like peeling paint or broken glass, the foundation can still be solid and strong. What home improvement project is next on your list?
I need a new roof.. my kitchen counters are caving in, my kitchen sink is rusted out.. my toilet is listing to port..the bathroom floor is going south and the shower floor is about gone.

2) Maren Morris sings that she knows she and her lover can face any storm. Are you afraid of thunder and lightening?  Not afraid.. cautious of lightnings danger however. Thunder has made me jump at high elevations though.

 

3) The video for this song shows Maren and her husband, singer/songwriter Ryan Hurd, on the beach in Maui. Would you rather go for a long walk along a beach or a hike in the woods?

 I live by the beach.. and while I like hiking in woods, I prefer the beach.

4) "The Bones" won Morris and her collaborators (Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz) the 2020 CMA "Song of the Year" Award. Here's your chance to pat yourself on the back. What's something you have done well lately? (Go ahead. We want to hear about it!) 

 The things that count to me, as far as success goes, are the daily things that are done. People cared for, people helped, house organized and cleaned... those are my well done things. Anyone can have major biggies in their life from time to time but good character is displayed on a day to day basis.. doing the necessary and the mundane on a regular basis. This is something to aim for.

5) The song was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song. For the awards show last month, Maren put a lot of work into her look, including lightening her hair and lipstick and reshaping her brows. She was surprised when saw on social media that people confused her with reality star Khloe Kardashian. How long does it take you to prepare to face the world (on an average day, not for an internationally telecast awards show)?  

I can be ready in 10 to 15 minutes or so, sometimes far less.

 

6) Experimenting with hair and makeup comes naturally to Maren. Her parents have owned the same hair salon for decades. She and her sister played there as children and took turns working the reception desk when they were in high school. Do you have a hair appointment scheduled?

 I can't afford to get my hair done. I cut it myself, etc.

7) Mom and Dad do not go out of their way to play Maren's songs in their salon. They don't want to "bombard" clients with her music, just because she's their daughter. But, if one of Maren's songs happens to come on, they are naturally very proud. Where were you the last time you had to listen to someone else's choice of music? (Bank, doctor's office, friend's car, etc.) Did you enjoy it, or did you wish you could change the station?

 I find it awful to have to listen to some kinds of music in a restaurant or public place especially when its jarring, loud, obnoxious.

8) Maren says her favorite foods are tacos and tortillas. When did you most recently eat Mexican food?

I made some chili not long ago.

9) Random question: What do you call that thing in your living room? Is it a sofa, couch, or a davenport?

I call it a sofa. My parents called it a couch.