Julia Michaels

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
February, and the flowers haven't even wilted
It's crazy how fast you tilted
The world that we were busy buildin'
Mid-November, and I'm sippin' on a half-cold coffee
Starin' at a girl who's not me
On your arm, a carbon copy

[Pre-Chorus]
Feels like we had matching wounds
But mine's still black and bruised
And yours is perfectly fine now
Feels like we buried alive
Something that never died
So, God, it hurt when I found out

[Chorus]
You love her, it's over
Do you even doubt it on your lips? (When you say it, say it)
You love her, it's over
You already found someonе to miss
While I'm still standin' at the exit (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
I'm still standin' at thе exit (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)

[Verse 2]
I can't hate you for getting everything we wanted
I just thought that I would be a part of it
I was movin' into your apartment
When you met someone, she's from your hometown
You hate the East coast, it's where you live now
Impossible to understand how you're not comin' back
But I can't say it out loud
[Chorus]
You love her, it's over
Do you even doubt it on your lips? (What do you say, say?)
You love her, it's over
You already found someone to miss
While I'm still standin' at the exit (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
I'm still standin' at the exit (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)

[Pre-Chorus]
Feels like we had matching wounds
But mine's still black and bruised
And yours is perfectly fine
Feels like we buried alive
Something that never died
So God, it hurt when I found out

[Chorus]
You love her (Feels like we had matching wounds)
It's over (But mine's still black and bruised)
Do you even doubt it on your lips? (And yours is perfectly fine now, what do you say, say?)
You love her (Feels like we buried alive)
It's over (Something that never died)
You already found someone to miss (So God, it hurt when I found out)

[Outro]
You love her, it's over
You already found someone to miss

Conan Gray has established himself as one of the most promising musicians of his generation. His sophomore studio album, Superache, is a powerful showcase of his songwriting abilities, and its closing track, "The Exit," is a stirring and emotional ballad that encapsulates the album's theme of heartbreak and healing.

About The Exit

According to Gray, “The Exit” is a deeply personal song that was written in collaboration with singer-songwriter Julia Michaels during the final moments of a songwriting session. The duo managed to capture a deep sense of vulnerability, with Gray likening the experience to writing in his diary.

The song opens with a gentle acoustic guitar and Gray's delicate vocals as he sings about the pain of watching a lover move on while he's still heartbroken. The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful and poetic, with Gray's words cutting deep to the core of the human experience of heartbreak.

As the song progresses, the instrumentation builds, adding layers of lush strings, piano, and percussion, creating a sense of catharsis. Gray's vocals become more impassioned, conveying the overwhelming emotion of the song's themes. The chorus is particularly affecting, with Gray's voice soaring over a powerful melody.

One of the most striking aspects of "The Exit" is its emotional honesty. Gray bares his soul in his lyrics, capturing the feeling of heartbreak in all its complexity. There is a sense of rawness and authenticity to the song that is rare in pop music, making it a stand-out track on Superache.

The fact that the song was written in collaboration with Julia Michaels is also noteworthy. Michaels is one of the most respected songwriters in the industry, having penned hits for artists like Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Demi Lovato. Her partnership with Conan Gray on "The Exit" and other tracks on Superache has resulted in some of the most memorable and emotionally resonant songs of Gray's career so far.

“The Exit,” along with the rest of Superache, is a testament to Conan Gray's skill as a songwriter and musician. With its heartfelt lyrics, soaring melody, and stunning arrangement, it is a powerful and moving track that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak.

In an industry where so much music can feel contrived and formulaic, "The Exit" feels like a breath of fresh air. It's a reminder that sometimes the most affecting music is that which comes straight from the heart.

• Release Date: June 24, 2022
• Artist: Julia Michaels