Don't Stop Believin'
Sam Tsui feat. Kurt Schneider Lyrics


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So it's gonna be forever,
'Cause we never go out of style
Are we in the clear yet? Good
And it's going to be alright
Got a long list of ex-lovers
And the players gonna play, play, play
But I've got a blank space, baby
And all you had to do was stay

Nice to meet you, where you been?
Now we got bad blood
This love is good, this love is bad
But it used to be mad love

I wish you would come back,
'Cause I can't make them stay
I wish you were right here, right now, it's all good
Are we out of the woods?

I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
I think I am finally clean
We go 'round and 'round each time

So it's gonna be forever,
'Cause we never go out of style
Are we in the clear yet? Good
And it's going to be alright
Got a long list of ex-lovers
And the players gonna play, play, play
But I've got a blank space, baby
And all you had to do was stay

And that's how it works,
That's how you get the girl, girl
And all you had to do was stay
And that's how it works,
That's how you get the girl, girl

It's been waiting for you, baby
I know places we won't be found
And they'll be chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
(Yeah)

So it's gonna be forever,
'Cause we never go out of style
Are we in the clear yet? Good
And it's going to be alright
Got a long list of ex-lovers
And the players gonna play, play, play
But I've got a blank space, baby
And all you had to do was stay

And that's how it works,
That's how you get the girl, girl
And all you had to do was stay
And that's how it works,
That's how you get the girl, girl

It's been waiting for you, baby
I know places we won't be found
And they'll be chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
'Cause had a long list of ex-lovers
And the players gonna play, play, play




But I've got a blank space, baby
And all you had to do was stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift is a playful yet empowering track about a woman who has had her fair share of love and heartbreaks but is still searching for that perfect love. The opening lines, "So it's gonna be forever, 'Cause we never go out of style" emphasize the fact that love should not be temporary, but it should be forever. The following lines introduce the idea of a "blank space," suggesting that the singer is looking for a new love interest, perhaps someone who doesn't come with the baggage of past relationships. She is willing to let go of her ex-lovers and move on.


The chorus, "Got a long list of ex-lovers, And the players gonna play, play, play, But I've got a blank space, baby, And all you had to do was stay" emphasizes the idea of the singer being done with past relationships but is still open to the idea of love with the right person. The line "all you had to do was stay" reiterates that the singer isn't asking for much, just the commitment from the right partner to build a lasting relationship.


Things seem to be moving on the right track in the second verse, "Nice to meet you, where you been? Now we got bad blood, This love is good, this love is bad, But it used to be mad love." Here, the singer appears to have met a potential lover but is cautious about the relationship's intentions because of bad experiences from past relationships. She is hopeful that this time things are different and it's going to be "alright." As the song progresses, the singer gains more confidence in herself and her ability to attract the right person.


Overall, the song is an upbeat and optimistic take on love and its ups and downs. It encourages people to believe in love even after experiencing heartbreaks and disappointments while also emphasizing the importance of self-love.


Line by Line Meaning

So it's gonna be forever,
This is a permanent thing, our love will never die out or fade away.


'Cause we never go out of style
Our love is timeless and iconic, it will never go out of fashion.


Are we in the clear yet? Good
Have we passed our hurdles? Are we out of danger? If yes, that's great news!


And it's going to be alright
Everything is going to be fine in the end, we will make it work.


Got a long list of ex-lovers
I have a lot of past relationships, but they are all in the past now.


And the players gonna play, play, play
People with a tendency to cheat or play around will continue to engage in such behavior.


But I've got a blank space, baby
I am willing to give a chance for a new relationship, it's like an empty canvas waiting to be painted.


And all you had to do was stay
All you needed to do to prove your love for me was to be here with me, nothing more.


Nice to meet you, where you been?
I am curious about your life and experiences, we just met after all.


Now we got bad blood
Our relationship has taken a negative turn, there is anger or resentment between us now.


This love is good, this love is bad
Our love is not straightforward, it has its ups and downs, its good and bad moments.


But it used to be mad love
Our love used to be wild and intense, now it's cooled down and turned into something else.


I wish you would come back,
I am still hoping for a reconciliation, I want you to come back to me.


'Cause I can't make them stay
I cannot force people to stay in my life if they don't want to, but you are someone I want to stay with me.


I wish you were right here, right now, it's all good
I miss you and I want you back, I am ready to forgive and forget any past mistakes.


Are we out of the woods?
Have we escaped danger or difficult situations? Is it safe for us to continue with our relationship?


I should just tell you to leave 'cause I
I am considering breaking up with you because of some unresolved issues or doubts I have about us.


I think I am finally clean
After some emotional struggles or mistakes, I feel like I have finally purged myself of negative emotions and am ready to move on.


We go 'round and 'round each time
We keep repeating the same patterns in our relationship or arguments, it's like a circle that we can't break out of.


And that's how it works,
This is how love works, it can be beautiful, complicated and painful, but it's always worth it in the end.


That's how you get the girl, girl
This is how you win over a woman's heart or affection, by being understanding, caring, and patient.


It's been waiting for you, baby
My love has been waiting for you, it's been patiently waiting for you to accept it.


I know places we won't be found
I know secret and discreet places where we can hide and be together without anyone discovering our secret.


And they'll be chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
People who disapprove or try to interfere with our love will be wasting their time trying to find us, we will always be one step ahead.


'Cause had a long list of ex-lovers
I have a lot of past relationships, but they are all in the past now.


And the players gonna play, play, play
People with a tendency to cheat or play around will continue to engage in such behavior.


But I've got a blank space, baby
I am willing to give a chance for a new relationship, it's like an empty canvas waiting to be painted.


And all you had to do was stay
All you needed to do to prove your love for me was to be here with me, nothing more.




Writer(s): STEVE PERRY, JONATHAN CAIN, NEAL SCHON

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@chafeb8

Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train
Goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train
Goin' anywhere

A singer in a smokey room
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching
In the night
Streetlight people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night

Workin' hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win
Some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching
In the night
Streetlight people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night

[Instrumental interlude]

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people



All comments from YouTube:

@outcastink

Hard to believe how time goes. It was 2009 when I first came across this. Now in 2020 it still sounds great.

@themadtitanthanos

2023 now šŸ˜¢

@mareksison

Cant believe itā€™s already 13 years since this got released. Listening still gives me the feels šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•

@SiD3WiNDR

13 years on, almost to the day.. We're still streamin'! The ones where Sam multiplies are still some of the best ones!

@AppearanceTV

I like it.

@aimaniqbal3989

why do people even dislike this? This is such an excellent piece of art.

@maridugashvili8457

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@nelsonestrabola3014

Wonderful voice bro

@neptune9618

Its was just like Glee's cover version of this song. But this guy is literally the GROUP which made this cover unique

@irisgabriela4074

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