champagne problems
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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So you could sit there in this hurt
Bustling crowds or silent sleepers
You're not sure which is worse
Because I dropped your hand while dancing
Left you out there standing
Crestfallen on the landing
Champagne problems
Your mom's ring in your pocket
My picture in your wallet
Your heart was glass, I dropped it
Champagne problems
You told your family for a reason
You couldn't keep it in
Your sister splashed out on the bottle
Now no one's celebrating
Dom Perignon, you brought it
No crowd of friends applauded
Your hometown skeptics called it
Champagne problems
You had a speech, you're speechless
Love slipped beyond your reaches
And I couldn't give a reason
Champagne problems
Your Midas touch on the Chevy door
November flush and your flannel cure
"This dorm was once a madhouse"
I made a joke "Well, it's made for me" how
Evergreen, our group of friends
Don't think we'll say that word again
And soon they'll have the nerve to deck the halls
That we once walked through
One for the money, two for the show
I never was ready, so I watch you go
Sometimes you just don't know the answer
'Til someone's on their knees and asks you
"She would've made such a lovely bride
What a shame she's fucked in the head" they said
But you'll find the real thing instead
She'll patch up your tapestry that I shred
And hold your hand while dancing
Never leave you standing
Crestfallen on the landing
With champagne problems
Your mom's ring in your pocket
Her picture in your wallet
And you won't remember all my
Champagne problems
You won't remember all my
Champagne problems
In "Champagne Problems," Taylor Swift sings about a failed engagement, where the singer rejects the proposal, leaving her significant other crestfallen on the landing, surrounded by a bottle of champagne. The opening lines suggest that the proposal might have taken place on a night train, setting the tone for the rest of the song to be a meditation on missed opportunities and missed connections. The singer seems to be torn between the emotions she has for her potential spouse and the fear of the expectations that come with such a substantial commitment.
Swift continues to allude to the dashed hopes and shattered dreams by referencing an engagement ring, represented by the singer's mother's ring. The failed marriage proposal broke their heart transparent as glass. The "champagne problems" reference represents first-world issues so insignificant as to be considered a luxury problem, suitably representative of the problems that come with being in a wealthy relationship. The singer is also reflective; she's worried that the onlookers will judge her, and so she resents that champagne problems have created doubt about her affection.
The song suggests a sense of remorse in realizing that she didn't feel the same level of attraction that her potential spouse did. However, it paints a more significant picture of doomed destiny than mental weakness, in which both partners failed to deal with the complications of a failed proposal maturely. While the lyrics may seem to be about champagne-related struggles, the reality is that they are about the uncertainty of life and its unpredictable nature, interspersed with dealing with the pressures that come with dating and marriage.
Line by Line Meaning
You booked the night train for a reason
You planned the night train journey intentionally
So you could sit there in this hurt
To be alone and contemplate what happened
Bustling crowds or silent sleepers
Both options are equally distressing
You're not sure which is worse
Indecision whether to be surrounded by people or be alone
Because I dropped your hand while dancing
I made a mistake and ruined the moment
Left you out there standing
I left you hanging there in your embarrassment
Crestfallen on the landing
Feeling defeated while standing on the staircase
Champagne problems
Small issues, especially in contrast to the grandeur of champagne
Your mom's ring in your pocket
You intended to propose or symbolize your commitment
My picture in your wallet
You still have a memento of me
Your heart was glass, I dropped it
I shattered your fragile heart
You told your family for a reason
You wanted to share your happiness with them
You couldn't keep it in
You were too excited and overwhelmed
Your sister splashed out on the bottle
Your sister prepared the best champagne for your celebration
Now no one's celebrating
Everything went wrong and the party was ruined
Dom Perignon, you brought it
You brought the most expensive champagne for the occasion
No crowd of friends applauded
Nobody was excited or happy for you
Your hometown skeptics called it
People who doubted your love story had something to say about the champagne
Champagne problems
Similar to first mention, trivial problems compared to the luxury of champagne
You had a speech, you're speechless
You prepared to say something special but now you're lost for words
Love slipped beyond your reaches
You thought you had love but now it's out of your control
And I couldn't give a reason
