6 Months Later
| "6 Months Later" | |
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| Promotional single by Megan Moroney | |
| Released | June 20, 2025 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:02 |
| Label | Sony |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Kristian Bush |
"6 Months Later" is a song by American country music singer Megan Moroney, released on June 20, 2025, as a promotional single. It was written by Moroney, Ben Williams, David "Messy" Mescon and Rob Hatch and produced by Kristian Bush.
Background
[edit]Megan Moroney first teased the song in February 2025. For the next few months, she shared snippets of the song on social media, before hinting and finally confirming the release date.[1]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]The song centers around one's feelings after a breakup, over an instrumental of guitar and drums.[1] At the start of the song, the protagonist feels devastated after her partner decided to end their relationship. With her distinctive dark humor, Megan Moroney describes feeling like she was close to death but survived, highlighting that as she recovered from grief, she realized she was better off without her ex. He calls her six months later in an attempt to re-enter the relationship, but she turns him down.[1][2] The narrator sarcastically compliments him for supposedly being "stable" after going to therapy and "OK well... your next girlfriend will be so lucky".[1] She plays on the phrase "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", singing in the chorus: "What doesn't kill you calls you 6 months later", and in the bridge: "What doesn't kill you / Makes you stronger and blonder and hotter / Makes you wonder what you even saw in him at all / What doesn't kill you always calls".[1][2]
Critical reception
[edit]Maxim Mower of Holler wrote "'6 Months Later' finds Megan Moroney's charismatic, conversational vocals gliding across the energising instrumental, with the 'Tennessee Orange' hitmaker delivering each amusing punchline and cutting witticism with a metaphorical wink. The infectious, bright guitar riff that extends throughout the track combines with a simple, rhythmic drum pattern to give this a slightly nostalgic country feel."[1]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 42 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[4] | 106 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 30 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 9 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Mower, Maxim (June 19, 2025). "'6 Months Later' by Megan Moroney - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Liptak, Carena (June 20, 2025). "Megan Moroney's '6 Months Later' Turns Heartbreak Into Sweet Vindication". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.