Innocent
T. Swift Lyrics
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Left yourself in your war path
Lost your balance on a tightrope
Lost your mind trying to get it back
Wasn't it easier in your lunchbox days?
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything
It's alright, just wait and see
Your string of lights are still bright to me, oh
Who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
Still an innocent
Did some things you can't speak of
But at night, you live it all again
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
If only you had seen what you know now then
Wasn't it easier in your firefly-catching days?
When everything out of reach
Someone bigger brought down to you
Wasn't it beautiful running wild 'til you fell asleep
Before the monsters caught up to you?
It's alright, just wait and see
Your string of lights are still bright to me, oh
Who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's okay, and life is a tough crowd
Thirty-two and still growing up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent
Time turns flames to embers
You'll have new Septembers
Every one of us has messed up too, ooh
Minds change like the weather
I hope you remember
Today is never too late to be brand new, oh
It's alright, just wait and see
Your string of lights are still bright to me, oh
Who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's okay, and life is a tough crowd
Thirty-two and still growing up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent
You're still an innocent
Lost your balance on a tightrope, oh
It's never too late to get it back
The lyrics of Taylor Swift's song Innocent are a message to someone who has made mistakes and is facing the consequences of their actions. The first verse is a reference to the person's attempt to regain their balance after falling off a tightrope - an analogy for how they lost their way. The second verse invites the person to reminisce about their childhood when everything was easier, and the belief in themselves and everyone else was unshakeable. The chorus reassures the person that they are still "good" at their core, regardless of their mistakes, and their "string of lights" - the positive qualities that make them who they are - still shines brightly. The third verse urges the person to embrace their mistakes as a part of growing up and to move forward with a brand new perspective.
The song's lyrics were reportedly inspired by Taylor's own experiences with fame and criticism. In 2009, she was involved in a controversial incident with Kanye West at the MTV Video Music Awards, where he interrupted her acceptance speech to praise Beyonce's video. Many fans and critics were quick to label Taylor as a victim or a damsel in distress, and this incident became a defining moment in her career. However, rather than resenting or dwelling on this moment, Taylor used it as a catalyst for self-reflection and growth, and Innocent was her way of expressing empathy and compassion for someone going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you really did it this time
You messed up big time
Left yourself in your warpath
You caused damage and hurt to yourself and others
Lost your balance on a tightrope
You made a mistake and lost control
Lost your mind tryin' to get it back
You became overwhelmed trying to fix the mistake
Wasn't it easier in your lunchbox days?
Life was simpler and easier when you were a child
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
You had comfort and security when you were young
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything?
Life was magical and hopeful when you were young
And everybody believed in you?
People had faith in you and thought highly of you
It's alright, just wait and see
Things will get better
Your string of lights is still bright to me
You still have a spark of goodness and positivity
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
Your past mistakes don't define you
You're still an innocent
You still have purity and goodness in you
Did some things you can't speak of
You have secrets and regrets
But at night you'll live it all again
You will replay your mistakes in your mind
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
You wouldn't be in such a bad place now
If only you had seen what you know now then
If only you knew then what you know now
Wasn't it easier in your firefly-catchin' days?
Life was more carefree and whimsical when you were young
And everything out of reach, someone bigger brought down to you
Someone more capable helped you achieve what you couldn't do on your own
Wasn't it beautiful runnin' wild 'til you fell asleep?
Life was exciting and full of possibilities when you were young
Before the monsters caught up to you?
Before the harshness and negativity of life affected you
It's okay, life is a tough crowd
Life can be difficult and unforgiving
Thirty two and still growin' up now
You're still learning and maturing
Who you are is not what you did
Your actions don't define your true self
Time turns flames to embers
Emotions and situations eventually cool down
You'll have new Septembers
There will be new beginnings and opportunities
Every one of us has messed up too
Everyone makes mistakes
Lives change like the weather
Life is unpredictable and constantly changing
I hope you remember
Remember to stay positive and hopeful
Today is never too late to
It's never too late to start over
Be brand new
To have a fresh start
Lost your balance on a tight rope, oh
You made a mistake and lost control
It's never too late to get it back
It's never too late to make things right
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KUYAFAITH
1. Taylor Swift - The Country Girl
2. Fearless - The Teenage Girl
3. Speak Now - The Princess
4. Red - A Heartbroken Woman
5. 1989 - The Party Woman
6. reputation - A Brave Woman
7. Lover - The Lover
8. folklore - A Wise Woman
9. evermore - The Storyteller
10. Midnights - The Brilliant Insomniac
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@ALittleBitSOUR.
Love you taylor❤
So many albums I can’t even keeps track first it’s:
Taylor swift/debut 2006 age 16
Fearless: 2008 age 18
Speak now(now this new version!) 2010 age 20
Red: 2012 age 22
1989: 2014 age 24
Reputation: 2017 age 27
Lover: 2019 age 29
Folklore: 2020 age 30
Evermore: 2020 age 30(almost 31 In 2 days at the time)
Midnights:2022 age 32 (she wasn’t 33 yet)
So many eras in 17 years!❤
@daylight_18
32 and still growing up now reflects how mature Taylor was at that time to forgive that mf, how grown up she was. We love you Taylor ❤
@thekoala9337
forgive who??? i'm new sorry 🥲
@youraverageidiot8066
@@thekoala9337Kanye
@I.can.see.you13
@@thekoala9337Ka*ye
@k_tay2507
@@thekoala9337you know the 2009 VMAs thing when that mentioned "mf" interrupted her speech? This song was basically her saying it's alright, I forgive you
@aubsss44
999 likes? Let me fix that real quick,
@BebeSwan
Her voice has changed so much but so beautifully ♥
@Sacto1654
It has a mature, non-accented voice, which has changed the feel of every song in Speak Now (Taylor's Version) .
@arkadiuszmagdziarek2530
😢love you so much Taylor swift
@arkadiuszmagdziarek2530
So true