Wonderland
Tay.lor Swift Lyrics


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Flashing lights and we, took a wrong turn and we
Fell down the rabbit hole
You held on tight to me
'Cause nothing's as it seems
Spinning out of control
Didn't they tell us don't rush into things
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me
Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds
Ooh didn't it all seem new and exciting
I felt your arms twisting around me
I should've slept with one eye opened at night

We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh
We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And life was never worse but never better, eh
In wonderland, eh
In wonderland, eh
In wonderland, eh
In wonderland

So we went on our way
Too in love to think straight
All alone or so it seemed
But there were strangers watching
And whispers turned to talking
And talking turned to screams

Didn't they tell us don't rush into things
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me
Didn't you call my fears with the treacherous cat's smile
Ooh didn't it all seem new and exciting
I felt your arms twisting around me
It's all fun and games, still somebody loses their mind

Oh darling, we found wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh
We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And life was never worse but never better, eh
In wonderland, eh
In wonderland, eh
In wonderland, eh
(In won-) In wonderland

I reach for you
But you were gone
I knew I had to go back home
You searched the world for something else
To make you feel like what we had
And in the end in wonderland we both went mad

Oh, we found wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh (Last forever)
We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it (Got lost in it)
And life was never worse but never better, eh (Never better)
We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it (Wonderland)
And we pretended it could last forever, eh (In wonderland)
We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it (Wonderland)
And life was never worse but never better





In wonderland

Overall Meaning

The song "Wonderland" by Taylor Swift is based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. It tells the story of falling down the rabbit hole and getting lost in a world of excitement and confusion with a loved one. The first verse describes how the two of them take a wrong turn and fall down the rabbit hole, and even though they are spinning out of control, they hold on tight to each other. The chorus repeats the phrase "we found wonderland" and expresses how they got lost in it, and how they want it to last forever.


The second verse describes how they were too in love to think straight, and how they were oblivious to the fact that people were watching and talking about them. The chorus repeats again with a slight change, this time including the line "life was never worse but never better." Finally, the bridge talks about how they both went mad in wonderland and how they lost each other.


The overall theme of the song is that love can take people to unexpected places, sometimes with unintended consequences. The rabbit hole represents the risks and excitement of pursuing a relationship, and the wonderland represents the joy and confusion that comes with being in love. However, the song also suggests that the path of love is not always linear, and that sometimes it can lead to madness and heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Flashing lights and we, took a wrong turn and we
We were dazzled by the rapid and sudden changes happening in life, and before we could realize it, we made a mistake and ended up in an entirely unfamiliar place.


Fell down the rabbit hole
We stumbled upon a situation that was entirely out of our control.


You held on tight to me
In the midst of the chaos, you clung to me for support and stability.


'Cause nothing's as it seems
Things may appear different from how they actually are, and we need to look beyond the surface to understand them.


Spinning out of control
The situation was quickly escalating into chaos, and we were losing our grip on reality.


Didn't they tell us don't rush into things
We were warned against rushing into anything before we were sure of the consequences.


Didn't you flash your green eyes at me
You were trying to distract me with your charm and beauty, and I was falling for it.


Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds
Curiosity can lead us down uncertain paths, and we may end up in situations beyond our control.


Ooh didn't it all seem new and exciting
Despite the warning signs, the situation appeared exciting and adventurous to us.


I felt your arms twisting around me
You were holding on to me tightly, making me feel safe and protected amidst the chaos.


I should've slept with one eye opened at night
I should have been more cautious and vigilant about the dangers lurking around us.


We found wonderland
We discovered an entirely new world and everything felt magical and exciting.


You and I got lost in it
We both became so immersed in this experience that we lost track of everything else around us.


And we pretended it could last forever, eh
We wanted to hold onto this magical experience forever, even though we knew it was unlikely to last.


And life was never worse but never better, eh
We were lost in this wonderland, and although things were not perfect, they were still better than anything we had experienced before.


So we went on our way
We continued on our journey, even though we knew it was filled with danger and risks.


Too in love to think straight
We were so in love with each other that we were blinded to the dangers and risks around us.


All alone or so it seemed
We felt like we were the only ones in this wonderland, and there was no one to guide or protect us.


But there were strangers watching
Unknown people were watching us with a sense of curiosity and wonder, which made us uneasy.


And whispers turned to talking
The murmurs and whispers around us turned into audible conversations, which made us feel vulnerable and exposed.


And talking turned to screams
The conversations soon turned into loud screams, which made us realize that we were in danger.


Didn't you call my fears with the treacherous cat's smile
You tried to calm my fears with a smile, but it felt like a sinister trap, and I was afraid of the consequences.


It's all fun and games, still somebody loses their mind
We were treating this as a fun and exciting adventure, but we soon realized that things could quickly spiral out of control, leading to dangerous and disastrous consequences.


I reach for you
In my moment of fear and despair, I wanted to reach out to you for support and comfort, but you were not there.


But you were gone
You were not there when I needed you the most, leaving me feeling alone and vulnerable.


I knew I had to go back home
I realized that I needed to leave this wonderland and return to reality, even though it was painful and difficult.


You searched the world for something else
You continued to look for something magical and exciting, even though our experience in wonderland had ended.


To make you feel like what we had
You were searching for something that could recreate the magic and excitement of our experience in wonderland.


And in the end in wonderland we both went mad
Our experience in wonderland had a lasting impact on us, and it drove us both to madness and despair.


Oh, we found wonderland
Our experience in wonderland was magical and exciting, and it left a lasting impression on us.


And life was never worse but never better, eh (Never better)
Our time in wonderland was marked by both highs and lows, and it was never better or worse than anything we had experienced before.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT, MAX MARTIN, JOHAN SHELLBACK

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@charlottep23

I love wonderland it's my fav song on 1989 and she made it sound more amazing!!

@kate.xoxo3

100 like

@user-by2hn3yh4x

SAMMME WONDERLAND HAS MY HEART NOW I LOVE IT EVEN MORE🩵🩵

@adelinjade

Literally same I’ve loved wonderland since the moment I heard it for the first time when it was originally released on the deluxe edition of 1989!!!!🫶🏻

@GaryOk-ft5jw

Same mine too👍

@Hellooo_I_am__Lily

SAME

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@SwiftiesSlay13

i love how her voice has gotten more mature and i just cant believe how far she has gotten from a normal 18year old girl, to one of the biggest artists in the country

@ninamijanovic2318

In the world*

@kaiquewollie9575

What country? Cause here in Brazil she is really big too, i think she is the biggest in the world!

@Carat_-qp9ot

Internacional quieras decir o mundial ❤

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