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.
Older
Gracie Abrams Lyrics
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Fell into my arms but they got tired
We were so good, weren't we?
'Til it just stopped working
Almost like we tore out the same page
And left a lot of room for new mistakes
You never quite let me in
When you felt cracks again
I stopped waving a flag
I just dropped all caring for that
I went quiet, and you went cold
Guess that happened when we got older
Humor me, could taking a break be the better thing?
Just letting each other breathe
Won't you just look at me?
Or am I too draining?
You spent hours awake holding back
I know I'm to blame
For the small talk and tip toeing over
Guess that happened when we got older
Mm-hmm
Mm-hmm
You spent hours awake holding back
I know I'm to blame
For the small talk and tip toeing over
Guess that happened when we got older
The first verse of Gracie Abrams's "Older" seems to capture the complicated feelings of a relationship that has gradually grown apart through the years. The opening lines "Pinch me now, you're caught in my crossfire / Fell into my arms but they got tired" evoke a sense of exhaustion and disillusionment. The singer seems to be highlighting the conflict that has emerged between them, as they remain caught in the same "crossfire" but no longer have the energy or enthusiasm to work through their problems.
The verse continues with a reflection on what went wrong in the relationship: "We were so good, weren't we? / 'Til it just stopped working / Almost like we tore out the same page / And left a lot of room for new mistakes". There is a sense of regret and a recognition that they had something special that they have lost. The metaphor of "tearing out the same page" is particularly poignant, highlighting the idea that they were once on the same page but diverged at some point, leaving a blank space that can only be filled with new mistakes.
The chorus of the song sees the singer reflecting on the changes that have happened in their relationship as they have grown older: "I stopped waving a flag / I just dropped all caring for that / I went quiet, and you went cold / Guess that happened when we got older". There is a sense of resignation and sadness in these lines, as the singer reflects on how things have changed in their relationship. The chorus ends with a plea for a break, a chance to "just letting each other breathe", but it's not clear whether this will be enough to fix what has been broken.
Overall, "Older" is a thoughtful and deeply felt reflection on the challenges of long-term relationships and the changes that come with growing older. The song balances moments of sadness and regret with a sense of hopefulness and a belief that things can still get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Pinch me now, you're caught in my crossfire
I feel like you're stuck in the middle of my personal struggles, and it's causing tension.
Fell into my arms but they got tired
You relied on me for comfort, but I couldn't keep giving without draining myself.
We were so good, weren't we?
We had a great relationship early on.
'Til it just stopped working
But something changed and we couldn't make it work anymore.
Almost like we tore out the same page
Our relationship ended abruptly, as if we both decided to end it.
And left a lot of room for new mistakes
We didn't really resolve our issues, so we were open to making new ones.
You never quite let me in
I always felt like there was a wall between us that you wouldn't let me through.
When you felt cracks again
Whenever something went wrong, you shut me out even more.
I stopped waving a flag
I gave up trying to fix things between us.
I just dropped all caring for that
I stopped caring about our relationship altogether.
I went quiet, and you went cold
I stopped talking to you, and you became distant.
Guess that happened when we got older
Maybe growing up made us realize that our relationship wasn't sustainable.
Humor me, could taking a break be the better thing?
Do you think we should take a break to see if it improve our relationship?
Just letting each other breathe
Maybe we need some space from each other.
Won't you just look at me?
Please pay attention to me and listen to what I'm saying.
Or am I too draining?
Am I asking too much of you?
You spent hours awake holding back
You kept your thoughts and feelings to yourself for a long time.
I know I'm to blame
I realize that I played a role in our relationship failing.
For the small talk and tip toeing over
We weren't truly communicating with each other, and it caused tension.
Guess that happened when we got older
Again, maybe we just grew apart as we got older.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gracie Madigan Abrams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
arsh
[Verse 1]
Pinch me now
You’re caught in my crossfire
Fell into my arms
But they got tired
We were so good, weren’t we?
Till it just stopped working
Almost like we tore out the same page
Left a lot of room for new mistakes
You never quite let me in
When you felt cracks again
[Chorus]
I stopped waving the flag
I just dropped
Oh, caring for that I went quiet
And you got cold
Guess that happened when we got older
[Verse 2]
Humour me
Could taking a break be the better thing?
Just let each other breathe
Would you just look at me?
Or am I too draining?
[Chorus]
You spent hours awake
Holding back
And I know I’m to blame for the small talk
And tiptoeing over
Guess that happened when we got older
[Chorus]
You spent hours awake
Holding back
And I know I’m to blame for the small talk
And tiptoeing over
Guess that happened when we got older
aubrie james
this song feels the scene in a movie with earbuds in on the train home after breaking up with your partner and a little movie of your memories with them plays
Aditya Anugrah
Omg yes. I'm thinking the same way
Fromwindow1 _
Omg I do play this song when im in the train and flashback and cry and repeat this song for 10 hours 😭😭😭😭😭💔
Amanda Matthews
Exactly!! ❤️
♡Kim Parkook♡
Her voice is just:- I don't have any words. She's just another level.
harunito
i have never heard such a pretty song like this one before. the piano, the strings & her voice everything is just so beautiful and soft. it feels like a hug
harunito
@Andy S. i love 1sf3sb :)
Andy S.
You should definitely listen to 1 steps forward, 3 steps back by olivia rodrigo. It gives off almost the same vibe!
arsh
[Verse 1]
Pinch me now
You’re caught in my crossfire
Fell into my arms
But they got tired
We were so good, weren’t we?
Till it just stopped working
Almost like we tore out the same page
Left a lot of room for new mistakes
You never quite let me in
When you felt cracks again
[Chorus]
I stopped waving the flag
I just dropped
Oh, caring for that I went quiet
And you got cold
Guess that happened when we got older
[Verse 2]
Humour me
Could taking a break be the better thing?
Just let each other breathe
Would you just look at me?
Or am I too draining?
[Chorus]
You spent hours awake
Holding back
And I know I’m to blame for the small talk
And tiptoeing over
Guess that happened when we got older
[Chorus]
You spent hours awake
Holding back
And I know I’m to blame for the small talk
And tiptoeing over
Guess that happened when we got older
storyofalysha
dear gracie, i hope you know just how special you are and the gift you have. thank you for writing "this is what it feels like" that's really deeply meaning for me, your masterpiece is medicine. i love the way you write a song, i love the way you sing and thats the way i love you. i love your masterpiece always!♡