Lyrics: Free Now by Gracie Abrams
This isn't what you want It's only how you feel You openly admit You're far away from healing And I hate to pull the plug But I think I get your deal Finally know better than To wait for you back here And I hope you know I don't think You're a bad guy, that you're damaged Took you two months, only two to raise the bar You're the saddest, but a good kid Almost loved you, but I didn't I could laugh now, how we tried to play those parts I know that you're removed I can feel it when we talk You start to let me in But then you shut it off And it's half of you that hurts sometimes The half that I don't get I swear that I'm not mad at you But I can't share your bed Now And I can imagine When you go home Does she follow Like an echo Like your shadow You can try but you can't run From the truth of What you both made That she blew up on a Tuesday How does pain taste when it melts onto you tongue It's a pain that I caught you at a bad time It's a shame that I memorized your outline You were straight up with me, you were so kind But I knew what you knew. "Honey great minds" It was harsh 'cause I lost what I wanted I was brave when I kissed you in London We're collateral here, man, and we got it Hope you find somewhere safe for your baggage Every page that I wrote, you were on it Feel you deep in my bones, you're the current And I showed no restraint, it was something I was scared up 'til you made me love it If you find yourself out, if there is a right time Chances are, I'll be here, we could share a lifeline If you feel like falling, catch me on the way down Never been less empty, all I feel is free now If you find yourself out, if there is a right time Chances are, I'll be here, we could share a lifeline If you feel like falling, catch me on the way down Never been less empty, all I feel is free now
Lyric Interpretation: Finding Freedom in Letting Go
“Free Now” by Gracie Abrams delicately explores the aftermath of a relationship where healing feels distant. The lyrics capture the pain of emotional distance and the bittersweet realization that letting go can bring a sense of freedom. Abrams reflects on vulnerability, missed timing, and the courage it takes to move on, ultimately celebrating self-liberation and growth found through heartbreak.
Song Credits
- Artist: Gracie Abrams
- Release Year: 2024