NEW YORK (AP) — Gracie Abrams has a hidden alternate version of her recent single, “That’s So True,” but fans are unlikely to ever hear it.
In a conversation with her co-writer and friend Audrey Hobert during Spotify’s “You’re Invited, I’m Sorry: An Evening with Gracie Abrams” on Tuesday (Nov. 12), the pair shared insights about their songwriting process at New York City’s Electric Lady Studios. “We were drunk when we wrote the lyrics,” Hobert said. Abrams added, “Yeah, there’s a very vulgar version of ‘That’s So True’ that will never see the light of day,” according to videos from the event circulating on social media.
Abrams recounted an amusing moment during their rooftop writing session at the studio. “We didn’t know there was a roof above the roof until I got a text from Lee [Foster], who runs the studio, at one point,” she explained. “We were a little drunk — in a great way, like, a light, fresh way — and we actually doubled over in tears laughing so hard, saying the most horrific stuff to the song. Then, I get a text and he’s like, ‘Mumford and Sons are doing an interview right above you.’ It was bad! I was like, ‘Oh God!"”
Since its October release, “That’s So True” has gained popularity, thanks in part to its virality on TikTok. The track is currently at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Abrams also spoke about her recent Grammy nominations for best new artist and best pop/duo group performance for her collaboration with Taylor Swift on “Us.” She recalled speaking with Swift on the phone after the news broke. “We were like, ‘That’s just silly full circle,"” Abrams said, expressing surprise and gratitude for the nominations.