Let It Happen Lyrics – Gracie Abrams

[Verse 1]
No, I know
I’m a walking contradiction and it shows
Got a history of being in control
I’m aware that I could end up here alone

[Verse 2]
But then we spoke
I had a backbone made of glass and then it broke
Now I stay up and I wait here by the phone
If you’re ready, all I mean is we could go

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve never craved someone’s attention
As much as yours, thought I should mention that

[Chorus]
I’d bet all my money that I will
Lose to you and hand you my life
Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time
I might barely know you, but still
Don’t love you yet, but probably will
Turn me into something tragic
Just for you, I let it happen

[Post-Chorus]
I let it happen

[Verse 3]
But it’s fine
‘Cause I can tell that I’m projecting half the time
I lack context so I’ve made up all these lies
It’s the only thing that helps me sleep at night
(Hmm, mm, mm)

[Pre-Chorus]
And now I’m looking in the mirror

You made me vain, I can’t believe I have to be her

[Chorus]
I’d bet all my money that I will
Lose to you and hand you my life
Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time (Ah, ah)
I might barely know you, but still
Don’t love you yet, but probably will
Turn me into something tragic
Just for you, I let it happen

[Post-Chorus]
I let it happen
I let it happen
I let it happen
I let it happen

[Bridge]
You’ve turned all my skies to pouring rain
Locked me out the house again
Is this how you see me? Now I’m reeling and I might
Break the windows, let myself back in
Lost it for a minute ther
et my s*it together, it’s whatever, but I could die
Knowing that you’re probably out somewhere
While I’m in my underwear
Eating through my feelings, I’m still reeling, but it’s fine
Oh, thank God that you’re not seeing this
I’ll spare you from everything
If you would still have me, I’ll be waiting all my life
Oh-oh

[Chorus]
I bet all my money that I will
Lose to you and hand you my life (Ooh)
Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time (I hope you’re worth my time)
I might barely know you, but still (Still)
Don’t love you yet, but probably will (Will)
Turn me into something tragic
Just for you, I let it happen
I bet all my money that I will (I’m letting it)
Lose to you and hand you my life (I’m letting it, ooh)
Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time (I hope you’re worth my time; I’m letting it)
I might barely know you, but still (Still)
Don’t love you yet, but probably will (Will)
Turn me into something tragic
Just for you, I let it happen (I’m letting it, I’m letting it)

[Outro]
(Whatever) I let it happen
(Whatever) I let it happen
(Whatever) I let it happen
I let it happen (I’m letting it, I’m letting it)

[Verse 1]
Gracie begins by acknowledging her own contradictions and inner conflicts. She describes herself as a “walking contradiction,” suggesting that her actions or feelings often contradict each other, which is apparent to others (“and it shows”). She reflects on her tendency to always try to maintain control in her life, perhaps due to past experiences where she felt more secure when she was in control. However, she’s also aware that despite her efforts, there’s a possibility she might end up feeling alone, despite her efforts to maintain control.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, Gracie describes a turning point after she meets someone new (“But then we spoke”). Initially, she might have been guarded or unsure of herself (“I had a backbone made of glass and then it broke”). This metaphor suggests that her initial strength or confidence was fragile and easily shattered when she began to develop feelings for this person. Now, she finds herself eagerly waiting for their call or contact, indicating her growing interest and emotional investment in the relationship.

[Pre-Chorus]
Gracie admits that she has never felt such a strong desire for someone’s attention before (“I’ve never craved someone’s attention as much as yours”). This line emphasizes the intensity of her feelings towards this person, highlighting how they have captured her attention and emotional focus.

[Chorus]
The chorus is a reflection of Gracie’s willingness to take a risk in pursuing this newfound connection, despite not knowing where it might lead (“I’d bet all my money that I will / Lose to you and hand you my life”). She hopes that the person she’s interested in is worth her time and emotional investment, even though she’s not yet sure if she loves them (“Don’t love you yet, but probably will”). Gracie acknowledges the potential for the relationship to become complicated or even tragic, but she’s willing to let it unfold naturally (“Just for you, I let it happen”).

[Post-Chorus]
This section serves as a refrain, where Gracie reaffirms her acceptance of the situation she’s found herself in (“I let it happen”). It reflects her acknowledgment that she has willingly allowed herself to fall for this person, despite the uncertainties and risks involved.

[Verse 3]
Gracie reflects on her own tendency to overthink or imagine scenarios (“But it’s fine / ‘Cause I can tell that I’m projecting half the time”). She admits that sometimes she lacks the full context of a situation, leading her to create false narratives or stories in her mind to make sense of her emotions or fears. This coping mechanism helps her to deal with her anxieties and uncertainties, especially in the context of her growing feelings for someone new.

[Pre-Chorus (repeated)]
Gracie continues to reflect on how this person has influenced her self-perception (“And now I’m looking in the mirror / You made me vain, I can’t believe I have to be her”). She acknowledges that her perception of herself has changed since meeting this person, possibly becoming more self-conscious or self-aware in their presence.

[Bridge]
The bridge explores the emotional impact of this relationship on Gracie’s life. The metaphor of “turning all my skies to pouring rain” suggests that the person has brought emotional turbulence or difficulty into her life. She describes feeling locked out emotionally or metaphorically by them (“Locked me out the house again”). Despite this emotional turmoil, she reflects on moments of vulnerability (“Lost it for a minute there”), but ultimately tries to regain her composure (“Get my s*it together”). She expresses a longing for their acceptance and understanding, despite her imperfections and emotional struggles.

[Chorus (Outro)]
The final chorus repeats the themes of emotional risk and vulnerability. Gracie reiterates her willingness to invest emotionally in the relationship, emphasizing her acceptance of the consequences (“I bet all my money that I will / Lose to you and hand you my life”). The repetition of “I let it happen” in the outro underscores her acknowledgment that she has willingly allowed herself to fall for this person, despite the uncertainties and potential for heartache.

1. “I’m a walking contradiction and it shows”
Gracie admits she’s conflicted and it’s evident in her actions and emotions, where what she feels may contradict how she behaves.

2. “I had a backbone made of glass and then it broke”
Initially fragile and hesitant, Gracie’s confidence shattered when she started developing strong feelings for someone.

3. “I’ve never craved someone’s attention as much as yours”
She expresses a deep longing for the attention and validation of the person she’s interested in, highlighting her intense feelings.

4. “Just for you, I let it happen”
Despite uncertainties, Gracie willingly embraces the emotional vulnerability and risks that come with falling for someone new.

5. “Is this how you see me? Now I’m reeling”
Gracie questions how she appears to the person she likes, feeling emotionally unsettled and vulnerable due to their perception of her.