In the first pre-chorus, Taylor attributes her suspicion of elevators to their rapid ascent and compares this terror to her distrust of falling into love quickly. Her rapid emotional turnaround—from “goin' down” to back “right around"—is a frightening yet exhilarating freefall.
Labyrinth
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Was what I was thinking the whole time
Breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out
I'll be getting over you my whole life
You know how scared I am of elevators
Never trust it if it rises fast
It can't last
Uh-oh, I'm falling in love
Oh no, I'm falling in love again
Oh, I'm falling in love
I thought the plane was going down
How'd you turn it right around?
It only feels this raw right now
Lost in the labyrinth of my mind
Break up, break free, break through, break down
You would break your back to make me break a smile
You know how much I hate
That everybody just expects me to bounce back
Just like that
Uh-oh, I'm falling in love
Oh no, I'm falling in love again
Oh, I'm falling in love
I thought the plane was going down
How'd you turn it right around?
Uh-oh, I'm falling in love
Oh no, I'm falling in love again
Oh, I'm falling in love
I thought the plane was going down
How'd you turn it right around?
Uh-oh, I'm falling in love
Oh no, I'm falling in love again
Oh, I'm falling in love
I thought the plane was going down
How'd you turn it right around?
Uh-oh, I'm falling in love
Oh no, I'm falling in love again
Oh, I'm falling in love
I thought the plane was going down
How'd you turn it right around?
(Uh-oh, I'm falling in love)
(Oh no, I'm falling in love again)
In "Labyrinth," Taylor Swift talks about the pain of heartbreak and being lost in the aftermath of a relationship. She repeats the line "It only hurts this much right now" to indicate that the pain is temporary and that she will eventually move on. She encourages herself to breathe in and out deeply to overcome the pain, but acknowledges that it will take time to fully heal.
The verse about elevators reveals Taylor's fear of getting hurt again after being hurt in a relationship. She associates the sudden ascent of an elevator with the way she fell in love and got hurt quickly. However, she is surprised by how quickly her new love interest makes her feel safe again and compliments him by saying, "How'd you turn it right around?"
In the chorus, Swift admits that she is falling in love again, despite being hurt in the past. She compares it to feeling like the plane was going down, but her new love interest turned it around and made things better.
Overall, "Labyrinth" is a song about the struggle to overcome heartbreak and find love again. It acknowledges the pain of the process while also celebrating the joys of new love.
Line by Line Meaning
It only hurts this much right now
I'm feeling intense pain at this moment, but it will lessen with time.
Was what I was thinking the whole time
My mind is consumed by the pain and hurt caused by the breakup.
Breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out
I'm reminding myself to stay calm and take deep breaths to manage my emotions.
I'll be getting over you my whole life
Moving on from this heartbreak will be a long journey that will last my entire lifetime.
You know how scared I am of elevators
I have certain fears and anxieties that I struggle with in addition to the pain of the breakup.
Never trust it if it rises fast
I'm cautious of quick changes in emotions and relationships.
It can't last
I believe that relationships which move too quickly won't stand the test of time.
Uh-oh, I'm falling in love
Despite the pain and hurt of my previous breakup, I'm starting to feel myself falling in love again.
Oh no, I'm falling in love again
I'm worried about getting hurt again and going through another difficult breakup.
I thought the plane was going down
I felt like my life was falling apart after the breakup, but things are starting to improve now.
How'd you turn it right around?
I'm grateful to have found someone who has helped me move on and see the positive side of things.
It only feels this raw right now
I'm currently feeling very raw and emotional, but this feeling won't last forever.
Lost in the labyrinth of my mind
I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and am struggling to make sense of everything in my head.
Break up, break free, break through, break down
I'm trying to overcome the pain of the breakup by breaking free from my negative thoughts and emotions.
You would break your back to make me break a smile
The person I'm falling in love with is incredibly supportive and willing to go above and beyond to make me happy.
You know how much I hate
I have certain frustrations and pet peeves that bother me, in addition to the pain of the breakup.
That everybody just expects me to bounce back
I'm feeling pressure from others to move on quickly and get over the breakup without properly dealing with my emotions.
Just like that
I believe that true healing and moving on from a breakup takes time and effort, and cannot happen instantaneously.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Debut: I'm Only Me When I'm With You (I'm only up when you're not down)
Fearless: Breathe/The Way I Loved You/ Jump Then Fall
Speak Now: Sparks Fly/Enchanted/Ours
Red: Sad Beautiful Tragic/Treacherous
1989: Out of the Woods/I Know Places/Wonderland
Reputation: Dancing With Our Hands Tied/ Delicate/ Call it What You Want/New Year's Day
Lover: Cornelia Street/Archer/Afterglow
Folklore: Seven/Epiphany/Hoax/ Mirrorball
Evermore: Willow/ Gold Rush/Coney Island/Cowboy Like Me
Midnights: Labyrinth
@JavaDoodles
This is a song I needed in 2016, 2017, and 2020. 🖤🖤🖤🌌🌌🌌
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I love your channel!!
@yosunasmelash5126
me but dec 2022, it’s a year late for me but oh well😓
@Keylor_UC
Que playo
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I just realised it is the verified Java doodles lol. I can’t disagree
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Meow All her new songs are on Trending. Only Taylor Swift could pull this off. She breaks the internet with every new album😽
@el10leo
"Meow"? Are you mentally disabled?
@teeg.9097
Chorus]
Uh-oh, I'm fallin' in love = realization
Oh no, I'm fallin' in love again = fear
Oh, I'm fallin' in love = acceptance
@bluedaylight1243
Love this! I don't realized it before