“Us.” is an English song by Gracie Abrams, featuring Taylor Swift, from the album “The Secret of Us,” released on June 21, 2024. The song is available under the YouTube channel name GracieAbrams. This collaboration between Abrams and Swift, with additional vocals by Jordan Adetunji and an intro and outro by Summer Walker, brings together a blend of lyrical prowess and melodic harmony, creating a compelling track that explores themes of potential, admiration, and mutual inspiration.
The song delves into the dynamics of a relationship characterized by mutual respect and admiration. The lyrics emphasize the physical attraction, confidence, and inspiring qualities of the partner. The recurring references to “good karma” highlight the positive energy and influence the partner brings into the narrator’s life. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt expressions, the song captures the essence of a supportive and empowering relationship.
Us. Details
Song | Us. |
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Album | The Secret of Us |
Artists | Gracie Abrams |
Featuring Artists | Taylor Swift |
Written By | Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams & Aaron Dessner |
Produced By | Aaron Dessner, Gracie Abrams, Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff |
Label | Gracie Abrams |
Language | English |
Released Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
Us. Lyrics
[Verse 1: Gracie Abrams]
I know you know
It felt just like a joke
I show, you don’t
And now we’re talkin’
I know your ghost
I see her through the smoke
She’ll play her show
And you’ll be watchin’
[Pre-Chorus: Gracie Abrams]
And if history’s clear, someone always ends up in ruins
And what seemed like fate becomes “What the hell was I doin’?”
Babylon lovers hangin’ lifetimes on a vine (Ooh)
Do you miss mine?
[Chorus: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
Do you miss us, us?
I felt it, you held it, do you miss us, us?
Wonder if you regret the secret of us, us
Us (Us), us (Us), us (Us)
[Verse 2: Gracie Abrams, Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
I know you know
It felt like somethin’ old
It felt like somethin’ holy, like souls bleedin’, so
It felt like what I’ve known
You’re twenty-nine years old
So how can you be cold when I open my home?
[Pre-Chorus: Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
And if history’s clear, the flames always end up in ashes
And what seemed like fate, give it ten months and you’ll be past it (You’ll be past it)
Babylon lovers hangin’ missed calls on the line
I gave you mine
[Chorus: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
Did you mind us, us?
I felt it, you held it, do you miss us, us?
Wonder if you regret the secret of us, us
Us (Us), us (Us), us (Us)
[Bridge: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
That night, you were talkin’ false prophets and profits
They make in the margins of poetry sonnets
You never read up on it, shame, could’ve learned somethin’
Robert Bly on my nightstand, gifts from you, how ironic
The curse or a miracle, hearse or an oracle
You’re incomparable, fuck, it was chemical
You (You) plus (Plus) me (Me) was
[Chorus: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams]
Us, us, us
I felt it, you held it, do you miss us, us?
Wonder if you regret the secret of us, us
Mistaken for strangers the way it was, was
The pain of, the reign of, the flame of us, us
The outline, well, sometimes, do you miss us, us?
The best kind, well, sometimes, do you miss us?
Us. Meaning
[Verse 1: Gracie Abrams]
In the first verse, Abrams acknowledges a shared understanding with her partner that their relationship felt like a joke. She sees the ghost of the partner’s past lover, hinting at unresolved issues and emotional baggage. The imagery of “seeing her through the smoke” suggests a sense of obscured vision and lingering presence.
[Pre-Chorus: Gracie Abrams]
Abrams reflects on the inevitability of relationships ending in ruins, highlighting the fleeting nature of what once seemed like fate. The reference to “Babylon lovers” implies a grand but ultimately doomed romance. She questions whether her partner misses the times they shared, hinting at a sense of loss and longing.
[Chorus: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
The chorus poses the central question of the song: does the partner miss the relationship they had? Abrams and Swift both express the emotional weight of their connection, wondering if there are any regrets about the secret nature of their bond. The repetition of “us” emphasizes the significance of their shared history.
[Verse 2: Gracie Abrams, Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
In the second verse, Abrams describes the relationship as feeling old and holy, suggesting a deep, almost spiritual connection. She contrasts this with her partner’s coldness despite their age and her efforts to keep the relationship warm and open.
[Pre-Chorus: Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
Swift takes over the pre-chorus, echoing the sentiment that intense relationships often end in ashes. She notes that what once seemed like fate can quickly fade with time. The “missed calls on the line” symbolize missed opportunities and communication breakdowns, with Swift having given her all to the relationship.
[Chorus: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the central question and the emotional impact of their past relationship. The longing and regret are palpable as they wonder if their partner misses what they had.
[Bridge: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift]
The bridge delves into a night of deep conversation about prophets and profits, revealing the intellectual and emotional depth of their connection. The reference to Robert Bly on the nightstand, a gift from the partner, adds a layer of irony and poignancy. The contrasting descriptions of their relationship as a curse or miracle, and a hearse or an oracle, highlight the complexity and intensity of their bond. The final line underscores the chemical, almost inevitable nature of their connection.
[Chorus: Gracie Abrams & Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams]
In the final chorus, the repetition of “us” emphasizes the enduring impact of their relationship. They express a mix of pain, reign, and flame, reflecting on the highs and lows they experienced. The lingering question of whether their partner misses them remains, underscoring the deep emotional resonance of their past.
Us. Official Video
The Secret of Us Songs
FAQs
The "Us." song is sung by Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift
The "Us." song by Gracie Abrams lyrics was written by Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams & Aaron Dessner.
The "Us." song by Gracie Abrams was produced by Aaron Dessner, Gracie Abrams, Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff.
Gracie Abrams released "Us." song on Jun 21, 2024.