This Love
Taylor Lyrics

Clear blue water
The singer introduces a peaceful setting to contrast with the turmoil of emotions that come with love.

High tide, came and brought you in
The arrival of the loved one brought excitement and relief to the singer.

And I could go on and on, on and on
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions and could talk endlessly about them.

And I will, scars grow darker, currents swept you out again
Even though the loved one left, the artist will continue to talk about their love. The artist acknowledges that there were difficulties in the relationship and that the separation caused emotional pain.

And you were just gone and gone, gone and gone
The loved one's absence was painful and the artist repeats the phrase to emphasize the feeling of emptiness.

In silent screams, and wildest dreams
The singer finds themselves unable to express their emotions outwardly and is left grappling internally with their feelings.

I never dreamed of this
The singer acknowledges that their current love situation is not what they had hoped or expected it to be.

This love is good
The artist recognizes that despite the hardships, love is ultimately a positive force in their life.

This love is bad
The artist acknowledges the darker, more painful aspects of love and relationships.

This love is a life back from the dead, oh
Love has revived the artist's spirit and given them a new lease on life.

These hands had to let it go free
The singer had to let their love go, despite the pain and difficulty of doing so.

And this love came back to me, oh
Despite the separation, the love between the artist and the loved one has been rekindled and returned.

Tossing, turning, struggle through the night for someone new
The singer has had difficulty moving on from their lost love and has been searching for someone new to fill that void.

Lanterns burning, flickered in the mind only you
Despite searching for someone new, the singer is continually reminded of their lost love, who they still carry with them in their thoughts.

But you were still gone, gone, gone
Despite the reminders, the loved one is still missing from the singer's life.

Been losing grip, on sinking ships
The artist has been struggling to hold on in difficult situations and relationships, much like a ship sinking in a storm.

You showed up, just in time
The loved one returned to the artist's life at the perfect moment, providing the support they needed.

This love left a permanent mark
The love between the singer and the loved one has had a lasting impact on their relationship and their lives.

This love is glowing in the dark, oh
The love between the singer and the loved one continues to shine brightly, even in difficult times.

Your kiss, my cheek
The artist remembers the physical touch and intimacy shared with their loved one.

I watched you leave
The artist reflects on the pain of separation and the loss of their loved one.

Your smile, my ghost
The memory of the loved one's smile haunts the artist.

I fell to my knees
The pain caused by the loved one's absence was overwhelming and crushed the singer emotionally.

When you're young, just to run
The artist notes that when you're young, it's natural to run away from things that are painful or difficult.

But you come back to what you need
Despite running away, the singer understands that the loved one ultimately returned to something important and necessary - their love and connection.

This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
The singer repeats the phrase to emphasize the importance of their love and how many emotions it encompasses.

This love came back to me, oh
The repeated phrase is concluded with a reminder that the singer's love has been restored.