On March 7, 2024, indie-pop band The Marías released Run Your Mouth, the lead single off their upcoming sophomore album, Submarine. It’s a short yet fun song which pushes the boundaries of the band’s style with its upbeat atmosphere.
The Marías doesn’t have a massive choreography. They have two EPs, Superclean Vol.1 and Superclean Vol.2, and a full-length album, CINEMA, released in 2021. With a smaller quantity, however, comes consistent quality from The Marías. Their music is known for its retro, sometimes jazzy style which frequently leans into slow, lush instrumentals that lends their songs a dreamy quality. The band is also popular for their mix of both Spanish and English tracks. In the years since their last album, they’ve featured on a few songs with prominent Latin music artists like Bad Bunny and Tainy. With new, independent music on the horizon, it marks an exciting time in the band’s history.
Run Your Mouth itself provides an interesting look into Submarine and acts as somewhat of a departure from the style of their past work. The song starts with lead singer María Zardoya’s signature smooth vocals and calm synth chords. The track then breaks into a more upbeat tone with a bassline and drums that drive the song forward into its catchy chorus. Besides songs like Calling U Back from CINEMA, The Marías rarely has such driven, danceable music. It’ll be interesting to see if the band continues to embrace this style on the rest of Submarine.
Contrasting the cheerful sound of Run Your Mouth, the lyrics of the song express bitter anger about a toxic relationship. Zardoya talks about a partner who blames her for their issues, talks down at her, and generally oppresses her.
“Don’t need another lesson / You’d just call me out / Call me when I’m distant / Always run your mouth (Ah-huh) / I don’t wanna listen.”
Perhaps it’s a metaphor for the ocean’s pressure on a submarine underwater. Overall, Run Your Mouth is a great lead single for the upcoming album. It’s a fun, catchy song just in time for the beginning of spring, continually asking us to examine our own relationships and hinting at what The Marías has in store.