“For Real This Time” is Gracie’s declaration of her readiness to move on from her broken relationship, an overdue decision in her opinion. It serves as a message to a lover about the relationship’s inevitable end, hoping he would feel the same way about it. The song was first teased by Gracie on her...
[Verse 1]
I think that maybe I was right
Back when I knew to draw the line
Already gave what I could offer
Maybe we'll work another time
I guess the thought of it's enough
No going back or switchin' up
I really wish that I could do that
Walking away from you is tough
[Pre-Chorus]
I know we've run it dry
I've heard that happens sometimes
I shouldn't be surprised, should I?
[Chorus]
I've packed my bags in the middle of the night
A thousand times, I got up to say goodbye
I could be wrong, but I think that I'm for real this time
I've taken down all the pictures in my room
I've hidden things that reminded me of you
I know I've lied, but I think that I'm for real this time
[Verse 2]
Couldn't you tell when I was off?
You never asked me what it was
I kind of hope you feel the same way
So that I'm not the only one
[Pre-Chorus]
Who thinks we've run it dry?
But still we've stayed a long time
I'm sorry if I make you cry tonight
[Chorus]
'Cause I've packed my bags in the middle of the night
A thousand times, I got up to say goodbye
I could be wrong, but I think that I'm for real this time
I've taken down all the pictures in my room
I've hidden things that reminded me of you
I know I've lied, but I think that I'm for real this time
[Bridge]
I know that I've lied
But we're running dry
Know I won't come back this time
I know that I've lied
But we're runnin' dry
Think that I'm for real this time
[Outro]
I've packed my bags in the middle of the night
A thousand times, I got up to say goodbye
I could be wrong, but I think that I'm for real this time
For Real This Time was written by Sarah Aarons & Joel Little & Gracie Abrams.
For Real This Time was produced by Joel Little.
Gracie Abrams released For Real This Time on Fri Nov 12 2021.
Gracie shared a video with this part of the lyrics on her tiktok. In the video, she wrote:
this song is about knowing that it’s time. this is just the demo but ever since writing it i’ve wanted it to come out, so sharing this part now :)
She captioned the video with:
this one is like knives lol