Gracie Abrams Was “Worried Feeling Secure” in Relationship With Paul Mescal Would Threaten Her “Drive to Write Music”

Gracie Abrams is opening up about how her relationship with Paul Mescal has impacted her songwriting process.

The Grammy nominee graced the cover of Vogue on Tuesday, where she discussed her upcoming album Daughter from Hell. Some of Abrams’ biggest hits, like “That’s So True” and “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” are regarded for her gloomy lyrics, specifically relating to relationships.

In the profile, Vogue outlined that “in her relationship with Mescal, [Abrams] was talking more openly, communicating in a healthy way,” additionally telling the outlet that she was unclear how being in a “secure and stable” relationship would impact her music.

“I was worried feeling secure and stable was threatening my drive to write music,” she said. “It freaked me out.”

Her key collaborator and producer Aaron Dessner taught her “it’s OK to mine deeper and refine what you are naturally inclined to do, even if that looks less shiny and new on the outside.” Elsewhere, Abrams reflected on spending time with Mescal in London while he was shooting Hamnet.