Gracie Abrams has admitted she has become far more mindful of how her songwriting affects the people who inspire it, revealing that she was once "quite careless" about the impact her lyrics could have.

The "That's So True" singer reflected on her growth during an appearance on The New York Times' Popcast podcast, explaining that while writing her first two albums, Good Riddance and The Secret of Us, she did not always consider how the subjects of her songs might feel. That changed while making her upcoming album, Daughter From Hell, where she made a conscious effort to balance honesty with compassion.

“This is something that has been embarrassing for me, I think, having music exist out in the world forever after you've personally moved on from the point of view from which you were writing it,” she said.

“I was, in the past, I think, quite careless about the impact of songs. Being on the receiving end of a song being written about you can suck.

“I think if you're not being sensitive or gentle with the people you're writing about and with that relationship, it can make someone feel terrible. I have learned that.”

Abrams explained that she still values writing with complete honesty, but now believes it is possible to be truthful without causing unnecessary harm.

“I think you can be honest and I think you can be kind (at the same time), and I did not believe that, maybe, in the past,” she said. “It's really fun and it's an amazing release to write without considering anyone else's feelings, but I also want to be a decent person.”

When asked whether there were any songs she now regrets, the 26 year old pointed to "Best" from her 2023 debut album, Good Riddance.

“I, on the one hand, love that song, and on the other hand, I feel like such an a*shole, and I don't like that I painted things that way, even if I believed them in the moment,” she candidly admitted.

Abrams' third studio album, Daughter From Hell, is scheduled for release on 17 July.