Forever
Taylor Lyrics


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I thought I needed you
I thought I'd be with you
Forever
I thought
This was something
That was gonna make
Me feel better
But it didn't do nothing
Took me for something
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Yeah
I thought we were meant to be together
I this this was all gonna turn out better
I thought it was better then ever
Yeah
I thought it was a destiny forever
But it wasn't
I thought we were meant to be together
Forever I though
This was gonna be something for the better
But it wasn't oh it wasn't
Anything special
It was just like the rest of the men I
Perceived Achieved uh dreamed
About being with the one
Who would show
Me I am special
That I am I know
I'm worth the time and effort
Yeah
I thought we were meant to be together
Forever forever together
Forever oh yeah
I thought this was gonna
Be special Together forever
Even better Whatever I
Thought this was gonna be special
Oh yeah
You told me things I wanted to hear
Like whispering baby in my ear
Oh yeah
I thought we'd be together
Forever
But nothing ever turns out for
The better
Oh yeah
I thought we were meant
To be together
Forever forever
Nothing ever turns out




For the better
Forever forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Taylor's song "Forever" depict a sense of disappointment and disillusionment in a relationship that was once believed to be destined and everlasting. The persona initially had high hopes and expectations, thinking that being with this person would bring them happiness and fulfillment. However, as time goes on, the persona realizes that the relationship did not live up to their expectations. It did not make them feel better as they had hoped, and instead, it led to feeling used and taken advantage of. The persona reflects on their belief that this relationship was meant to be something extraordinary, but it turned out to be just like any other disappointing experiences they had with men. They longed for someone who would make them feel special and worthy, but this person failed to fulfill that desire.


The repetition of the phrase "I thought we were meant to be together" emphasizes the persona's innocent belief in the relationship's potential for everlasting love. However, the repetition also highlights the repeated disappointment and realization that things didn't turn out as expected. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance that nothing ever seems to work out for the better in relationships, leaving the persona feeling disillusioned and jaded.


Overall, "Forever" captures the emotional journey of someone who initially had their hopes high for a relationship that they believed was destined to be special, but ultimately turned out to be just like any other disappointing experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought I needed you
I believed that I relied on you for emotional support


I thought I'd be with you
I thought we would be in a romantic relationship


Forever
Endlessly, for an indefinite period of time


I thought
I believed


This was something
Our connection meant something significant


That was gonna make
That would result in


Me feel better
Improving my emotional state


But it didn't do nothing
But it didn't have any positive effect


Took me for something
Deceived or fooled me


Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Yeah
Expressing frustration or disappointment


I thought we were meant to be together
I believed we were destined to be in a relationship


I this this was all gonna turn out better
I believed that this would have a more positive outcome


I thought it was better then ever
I thought it was superior to anything I had experienced before


Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation


I thought it was a destiny forever
I believed it was a lifelong fate or purpose


But it wasn't
But it didn't turn out to be true or genuine


I thought we were meant to be together
I believed we were destined to be in a relationship


Forever I though
I believed it would last indefinitely


This was gonna be something for the better
This was expected to have a positive impact


But it wasn't oh it wasn't
But it didn't turn out to be true or genuine


Anything special
Anything extraordinary or remarkable


It was just like the rest of the men I
It was similar to other men that I


Perceived Achieved uh dreamed
Imagined, accomplished, uh had aspirations about


About being with the one
About being in a relationship with someone


Who would show
Who would demonstrate


Me I am special
That I am unique or important


That I am I know
That I am aware of my worth


I'm worth the time and effort
I deserve to be given attention and energy


Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation


I thought we were meant to be together
I believed we were destined to be in a relationship


Forever forever together
Together for an indefinite period of time


Forever oh yeah
Endlessly, expressing assurance or agreement


I thought this was gonna
I believed that this would


Be special Together forever
Be extraordinary and last indefinitely


Even better Whatever I
Even more superior, regardless of what I


Thought this was gonna be special
Believed this would be something extraordinary


Oh yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement


You told me things I wanted to hear
You said things that appealed to my desires or wishes


Like whispering baby in my ear
Speaking softly, using endearing terms


Oh yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement


I thought we'd be together
I believed we would be in a relationship


Forever
Endlessly, for an indefinite period of time


But nothing ever turns out for
But things never work out positively for


The better
Improvement or progress


Oh yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement


I thought we were meant
I believed we were destined


To be together
To be in a relationship


Forever forever
Endlessly, indefinitely




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Taylor cabrera

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lDevl3

Been sitting, eyes wide open
Behind these four walls, hoping you'd call
It's just a cruel existence
Like there's no point hoping at all

Baby, baby, I feel crazy
Up all night, all night and every day
Give me something
Oh, but you say nothing
What is happening to me?

