Lyrics: Blowing Smoke by Gracie Abrams
I cut the rope and you fell from the tower I let it go for my peace of mind Bit the bullet, it didn't hurt But I still hate the image of you kissing her Chalk it up to "it's all for the better" And I bet you're at her place right now You're taking off your shoes, she's lying down Tell me, is she prettier than she was on the Internet? Are your conversations cool? Like, are you even interested? I know what you are, brighter than the stars Tell me if she takes you far Far enough away from all the baggage you've been carrying Up another hill to all the girls who help you bury it They're just blowing smoke I'll say what they won't I know everything they don't I hear your voice like a boom in my tower I sleep alone, I'm completely fine And you look stupid going out If she's got a pulse, she meets your standards now? You feel nothing and yet you still let her But I bet you're at her place right now You couldn't point her out in any crowd Tell me, is she prettier than she was on the Internet? Are your conversations cool? Like, are you even interested? I know what you are, brighter than the stars Tell me if she takes you far Far enough away from all the baggage you've been carrying Up another hill to all the girls who help you bury it They're just blowing smoke I'll say what they won't I know everything they don't And I find your books pretentious now At the time they fed the fantasy I was so impressed at your hotel Took a drag and read aloud to me And you knew my last love let me down It was your one perfect opening And I bet you think about me now When you should be sleeping But tell me, is she prettier than she was on the Internet? Are your conversations cool? Like, are you even interested? I know what you are, brighter than the stars Tell me if she takes you far Far enough away from all the baggage you've been carrying Up another hill to all the girls who help you bury it They're just blowing smoke I'll say what they won't I know everything they don't And I know, I know, I know, I know And I know, I And I know, I know, I know, I know And I know, I And I know, I know, I know, I know And I know, I And I know, I know, I know, I know And I know, I
Song Meaning & Analysis
Letting Go and Self-Discovery
“Blowing Smoke” delves into the aftermath of heartbreak, capturing the internal struggle of moving on from a relationship. Gracie Abrams uses vivid imagery and pointed questions to express jealousy, disappointment, and a quest for closure. The lyrics explore themes of self-worth, emotional baggage, and the realization that others’ opinions—often just “blowing smoke”—cannot change the truth she knows about her past love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Gracie Abrams
- Release Year: 2024