Gracie

Ryan Adams · Other Songs - Ryan Adams

Hello Gracie, you're a good little girl

It's a beautiful world oh when you're out in it

Last time I saw you playing in the yard

You were running with children and the old people were smiling

Do you miss me, would you know me at all?

If you walked by my house, would you smile and turn the corner?

Blow your kisses, oh make it feel worse

You know you gotta make the best of the time God has given you



I scratched your name into a wall on the beach

With my keys on the side of the pier

I used to sleep so I would dream I was lying

With you mid-summer in the grass in the fields



Nobody was right, nobody was wrong, but somebody had to go

Nobody is here, so nobody is gone,

Hello, goodbye, hello

Hello, hello, hello



I scratched your name in my arm

With my keys on the beach on the side of the pier

I keep your picture in a frame on the wall of my place

Down the block far enough away it's like I'm not here



You're in my heart and you're in my soul, so I have to let you go

You're in my heart and you're in my soul, but I gotta let you go

Hello, hello, hello, hello I gotta let you go

Hello, hello, hello, I gotta let you go

I gotta let you go, goodbye, goodbye

I gotta let you go, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

I gotta let you go

Hello, hello, hello, hello

Gracie

Ryan Adams' "Gracie" stands as a poignant exploration of lost love and memory, characteristic of his introspective songwriting style. Recorded during a period marked by his transition from the polished production of "Cold Roses" to the rawer, more acoustic textures of "Ashes & Fire," the track exemplifies his ability to blend folk sensibilities with alternative rock energy. The song reflects Adams' recurring themes of nostalgia and the haunting nature of past relationships, delivered with a voice that balances vulnerability with a distinct, gravelly edge. As part of his broader discography, "Gracie" captures the emotional depth found in his mid-to-late 2000s output, where personal narrative often drives the musical composition. It remains a standout example of his work that prioritizes lyrical honesty over commercial polish, resonating with listeners who appreciate authentic, emotionally charged rock ballads.