White Horse
Liz Rose/Taylor Swift Lyrics
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That face of an angel
Comes out just when you need it to
As I paced back and forth all this time
'Cause I honestly believed in you
Holding on
The days drag on
Stupid girl
That I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet
Lead her up the stairwell
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down
Now it's too late for you
And your white horse, to come around
Maybe I was naive,
Got lost in your eyes
And never really had a chance
My mistake I didn't know to be in love
You had to fight to have the upper hand
I had so many dreams
About you and me
Happy endings
Now I know
I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet
Lead her up the stairwell
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down
Now it's too late for you
And your white horse, to come around
And there you are on your knees
Begging for forgiveness, begging for me
Just like I always wanted but I'm so sorry
'Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytale
I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well
This is a big world, that was a small town
There in my rear view mirror disappearing now
And it's too late for you and your white horse
Now it's too late for you and your white horse, to catch me now
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
Try and catch me now
Oh, it's too late
To catch me now
In Liz Rose and Taylor Swift's song "White Horse," the lyrics tell a story of a girl who realizes that her idealistic view of love and herself as a princess is far from reality. The opening line, "Say you're sorry," speaks to the theme of regret, which carries throughout the song. The singer describes her previous belief in the other person, exemplifying the concept of falling for appearances, rather than character. The line, "That face of an angel comes out just when you need it to," implies that the other person can be manipulative when necessary.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on her own role in the failed relationship, admitting that she became so engrossed in the fantasy that she failed to see the reality. The chorus repeats "I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that love is not always what we imagine it to be. The line, "I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well" embodies a sense of hope and empowerment, that the singer will find someone who values her for who she is, rather than who they want her to be.
Overall, "White Horse" touches on themes of love, regret, and reality. It is a poignant reminder that fairy-tale endings are not always possible, but that there is still hope for a happy ending if one keeps searching for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you're sorry
Admit your fault and apologize
That face of an angel
Your innocent expression is deceiving
Comes out just when you need it to
You only show your innocence when it's convenient for you
As I paced back and forth all this time
I've been worrying and anxious about this for a while
'Cause I honestly believed in you
I had faith and trust in you
Holding on
Clutching to hope
The days drag on
The time feels slow and never-ending
Stupid girl
I regret my foolishness
I should have known, I should have known
I should have been aware and more perceptive
That I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale
My life is not a fantasy story
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet
I'm not the person you'll romantically win over
Lead her up the stairwell
Show her an elegant and charming time
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town
Real life is not like a movie, it's just an ordinary place
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down
I had hopes and aspirations that were crushed when you disappointed me
Now it's too late for you
You missed your chance
And your white horse, to come around
You can't save the day or win me back
Maybe I was naive,
I might have been too innocent or inexperienced
Got lost in your eyes
I was captivated by your gaze and charm
And never really had a chance
I never had an opportunity with you
My mistake I didn't know to be in love
I was ignorant of what it meant to love
You had to fight to have the upper hand
You were only interested in dominating or controlling the relationship
I had so many dreams
I had imagined many possibilities for us
About you and me
About our relationship together
Happy endings
A satisfying conclusion or resolution to our story
Now I know
I have learned from this experience
And there you are on your knees
You're begging for my forgiveness
Begging for forgiveness, begging for me
You want my forgiveness and my love
Just like I always wanted but I'm so sorry
I wished for your affection, but it's too late
'Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytale
I'm not the perfect or ideal person for you
I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well
I'll search for someone who will treat me with respect and kindness
This is a big world, that was a small town
There are more opportunities for me out there
There in my rear view mirror disappearing now
You're fading into the past and out of my life
And it's too late for you and your white horse
You no longer have a chance to save me
Now it's too late for you and your white horse, to catch me now
You can't win me back or save the relationship
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
An expression of feelings or emotions
Try and catch me now
You can make an effort to win me back, but it won't work
Oh, it's too late
It's no use or pointless to try now
To catch me now
You can't save the relationship, I've moved on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elisabeth Wagner Rose, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Foolish_huan
I can’t believe I’m seeing the lady who helped Taylor write All Too Well ! Unreal
@lanainmydreams
Mostly she helped with the cutting down of the song from 4-5 verses to 2 verses :'(
@HeatherLynseyMusic
She’s co written 20!!!
@Ohthemarvelousmusic
Huh, what, (if you know,) were some of the original lyrics that got cut? I don't know about these details, and am curious.
@muhammadrajabal-mukarrom4013
I loveeeeee Liz Rose as Taylor’s co-writer. I love every single song they wrote together such like: Cold as You, Tied Together with a Smile, You Belong with Me, Fearless, White Horse, Tell Me Why, Come in with the Rain, Superstar, & All Too Well!
@liminalstate4250
Please collaborate with Liz Rose again, Taylor!🌷
@folklovermore.
No, she's under Big Machine.
@liminalstate4250
@@folklovermore. That's sad. 😔
@brandonkinzjuliusjaugan7601
@@folklovermore. she is not, she's not signed to any label. She work for the Nashville Music Row and was hired as co-writer to many labels that produce country music like MCA, Big Machine, Mercury, etc. She was always cowriting songs with Hillary Lindsey, the writer signed to MCA Nashville.
Edit: Taylor is in good terms with MCA Nashville as it was her secondary label used to promote no body, no crime and betty in country radios