After having only three tracks publically available on her Soundcloud: And She Will Miss You, blue, i kinda miss you Gracie released her first debut track Mean It along with an accompanying music video on October 24th, 2019. Shortly after, Gracie released two other singles, Stay and 21.
On April 8th, 2020, I miss you, I'm sorry was released as the first song off Gracie’s first project. Shortly after, Long Sleeves, was released with the announcement of her project title, minor, and release date of July 1st.
On October 1st, 2021, Feels Like was released as the lead single off of Gracie's second EP This Is What It Feels Like, alongside the announcement of the This Is What It Feels Like North American Tour. On October 22, 2021, Rockland was released, produced by The National's Aaron Dessner, known for his work on Taylor Swift's GRAMMY award-winning albums folklore and evermore. On November 12, 2021, her second EP was released. In December of 2021, it was announced that Gracie would be a special guest on Olivia Rodrigo's SOUR Tour.
Following the end of Gracie's tour, she hinted that she was working on her debut album at Aaron Dessner's Long Pond Studio in Upstate New York. On April 8, 2022, Block me out was released as the first single off of her upcoming debut album. Difficult was released on October 7, 2022 as the second single after Gracie had previously performed it unreleased while touring.
On November 1, 2022 Taylor Swift announced her Eras Tour in stadiums across the US, with Gracie as an opener for 30 of the 52 dates. The demand for tickets for the tour was so high that it broke Ticketmaster, it was later revealed that over 14 million people were in queues attempting to get tickets.
On Christmas Eve, 2022 Gracie released Abby - demo on SoundCloud. She revealed on Instagram the song was written about her cousin when she went to college, releasing it to fans as a holiday present. In the post Gracie continued to tease her debut album, saying it would be coming “very soon.”
On January 9, 2023 Gracie finally announced her highly anticipated first studio album Good Riddance produced by Aaron Dessner to be released February 24, 2023. Along with the album, Gracie announced the lead single Where do we go now? to be released January 13, and she announced the US leg of the Good Riddance Tour beginning March 1 and ending April 10 before she hits the road with Taylor Swift for nearly 5 months.
21
Gracie Abrams Lyrics
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Almost tried to call you, don't know if I should
Hate to picture you half-drunk happy
Hate to think you went out without me
I'm sorry if you blame me, if I were you, I would
Thought you'd see it comin', but you never could
I still haven't heard from your family
But you said your mom always loved me
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
Lights on and it's black and white
I couldn't stay forever
I see the look in your eye and I'm bitin' my tongue
You'll be the love of my life when I was young
When the night is over
Don't call me up, I'm already under
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
I'll be the love of your life inside your head
When the night is over
Don't call me up, I'm already under
Audrey said she saw you out past twelve o'clock
Just because you're hurtin' doesn't mean I'm not
If it doesn't go away by the time I turn thirty
I made a mistake and I'll tell you I'm sorry, "Sorry"
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
Lights on and it's black and white
I couldn't stay forever
I see the look in your eye and I'm bitin' my tongue
You'll be the love of my life when I was young
When the night is over
Don't call me up, I'm already under
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
I'll be the love of your life inside your head
When the night is over
Don't call me up, I'm already under
Gracie Abrams's song "21" is a haunting ballad about the pain of nostalgia and regret. It's a song about growing older and moving on from past mistakes, but also about the fear of losing someone you love because of those mistakes. The lyrics are introspective and emotional, and the melody is melancholic, creating a sense of longing and sadness.
The song begins with the singer lamenting the fact that she missed her lover's twenty-first birthday. She's back home, feeling restless and unsure whether she should call him or not. She hates to think that he went out without her, and imagines him half-drunk and happy, which only adds to her feelings of guilt and regret. She apologizes for missing the birthday and worries that he blames her for it.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on how things have changed between them. She's become distant and their relationship has suffered as a result. She sees the love in his eyes, but she can't express how she feels. She knows he'll always be the love of her life, but she's resigned herself to the fact that they can't be together anymore. The chorus repeats the same refrain: "When the night is over, don't call me up, I'm already under." It's a heartbreaking line that suggests that the singer has already given up on the hope of reconciliation.
The second verse introduces another character – Audrey – who saw the lover out past midnight. The singer is still hurt by the breakup, but recognizes that her lover is hurting too. She vows to make things right if she can, but acknowledges that sometimes apologies don't fix everything. The bridge repeats the melody from the chorus, but with a more intense and emotional delivery. It's a powerful moment that emphasizes the singer's pain and vulnerability.
Overall, "21" is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to anyone who's experienced the pain of lost love. It's a reminder that even when things don't work out the way we want them to, the memories and feelings linger on.
