Gracie announced that the song would be on the tracklist on October 10, 2024, before performing it in Portland, ME.
During the tracking week ending November 2, 2024, the song debuted at #44 on the Hot 100. The song marks her sixth appearance on the chart.
that’s so true
Gracie Abrams Lyrics
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Think about your dumb face all the time
Living in your glass house, I'm outside, uh
Looking into big blue eyes
Did it just to hurt me, make me cry
Smiling through it all, yeah, that's my life
You're an idiot, now I'm sure
Ooh, bet you're thinking, "She's so cool"
Kicking back on your couch, making eyes from across the room
Wait, I think I've been there too
What'd she do to get you off? (Uh-huh)
Taking down her hair like, oh, my God
Taking off your shirt, I did that once
Or twice, uh
No, I know, I know I'll fuck off (uh-huh)
But I think I like her, she's so fun
Wait, I think I hate her, I'm not that evolved
I'm sorry she's missing it, sad, sad boy
Not my business, but I had to warn ya
Ooh, bet you're thinking, "She's so cool"
Kicking back on your couch, making eyes from across the room
Wait, I think I've been there too
Ooh, you've got me thinking, "She's so cool"
But I know what I know and you're just another dude
Ooh, that's so true
Made it out alive, but I think I lost it
Said that I was fine, said it from the coffin
Remember how I died when you started walking?
That's my life, that's my life
I'll put up a fight, taking out my earrings
Don't you know the vibe? Don't you know the feeling?
You should spend the night, catch me on your ceiling
That's your prize, that's your prize
Well
Mm, bet you're thinking, "She's so cool"
Kicking back on your couch, making eyes from across the room
Wait, I think I've been there too
Ooh, you've got me thinking, "She's so cool"
But I know what I know and you're just another dude
Ooh, that's so true, ooh, oh
In Gracie Abrams’s song, the singer conveys a sense of vulnerability mixed with resentment, as she grapples with the emotional fallout from a past relationship. The imagery of “living in your glass house” highlights the feeling of being exposed and vulnerable, observing her former partner while she stands on the outside. There’s a sense of longing and pain embedded in the lyrics, particularly when she refers to “looking into big blue eyes” and describes a painful realization that the relationship was built on hurtful actions, leaving her crying in its wake. This contrast between her feelings and the façade of happiness reveals the complexity of her emotions; she embodies resilience in the face of heartbreak, portraying both the strength to endure and the sadness of what was lost.
As the narrative unfolds, the singer expresses her disdain for the woman her ex is now with, suggesting feelings of envy and frustration. The lines “Ooh-ooh-ooh, bet you're thinking she's so cool” not only reflect the bitterness of the singer but also hint at the self-awareness that comes from being on the outside looking in. The repetition creates a catchy refrain that conveys the cyclical nature of these conflicting feelings—admiration for the new girlfriend’s ease and self-assuredness, juxtaposed with a deep-rooted anger because of the emotional pain she endured. This duality captures the nuanced feelings that arise in the aftermath of betrayal and heartbreak, where admiration can easily morph into loathing when associated with unresolved hurt.
The singer’s realization of her own worth and the acknowledgment that she should have seen the truth earlier come into sharp focus as she reflects on their past. When she states, “I know what I know and you're just another dude,” it reflects her journey towards self-empowerment, as she starts to reclaim her narrative. The recurrent feelings of disconnect—“it’s not my business, but I had to warn ya”—suggest this song is as much about self-reflection as it is about interfering in someone else's business. This tension plays out through the catchy melodies, revealing an emotional intricacy that reflects real-life situations where a person must navigate their feelings for a former lover while watching them move on.
Towards the end, there’s a shift from mere observation to an expression of resilience. The lines “Made it out alive, but I think I lost it” reveal an inner struggle, emphasizing the toll that heartbreak has taken on her while suggesting a fight against despair. Her decision to “take out my earrings” symbolizes a readiness to confront the emotional battles ahead, shedding the past persona that no longer serves her. The conclusion reiterates a powerful affirmation of identity and survival, portraying a relatable narrative of learning to prioritize oneself amidst the chaos of heartache. Ultimately, Abrams paints an intricate portrait of heartbreak, jealousy, and self-discovery, allowing listeners to resonate with these universal feelings of loss, resilience, and the complex nature of moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I could go and read your mind
I could easily understand your thoughts and feelings if I wanted to.
