Maren Morris’s new album, Dreamsicle, is like an inside look into a teenager’s diary. 

This would be amazing if she were a teenager; however, the album seems quite childish, with lyrics reminiscent of elementary school from a 35-year-old.

The lyrics “I’m so sick of lemonade, all this squeeze ain’t worth the juice” from the song “Lemonade” make a weak analogy for putting too much effort into a relationship that isn’t worth it. 

The song also features the lyrics, “You’re a waste of lemons, a waste of limes,” which is a poor way of saying that the person she is talking about is a waste of time. 

Other songs, like “Cry in the Car” and “I Hope I Never Fall in Love,” feature even weaker analogies and childish phrases. 

Her song “This is How a Woman Leaves” features lyrics like, “I’ll go where you can’t follow me,” which reminds listeners of a game of hide and seek. She is talking about leaving a relationship and not going back, but she could have conveyed this message more poetically. Rather than using simple lyrics, she should have showcased her writing abilities. 

Listeners expect better-developed lyrics from Morris. This is particularly unfortunate because the actual music does not disappoint. This country-pop album features great actual music in songs like “Push Me Over” and “Cry in the Car.”

Listeners will hope for more maturity and higher-level songwriting skills from Morris’s next album.