Begin Again
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He didn't like it when I wore high heels
But I do
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
He always said he didn't get this song
But I do, I do
Walked in expecting you'd be late
I walk to you
You pull my chair out and help me in
And you don't know how nice that is
But I do
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I've been spending the last eight months
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
You said you never met one girl
Who had as many James Taylor records as you
But I do
We tell stories and you don't know why
I'm coming off a little shy
But I do
But you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I've been spending the last eight months
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
And we walked down the block to my car and I almost brought him up
But you start to talk about the movies that your family watches
Every single Christmas and I want to talk about that
And for the first time what's past is past
'Cause you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I've been spending the last eight months
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
In "Begin Again," Taylor Swift reflects on the end of a difficult relationship and the possibility of starting fresh with someone new. The song sees her taking control of her own happiness and letting go of the pain and heartbreak of her past. This is clear from the opening lines, where she takes a deep breath in the mirror and puts on her favorite high heels despite her ex-partner's disapproval.
As the song progresses, Taylor meets someone new who encourages her to be herself and appreciate her quirks. The new guy doesn't judge her taste in music (she mentions James Taylor records), and he makes her feel good about herself in ways she wasn't used to. He laughs at her jokes and engages with her interests, making her realize that not all relationships have to be painful and difficult.
Despite her initial hesitation, Taylor allows herself to let go of the past and enjoy the moment. The new relationship has the potential to "begin again," and she's excited for what the future might hold.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a deep breath in the mirror
I took a deep breath and looked at myself in the mirror
He didn't like it when I wore high heels
My ex didn't approve of me wearing high heels
But I do
But I love wearing them anyways
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
I locked the door and put on my headphones
He always said he didn't get this song
My ex didn't understand the music I liked
But I do, I do
But I love this song and understand it perfectly
Walked in expecting you'd be late
I thought you would be running late
But you got here early and you stand and wave
But you surprised me by arriving early and waving
I walk to you
I walked over to you
You pull my chair out and help me in
You were a gentleman and pulled my chair out for me
And you don't know how nice that is
It was a thoughtful gesture that meant a lot to me
But I do
But I appreciate it more than you could know
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
You laughed so hard that your head tilted back, like a child's
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I find it unusual that you find me funny because my ex never did
I've been spending the last eight months
For the past eight months, I've been
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
Believing that love only causes heartbreak and pain
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
But on a particular Wednesday, I witnessed love starting anew in a cafe
You said you never met one girl
You mentioned that you haven't met another girl
Who had as many James Taylor records as you
Who owned as many James Taylor albums as you do
But I do
But I also have a lot of James Taylor records
We tell stories and you don't know why
We share stories and you don't understand why I'm hesitant
I'm coming off a little shy
I'm feeling a bit reserved and timid
But I do
But I still tell you my stories anyways
And we walked down the block to my car and I almost brought him up
As we walked to my car, I thought about mentioning my ex
But you start to talk about the movies that your family watches
But then you started talking about your family's favorite movies
Every single Christmas and I want to talk about that
And I wanted to share my thoughts about that topic
And for the first time what's past is past
And for the first time, I felt like my past was truly behind me
'Cause you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
Because you laughed so hard that your head tilted back, like a child's
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I find it unusual that you find me funny because my ex never did
I've been spending the last eight months
For the past eight months, I've been
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
Believing that love only causes heartbreak and pain
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
But on a particular Wednesday, I witnessed love starting anew in a cafe
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
But on a particular Wednesday, I witnessed love starting anew in a cafe
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
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Vanessa Flores
Love all her songs she's amazing
Kayte-Brooke Griffin
This song... I can't get enough of it !!!
haley hartness
I know Taylor writes only about boys and break ups but all of her song remind me of my ex that I thought was the one <3 it's been 7 month and I'm still heart broke
Lixin Teo
Splendid
Nkkbee
It reminds me of my crush..