"True Grit" by Joywave seems to be a song about feeling overlooked or underappreciated in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the narrator's partner was indulging in glamorous experiences, represented by the city lights and Euro sights, while the narrator was working hard and staying grounded, represented by stomping grapes from a local vine. The lines "I think I was just a little hard to recognize before" and "You should have known me all the time, You should have loved me all the time" indicate a sense of longing for understanding and unconditional love from the partner. The narrator feels that despite their efforts to stay true to themselves, their partner failed to see them for who they truly are and appreciate their presence. The mention of "highest highs" and the English countryside remembering war might symbolize the ups and downs and the challenges faced in the relationship. Overall, the song conveys a theme of longing for recognition, love, and appreciation from a partner who may have been distracted by the allure of a more glamorous lifestyle.
