: She "breaks out" of the studio walls into a vivid open field, representing her creative freedom.
: The lyric "close your phone and breathe in the air" was a last-minute addition after she saw her producer distracted by Instagram during their session. Grace VanderWaal - So Much More Than This
: The track was sparked by her frustration with radio songs that focused solely on "love and hatred". : She "breaks out" of the studio walls
The official music video, released in December 2017, follows a then-13-year-old VanderWaal struggling with writer's block in a studio. The official music video, released in December 2017,
: The song encourages listeners to ignore "dumb things" like likes and drama, focusing instead on personal happiness and the bigger picture. Music Video and Visuals
: The parent album, Just the Beginning , debuted at number 22 on the Billboard 200.
VanderWaal wrote the song to address the "drama" and superficiality of modern life, specifically focusing on the pressure of social media and public perception.