Delicate
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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My reputation's never been worse, so
You must like me for me
We can't make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink
Dive bar on the East Side, where you at?
Come here, you can meet me in the back
Dark jeans and your Nikes, look at you
Oh damn, never seen that color blue
Just think of the fun things we could do
'Cause I like you
This ain't for the best
My reputation's never been worse, so
You must like me for me
Yeah, I want you
We can't make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate)
Is it cool that I said all that
Is it too soon to do this yet?
'Cause I know that it's delicate
Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it?
Delicate
Third floor on the West Side, me and you
Handsome, you're a mansion with a view
Do the girls back home touch you like I do?
Long night, with your hands up in my hair
Echoes of your footsteps on the stairs
Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share
'Cause I like you
This ain't for the best
My reputation's never been worse, so
You must like me for me
Yeah, I want you
We can't make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
But you can make me a drink
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate)
Is it cool that I said all that
Is it too soon to do this yet?
'Cause I know that it's delicate
Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it?
Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it?
Delicate
Sometimes I wonder when you sleep
Are you ever dreaming of me?
Sometimes when I look into your eyes
I pretend you're mine, all the damn time
'Cause I like you
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate)
Yeah, I want you
Is it cool that I said all that
Is it too soon to do this yet?
'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate)
'Cause I like you
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate)
Yeah, I want you
Is it cool that I said all that
Is it too soon to do this yet?
'Cause I know that it's delicate
Delicate
The lyrics of Taylor Swift's song "Delicate" depict a cautious romance that is built on a foundation of vulnerability and curiosity. The singer acknowledges that her reputation is not in the best shape, but this person seems to accept her for who she is - insecurities and all. She invites this person to meet her at a dive bar or at a fancy mansion, showing that she's open to exploring what this connection could bring, but she's also aware that they can't make any promises or guarantees at this point. The chorus repeats the question of whether or not it's too soon to reveal how she feels, acknowledging that this is all delicate territory.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't for the best
This situation may not be ideal
My reputation's never been worse, so
My reputation is not good at the moment
You must like me for me
You seem to like me for who I am
We can't make
We are unable to make
Any promises now, can we, babe?
We cannot make commitments at this time
But you can make me a drink
But you can make me a drink if you'd like
Dive bar on the East Side, where you at?
Asking where you are at a dive bar on the East Side
Phone lights up my nightstand in the black
My phone lights up my nightstand in the dark
Come here, you can meet me in the back
You can meet me in the back of the dive bar
Dark jeans and your Nikes, look at you
You are wearing dark jeans and Nikes, and I'm admiring you
Oh damn, never seen that color blue
I am impressed by the color of your clothing
Just think of the fun things we could do
Let's think about all the fun things we could do together
'Cause I like you
Because I like you
Is it cool that I said all that?
Is it okay that I said all of that?
Is it chill that you're in my head?
Is it alright that you're on my mind a lot?
'Cause I know that it's delicate (delicate)
Because I know this situation is sensitive
Third floor on the West Side, me and you
Referring to a location on the West Side where we could be together
Handsome, you're a mansion with a view
You are attractive and have a great view
Do the girls back home touch you like I do?
Wondering if the girls back home touch you the way I do
Long night, with your hands up in my hair
We are having a great, long night and you're touching my hair
Echoes of your footsteps on the stairs
Hearing the sound of your footsteps on the stairs
Stay here, honey, I don't wanna share
Asking you to stay with me and not be with anyone else
Sometimes I wonder when you sleep
Sometimes I wonder if you think of me when you sleep
Are you ever dreaming of me?
Are you ever dreaming about me?
Sometimes when I look into your eyes
Sometimes when I look into your eyes
I pretend you're mine, all the damn time
I often pretend that you are mine
Yeah, I want you
I want you
Delicate
Sensitive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Karl Johan Schuster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shin Kim
Taylor Swift is a perfect example of being bad at dancing while still being amazing at dancing.
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Backhanded compliment
Saanvi Mehra
😂😂
Victor H Garcia
I wonder how she smelled @ the end,, 😸📸
Mahzabin Khan
Cuz she's being herself
Aastha
She's embraces her awkwardness with elegance, if that even makes any sense lol
J4TA
One of my favorite Taylor songs, and it's great how she shows her vulnerability by dancing all crazy and people love her for it because she is us.
Khánh Vân
Omg the comment section here is still alive!!! Your comment was 14h ago but it still got 2 likes before me
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@Khánh Vânyeah since the eras tour started her streams on all platforms has increased by massive amounts so there are a lot more active people here
Steven Dalloesingh
I was looking for this comment. This is my absolute favorite.