Wonderland
Taylor A. Swift Lyrics


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Flashing lights and we
Took a wrong turn and we
Fell down a rabbit hole
You held on tight to me
'Cause nothing's as it seems
And spinning out of control
Didn't they tell us don't rush into things?
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me?
Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds?
Ooh, didn't it all seem new and exciting?
I felt your arms twisting around me
I should've slept with one eye open at night

We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland

So we went on our way
Too in love to think straight
All alone, or so it seemed
But there were strangers watching
And whispers turned to talking
And talking turned to screams, oh

Didn't they tell us don't rush into things?
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me?
Didn't you call my fears with a Cheshire Cat smile?
Ooh, didn't it all seem new and exciting?
I felt your arms twisting around me
It's all fun and games 'til somebody loses their mind

Oh, darling, we found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland

I reached for you
But you were gone
I knew I had to go back home
You search the world for something else
To make you feel like what we had
And in the end, in Wonderland, we both went mad

Oh, we found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh (last forever)
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it (got lost in it)
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh (never better)
We found Wonderland (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
You and I got lost in it (in Wonderland)
And we pretended it (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
Could last forever (in Wonderland)
We found Wonderland (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
You and I got lost in it (in Wonderland)




And life was never worse but never better (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
In Wonderland

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Taylor Swift’s song “Wonderland” tell the story of two people taking a wrong turn and ending up in a surreal world they call “Wonderland.” The singer describes how the two of them were both in such a rush to get there and experience everything that they didn't even think things through. They find themselves lost in a world that is unfamiliar to them, but they are happy to be there - at least at first. They hold on tight to one another, knowing that they need each other to survive in this new world.


As they continue to experience the wonders of Wonderland, they begin to lose track of time and their vivid imaginations allow them to forget the reality of their situation. They become so caught up in the magic of it all that they are unable to see how dangerous the situation truly is. There are whispers and screams, strangers watching them, and as with any fairy tale, things aren't always what they seem.


Despite the dangerous circumstances, the two of them convince themselves that their adventure in Wonderland is worth it, and they ignore the signs that point to something dark and sinister. In the end, they both go mad and realize that they can’t stay in Wonderland forever.


Overall, the lyrics of “Wonderland” warn about the dangers of chasing after something just because it seems new and exciting, and neglecting to take the time to consider the consequences. It’s a tale of caution, telling the story of how two people got lost in a dream world, only to realize that they couldn’t stay there forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Flashing lights and we
We were entranced and dazzled by what we saw


Took a wrong turn and we
We made a mistake and veered off course


Fell down a rabbit hole
Our mistake took us down a path of unknown consequences


You held on tight to me
You reassured me and kept me grounded


'Cause nothing's as it seems
Things are not always what they appear to be


And spinning out of control
We lost our sense of direction and everything became chaotic


Didn't they tell us don't rush into things?
Others had warned us not to act impulsively


Didn't you flash your green eyes at me?
You enticed me with your gaze


Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds?
Curiosity can lead to danger and unexpected consequences


Ooh, didn't it all seem new and exciting?
We were caught up in the thrill of the moment


I felt your arms twisting around me
You held me closely and made me feel safe


I should've slept with one eye open at night
I should have been more cautious and guarded


We found Wonderland
We discovered a new world and way of life


You and I got lost in it
We got so caught up in this new world that we lost sight of reality


And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh
We hoped that this fantasy could become reality and last forever


And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh
Our lives had become equally good and bad


(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
This magical place was called Wonderland and we were part of it


So we went on our way
We continued our journey without a clear goal


Too in love to think straight
Our love for each other clouded our judgment


All alone, or so it seemed
We thought we were alone, but in reality there were others watching us


But there were strangers watching
We were being monitored and observed by others


And whispers turned to talking
What started as murmurs and whispers turned into full-blown conversations


And talking turned to screams, oh
The situation escalated out of control and resulted in chaos


Didnt they tell us don't rush into things?
We were warned again about acting impulsively


Didn't you call my fears with a Cheshire Cat smile?
You dismissed my fears with a grin that reminded me of the Cheshire Cat


It's all fun and games 'til somebody loses their mind
The situation was enjoyable until someone loses their sanity


Oh, darling, we found Wonderland
We rediscovered Wonderland


And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh (never better)
We experienced ups and downs in Wonderland, but never a clear improvement in our lives


I reached for you
I tried to grab hold of you


But you were gone
But you had disappeared


I knew I had to go back home
I realized that it was time to let go of this fantasy and return to reality


You search the world for something else
You looked elsewhere for something to fill the void we had made


To make you feel like what we had
You searched for something to fill the void we had created


And in the end, in Wonderland, we both went mad
In the end, we both lost our minds in Wonderland




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Max Martin, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift

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Comments from YouTube:

@4biddenminds

If my life was a cartoon movie I would have started levitating while listening to her version of wonderland ❤

@HollieStaines-df2hr

I love her so much I’d give anything to give her a hug 😢😢😢

@Loveumer

True 😭

@githmi.

same <3

@HibaAitkhouya

Same ❤

@namantherockstar

Taylor inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally
Begging..

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@SwiftiesSlay13

i love how her voice has gotten more mature and i just cant believe how far she has gotten from a normal 18year old girl, to one of the biggest artists in the country

@ninamijanovic2318

In the world*

@kaiquewollie9575

What country? Cause here in Brazil she is really big too, i think she is the biggest in the world!

@Carat_-qp9ot

Internacional quieras decir o mundial ❤

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