Augusta

Gracie Abrams' song 'Augusta' delves into the complex emotions of feeling lost and the desire for change. The opening lines, 'Feel like maybe I might go to Boston / Cut my hair in the way that I've wanted,' suggest a yearning for a fresh start and a break from the current state of exhaustion, symbolized by California. This desire to change one's physical appearance and environment reflects a deeper need for personal transformation and escape from the overwhelming feelings of being lost.

The mention of a poem about mid-October and the falling leaves as a metaphor for closure adds a layer of introspection. The lyrics, 'About a girl that the guy wasn't over / Think that I might relate when I'm older,' hint at unresolved emotions and the hope that time will bring understanding and closure. This connection to the poem suggests that the artist is grappling with similar feelings of unfinished business and emotional turmoil, which she hopes to make sense of in the future.

The repeated refrain, 'I'm lost,' underscores the pervasive sense of disorientation and confusion. The lines, 'Tough I don't know a lot that could hurt me / Learned the hard way to forget my body,' reveal a coping mechanism of emotional detachment, leading to a zombie-like existence. This detachment signifies a struggle to process and communicate past traumas, further contributing to the feeling of being lost. Through 'Augusta,' Gracie Abrams captures the universal experience of searching for oneself amidst the chaos of life, highlighting the challenges of emotional healing and self-discovery.