I don't have the answer or justification to explain what happened
Your Midas touch on the Chevy door
Your skill of turning everything into gold, even the car door
November flush and your flannel cure
The combination of autumn warmth and your favorite flannel shirt cured your troubles
"This dorm was once a madhouse"
This place was once a place of fun chaos and good memories
I made a joke "Well, it's made for me" how
I made a joke about how this place suits me
Evergreen, our group of friends
Our close-knit group of friends is constant and enduring
Don't think we'll say that word again
We won't use certain words or phrases because they remind us of something painful
And soon they'll have the nerve to deck the halls
The decorations and atmosphere that we once enjoyed will soon become unbearable
That we once walked through
The places where we walked and spent time together
One for the money, two for the show
A popular saying for entertainment
I never was ready, so I watch you go
I wasn't ready for the breakup and now I'm just watching you leave
Sometimes you just don't know the answer
We don't always have the answer or know what to do in certain situations
Til someone's on their knees and asks you
Only when someone is desperate and asks for help do we realize what to do or say
"She would've made such a lovely bride
Others had high hopes for your future and saw us getting married
What a shame she's fucked in the head" they said
Others saw me as problematic, which affected our relationship
But you'll find the real thing instead
You will find true and unconditional love in the future
She'll patch up your tapestry that I shred
Someone else will repair the damage I caused in your life
And hold your hand while dancing
Your future love will show you support and encouragement when you need it
Never leave you standing
They won't abandon you, especially in times of trouble
Crestfallen on the landing
You won't be left feeling defeated or hopeless
With champagne problems
Even with minor issues, they will still celebrate with champagne
Your mom's ring in your pocket
Symbolizes commitment and readiness to take the next step
Her picture in your wallet
Carrying a picture or memory of someone you cherish
And you won't remember all my
You are moving on and forgetting the problems associated with me
Champagne problems
A final reminder of the small issues that occurred before moving forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Alison Swift, William Bowery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hazey1492
Has anyone noticed “One for the money, two for the show” based on children’s rhyme?
“One for the money
Two for the show
Three to GET READY
And four to GO”
Taylor Swift - Champagne Problems
“One for the money
Two for the show
I NEVER was READY
So I watch you GO”
She turned a children’s fun rhyme into an emotionally sad lyrics. Just pure GENIUS !
@am13007
"Champagne Problems" is a song about how a person is preparing to propose to their lover. The person has already informed their family and their friends, who are all ready to celebrate and applaud once the engagement was done. The person is using their mother's ring to propose. The person even prepared what to say when they would propose. But before they could say anything, the lover ran away, because the lover thought that they weren't enough for the person. The lover couldn't give a proper reason as to why they can't marry the person. The lover says that they didn't know what to answer until the person went down on their knees. Everyone says the lover would have made a lovely bride, but it's a shame that they're already confused and conflicted on their own. Because the lover turned him down, the person booked a night train to get out of the place, so they could sit there all alone while hurting. The lover says one day that the person will find someone else who will say yes to them. Someday their friends group ( they are not sure they'll ever be able to say "our friends" again, because they won't be able to face the person or any of their friends) will get over the initial shock and then maybe one day they'll deck the halls again for when the person feels ready and finds someone to propose to again who will say yes for sure. This problem, that the lover broke the person's heart might not be a nationwide issue or that big of a deal to most people, because soon everyone will move on and forget all about it. The person and lover included. But at the moment, it does seem like a big problem. Taylor is a literary genius♥
@harrystyleswhore8149
i had a mental breakdown reading this😭
@clairespades4002
dont mind me crying in the corner
@kritveemodi4495
This left me in tears.. not even kidding
@sitrakarandria9293
And hoax from folklore is the pov of the boy after this
@user-wi8fr9ee7u
The song awfully reminds me of Jo and Laurie's relationship in The little women (the new one)
@day6april434
English: “She’ll fix your broken heart”
Taylor Swift: “She’ll patch up your tapestry that I shred”
@angelinebena9675
lolll ikr she really is on another level
@ronnygranados
thats one of my favorite lines on this
@hearts4chuuuya
Wow!