dress
Taylor-Swift Lyrics
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They got no idea about me and you
There is an indentation in the shape of you
Made your mark on me, a golden tattoo
All of this silence and patience, pining in anticipation
My hands are shaking from holding back from you (ah, ah, ah)
All of this silence and patience, pining and desperately waiting
Say my name and everything just stops
I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off
Carve your name into my bedpost
'Cause I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off
Inescapable, I'm not even gonna try
And if I get burned, at least we were electrified
I'm spilling wine in the bathtub
You kiss my face and we're both drunk
Everyone thinks that they know us
But they know nothing about
All of this silence and patience, pining in anticipation
My hands are shaking from holding back from you (ah, ah, ah)
All of this silence and patience, pining and desperately waiting
My hands are shaking from all this (ah, ha, ha, ha)
Say my name and everything just stops
I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off
Carve your name into my bedpost
'Cause I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Flashback when you met me
Your buzzcut and my hair bleached
Even in my worst times
You could see the best of me
Flashback to my mistakes
My rebounds, my earthquakes
Even in my worst lies
You saw the truth in me
And I woke up just in time
Now I wake up by your side
My one and only, my lifeline
I woke up just in time
Now I wake up by your side
My hands shake, I can't explain this ah, ha, ha, ha
Say my name and everything just stops
I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off
Carve your name into my bedpost
'Cause I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off
There is an indentation in the shape of you
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
You made your mark on me, golden tattoo
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
The lyrics of Taylor Swift's song "Dress" portray a secretive and passionate affair between two individuals. The opening lines, "Our secret moments in your crowded room, they got no idea about me and you," hint at a hidden relationship that exists behind closed doors. The mention of an indentation in the shape of the other person suggests a deep connection and intimacy between them, symbolized by a golden tattoo.
The chorus reveals the singer's desires and intentions. The repetition of "all this silence and patience" emphasizes the longing and anticipation the singer feels, while their hands shaking showcases their intense emotions and desire for the other person. The lyrics make it clear that the singer wants more than just friendship, using provocative imagery like buying a dress with the sole purpose of taking it off, implying a desire for physical intimacy.
The second verse highlights the intensity and intoxication of their relationship. The line "if I get burned, at least we were electrified" suggests that even if their affair brings consequences, it is worth the passion and excitement they experience together. The mention of spilling wine in the bathtub emphasizes their uninhibited behavior and how they find solace in each other's presence. The line "everyone thinks that they know us, but they know nothing about" suggests that their connection is deeply personal and private, hidden from the judgment of others.
The bridge reflects on the past and the transformative effect the other person has had on the singer's life. It acknowledges both the mistakes and flaws they have encountered, but also the growth and understanding the other person has brought. The lyrics express a sense of awakening and finding true love, represented by the line "I woke up just in time, now I wake up by your side."
In conclusion, "Dress" depicts a clandestine love affair characterized by longing, passion, and secrecy. It explores the overwhelming desire for physical and emotional intimacy, highlighting the transformative effect the other person has on the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Our secret moments in your crowded room
The intimate moments we share in a public setting where no one knows about us.
They got no idea about me and you
No one suspects or is aware of our relationship.
There is an indentation in the shape of you
Your presence has left a lasting impression on me.
Made your mark on me, a golden tattoo
You have left a significant and cherished mark on my heart.
All of this silence and patience, pining in anticipation
Enduring the quiet and waiting eagerly for something to happen.
My hands are shaking from holding back from you (ah, ah, ah)
I am trembling with restraint, resisting the desire to be closer to you.
Say my name and everything just stops
My name holds power over you, causing everything to freeze in that moment.
I don't want you like a best friend
My feelings for you go beyond a platonic friendship.
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
I purchased this dress with the intention of being intimate with you.
Carve your name into my bedpost
Leave a permanent mark of our connection on my bed.
'Cause I don't want you like a best friend
My desire for you exceeds the boundaries of friendship.
Inescapable, I'm not even gonna try
I cannot escape the overwhelming pull of my emotions towards you.
And if I get burned, at least we were electrified
Even if I get hurt, the intense passion and excitement of our relationship make it worthwhile.
I'm spilling wine in the bathtub
I am letting loose and being carefree, even making a mess.
You kiss my face and we're both drunk
When we are together, it feels intoxicating and euphoric.
Everyone thinks that they know us
People believe they understand our relationship.
But they know nothing about
In reality, they are oblivious to the true depth of our connection.
Flashback when you met me
Remembering the moment we first encountered each other.
Your buzzcut and my hair bleached
Recalling our distinct hairstyles at that time.
Even in my worst times
Despite my lowest moments and flaws.
You could see the best of me
You saw the most positive and genuine aspects of my character.
Flashback to my mistakes
Reflecting on the errors and missteps I've made.
My rebounds, my earthquakes
The times when I quickly sought new relationships after a breakup, causing turbulence in my life.
Even in my worst lies
Even during moments when I deceived others.
You saw the truth in me
You recognized my authenticity despite the falsehoods.
And I woke up just in time
I became aware and conscious of the situation at the perfect moment.
Now I wake up by your side
Currently, I wake up next to you every day.
My one and only, my lifeline
You are my one true love, the person who gives me purpose and support.
My hands shake, I can't explain this (ah, ha, ha, ha)
My trembling hands reflect the overwhelming emotions I have, which I struggle to describe.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Alison Swift
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