The song "Echo" by Christina Grimmie addresses a situation where the narrator is confused and hurt by the actions and words of a person they were once close to. The lyrics suggest that the narrator thought they were having a good time with this person but now feels like they have been deceived. The song talks about the narrator trying to understand the other person's perspective and piece together their thoughts. It seems like the other person may have been involved with multiple individuals, but the narrator asserts that none of them compare to them. The chorus emphasizes the theme of the truth echoing. The narrator acknowledges that they are aware of the lies being told and that they will eventually find out the truth. They refuse to stay silent about it and will let the truth bounce back like an echo. They will not submit to the situation and will not allow themselves to be hurt further. The lyrics also suggest that the narrator is ready to move on and live for themselves. They do not need the other person where they are heading. They encourage themselves to be true to who they are and not let this person define them. The song conveys a sense of empowerment and resilience in the face of emotional manipulation or deception. It encourages standing up for oneself and not settling for less than one deserves. The repetition of "echo" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the truth will always resurface and cannot be hidden.
