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.
telescope
Isaac Gracie Lyrics
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Since I heard your name
Trying to build it all, trying to build it all
Trying to build it all, back again
And I hurt myself it was all in vain
I couldn't build us up, build us up
But don't you worry it's all over, it's all over
Been looking through a telescope
Had me thinking that we were close
All this time I had loved you so
But it's time I let you go
Been looking through a telescope
Had me thinking that we were close
All this time I had loved you so
But now it's time to let you go
To let you go
Staying up all night in an empty bar
I thought I knew it all, I thought I had you down
But I don't know who you are
When I need you the most
Yet you still so far
What you do with my heart
Don't you worry it's all over now, it's all over
Been looking through a telescope
Had me thinking that we were close
All this time I had loved you so
But it's time I let you go
Been looking through a telescope
Had me thinking that we were close
All this time I had loved you so
But now it's time to let you go
Been looking through a telescope
Had me thinking that we were close
All this time I had loved you so
But it's time I let you go
Been looking through a telescope
Had me thinking that we were close
All this time I had loved you so
But now it's time to let you go
Don't you worry it's all over now
The lyrics of Isaac Gracie's "Telescope" talk about a failed relationship that the singer has been trying to fix. He sings about how he had been trying to build up the relationship again but it was all in vain because he couldn't succeed. The phrase "trying to build it all back again" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's efforts to save the relationship. However, he ultimately decides that it is time to let go of his loved one.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful part of the lyrics, indicating the significance of the metaphor of the telescope. The singer has been looking through a telescope, which represents his attempts to see the relationship more clearly and understand what went wrong. He thought that they were close to fixing things, but now he realizes that it is time to let go. The metaphorical telescope allows the singer to see the situation differently and from a new perspective.
Overall, "Telescope" is a heart-wrenching and melancholy song about letting go of someone you love. The lyrics are nostalgic, painful, and sincere. The song beautifully captures the emotions that come with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a while
It has been some time since we last talked.
Since I heard your name
Since I last heard anyone mention your name.
Trying to build it all, trying to build it all
Trying to rebuild what we once had.
Trying to build it all, back again
Attempting to put everything back the way it was before.
And I hurt myself it was all in vain
I put myself through a lot of pain for no good reason.
I couldn't build us up, build us up
I couldn't fix our relationship.
But don't you worry it's all over, it's all over
Don't worry, it's finally over and done with.
Been looking through a telescope
I've been searching hard for something that wasn't there.
Had me thinking that we were close
I had convinced myself that we could make things work out.
All this time I had loved you so
I had loved you deeply for a long time.
But it's time I let you go
But now it's time to move on from our relationship.
Staying up all night in an empty bar
I'm spending sleepless nights alone in a deserted bar.
I thought I knew it all, I thought I had you down
I thought I understood you completely, but I was wrong.
But I don't know who you are
But now, I don't actually know who you are anymore.
When I need you the most
When I needed your support the most.
Yet you still so far
However, you seem very distant from me now.
What you do with my heart
What you did to my heart and feelings.
Been looking through a telescope
Still searching for something that's not there.
Had me thinking that we were close
Convinced myself that we had a chance.
But now it's time to let you go
But it's time to accept that we can't be together anymore.
Don't you worry it's all over now
Don't worry anymore, our relationship is over.
Writer(s): ISAAC JOSEPH GRACIE-BURROW, JAMES JOHN NAPIER
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.