“ABCDEFU” by Gayle is a song about the end of a tumultuous relationship and Gayle’s frustration and anger towards her ex-partner. The lyrics are filled with insults and expletives as the she expresses her desire for her ex to leave her alone and move on from the relationship.
In the first verse, Gayle lists off various things that she dislikes about her ex, including their mother, sister, job, and car, as well as the person’s friends and their own art. She then declares that everyone except for her ex’s dog can “fuck off.” She also implies that she used to try to be understanding and forgiving towards her ex, but now she is over it and done trying to be nice.
The chorus repeats the phrase “A-B-C-D-E, F-U,” which stands for “ABCDE, FUCK YOU.” This phrase serves as a way for the Gayle to spell out her feelings towards her ex in a more blunt and direct way.
In the second verse, Gayle goes into more detail about the ways in which her ex has hurt her. She says that her ex claimed to just need space, but then couldn’t handle it when she had nothing to say. Her ex also spread rumors about her being a “bitch,” causing her to internalize this and behave in a way that was more in line with this label. Gayle also accuses her ex of always putting themselves above her and not caring about her feelings. Her ex was not only unkind, but spiteful.
Overall, “ABCDEFU” is a song about the end of a toxic and unhealthy relationship. The lyrics are filled with anger and resentment towards Gayle’s ex, and how she wants nothing more than for them to leave her alone and to forget that she exists. The song is a powerful expression of frustration and a desire to move on from a negative situation. It was a way for Gayle to vent her frustration and let out her negative emotions