How You Get the Girl
T.S. Lyrics
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(Oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
(Oh oh)
Stand there like a ghost
Shaking come the rain, rain
She'll open up the door
And say, are you insane, -ane?
Say it's been a long six months (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
And you were too afraid to tell her what you want, want (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl
And then you say
I want you for worse or for better
I would wait for ever and ever
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait for ever and ever
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl
Remind her how it used to be, be
Yeah, with pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks, cheeks
Tell her how you must've lost your mind (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
When you left her all alone and never told her why, why (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
And that's how it works
That's how you lost the girl
And now you say
I want you for worse or for better
I would wait for ever and ever (Ever and ever)
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait for ever and ever
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, yeah
And you could know, oh
That I don't want you to go
Remind me how it used to be
Pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks
And say you want me, yeah, yeah
And then you say I want you for worse or for better (Worse or for better)
I would wait for ever and ever (Ever and ever)
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait for ever and ever (I want you for ever and ever)
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
(That's how it works) And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh (Get the girl)
(It's how it works) And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
And that's how it works
That's how you got the girl
In "How You Get the Girl," Taylor Swift takes on the role of a love expert, advising her male friend to win back his lost love. The song starts with the man standing outside in the rain, shaking and questioning his sanity as he hesitates to face his former partner. Swift instructs him to admit that he waited six months before revealing his true feelings, and he cannot make the same mistake again. He should tell her that he will stay by her through thick and thin, and even though he broke her heart before, he will fix it as well.
The chorus repeats the phrase "that's how it works," explaining the ups and downs of relationships. They both lost each other once, but now he has a chance to win her back. Swift's advice is to remind her of the happy moments, like pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks, and tell her that he wants her for worse or for better. The song ends with him professing his love to her, and Swift's remarking that is how he 'got' the girl
The song is a great reminder that relationships take work, and sometimes it takes a second chance to make them work. Swift's playful and sincere voice injects optimism and cheerfulness into the song, making it a perfect sing-along for anyone looking for a love song that is both realistic and romantic.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand there like a ghost
Shaking come the rain, rain
She'll open up the door
And say, are you insane, -ane?
Approach her hesitantly and nervously. She might initially question your intentions, wondering if you're crazy.
Say it's been a long six months (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
And you were too afraid to tell her what you want, want (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
Admit it's taken you awhile to speak up, and you've been too scared to reveal your true desires.
And then you say
I want you for worse or for better
I would wait for ever and ever
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait for ever and ever
Declare your love fully and unconditionally, promising to mend her heart and wait for her no matter what challenges arise.
Remind her how it used to be, be
Yeah, with pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks, cheeks
Tell her how you must've lost your mind (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
When you left her all alone and never told her why, why (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
Take her back to happy memories of the past, and confess that you regret leaving her without explanation.
And now you say
I want you for worse or for better
I would wait for ever and ever (Ever and ever)
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait for ever and ever
Repeat your unwavering love for her and your willingness to repair any damage to your relationship, stating that you'll be patient for as long as it takes.
And you could know, oh
That I don't want you to go
Make it clear that you desperately want her to stay in your life.
Remind me how it used to be
Pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks
And say you want me, yeah, yeah
Ask her to reminisce with you about your happy memories, and openly declare your desire for her.
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
(That's how it works) And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh (Get the girl)
(It's how it works) And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl, oh
And that's how it works
That's how you got the girl
Acknowledge that this approach may not always be easy, but it's what ultimately won her over in the end, leading to getting the girl you wanted all along.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT, MAX MARTIN, JOHAN SHELLBACK
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