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 Gracieโs 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 โvery soon.โ
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.
Better
Gracie Abrams Lyrics
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Talk slow and leveled
Foot off the pedal
Same shirt and perfume on
The two of us
Were accidental
But so good together
Now all I feel is
So bad about it
I barely left my bed
We talk around it, all for nothing
So if that's all it was
If youโฒre good giving in, giving up, I hope
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better now
And if that's what you want
If you donโฒt wanna see me at all now
So if thatโฒs all it was
Hope you feel better
It's been a while
Old clothes fit larger
Youโฒre looking smaller
What happened when I left?
Not mad about it
But you've barely left my head
We talk around it, all for nothing
So if thatโฒs all it was
If you're good giving in, giving up, I hope
So if thatโฒs all it was
Hope you feel better now
And if that's what you want
If you don't wanna see me at all now
So if thatโฒs all it was
Hope you feel better
Iโฒd turn the car around if you'd let me
If youโฒd let me, you'd let me
You know Iโฒd cry my eyes out 'til Iโฒm empty
'Til I'm empty, Iโฒm empty, oh
So if thatโฒs all it was
If you're good giving in, giving up, I hope
So if thatโฒs all it was
Hope you feel better now
And if that's what you want
If you donโฒt wanna see me at all now
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better now
Hope you feel better now
Hope you feel better
The song "Better" by Gracie Abrams is a heartfelt and emotional reflection on a past relationship. The lyrics portray a sense of sadness and regret over what was once a good connection, but has now come to an end. The opening lines of the song, "Don't feel it all, Talk slow and leveled," suggests an emotional detachment and a lack of feeling. The singer also mentions, "we were accidental, but so good together," indicating that the relationship was unplanned, but still had a strong emotional connection.
As the song progresses, the singer explains that she feels terrible about the way things have turned out. She admits to barely leaving her bed and feeling a sense of emptiness that she cannot shake. Despite attempting to communicate with her partner, they continue to "talk around it, all for nothing." The chorus repeats the phrase "so if that's all it was" several times, suggesting that the relationship was only temporary and may not have meant as much to her partner as it did to her.
The bridge of the song, "I'd turn the car around if you'd let me," expresses a sense of desperation and the desire to fix things. However, the lyrics also suggest that the relationship may not be worth saving, as the singer acknowledges that her partner may not want to see her at all now. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase, "Hope you feel better now," indicating that the singer is hoping her partner has found happiness, even if she is still struggling with her feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't feel it all
I am emotionally numb and unable to deal with the aftermath of our breakup
Talk slow and leveled
I am trying to appear calm and collected, even though I am hurting inside
Foot off the pedal
I am no longer moving forward, and am stuck in the same spot
Same shirt and perfume on
I am stuck in the past and cannot move on from our relationship
The two of us were accidental
Our relationship was not meant to be serious, and we got together by chance
But so good together
Despite the circumstances of our relationship, we had a special connection
Now all I feel is so bad about it
I regret the breakup and feel guilty about the way things ended
I barely left my bed
I am struggling to cope with the pain of the breakup and have been staying in bed
We talk around it, all for nothing
We are avoiding the real issues and our conversations are not helping us move forward
It's been a while
Time has passed since our breakup
Old clothes fit larger
I have lost weight and my clothes no longer fit me properly
You're looking smaller
You have also lost weight and look different since our breakup
What happened when I left?
I am curious about what has happened in your life since we broke up
Not mad about it
I am not angry with you for the breakup
But you've barely left my head
I am still thinking about you constantly
I'd turn the car around if you'd let me
I am willing to do anything to try and fix our relationship, but only if you are willing to as well
If you'd let me, you'd let me
I need your permission and support to make things right between us
You know I'd cry my eyes out 'til I'm empty
I am willing to be vulnerable and express my emotions to you
Hope you feel better now
I hope that you have moved on and are no longer hurting from our breakup
Hope you feel better
I genuinely want you to be happy and have a better life without me
Writer(s): Sarah Paige Aarons, Joel Little, Gracie Abrams
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
Don't feel it all
Talk slow and leveled
Foot off the pedal
Same shirt and perfume on
The two of us were accidental
But so good together
Now all I feel is
[Pre-Chorus]
So bad about it
I barely left my bed
Weโd talk around it, all for nothin'
[Chorus]
So if that's all it was
If youโre good givin' in, givin' up, I hope
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better now
And if that's what you want
If you don't wanna see me at all, now
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better
[Verse 2]
It's been a while
Old clothes fit larger
Youโre lookinโ smaller
What happened when I left?
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I'm mad about it
But you barely left my head
Weโd talk around it, all for nothin'
[Chorus]
So if that's all it was
If you're good givinโ in, givin' up, I hope/now
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better now
And if that's what you want
If you don't wanna see me at all, now
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better
[Bridge]
I'd turn, the car around if you'd let me
If you'd let me, you'd let me
You know I'd cry my eyes out 'til I'm empty
'Til I'm empty, I'm empty, oh
[Chorus]
So if that's all it was
If you're good givin' in, givin' up, I hope/now
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better now
And if that's what you want
If you don't wanna see me at all, I hope/now
So if that's all it was
Hope you feel better now
[Outro]
Hope you feel better now
Hope you feel better
@asaelbarr
This might be the best on the album ๐ค
@meenakshimuralidharan5078
Oh yeah it is...โฅ๏ธ
@anaa1389
Yeah, this is my favourite song by her
@jontezmuzik
I love it fr
@lydiia_
my favourite is Hard To Sleep :)
@user-sr7er6zu4q
This is**
@scarlettjackson5239
this is one of my favs on the album so far ๐ญ
@jontezmuzik
Same here
@emmanuelosaghae710
This and Alright ๐ฅบ
@daisynowak
one of the most underrated songs on the album. keep up the amazing work.