Think about your dumb face all the time
I often find myself preoccupied with your irritating expression.
Living in your glass house, I'm outside
I feel exposed and vulnerable while you seem to be secure in your own world.
Uh, looking into big blue eyes
I find myself captivated by your striking, captivating gaze.
Did it just to hurt me, make me cry
I suspect you acted in a way that was intentionally painful to me.
Smiling through it all, yeah, that's my life
Despite the pain, I maintain a brave face and keep going; it’s just how I cope.
You're an idiot, now I'm sure
I've come to the definite conclusion that you are foolish.
Now I'm positive, I should go and warn her
I’m convinced that I need to alert someone else about your behavior.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, bet you're thinking she's so cool
I can guess you perceive her as impressive or desirable.
Kicking back on your couch, making eyes from across the room
Relaxing casually while exchanging flirtatious glances from a distance.
Wait, I think I've been there too
I recognize those same circumstances—I have also experienced that situation.
What'd she do to get you off? (Uh-huh)
What actions of hers led to your attraction and interest in her?
Taking down her hair like, oh my God
She makes a captivating impression by casually letting her hair down.
Taking off your shirt, I did that once
I remember times I’ve been intimate with you, similar to how she’s engaging.
Or twice, uh
There have been multiple occasions where I have done the same.
No, I know, I know I'll fuck off
I'm aware that I should step back and let go of my feelings.
But I think I like her, she's so fun
Despite my resentment, I admit a part of me finds her enjoyable and appealing.
Wait, I think I hate her, I'm not that evolved
I’ll flip-flop between admiration and disdain; I have unresolved emotions.
I'm sorry she's missing it, sad, sad boy
I regret that she may be oblivious to the emotional turmoil you’re causing.
Not my business, but I had to warn ya
Though it doesn’t involve me, I feel compelled to caution you about her.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, bet you're thinking she's so cool
I infer that you continue to admire her.
Kicking back on your couch, making eyes from across the room
Relaxing casually while engaging in flirtatious behavior.
Wait, I think I've been there too
Once again, I recognize this scenario from my own experiences.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, you got me thinking she's so cool
You've sparked in me an admiration for her that I previously didn’t have.
But I know what I know and you're just another dude
Yet, deep down, I remember that you are just an ordinary guy.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, that's so true
And that realization is undeniable and accurate.
Made it out alive, but I think I lost it
I survived my past ordeal, but I'm uncertain about my emotional state afterwards.
Said that I was fine, said it from the coffin
Though I claimed to be okay, it felt as if I were saying it from a place of despair.
Remember how I died when you started walking?
Reflect on how my emotions crumbled when you began to move on.
That's my life, that's my life
This has become the story of my existence, caught in this cycle of pain.
I'll put up a fight, taking out my earrings
I’m ready to confront my feelings and prepare for a struggle.
Don't you know the vibe? Don't you know the feeling?
Surely you understand the emotional atmosphere that surrounds us.
You should spend the night, catch me on your ceiling
Maybe we should share a night together; there’s an undeniable tension between us.
That's your prize, that's your prize
This connection could be the reward for your pursuit.
Well, mm, bet you're thinking she's so cool
Once more, I guess you hold her in high regard.
Kicking back on your couch, making eyes from across the room
Again, she’s enjoying leisure with flirtatious interactions.
Wait, I think I've been there too
I’m reminded that I can relate to this situation from my past.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, you've got me thinking she's so cool
This admiration for her has been instigated in me due to you.
But I know what I know and you're just another dude
Yet I must remember that you are simply one of many.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, that's so true
And that realization is a truthful and crucial acknowledgment.
Ooh-ooh, oh
Just expressing a moment of reflection and emotional release.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Audrey Hobert, Gracie Madigan Abrams
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