Babe
Taylor Swift Lyrics


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What about your promises, promises?
What about your promises, promises, promises? No

What a shame
Didn't wanna be the one that got away, yeah
Big mistake
You broke the sweetest promise that you never should have made
I'm here on the kitchen floor
You call, but I won't hear it
You said, "No one else"

How could you do this, babe?
(What about your promises, promises?)
You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you babe
(This is the last time, this is the last time)
This is the last time I'll ever call you babe

(What about your promises, promises, promises? Oh)

What a waste
Takin' down the pictures and the plans we made, yeah
And it's strange how your face
Doesn't look so innocent, your secret has its consequence and that's on you, babe

I break down every time you call
We're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball
We said, "No one else"

How could you do this, babe? (Oh)
(What about your promises, promises?)
You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you babe
(This is the last time, this is the last time)
This is the last time I'll ever call you

Since you admitted it (oh)
I keep picturing (oh)
Her lips on your neck (oh)
I can't unsee it (oh)
I hate that because of you
I can't love you, babe

What a shame
Didn't wanna be the one that got away

How could you do this, babe?
You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you babe
(This is the last time, this is the last time)
This is the last time I'll ever call you babe

I'm here on the kitchen floor
You call but I won't hear it
You said, "No one else"
We ain't getting through this one, babe
I break down every time you call
We're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball
We said, "No one else"
This is the last time I'll ever call you babe

What about your promises, promises?

Overall Meaning

In "Babe," Taylor Swift sings about the end of a romantic relationship after discovering that her partner has been unfaithful. The lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and heartache, as well as frustration and anger towards the person who broke their promises. Swift's pain is palpable as she describes how difficult it is to move on from the relationship, especially when she cannot stop thinking about the other person's infidelity.


The chorus of "Babe" repeats the phrase "This is the last time I'll ever call you babe," reinforcing the finality of the breakup. The verse that follows takes a darker turn, as Swift imagines her partner's new love interest and the physical intimacy they share. The lyrics "Since you admitted it, I keep picturing / Her lips on your neck, I can't unsee it / I hate that because of you, I can't love you" reveal the depth of Swift's hurt, and how difficult it is for her to move on.


Overall, "Babe" is a poignant and powerful ballad that speaks to the pain and difficulty of ending a relationship that was once filled with love, trust, and promises for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

What a shame
It's unfortunate


Didn't wanna be the one that got away, yeah
I didn't want to be the person you regretted losing


Big mistake, broke the sweetest promise
You made a huge mistake by breaking a very important promise


That you never should have made
You should never have made that promise if you couldn't keep it


I'm here on the kitchen floor
I am sitting on the kitchen floor


You call, but I won't hear it
You are trying to call me, but I am not answering


You said no one else, how could you do this, babe?
You promised that no one else would be involved, so how could you do this to me, babe?


You really blew this, babe
You really messed up, babe


We ain't getting through this one, babe
We will not be able to work through this, babe


This is the last time I'll ever call you, babe
I will never call you again, babe


What a waste
It's a waste


Taking down the pictures and the plans we made, yeah
I am taking down the pictures and the plans we made together


And it's strange how your face doesn't look so innocent
It's strange how your face doesn't look innocent anymore


Your secret has its consequence and that's on you, babe
Your secret has consequences and it's your fault, babe


I break down every time you call
I cry every time you call


We're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball
We are a mess, and you are the one causing it


Since you admitted it, I keep picturing
Ever since you admitted it, I keep imagining


Her lips on your neck, I can't unsee it
I can't get the image of her kissing you on the neck out of my head


I hate that because of you, I can't love you
I hate that I can't love you because of what you did


How could you do this, babe?
How could you do this, babe?


This is the last time
This is the final time


I'm here on the kitchen floor, you call but I won't hear it
I am still on the kitchen floor and you are still trying to call me, but I am still not answering


You said I'm no one else, we ain't getting through this one, babe
You said there was nobody else involved, but we will not be able to work through this, babe


I'll never call you babe
I will never address you as babe again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patrick T. Monahan, Taylor Alison Swift

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@satarupagingerkolay

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE SUMMED UP THIS VIDEO TO:
The evil Taylor from You Belong With Me video- Fearless Era
"I am here on the kitchen floor"- Speak Now Era
The song was written in the Red Era
The Bad Blood walk- 1989 Era
"Cause us Traitors never win..."
"Three of us, honey, it's a side show."- Repitation Era.

This just shows how genius Taylor is.



@emma-di5ly

Taylor swift can:
Slay any style
Slay any genre
Slay any hair color
Slay any role she plays
Slay SONGWRITING IN GENERAL (this was supposed to be for Red...)
Slay at life.

Way to go Taylor!!!
(Good job Sugarland too :), of course!)



All comments from YouTube:

@jansenlee1995

I think that taylor's character here is the grown up version of the mean cheerleader in you belong with me

@TheVloggingPenguin

jansen lee THATS SO ICONIC

@guilty_as_sin

Wait a minute

That girl a member of Sugarland (sorry idk her name) wears yellow dress here sooo is that idea came from Taylor? cause you know yellow has to do with Lover era

@nooneseriously22

Lol. I can't unthink this. Hahaha.

@user-js1ko4ev6z

HOW DID I NOT THINK ABOUT THIS

@falconyvibeygirl9118

Yaaaa

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@bellamyk3663

"Chase two girls, lose the one"

@jacobt.150

I knew I'd find this comment!

@karenyang9148

Jacob T. And at 3:45 it says AUGUST at the top right corner!!!!!

@christinakhatiwada

@@karenyang9148 There is nothing

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