I Know Places
Taylor-Swift Lyrics
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I I I I, I I I I
I I I I, I I I I, I I
You stand with your hand on my waist line (I I I I, I I I I)
It's a scene and we're out here in plain sight (I I I I, I I I I)
I can hear them whisper as we pass by (I I I I, I I I I)
It's a bad sign, bad sign (I I)
See the vulture circling dark clouds (I I I I, I I I I)
Love's a fragile little flame, it could burn out (I I I I, I I I I)
It could burn out (I I)
'Cause they got the cages, they got the boxes (I I I I, I I I I)
And guns, they are the hunters, we are the foxes (I I I I, I I I I)
And we run
Baby I know places we won't be found and they'll be
Chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
'Cause I, I know places we can hide, I know places
I know places
Lights flash and we'll run for the fences (I I I I, I I I I)
Let them say what they want, we won't hear it (I I I I, I I I I)
Loose lips sink ships all the damn time, not this time (I I I I, I I I I, I I)
Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it (I I I I, I I I I)
My love, they are the hunters, we are the foxes (I I I I, I I I I, I I)
And we run
Baby I know places we won't be found and they'll be
Chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
'Cause I, I know places we can hide, I know places
They are the hunters, we are the foxes
And we run
Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it
My love
Baby I know places we won't be found and they'll be
Chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
'Cause I, I know places we can hide, I know places
(I) They take their shots, but we're bulletproof
I know places
(I) And you know for me it's always you
I know places
(I) In the dead of night, you're eyes so green
I know places
(I) And I know for you it's always me
I know places
(I I I I, I I I I)
(I I I I, I I I I)
The lyrics to Taylor Swift’s song, “I Know Places,” speak of being hunted and trying to hide from those who seek to harm the ones in the song. The lines convey a sense of danger and desperation, with the singer knowing places where they can hide to avoid being found. This idea of hiding is expressed throughout the song’s lyrics with references to being behind fences and not hearing the opinions of others. The song also speaks to the idea that love is a fragile thing that can burn out, but the singers are willing to go to great lengths to protect it.
The chorus speaks of the singer knowing places where they will not be found and where others will be chasing their tails, attempting to track them down. The chorus ends with the repeated line, “I know places,” emphasizing the idea that the singer has a plan to avoid being captured. The bridge of the song speaks of being bulletproof and the knowledge that the singer and their lover will always be there for each other. This section of the song highlights the idea that the love shared by the two singers makes them strong and capable of overcoming any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
You stand with your hand on my waist line
You physically hold me close to you
It's a scene and we're out here in plain sight
People can see us and it's noteworthy
I can hear them whisper as we pass by
Others are talking about us behind our backs
It's a bad sign, bad sign
This public attention is a negative indicator
Something happens when everybody finds out
Things change when everyone knows about us
See the vulture circling dark clouds
Danger is looming or coming closer
Love's a fragile little flame, it could burn out
Our love could be destroyed easily
It could burn out
Our love could fail
'Cause they got the cages, they got the boxes
Others have trapped us or limited us
And guns, they are the hunters, we are the foxes
Others are chasing us and we need to escape
And we run
We need to flee from our pursuers
Baby I know places we won't be found and they'll be Chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
I know hiding spots where they won't find us and they'll struggle to catch us
'Cause I, I know places we can hide, I know places
I know where we can stay safe
Lights flash and we'll run for the fences
We'll run towards the exit or escape
Let them say what they want, we won't hear it
We're not bothered by their opinions
Loose lips sink ships all the damn time, not this time
Normally careless talk causes problems, but not this time
Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it
Stay physically connected to me
My love, they are the hunters, we are the foxes
Those after us are like predators chasing prey
They take their shots, but we're bulletproof
Despite their efforts, we're tough and resilient
And you know for me it's always you
I'm committed to you above anyone else
In the dead of night, your eyes so green
In the middle of the night, I see the color of your eyes
And I know for you it's always me
You're committed to me above anyone else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Ryan B. Tedder, Taylor Alison Swift
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@AshlynnHrdlicka
No, cause the "And we run!" At 1:39 is actually my favorite part
Her vocal control is absolutely insane 💙
@vmaytesantos
RIGHT?? 🩵🩵
@photieelicious
gigil sya grabeeee
@realphilasande6542
I'm gagged
@bubblegumkk
I came to see that exact part because I remember the original!!! 😄
@thisistaylorswift1293
Now lets wait for don't blame me and king of my heart.....
@sophiaisabelle01
I Know Places seems eerie yet fascinating all at the same time. Taylor sure knows how to build up such amazing atmosphere.
@inessairdayanty
This song and Bad Blood sound like they’re from Reputation 🩵🖤
@mb-k6466
I'd love to hear this song in some kind of spy movie!
@Mosgs340
I saw you in 2 other of taylors vids