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
I finally know better than to wait for you back here
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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 into your 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, we got hit
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
[Outro]
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 fallin', 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 fallin', catch me on the way down
Never been less empty, all I feel is free now
About
Free Now is about reflecting on a difficult breakup. The speaker understands her past partner’s struggles but realizes the relationship wasn’t healthy for either of them. Despite the pain, she feels a sense of relief and freedom now that it’s over. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the speaker feeling liberated and open to future possibilities.
This track was first teased on March 25, 2024, via Gracie’s Instagram, including the song lyric mentioning the title of the track itself:
Never been less empty, all I feel is free now
She then performed it at her acoustic show in Toronto, singing the verses.
On May 14, 2024, Abrams announced the tracklist of The Secret of Us via her Instagram post, including “Free Now” as the 12th track. It was released on June 21st. Additionally, Abrams have also revealed via Spotify that she’s most excited to perform Free Now, along with Let It Happen and Close To You at The Secret of Us Tour.
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- 5.us.
- 7.Tough Love
- 10.Normal Thing
- 12.Free Now
- 13.Close To You