dorothea
Taylor Swift Lyrics

Hey Dorothea
Addressing Dorothea to initiate the conversation

Do you ever stop and think about me?
Asking Dorothea if she thinks about the singer from time to time

When we were younger
Recollecting the past when the singer and Dorothea were younger

Down in the park
Referring to a park where they used to hang out together

Honey, making a lark of the misery
Having fun and being carefree amidst a difficult situation

You got shiny friends since you left town
Dorothea has made new and successful friends since moving away

A tiny screen's the only place I see you now
The only way the singer sees Dorothea now is through a small screen, suggesting they are not in regular contact anymore

And I got nothing but well wishes for ya
Wishing Dorothea well in her endeavours

Ooh
A vocalization expressing admiration or excitement

This place is the same as it ever was
The town hasn't changed much since Dorothea left

But you don't like it that way
Implying that Dorothea has outgrown her hometown or doesn't like the simplicity of it anymore

It's never too late
Assuring Dorothea that she can still come back to the artist's side

To come back to my side
Encouraging Dorothea to return to the singer's life

The stars in your eyes
Referring to Dorothea's bright and hopeful spirit

Shined brighter in Tupelo
Dorothea's shine was at its peak back in Tupelo, which represents a time when she was happy and carefree

And if you're ever tired of being known
Suggesting that Dorothea is known for something, potentially her status or connections

For who you know
Being recognized for her network or relationships, rather than her true self

You know, you'll always know me
The singer wants Dorothea to remember that she can always count on them, regardless of her status or situation

Dorothea (ah-ah)
Repeating Dorothea's name for emphasis

Ooh, you're a queen
Complimenting Dorothea's status and success

Selling dreams
Suggesting that Dorothea is in the business of selling hope and aspiration

Selling make up and magazines
Describing Dorothea's work or industry

Ooh, from you I'd buy anything
Expressing admiration and loyalty towards Dorothea, suggesting that the singer would support her in anything she did

When it was calmer
Recollecting a time when things were simpler or more relaxed

Skipping the prom
Referring to a specific event when Dorothea and the singer chose to do something different

Just to piss off your mom
The decision to skip prom was influenced by a desire to rebel against authority, specifically Dorothea's mother

And her pageant schemes
Dorothea's mother may have been involved with beauty pageants or something similar

And damn, Dorothea
Expressing awe or admiration towards Dorothea

They all wanna be ya
Dorothea's status and success draws envy from others

But are you still the same soul
Questioning whether Dorothea's success has changed who she is deep down

I met under the bleachers?
Emphasizing that the singer knew the real Dorothea, who they met under the bleachers, away from the public eye

I guess I'll never know
Accepting that they may never know if Dorothea has changed or not

And you'll go on with the show
Acknowledging that Dorothea will continue with her life and her pursuits, regardless of the past

Ooh-woo-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization expressing admiration or emotion