Lyrics: I Knew It, I Know You by Gracie Abrams
I swear to God, I haven't thought of you in ages I've lived a lot, I've loved and lost, I've let the rain in I'm pretty sure, I mean I've heard, you never faced it I understand I changed your plans, I had to, baby And all I did was right by me, I heard that almost killed you But I knew it, I know you, I called it And I think that you earnestly have waited on apologies But I can't pretend that I'm sorry When I'm not sorry So aren't you sad about the fact that you can't write me? I cheered the loudest for you when you won your trophies I'm on the ground, how's the weather on your planet? An empty house, the noise is loud, it's how you stand it But don't you feel alone at night, or sorta, kinda daily? But I knew it, I know you, I called it And it makes me wanna cry sometimes But don't you know the deal now? 'Cause I just can't pretend that I'm sorry When I'm not sorry And we don't even know each other now And I'd blow all my plans if you'd meet me out We could talk, we could get it, we could both calm down Down, down, down It all changed for me and I told you Down, down You had the wrong idea about me Down, down And all I ever did was consider you Down, down 'Til all I could do was consider me Down, down I was your entertainment from a dark place Down, down You don't know how to step outside yourself Down, down It's not my fault you can't sit with the hard thing Down, down You really thought you would get what you wanted You really thought you would get what you wanted Down, down Down, down Down, down
Inside the Lyrics: A Journey of Self-Realization
“I Knew It, I Know You” by Gracie Abrams explores the aftermath of a relationship, focusing on self-preservation and emotional honesty. The lyrics reflect on letting go, resisting guilt, and recognizing the boundaries needed for personal growth. Abrams confronts expectations for apologies, instead choosing authenticity over appeasement. The repeated phrase “down, down” echoes the emotional descent and acceptance that sometimes, prioritizing oneself is necessary for healing and moving forward.
Song Credits
- Artist: Gracie Abrams
- Release Year: 2024