I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be living in vain
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I'm sitting, eyes wide open
And I got one thing stuck in my mind
Wondering if I dodged a bullet
Or just lost the love of my life, ooh

Baby, baby, I feel crazy
Up all night, all night and every day
I gave you something
But you gave me nothing
What is happening to me?

I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be living in vain
And I don't wanna fit (fit, babe) wherever (wherever)
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Baby, baby, I feel crazy)
I see you around in all these empty faces
(Up all night, all night and every day)

I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Give me something, oh, but you say nothing)
Now I'm in a cab, I tell 'em where your place is
(What is happening to me?)

I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be living in vain
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home

I just wanna keep calling your name
Until you come back home
Until you come back home



@khuzairihalim3733

"I Don't Wanna Live Forever"
(with Taylor Swift)

[Zayn:]
Been sittin' eyes wide open behind these four walls, hopin' you'll call
It's just a cruel existence like it's no point hopin' at all

Baby, baby, I feel crazy
Up all night, all night and every day
Give me somethin', oh, but you say nothin'
What is happenin' to me?

I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be livin' in vain
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home

[Taylor Swift:]
I'm sittin' eyes wide open and I got one thing stuck in my mind
Wondering if I dodged a bullet or just lost the love of my life

Baby, baby, I feel crazy
Up all night, all night and every day
I gave you something, but you gave me nothing
What is happening to me?

[Zayn & Taylor Swift:]
I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be livin' in vain
And I don't wanna fit (fit, babe) wherever (wherever)
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home

I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Baby, baby, I feel crazy)
I see you around in all these empty faces
(Up all night, all night and every day)
I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Give me somethin', oh, but you say nothin')
Now I'm in a cab, I tell him where your place is
What is happenin' to me?

[Zayn:]
I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be livin' in vain
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home

[Taylor Swift & Zayn:]
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
Until you come back home



@lol-dk1lm

[Zayn:]
Been sittin' eyes wide open behind these four walls, hopin' you'll call
It's just a cruel existence like it's no point hopin' at all

Baby, baby, I feel crazy
Up all night, all night and every day
Give me somethin', oh, but you say nothin'
What is happenin' to me?

I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be livin' in vain
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home

[Taylor Swift:]
I'm sittin' eyes wide open and I got one thing stuck in my mind
Wondering if I dodged a bullet or just lost the love of my life

Baby, baby, I feel crazy
Up all night, all night and every day
I gave you something, but you gave me nothing
What is happening to me?

[Zayn & Taylor Swift:]
I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be livin' in vain
And I don't wanna fit (fit, babe) wherever (wherever)
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home

I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Baby, baby, I feel crazy)
I see you around in all these empty faces
(Up all night, all night and every day)
I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Give me somethin', oh, but you say nothin')
Now I'm in a cab, I tell him where your place is
What is happenin' to me?

[Zayn:]
I don't wanna live forever
'Cause I know I'll be livin' in vain
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home

[Taylor Swift & Zayn:]
I just wanna keep callin' your name
Until you come back home
until you come back home



All comments from YouTube:

@fireprooflou5933

the fact that taylor made a blanket for zayn and gigi's child 🥺

@al1nakan

Yuup their friendship😍😍😍

@shereebradley1163

What!!!

@steffiacosta2193

What? I didn’t know that 🥺

@ashutoshtrikha8013

not blanket, a teddy she knitted outta her dress

@aarya1107

@@ashutoshtrikha8013 that's adorable

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@ranzbenedictgaray4582

One direction: History song: "We could live forever"
Zayn Malik: "I don't wanna live forever"

@kabaktyga119

Kinda true

@ghostsquadron4

lol but true 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@izzyd4728

It hurtssss :(

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