Blowing Smoke Lyrics – Gracie Abrams

[Chorus]
The chorus delves into the narrator's insecurities, questioning if the new partner is as attractive in person as she seemed online and if their conversations are meaningful. Despite her feelings of inadequacy, the narrator asserts that she knows her ex well, hinting at the superficiality of his new relationship. She doubts that this new person can truly help him escape his emotional baggage, unlike the superficial relationships he seeks.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the narrator describes how her ex's voice still echoes in her mind, disrupting her solitude. She sarcastically remarks on his shallow standards, implying that he now chooses partners based on minimal criteria. She believes he feels nothing significant for his new partner but continues the relationship out of convenience or habit.

[Bridge]
The bridge provides a deeper insight into the past relationship. The narrator reflects on how she once admired her ex's intellectual pretensions, which fed into her fantasy of him. She recalls a moment of intimacy, reading together in a hotel, which now seems insincere. She also highlights how her vulnerability from a previous heartbreak was exploited by her ex. The bridge ends with her assertion that he probably thinks about her when he should be focusing on his new partner.

[Outro]
The outro is a repetitive affirmation of the narrator's certainty about her insights into her ex's character and relationships. This repetition underscores her lingering attachment and unresolved feelings, even as she tries to assert her understanding and closure.

[Popular Phrases Explained]

1. "I cut the rope and you fell from the tower" - This phrase symbolizes the narrator's decision to end the relationship and let go of her ex, depicting it as a dramatic fall from a high place, indicating the severity of the breakup.

2. "Bit the bullet, it didn't hurt" - This line reflects the narrator's attempt to endure the pain of the breakup bravely, suggesting that the act of ending the relationship was not as painful as the emotional aftermath.

3. "Tell me, is she prettier than she was on the internet?" - This question reveals the narrator's insecurity and curiosity about her ex's new partner, questioning if the online impression matches reality.

4. "I know what you are, brighter than the stars" - Here, the narrator acknowledges her ex's charm and allure, which initially captivated her, despite his flaws.

5. "Up another hill to all the girls who'll help you bury it" - This phrase suggests that her ex seeks out superficial relationships to escape his emotional baggage, using new partners to temporarily bury his past issues.

6. "I hear your voice like a boom in my tower" - This metaphor describes the lingering impact of her ex's presence in her life, disrupting her peace and solitude.

7. "And you look stupid going out" - This line conveys the narrator's disdain for her ex's current actions, implying that his behavior is foolish and shallow.

8. "I find your books pretentious now" - Reflecting on past admiration, the narrator now sees her ex's intellectual pursuits as pretentious, indicating her disillusionment.

9. "I was so impressed at your hotel" - This line recalls a moment of intimacy and admiration in the past relationship, now seen in a different light.

10. "They're just blowing smoke" - The phrase suggests that the reassurances and comforts provided by the new partners are insincere and superficial, lacking real substance. ...Read Less