The song was originally written by Swift and Pat Monahan of the American band Train, for Swift's fourth studio album, Red (2012); however, it did not make the final track-list. Swift re-recorded the song for her second re-recorded album, Red (Taylor's Version) (2021).
Babe
Sugarland Lyrics
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Didn't wanna be the one that got away, yeah
Big mistake, broke the sweetest promise
That you never should have made
I'm here on the kitchen floor
You call, but I won't hear it
You said no one else, how could you do this, babe?
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you, babe
This is the last time, this is the last time
This is the last time, I'll ever call you babe
What a waste
Taking down the pictures and the plans we made, yeah
And it's strange how your face doesn't look so innocent
Your secret has its consequence and that's on you, babe
I break down every time you call
We're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball
We said no one else, how could you do this, babe?
You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you, babe
This is the last time, this is the last time
This is the last time
Since you admitted it, I keep picturing
Her lips on your neck, I can't unsee it
I hate that because of you, I can't love you
Babe
What a shame, didn't want to be the one that got away
How could you do this, babe?
You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
How could you do this, babe
This is the last time, this is the last time
This is the last time, I'll ever call you babe (how could you do this babe?)
I'm here on the kitchen floor, you call but I won't hear it
You said I'm no one else, we ain't getting through this one, babe
I break down every time you call
This is the last time, this is the last time (we're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball)
You said I'm no one else, this is the last time
I'll never call you babe
The lyrics to Sugarland Feat. Taylor Swift's song Babe deal with the aftermath of a betrayal in a relationship. The song starts with the singer expressing regret that they didn't want to be the one that got away, but their partner made a big mistake by breaking their promise. The singer is on the kitchen floor, not wanting to hear the apologies of their partner who promised to only love them.
The chorus of the song repeats that this is the last time they will ever call their partner "babe." The second verse talks about the aftermath of the betrayal, with the singer taking down pictures and reminding their partner that their secret has consequences. The singer breaks down every time their partner calls, and they feel like a wreck thanks to their partner. The bridge of the song talks about how the singer can't unsee the image of their partner with someone else and how it ruined their love for them.
In summary, the song is about the end of a relationship due to betrayal and how the singer has reached a point where they cannot continue.
Line by Line Meaning
What a shame
It's a regretful situation.
Didn't wanna be the one that got away, yeah
I didn't want to be the person you regret leaving.
Big mistake, broke the sweetest promise
You made a grave error in breaking your commitment to me.
That you never should have made
You never should have created this promise if you couldn't keep it.
I'm here on the kitchen floor
I'm upset and emotional, sitting on the ground in the kitchen.
You call, but I won't hear it
I'm not answering your attempts to reach out.
You said no one else, how could you do this, babe?
You promised to be faithful, how could you cheat on me?
You really blew this, babe
You made a huge mistake.
We ain't getting through this one, babe
We won't be able to work through this issue.
This is the last time I'll ever call you, babe
I'm done with this relationship, this is the final straw.
What a waste
It's a shameful waste of our time and effort.
Taking down the pictures and the plans we made, yeah
I'm erasing all evidence of our past together.
And it's strange how your face doesn't look so innocent
I'm noticing a lack of sincerity in your expression.
Your secret has its consequence and that's on you, babe
Your choice to cheat on me will have negative effects, and it's your responsibility to deal with them.
I break down every time you call
I become emotional and upset whenever you try to reach me.
We're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball
Our relationship is in shambles and you're the cause of the destruction.
Since you admitted it, I keep picturing
Your confession replaying in my mind.
Her lips on your neck, I can't unsee it
The image of you cheating on me is forever burned into my memory.
I hate that because of you, I can't love you
Your actions have caused me to lose my feelings for you.
How could you do this, babe?
I can't believe that you could betray me like this.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patrick T. Monahan, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bellamyk3663
"Chase two girls, lose the one"
@jacobt.150
I knew I'd find this comment!
@karenyang9148
Jacob T. And at 3:45 it says AUGUST at the top right corner!!!!!
@cristinakhatiwada
@Karen Yang There is nothing
@sarojtaak333
Now I'm thinking based on this song story she may have wrote the love triangle in folklore.
OMG I'm freaking out. 😨😨
@bellamyk3663
@Karen Yang it does say August!!! AND - the letter is signed from... William
@ryuukatamura
My headcanon is that Este's singing this song right before she gets offed
@priyakhera5397
Oh my god yessss !!!!!!!
@joti_astra
Gosh
@auliazahra8726
and taylor was ivy?