: She "breaks out" of the studio walls into a vivid open field, representing her creative freedom.
: The track was produced by Gregg Wattenberg and Derek Fuhrmann.
: 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.
VanderWaal wrote the song to address the "drama" and superficiality of modern life, specifically focusing on the pressure of social media and public perception.
Grace VanderWaal's 'So Much More Than This' Video - Billboard
Dec 4, 2560 BE — Grace VanderWaal Finds Inspiration in Lost Letters, a Puppy & an Open Field in 'So Much More Than This' Video.
: She promoted the single with performances on Total Request Live (TRL) and during her sold-out Just the Beginning Tour .