January 5, 2026 · 2 min
The story behind Lazy Lovers
Nothing makes you appreciate being seen more than comparing awesome lovers to past Lazy Lovers. Learn the story behind the new Mayberry Wine song.
Hello Luvers!
Happy New Year! Have you heard our new song, “Lazy Lovers”? Check out what inspired us to pen our funkiest tune yet. Then keep scrolling to learn about a fun way you can celebrate Valentine's Day with us!
The story behind Lazy Lovers
By Steven Glude
Where did the idea for Lazy Lovers come from?
It was born of feeling appreciated by a non-lazy lover, and of thinking back to the times when I didn’t feel appreciated, seen, or valued.
What’s the song about?
How to be lame in three verses. I mean, c’mon, “Will they find the time to follow your hearse?’ And why do their needs always come first?
How the song came together
I had a lot of fun coming up with examples and called Kristi to get additional metaphors. “Have you ever had a lazy lover?” I asked. She replied, “How much time do you have?”
I demoed the song in my office by sticking a mic on an amp, and we took that track into the studio and built the rest of the song around it. Kristi added bass, and I had fun coming up with a nasty guitar solo. I wasn’t sure at first if it would be a Mayberry Wine song because of the electric guitar. Is it still indie folk? Ultimately, we decided it is because it is us, and we do what we want.
Fun facts about Lazy Lovers
- Three people auditioned for the drum part on this track. Kristi, our friend Jason Taylor Allen and I all took a stab. One night, I just sat down and killed it in one take.
- We could have written a how-to on being lame in twelve verses; we had so much material.
- “UH!”
Will you be our Valentine?
This Valentine's Day, Mayberry Wine invites you to “Music for Luvers” at Canopy + the Roots – a celebration of love in all its forms. Immerse yourself in soulful indie folk tunes while participating in unique experiences like writing love letters to strangers, contributing to a community art installation, and sharing sage relationship advice. Whether you're coupled up, flying solo, or somewhere in between, this event promises a night of connection, music, and heart-warming activities. Join us for a sing-along, toast loved ones past and present, and create memories that'll last long after the final chord fades. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM.
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