The overall genre of pop has become more and more popular, with artists such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish leading the charts. Although these artists are played on radio stations more frequently, there are newer upcoming artists that are producing songs that are just as good of quality.
One artist that can be seen on the charts as a rising artist is Gracie Abrams. She started her songwriting at the age of 8 when she discovered she could use what she wrote in her journal to use with the piano. Along with her journaling obsession, she got a start in the music industry with Taylor Swift, later opening for her at the famous Eras Tour.
When listening to a newer artist, you’re more likely to hear one of their most popular songs on the radio. Gracie Abrams’ most played songs are I Love You, I’m Sorry or That’s So True. Much like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams’ songs have in-depth lyrics that make you feel something each time you listen. Abrams’ music is mostly within the genre of teen pop with lots of lyrics correlating to break ups. Not only do the lyrics make you relate to her, but the music goes along with the lyrics, making it feel like you’re living through her and experiencing it in real time.
Looking into the lyrics of I Love You, I’m Sorry, you can clearly hear the story line put into the song. Starting with, “Two Augusts ago, I told the truth, oh but you didn’t like it, you went home,” leads listeners to want more. Every time the song hits the intense parts that you want to yell, she ends it off with, “I love you, I’m sorry,” in a softer voice, showing how she feels starting these arguments. The bridge of the song is the most emotional part of the song, showing how she was feeling in the climax of the situation. With the lyric, “You were the best, but you were the worst. As sick as it sounds, I loved you first,” you really see how she felt going back and forth in her head between whether or not he was good for her. This song is one of her most popular and emotional, and the lyrics definitely show that.
Although some of her songs have lots of angst, Gracie has also produced songs that show feelings of happiness and freedom. According to Vogue, she started writing about the adolescent experience and the emotions attached to it. Gracie Abrams also started off with a fear of performing for anyone to the point of getting physically sick. When asked how she overcame her fear and opened for The Eras Tour, Gracie states, “Time. It’s like reps of anything. Touring has felt like exposure therapy in more ways than one. And not just on the stage-fright front.”
Gracie Abrams is definitely going places with her career, not only does her music show it, but also the fact that companies like Vogue are writing about her. Her wide range of tempo pulls in a diverse fan base. If you’re looking for music to help you experience the emotions of heartbreak, confusion, or even happiness, definitely look into Gracie Abrams.
