Lyrics: Risk by Gracie Abrams
Look at me now Said I wouldn't do it, but I hunted you down Know you had a girl, but it didn't work out Know you bought a house, but you had to move out and I'm not proud Guess I'm just scared of you shooting it down You can just talk, and I'll stare at your mouth It could be bad, but I wanna find out And I wake up In the middle of the night With the light on And I feel like I could die 'Cause you're not here And it don't feel right 'Cause you're not here God, I'm actually invested Haven't even met him Watch this be the wrong thing Classic God, I'm jumping in the deep end It's more fun to swim in Heard the risk is drownin' But I'm gonna take it I'm gonna take it Isn't it fun? Thinking I'm right when I'm probably wrong Holding my breath like I met someone Knowing damn well that I haven't been touched by you In my head You're in the car And you're coming to me And you get to my door And you can't even speak But I think that it's sweet Yeah, I think that you're sweet And I wake up In the middle of the night With the light on And you're not here God, I'm actually invested Haven't even met him Watch this be the wrong thing Classic God, I'm jumping in the deep end It's more fun to swim in Heard the risk is drownin' But I'm gonna take it I'm gonna bend till I break, and you'll be my favorite mistake I wish you could hold me here, shakin' You're the risk, I'm gonna take it Why aren't you here in my bedroom? Hopelessly boring without you Too soon to tell you I love you Too soon to tell you I love you God, I'm actually invested Think I really want this I'm not even kidding No, I'm actually invested Haven't even met yet Wish that I was kidding I'm not, and I hate it God, I'm actually invested Haven't even met yet Watch this be the wrong thing Classic God, I'm jumping in the deep end It's more fun to swim in Heard the risk is drownin' But I'm gonna take it I'm gonna take it Heard the risk is drownin' But I'm gonna take it Too soon to tell you I love you Too soon to tell you I love you Too soon to tell you I love you You're the risk, I'm gonna take it
Exploring Vulnerability and Desire
“Risk” by Gracie Abrams captures the emotional thrill and anxiety of falling for someone new. The lyrics reveal a raw vulnerability, as Abrams admits to chasing a connection despite uncertainty and fear of heartbreak. The song’s confessional tone and vivid imagery—like waking up alone and feeling invested before meeting—highlight the tension between hope and caution. Ultimately, “Risk” is about embracing the unknown and taking a leap for love, even when it feels reckless.
Song Credits
- Artist: Gracie Abrams
- Songwriters: Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner, Audrey Hobert
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Interscope Records