Lyrics: Full Machine by Gracie Abrams
I'm a rollercoaster You're a dead end street But won't you stay for a while I wish that you'd never leave I know I know better You're no guarantee But if you asked me to run away I'd go easily I almost lost it I'll heal eventually But faster if you're next to me Next to me I'm codependent But trying hard not to be I'm better when you're next to me I'm a shameless caller You're a full machine But won't you answer tonight And say something nice to me And you don't have to mean it You can lie to me But if you asked me to run away I'd go easily I almost lost it I'll heal eventually But faster if you're next to me Next to me I'm codependent But trying hard not to be I'm better when you're next to me, next to me But do you think we could talk? 'Cause I've been trying to tell you How you're the one that I turn to But I should probably stop Instead of forcing a break through It's just that I'll always choose you I'm a forest fire You're the kerosene I had a life here before you But now it's burning I know I know better and You're ignoring me Still if you asked me to run away I'd go easily I almost lost it I'll heal eventually But faster if you're next to me Next to me I'm codependent But I'm trying hard not to be I'm better when you're next to me, next to me Do you think we could talk? 'Cause I've been trying to tell you How you're the one that I turn to (Turn to) But I should probably stop Instead of forcing a break through It's just that I'll always choose you
Exploring Vulnerability and Emotional Honesty
“Full Machine” by Gracie Abrams is an intimate exploration of longing, vulnerability, and the complexities of modern relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional dependence, where the narrator openly admits to being “codependent” and feeling “better when you’re next to me.” Through metaphors like “I’m a rollercoaster, you’re a dead end street” and “I’m a forest fire, you’re the kerosene,” the song captures the intensity and unpredictability of love and attachment.
The repeated plea for connection—”Do you think we could talk?”—underscores a deep need for reassurance and communication. Even as the narrator recognizes the unhealthy patterns in the relationship, there is an undeniable pull to stay, to choose the other person despite the pain. The song’s honesty about wanting comfort, even if it means accepting lies, resonates with anyone who has struggled to let go of someone they care about. Ultimately, “Full Machine” is a raw and relatable reflection on what it means to love imperfectly, to heal, and to grow.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner
Release Year: 2023
Label: Interscope Records