1 When you are young they assume you know nothing -Taylor Swift, Cardigan
People forgive you for your mistakes when you’re a child. They look over your misdeeds as they feign ignorance, thinking that you don’t know any better.
2 I gave so many signs -Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, Exile
Sometimes, your subtle hints never reach the person they’re supposed to because they keep looking over them. Realizing this feels like a pang in the heart because this is the least you expect of them.
3 You’re not my homeland anymore -Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, Exile
A person feels like home when you’ve shared enough time with them and your bond has gotten stronger than ever. However, a betrayal by them would immediately have you revoking that title off them.
4 With you I serve, with you I fall down-Taylor Swift, Epiphany
In this context, the lines are referring to soldiers in a battle who take up an oath to serve their country together, and fall down as one with it.
5 Does a scorpion sting when fighting back-Taylor Swift, Mad Woman
If there is a scorpion that stings its foes to fight back against the enemies that wronged it, should it still be considered a murder, instead of just? Can’t it just be self-defense?
6 The worst thing that I ever did, was what I did to you -Taylor Swift, Betty
Betty from folklore takes us on a story trip down the lane about a young lad who wants his (assumingly) ex-significant other back after cheating on her. He realizes his mistake but still wishes for her to come back.
7 Would you have me? -Taylor Swift, Betty
The boy in the track Betty is called James, who wonders if Betty would still have him back despite what he did to her.
8 I dreamt of you all summer long -Taylor Swift, Betty
Despite having spent his summer time with some other girl, James dreamt of Betty the entire time, even after he came back (the guilt does hit hard).
9 The only thing I wanna do, is make it upto you -Taylor Swift, Betty
James’ earlier apologetic tone changes into one of repentance with this line, but it doesn’t erase what he did. Betty probably wouldn’t have him back.
10 I had the shiniest wheels, now they’re rusting -Taylor Swift, This is me trying
As children, some of us have a headstart where we perform better than we’re supposed to, but over time those shiny wheels that got us ahead of everyone else in the race rust and make it difficult for us to adjust among others.
11 I just wanted you to know, that this is me trying -Taylor Swift, This is me trying
‘This is me trying’ brings to light the plight of individuals who are accused of not trying hard enough anymore.
12 So I got wasted like all my potential -Taylor Swift, This is me Trying
People try to tell individuals that all their fears are just in their heads. Believing these opinions often results in a lot of self-doubt for the individual subjected
13 You’re faithless love is the only hoax I believed in -Taylor Swift, Hoax
It takes a lot of time to learn about someone, and it involves a lot of risks (such as trusting them). But sometimes, our trust ends up being misplaced.
14 I am ash from your fire -Taylor Swift, Hoax
Some people are like wildfire. They come into your life, make it as chaotic as it could be and leave you burnt out.
15 You knew it still hurts underneath my scars from when they pulled me apart -Taylor Swift, Hoax
People pick at individuals, unwrapping the layers they’ve carefully tried to keep private. It’s not only an unwelcome invasion but also an unhealthy one.
15 Relatable Lyrics from Taylor Swift Songs that serve as Great Captions
1. When you are young they assume you know nothing -Taylor Swift, Cardigan
2. I gave so many signs -Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, Exile
3. You’re not my homeland anymore -Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, Exile
4. With you I serve, with you I fall down-Taylor Swift, Epiphany
5. Does a scorpion sting when fighting back-Taylor Swift, Mad Woman
6. The worst thing that I ever did, was what I did to you -Taylor Swift, Betty
7. Would you have me? -Taylor Swift, Betty
8. I dreamt of you all summer long -Taylor Swift, Betty
9. The only thing I wanna do, is make it upto you -Taylor Swift, Betty
10. I had the shiniest wheels, now they’re rusting -Taylor Swift, This is me trying
11. I just wanted you to know, that this is me trying -Taylor Swift, This is me trying
12. So I got wasted like all my potential -Taylor Swift, This is me Trying
13. You’re faithless love is the only hoax I believed in -Taylor Swift, Hoax
14. I am ash from your fire -Taylor Swift, Hoax
15. You knew it still hurts underneath my scars from when they pulled me apart -Taylor Swift, Hoax