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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
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
"Champagne Problems" by R-Swift seems to be a song about a relationship that has fallen apart due to various issues and problems. The lyrics suggest that the singer had a hard time committing to the relationship and eventually caused the other person a lot of pain. The song starts with the metaphor of a night train, indicating that the singer intentionally created distance and hurt in the relationship. The bustling crowds and silent sleepers represent the uncertainty and confusion the singer feels about whether it is better to be in a relationship or alone.
The chorus refers to "Champagne problems," which are symbolic of the superficial and trivial issues that ultimately caused the relationship to fail. The singer's actions, like dropping their partner's hand while dancing and not giving a reason for their behavior, hurt the other person deeply. The mention of the mom's ring and the singer's picture in the partner's wallet suggests that they were serious about the relationship, but their fear or inability to commit ultimately led to its demise.
The second verse reveals that the singer had told their family about the relationship, but now they're not celebrating. The mention of Dom Perignon, a high-end champagne, represents the effort the singer put into the relationship, but it didn't receive the recognition or support they expected. The line about "Love slipped beyond your reaches" suggests that the singer let love slip away due to their own issues or insecurities.
The bridge reflects on the memories and nostalgia of the relationship. The mention of the Chevy door indicates that the singer was once seen as successful or lucky in love, but now their luck has changed. The verse also references a group of friends and a dorm, indicating that the relationship was a significant part of their past, but it has come to an end. The line "Sometimes you just don't know the answer 'til someone's on their knees and asks you" suggests that the singer didn't fully appreciate or understand the other person's feelings until it was too late.
Line by Line Meaning
You booked the night train for a reason
You made a deliberate choice to take the night train
So you could sit there in this hurt
In order to dwell in your feelings of pain and sorrow
Bustling crowds or silent sleepers
Uncertain about whether the busy crowds or silent passengers are more difficult to bear
You're not sure which is worse
Indecisive about what is more challenging
Because I dropped your hand while dancing
Due to my mistake of letting go of your hand while we were dancing
Left you out there standing
Leaving you alone and ignored
Crestfallen on the landing
Feeling disappointed and dejected on the staircase
Champagne problems
Issues and conflicts that might seem trivial or luxurious, like problems associated with champagne
Your mom's ring in your pocket
Carrying your mother's ring with you
My picture in your wallet
Keeping a picture of me in your wallet
Your heart was glass, I dropped it
Your heart was delicate like glass, and I accidentally shattered it
You told your family for a reason
You had a specific motive for informing your family about us
You couldn't keep it in
You couldn't hide or suppress your feelings and emotions
Your sister splashed out on the bottle
Your sister extravagantly spent money on alcohol
Now no one's celebrating
There is no longer any joyous celebration happening
Dom Perignon, you brought it
You brought a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne
No crowd of friends applauded
There wasn't a group of supportive friends cheering for you
Your hometown skeptics called it
People from your hometown doubted or criticized your actions
Champagne problems
Facing difficulties and challenges that may appear superficial or extravagant
You had a speech, you're speechless
You prepared a speech, but now you are left without words
Love slipped beyond your reaches
The feeling of love became unattainable for you
And I couldn't give a reason
I was unable to provide an explanation
Champagne problems
Dealing with problems that might seem small or luxurious
Your Midas touch on the Chevy door
Your ability to bring success or prosperity to everyday things, like a car door
November flush and your flannel cure
The redness on your cheeks in November, and your comfort in wearing flannel clothing
"This dorm was once a madhouse"
This dormitory used to be chaotic or wild
I made a joke "Well, it's made for me" how
I humorously commented that the dorm was suited for my personality
Evergreen, our group of friends
Our group of friends that has proven to be enduring and constant
Don't think we'll say that word again
We probably won't use that word or phrase anymore
And soon they'll have the nerve to deck the halls
Soon, those friends will audaciously decorate the halls
That we once walked through
The halls that we used to stroll together
One for the money, two for the show
Suggesting a countdown or sequence before something significant happens
I never was ready, so I watch you go
I was never prepared, so I observed you leaving
Sometimes you just don't know the answer
Occasionally, you simply don't have the solution or response
'Til someone's on their knees and asks you
Until someone humbly kneels and requests something from you
"She would've made such a lovely bride
"She would have been a beautiful and wonderful bride
What a shame she's fucked in the head" they said
"It's unfortunate that she has mental issues," they remarked
But you'll find the real thing instead
However, you will discover genuine love instead
She'll patch up your tapestry that I shred
She will mend and repair the fabric of your life that I tore apart
And hold your hand while dancing
She will embrace and support you while dancing
Never leave you standing
She will never abandon you or leave you in a vulnerable position
Crestfallen on the landing
Feeling crushed and disappointed on the staircase
With champagne problems
Despite facing luxurious or trivial difficulties
Your mom's ring in your pocket
Keeping your mother's ring close to you
Her picture in your wallet
Having a photo of her in your wallet
And you won't remember all my
And you won't recall all of my
Champagne problems
Challenges and dilemmas that may appear insignificant or extravagant
You won't remember all my
You won't retain all of my
Champagne problems
Issues and difficulties that might seem trivial or luxurious
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Alison Swift, William Bowery
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