Mackenzie Carpenter has released the cheekily soulful new track ‘Don’t Mess with Exes’ out everywhere today. Listen to the track here.
The new name on everyone’s lips – Mackenzie Carpenter – has released her brand new classic ‘80s Country-tinged track “Don’t Mess With Exes,” available today. The twangy, yet soulful tune cheekily pays tribute to George Strait’s lesson that Texas and exes just don’t mix. Adding to her growing repertoire of music that includes “Can’t Nobody,” “Huntin’ Season” and the recent “Jesus I’m Jealous,” the anticipation is already building for her debut album this year.
The track has a groovy, slow beat and 20th century inspiration on display from the first note, Carpenter’s “Don’t Mess With Exes” adds some tough love to the common on-again-off-again love story. The sassy songwriter stays true to her brand, warning her ladies alongside co-writers Nicolle Galyon and Brandon Hood that with past love it’s never just an innocent text. The girl power epiphany solidifies Carpenter’s ability to craft an electric pop-country hook.
“They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, so I’m just tryin’ to keep y’all from going insane out here,” laughs Carpenter. “I hope this song inspires whoever hears it to move on from what is holding them back and become the best version of themselves. Take my advice, don’t let him fool you twice!”
“Don’t mess with exes, no matter how bad you want to/ don’t second guess it, when that song gives you déjà vu,” sings Carpenter. “Go on and dust off your boots take a two step or two with somebody new, just whatever you do/ don’t mess with exes, ‘cause they’ll make a mess outta you.”
If this track is anything to go by, Carpenter is only just beginning to show what she is capable of.
