I Know Places
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I I I I, I I I I
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)
Something happens when everybody finds out (I I I I, I I 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)

Overall Meaning

In Taylor Swift's song "I Know Places", she sings about a secret rendezvous with her lover where they feel like they're being hunted. The lyrics talk about being watched and whispered about by others, but Taylor has found a place where they can hide and be safe from those who want to tear them apart. The song's haunting melody sets the tone for a sense of urgency, as the couple runs from those who threaten to tear them apart.


The first verse introduces the situation, as Taylor sings about the onlookers who are whispering about her and her lover. The reference to vultures circling is particularly ominous, as it conjures up images of danger and death. Taylor sings about how love is a "fragile little flame" that can easily be snuffed out, and that they have to run from those who are trying to cage them in.


The chorus is empowering, as Taylor declares that she knows places where they won't be found. She's confident that they can outrun those who are trying to track them down, and she urges her lover not to let go of her hand. The bridge is particularly catchy, with its repeating "I know places" hook, and the final verse offers a sense of resolution, as Taylor sings about how they're bulletproof and that they'll always be there for each other.


Overall, "I Know Places" is a powerful song about the importance of finding sanctuary in the midst of turmoil. It speaks to the desire we all have for a safe space where we can be ourselves, away from those who would judge or harm us.


Line by Line Meaning

You stand with a hand on my waist line (I I I I, I I I I)
You're holding me close and being affectionate.


Good to see that we're out in blank side (I I I I, I I I I)
It's nice that we have some privacy out here.


I can hear them whisper as we pass by (I I I I, I I I I)
People are talking about us behind our backs.


It's a bad sign, bad sign (I I)
The gossip and attention is not a good thing.


Something happens when everybody finds out (I I I I, I I I I)
Our relationship becomes more difficult when more people know about it.


See the vulture circling in dark cloud (I I I I, I I I I)
The outsiders are waiting for us to make a mistake.


Love's a fragile little flame, it could burn out (I I I I, I I I I)
Our love is delicate and could easily be destroyed.


It could burn out (I I)
Our love could end.


'Cause they got the cages, they got the boxes (I I I I, I I I I)
The outsiders have control and power over us.


And guns, they are the hunters, we are the foxes (I I I I, I I I I)
The outsiders are intimidating and powerful compared to us.


And we run
We have to flee from the outsiders.


Baby I know places we won't be found and they'll be
We have secret places where we can hide from the outsiders.


Chasing their tails tryin' to track us down
The outsiders are trying to find us but going in circles.


'Cause I, I know places we can hide, I know places
I know secret places where we can hide from the outsiders.


Lights flash on the run for the fences (I I I I, I I I I)
We're escaping in a hurry and there's chaos around us.


Let them say what they want, we won't hear it (I I I I, I I I I)
We're not letting the outsiders' opinions affect us.


Lose sleep, swing ship, all the damn time, not this time (I I I I, I I I I, I I)
We're not going to worry and be anxious this time, we're going to be brave.


Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it (I I I I, I I I I)
We need to stick together and rely on each other.


They are the hunters, we are the foxes
The outsiders are chasing us and we're trying to evade them.


I know places
I know where we can hide from the outsiders.


They take their shots, we're bulletproof
The outsiders are trying to hurt us but we're resilient.


And you know for me it's always you
I'm always thinking about you and putting you first.


In the dead of night, you act so great
You're amazing and brave even when things are tough.


And I know for you it's always me
You prioritize and care for me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Ryan B. Tedder, Taylor Alison Swift

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@carlosguemes

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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 💙

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I came to see that exact part because I remember the original!!! 😄

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@bearybearplayz12

The Part When She Says
"AND WE RUN"
Is Probably My Favorite Thing Ever

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This song is so underrated, it’s literally so AWESOME

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