The album's lead single, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was a worldwide commercial success, topping the iTunes charts all over the world and sold 623,000 copies in the first week, becoming Swift's first ever Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper after vaulting from 72 to number one and stayed at top for three weeks. Even though she usually doesn't discuss who her songs are about, Swift told Broadway's Electric Barnyard that she would agree to disclose the inspiration for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" for a six figure donation to charity. Following in the footsteps of one of her idol's, whom she mimics quite often, Carly Simon.
The second single, "Begin Again" was released in October 1. Red has also spawned three other promotional singles, all of them reached top 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Red has been mostly acclaimed by music critics, who praised Swift's versatility as a musician and enjoyed her experiments with new music genres. Red sold 1,208,000 copies in its first week in the U.S, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and scored the highest number one debut in the US for the 2010s decade so far. Red is also Swift's first chart-topper in the U.K., and also topped the album charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand.
State of Grace
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Busy streets and busy lives
And all we know
Is touch and go
We are alone with our changing minds
We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds
Or fades in time
And I never
(Never)
Saw you coming
And I'll never
(Never)
Be the same
You come around and the armor falls
Pierce the room like a cannon ball
Now all we know
Is don't let go
We are alone, just you and me
Up in your room and our slates are clean
Just twin fire signs
Four blue eyes
So you were never a saint
And I loved in shades of wrong
We learn to live with the pain
Mosaic broken hearts
But this love is great and wild
And I never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Saw you coming (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
And I'll never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Be the same
This is a state of grace
This is the worth while fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
These are the hands of fate
You're my Achilles heel
This is the golden age of something good
And right and real
And I never
(Never)
Saw you coming
And I'll never
Be the same
Yeah, oh-oh
And I never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Saw you coming (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
And I'll never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(So you were never a saint)
(And I loved in shades of wrong)
Be the same (we learn to live with the pain)
(Mosaic broken hearts)
(But this love is great and wild)
This is a state of grace
This is the worth while fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
In State of Grace, Taylor Swift describes a thrilling and unexpected love that took her by surprise. She describes walking in a hurry through city streets, living life on fast-forward with only brief moments of love along the way. When she meets her lover, she compares it to a cannonball piercing the room and suddenly everything became clear. The two are alone in a room with nothing but each other and their emotions, and with their past mistakes and pain acknowledged and left behind, they find a connection so strong that they never saw it coming. They have learned to live with the pain of their past broken hearts and mistakes, and while their love isn't perfect, it's real and all-consuming. Swift refers to this love as a state of grace, and despite the difficulties that come with it, she suggests that this kind of love is worth fighting for.
The song speaks to the struggles of navigating love in the modern world, where everything is fast-paced and disposable. It's a reminder that while love may be a ruthless game, if it's approached with honesty, vulnerability, and authenticity, it has the potential to be a life-changing experience that shapes who we are. Swift's lyrics are emotive and expressive, with a sense of urgency in the delivery that emphasizes the rawness and intensity of the emotions she's describing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking fast through the traffic lights
The singer is moving quickly through a busy area.
Busy streets and busy lives
The surroundings are full of a lot of movement and activity.
And all we know
People have limited knowledge and understanding.
Is touch and go
Relationships are unpredictable and unstable.
We are alone with our changing minds
Individuals are isolated with their own thoughts and feelings that are constantly evolving.
We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds
People continue to love even when it becomes painful.
Or fades in time
Love can weaken or disappear over time.
And I never (Never) Saw you coming
The singer met someone unexpectedly and was surprised by it.
And I'll never(Never) Be the same
Meeting this person has changed the singer's life permanently.
You come around and the armor falls
The singer feels comfortable being vulnerable around this person.
Pierce the room like a cannon ball
This person has a strong presence and impact.
Now all we know
The situation has changed and now there is new information to consider.
Is don't let go
It is important to hold onto this relationship.
We are alone, just you and me
The relationship is important and personal, and involves just two people.
Up in your room and our slates are clean
The two people are in a private place and starting fresh with each other.
Just twin fire signs
The two people have a connection and passion for each other.
Four blue eyes
Both people have blue eyes.
So you were never a saint And I loved in shades of wrong
Neither person is perfect, and the singer is aware of her own mistakes in love.
We learn to live with the pain
People become accustomed to the emotional struggles that come with love.
Mosaic broken hearts But this love is great and wild
Although both people are not perfect and may have past emotional pain, their love is still strong and exciting.
This is a state of grace
The relationship is a temporary, but beautiful moment in time.
This is the worth while fight
The work put into the relationship is important and valuable.
Love is a ruthless game Unless you play it good and right
Love can be difficult, but it is important to do it well and in a respectful manner.
These are the hands of fate You're my Achilles heel
The two people being together is the result of a greater force, and one that makes the singer vulnerable.
This is the golden age of something good And right and real
There is hope for the future, and the future involves something positive, correct and genuine.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Alison Swift
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