Holy Ground
COCINA - Taylor Swift Lyrics
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While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away
Back to a first-glance feeling on New York time
Back when you fit in my poems like a perfect rhyme
Took off faster than a the green light, go
Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know
I left a note on the door with a joke we'd made
And that was the first day
And darlin', it was good
Never lookin' down
And right there where we stood
Was holy ground
Spinnin' like a girl in a brand new dress
We had this big wide city all to ourselves
We blocked the noise with the sound of "I need you"
And for the first time I had something to lose
And I guess we fell apart in the usual way
And the story's got dust on every page
But sometimes I wonder how you think about it now
And I see your face in every crowd
'Cause darlin', it was good (uh-ey, uh-ey)
Never lookin' down (uh-ey, uh-ey)
And right there where we stood (uh-ey)
Was holy ground (uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
(Uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
Tonight I'm gonna dance
For all that we've been through
But I don't wanna dance
If I'm not dancing with you
Tonight I'm gonna dance
Like you were in this room
But I don't wanna dance
If I'm not dancing with you
It was good
Never lookin' down
And right there where we stood
Was holy ground (uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
(Uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
Tonight I'm gonna dance
For all that we've been through
But I don't wanna dance
If I'm not dancing with you
Tonight I'm gonna dance
Like you were in this room
But I don't wanna dance
If I'm not dancing with you
The song "Holy Ground" by Taylor Swift is a nostalgic reflection on a past relationship and the special moments shared in a specific place and time. The lyrics portray the singer reminiscing about that relationship while sitting alone in a coffee shop. The memories take her back to the beginning of their love story, when everything felt perfect and effortless, represented by the metaphor of their connection fitting together like a perfect rhyme in her poems.
The lyrics further describe the excitement and intensity of their relationship, symbolized by the image of taking off like a green light. The couple had a deep understanding of each other, to the extent that they could skip conversations because they already knew each other so well. The mention of leaving a note on the door with a shared joke represents the small gestures and inside jokes that can become cherished memories in a relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the significance of the relationship by describing their connection as "holy ground." This suggests that their love was sacred and special. The intensity of their love is captured in the image of spinning like a girl in a new dress and having the entire city to themselves. The couple created their own world and blocked out the noise of the outside world, finding solace in each other's presence. However, the lyrics imply that the relationship eventually fell apart in a common and expected way, portrayed as the story having "dust on every page."
The lyrics also touch on the lingering thoughts and memories the singer has of her past love. Even though time has passed, she wonders how her former partner thinks about their relationship now. The mention of seeing their face in every crowd suggests that the memories and impact of the relationship still resonate with her.
The bridge of the song shows the singer's resolve to celebrate the relationship and the experiences they went through. She wants to dance for all they have been through but expresses a reluctance to do so if she can't dance with her ex-partner. This highlights the significance of their connection and the desire for shared experiences.
Overall, "Holy Ground" is a song that reflects on a past relationship, acknowledging the joy and significance it held while recognizing that it has ended. The lyrics capture the intense emotions and treasured memories associated with that love.
Line by Line Meaning
I was reminiscing just the other day
I was thinking back to a recent time
While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away
While enjoying a cup of coffee by myself, my thoughts drifted away
Back to a first-glance feeling on New York time
Back to that initial moment when I first saw you in New York
Back when you fit in my poems like a perfect rhyme
When you perfectly matched the words in my poems
Took off faster than a the green light, go
Our relationship started quickly and without hesitation
Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know
You don't bother with unnecessary talk when you already understand
I left a note on the door with a joke we'd made
I left a note on the door referencing a shared inside joke
And that was the first day
And that marked the beginning of our journey
And darlin', it was good
And my dear, it was amazing
Never lookin' down
Never feeling doubtful or uncertain
And right there where we stood
In that very place where we were together
Was holy ground
Was a sacred and special space
Spinnin' like a girl in a brand new dress
Feeling ecstatic and joyful like a girl twirling in a new dress
We had this big wide city all to ourselves
We felt like we had the whole city to explore and enjoy solely for us
We blocked the noise with the sound of 'I need you'
We drowned out the surrounding distractions with our declarations of needing each other
And for the first time I had something to lose
And it was the first time I had something valuable that I could potentially lose
And I guess we fell apart in the usual way
And I suppose our relationship ended like most do
And the story's got dust on every page
And our story now gathers dust, untouched and forgotten
But sometimes I wonder how you think about it now
But occasionally, I ponder on how you reflect upon our past
And I see your face in every crowd
And I perceive your face among the masses
'Cause darlin', it was good (uh-ey, uh-ey)
'Cause my dear, it was incredible
Never lookin' down (uh-ey, uh-ey)
Never feeling doubtful or uncertain
And right there where we stood (uh-ey)
In that very place where we were together
Was holy ground (uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
Was a sacred and special space
(Uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
(Sounds emphasizing the significance of that place)
Tonight I'm gonna dance
This evening, I will celebrate
For all that we've been through
For all the experiences we shared
But I don't wanna dance
But I don't want to celebrate
If I'm not dancing with you
Unless I'm dancing with you
Like you were in this room
As if you were here in this very room
But I don't wanna dance
But I don't want to celebrate
If I'm not dancing with you
Unless I'm dancing with you
It was good
It was amazing
Never lookin' down
Never feeling doubtful or uncertain
And right there where we stood
In that very place where we were together
Was holy ground (uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
Was a sacred and special space
(Uh-ey, uh-ey, uh-ey, oh-oh)
(Sounds emphasizing the significance of that place)
Tonight I'm gonna dance
This evening, I will celebrate
For all that we've been through
For all the experiences we shared
But I don't wanna dance
But I don't want to celebrate
If I'm not dancing with you
Unless I'm dancing with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Alison Swift
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