As a child, Gracie sang in the Ealing Abbey Choir and started writing songs at the age of 14. Gracie signed a record deal with Virgin EMI Records in 2016 and released his self-titled debut album in 2018.
Running On Empty
Isaac Gracie Lyrics
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I'm talking too loud
I think I'm starting to get people down
And when I talk about it too much
I think they lose touch
And then I bury my head in the ground
Oh baby how'd you let me get here
But it feels like you're never around
And every time I try to stand up
I put my hands up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running on empty
I bought two tickets for the rodeo
Just so you know
I think I'm tryna get back in your head
For all the times you said you knew me
You looked right through me
While another man lies in my bed
Oh baby look at how you made me
I'm going crazy
Is this really how you want it to be
And every time I try to stand up
I put my hands up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running on empty
I'm running on empty
I'm running on empty
I'm running on empty
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running
Isaac Gracie's song, "Running on Empty," seems to be about a person who is struggling to fit in with their social circle and is feeling disconnected from a partner who was supposed to stay by their side. The lyrics convey low self-esteem and feelings of loneliness and insecurity, possibly due to a lack of confidence and direction in life. The person feels like they are getting in with the wrong crowd and talking too loud, which is causing others to become distant from them. They bury their head in the ground and feel like they are losing touch with others, including their partner.
The line, "I'm running on empty," refers to the person's emotional state, they feel drained, and they can't seem to find a way to replenish their energy. They are trying to get noticed by their partner, who seems to have lost interest in them. The hopelessness that is witnessed throughout the lyrics is heartbreaking, with the singer's voice becoming more desperate as the song progresses. The person seems to be struggling with their identity, feeling lost and purposeless.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting in with the wrong crowd
I'm hanging out with the wrong people
I'm talking too loud
I'm being too outspoken and it's becoming a problem
I think I'm starting to get people down
I'm starting to be a drag on the people around me
And when I talk about it too much
When I complain too much
I think they lose touch
I think they stop being able to relate to me
And then I bury my head in the ground
And then I become passive and avoid dealing with things
Oh baby how'd you let me get here
Oh baby, how did I end up in this situation?
You said you'd stay here
You promised you'd be here for me
But it feels like you're never around
But it seems like you're not here for me
And every time I try to stand up
And every time I try to make things better
I put my hands up
I give up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh, have you noticed how bad things have gotten for me?
I bought two tickets for the rodeo
I did something romantic to try to win you back
Just so you know
Just letting you know
I think I'm tryna get back in your head
I'm trying to get you to think about me again
For all the times you said you knew me
After all the times you said you understood me
You looked right through me
You ignored me
While another man lies in my bed
While another man is sleeping with me
Oh baby look at how you made me
Oh baby, look what you've done to me
I'm going crazy
I'm losing my mind
Is this really how you want it to be
Is this really what you want for us?
And every time I try to stand up
And every time I try to make things better
I put my hands up
I give up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh, have you noticed how bad things have gotten for me?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Oh, baby
Don't forget me, forget me
Don't forget about me, but maybe it's best if we forget about each other
This is not how we were meant to be
This isn't how we were supposed to be together
I'm running on empty
I'm completely drained and have nothing left in me
I'm running on empty
I'm completely drained and have nothing left in me
I'm running on empty
I'm completely drained and have nothing left in me
I'm running on empty
I'm completely drained and have nothing left in me
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Oh, baby
Don't forget me, forget me
Don't forget about me, but maybe it's best if we forget about each other
This is not how we were meant to be
This isn't how we were supposed to be together
I'm running
I'm struggling to keep going
Writer(s): isaac gracie
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ordinary End
I'm getting in with the wrong crowd
I'm talking too loud
I think I'm starting to get people down
And when I talk about it too much
I think they lose touch
And then I bury my head in the ground
Oh baby how'd you let me get here
You said you'd stay here
But it feels like you're never around
And every time I try to stand up
I put my hands up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running on empty
I bought two tickets for the rodeo
Just so you know
I think I'm tryna get back in your head
For all the times you said you knew me
You looked right through me
While another man lies in my bed
Oh baby look at how you made me
I'm going crazy
Is this really how you want it to be
And every time I try to stand up
I put my hands up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running on empty
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running
Joe Ck Jacob
One day I will proudly say that I was one of his original fans , when I viewed one of his masterpieces when it only had 3k views !
Rose
Your music is pure art. How could someone even dislike this?
Vikinger
One of the greatest albums ever. Can't wait for more!
You're amazing! 😊
I'm Sober, Officer.
What a banger, Isaac Gracie's gonna make it big
Coronel Furry
That guitarrrrrr... That voiceee... Those drums... That hair!!!
Ismail Mohsen
please don't change if you get more and more people listening to you
you're the greatest in this era
I love you and i love your music alot <3
Ordinary End
I'm getting in with the wrong crowd
I'm talking too loud
I think I'm starting to get people down
And when I talk about it too much
I think they lose touch
And then I bury my head in the ground
Oh baby how'd you let me get here
You said you'd stay here
But it feels like you're never around
And every time I try to stand up
I put my hands up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running on empty
I bought two tickets for the rodeo
Just so you know
I think I'm tryna get back in your head
For all the times you said you knew me
You looked right through me
While another man lies in my bed
Oh baby look at how you made me
I'm going crazy
Is this really how you want it to be
And every time I try to stand up
I put my hands up
Oh have you looked at me lately?
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running on empty
Oh oh oh baby oh oh oh
Don't forget me, forget me
This is not how we were meant to be
I'm running
Anna Szeliga
I can't even express in words or in any other way.. how much I love his voice. Not the words, god, his voice! In every one of his songs. Just.. ahh.
Walid Abdallaoui
You deserve more recognition.
mpire
One of the greatest songs on one of the greatest albums ever.