Line by Line Meaning
I missed your twenty-first birthday, I've been up at home
I wasn't there for your 21st birthday but I haven't been doing anything interesting either.
Almost tried to call you, don't know if I should
I thought about calling you but I'm not sure if that's a good idea.
Hate to picture you half-drunk happy
It makes me sad to imagine you having fun without me, even if it means you're not completely sober.
Hate to think you went out without me
It upsets me to imagine you going out without me.
I'm sorry if you blame me, if I were you, I would
If you're blaming me, I understand why and I'm sorry.
Thought you'd see it comin', but you never could
I expected you to understand why I couldn't be there, but I guess you never really did.
I still haven't heard from your family
I haven't heard anything from your family since your birthday.
But you said your mom always loved me
You told me that your mom had positive feelings about me.
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Sometimes my eyesight becomes blurred due to emotional distress.
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
You make small talk and act like everything is great, even if you're not really feeling that way.
Lights on and it's black and white
Everything seems clear and straightforward, yet it still feels empty and dull.
I couldn't stay forever
I couldn't keep things going the way they were forever.
I see the look in your eye and I'm bitin' my tongue
I notice the way you look at me and I hold back from saying what I really want to.
You'll be the love of my life when I was young
I once thought you were the love of my life when we were younger.
When the night is over
When the night comes to an end.
Don't call me up, I'm already under
Don't contact me because I'm already emotionally overwhelmed.
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
When I'm by myself, I sometimes become overwhelmed with missing you.
I'll be the love of your life inside your head
In your mind, I'll always be the love of your life.
Audrey said she saw you out past twelve o'clock
Audrey informed me she saw you out late.
Just because you're hurtin' doesn't mean I'm not
Although I understand that you're hurting, I'm also hurting because of it.
If it doesn't go away by the time I turn thirty
If these feelings don't go away before I turn 30.
I made a mistake and I'll tell you I'm sorry, "Sorry"
I made a mistake and I'm willing to apologize for it and say 'sorry'.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gracie Madigan Abrams, Joel Little, Sarah Paige Aarons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jenviera3413
"21"
I missed your 21st birthday
I've been up at home
Almost tried to call you, don't know if I should
Hate to picture you half-drunk happy
Hate to think you went out without me
I'm sorry if you blame me if I were you I would
Thought you'd see it coming, but you never could
I still haven't heard from your family
But you said your mom always loved me
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
Lights on and it's black and white, I couldn't stay forever
I see the look in your eye and I'm biting my tongue
You'll be the love of my life when I was young
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
I'll be the love of your life inside your head
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
Audrey said she saw you out past twelve o'clock
Just because you're hurting doesn't mean I'm not
If it doesn't go away by the time I turn thirty
I made a mistake and I'll tell you I'm sorry
"Sorry"
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
Lights on and it's black and white, I couldn't stay forever
I see the look in your eye and I'm biting my tongue
You'll be the love of my life when I was young
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
I'll be the love of your life inside your head
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
@Nd-np8zb
I missed your twenty-first birthday
I've been up at home
Almost tried to call you, don't know if I should
Hate to picture you half-drunk happy
Hate to think you went out without me
I'm sorry if you blame me if I were you I would
Thought you'd see it coming, but you never could
I still haven't heard from your family
But you said your mom always loved me
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
Lights on and it's black and white, I couldn't stay forever
I see the look in your eye and I'm biting my tongue
You'd be the love of my life when I was young
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
I'll be the love of your life inside your head
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
Audrey said she saw you out past twelve o'clock
Just because you're hurting doesn't mean I'm not
If it doesn't go away by the time I turn thirty
I made a mistake and I'll tell you I'm sorry
"Sorry"
Sometimes I go blurry-eyed
Small talk and you tell me that you're on fire
Lights on and it's black and white, I couldn't stay forever
I see the look in your eye and I'm biting my tongue
You'd be the love of my love when I was young
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
I get a little bit alone sometimes and I miss you again
I'd be the love of your life inside your head
When the night is over
Don't call me up I'm already under
@TheJennzilla
i love having her as our little secret but she really does deserve so much recognition for her talent
@fiqhfahrianur999
Jennzilla i was thinking the same 😭😭
@evelinatsogka6228
why is that so trueee
@anaelulaila3883
AAAAA SAMEEE
@rafirstka
Trueee
@hermangrey225
Right? Ugh
@messybtch
This the type of song you listen to when you're dancing all alone in your room at 2 a.m
@sanshlis3265
umairah anuar OMG YAAAS
@iwishfortoys
<3
@muffy2266
or 9:14AM