Like "Me!" and "The Man", this song was produced by Joel Little. It's the darkest-sounding song he worked on for the album, and it's reminiscent of Lorde's 2013 album Pure Heroine, which he also produced.
Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Than I was at 16, lost in a film scene
Waving homecoming queens, marching band playing
I'm lost in the lights
American glory faded before me
Now I'm feeling hopeless, ripped up my prom dress
Running through rose thorns, I saw the scoreboard
And ran for my life (ah)
No cameras catch my pageant smile
I counted days, I counted miles
To see you there, to see you there
It's been a long time coming, but
It's you and me, that's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl" (okay)
The whole school is rolling fake dice
You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes
It's you and me, there's nothing like this
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (okay)
We're so sad, we paint the town blue
Voted most likely to run away with you
My team is losing, battered and bruising
I see the high fives between the bad guys
Leave with my head hung, you are the only one
Who seems to care
American stories burning before me
I'm feeling helpless, the damsels are depressed
Boys will be boys then, where are the wise men?
Darling, I'm scared (ah)
No cameras catch my muffled cries
I counted days, I counted miles
To see you there, to see you there
And now the storm is coming, but
It's you and me, that's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl" (okay)
The whole school is rolling fake dice
You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes
It's you and me, there's nothing like this
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (okay)
We're so sad, we paint the town blue
Voted most likely to run away with you
And I don't want you to (go), I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win), I think you should come home
And I don't want you to (go), I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win), I think you should come home
And I don't want you to (go), I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win), just thought you should know
And I'll never let you (go) 'cause I know this is a (fight)
That someday we're gonna (win)
It's you and me, that's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl"
Oh, I just thought you should know (you should know)
It's you and me, there's nothing like this (like this)
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (okay)
We're so sad, we paint the town blue (paint it blue)
Voted most likely to run away with you
And I don't want you to (go), I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win), I think you should come home
And I'll never let you (go) 'cause I know this is a (fight)
That someday we're gonna (win), just thought you should know
It's you and me, that's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl"
She's a bad, bad girl
"Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince" by Taylor Swift is a song about two lovers in high school, trying to navigate through a world that is falling apart around them. The song seems to be a commentary on the state of America as well as the struggles of young love. The song starts off with Taylor Swift confessing her love for her partner and how it has grown stronger over the years, even from when she was sixteen and lost in a film scene. The lyrics then paint a picture of a school dance, homecoming queens waving, and a marching band playing.
As the song progresses, it becomes more political and talks about the state of the nation. The American glory has faded, and Taylor feels hopeless. She rips up her prom dress and runs through rose thorns, referencing the idea of hardship and pain. The scoreboard is a reference to the current state of the nation, with Taylor running for her life, afraid of what’s to come.
The chorus emphasizes Taylor’s relationship with her high school lover, a love that’s all-consuming. The whole school is rolling fake dice, and the couple is voted most likely to run away with each other. The couple’s love is the only thing that seems to matter in a world that is falling apart.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the state of America, the struggles of young love and how they are intertwined in some way. It’s about clinging onto something that makes you feel alive through the turmoil around you, no matter how small that thing may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I adore you
I have strong feelings of love and admiration towards you
I'm crazier for you
My feelings for you are even more intense now
Then I was at sixteen
My feelings for you now surpass my teenage crush on you
Lost in a film scene
My love is like a movie, where I'm caught up in the emotions and drama of it all
Waving homecoming queens
I'm lost in the dream of being the popular homecoming queen, waving to the crowd
Marching band playing
The sights and sounds of high school life are overwhelming me
I'm lost in the lights
I'm overwhelmed and dazzled by the bright lights and attention of high school
American glory
The idealistic vision of America and its values
Faded before me
That vision of America is no longer clear or present
Now I'm feeling hopeless
I feel despair and pessimism about the state of things
Ripped up my prom dress
Symbolic of rejecting the traditional high school experience and expectations
Running through rose thorns
Trying to navigate the difficult and painful realities of life
I saw the scoreboard
I saw the results of the current state of things
And ran for my life
Felt like I needed to escape to survive
No cameras catch my pageant smile
My outward appearance doesn't reflect my true emotions
I counted days, I counted miles
I put in effort and waited patiently to be with you
To see you there
To be in your presence brings me joy and comfort
It's been a long time coming but
I've been waiting for this moment for a while now
We're so sad, we paint the town blue
Our shared sadness is impacting our environment and experiences
Voted most likely to run away
Our situation is so dire that running away seems like the most likely option
With you
I want to face these difficulties with you by my side
My team is losing
Things aren't going well and I'm struggling to cope
Battered and bruising
I've been hurt by the current state of things
I see the high fives
Others seem to be thriving in this environment, which only adds to my disappointment
Between the bad guys
Those who are succeeding seem to be the ones who aren't following the rules or being kind
Leave with my head hung
I'm having a hard time feeling confident and proud in this situation
You are the only one
You are the one who makes me feel seen and understood in this difficult situation
Who seems to care
Others don't seem to understand my plight or care about my feelings
American stories
The collective experiences and legends of the country
Burning before me
These stories and ideals are being dismantled or exposed as harmful
I'm feeling helpless
I don't have the power to change these things and feel overwhelmed by it all
The damsels are depressed
Even the traditionally delicate and helpless characters in these stories are suffering from the current state of things
Boys will be boys, then
The negative behaviors of men are excused or accepted as just a part of life
Where are the wise men?
Why aren't the people in power doing more to change these negative patterns?
Darling, I'm scared
I'm afraid of what the future holds and the potential for things to get worse
No cameras catch my muffled cries
I'm struggling and in pain but am trying to hide it from others
And now the storm is coming, but
The situation is about to get even worse and more difficult to handle
It's you and me
We are in this together, facing these difficult circumstances as a team
There's nothing like this
Our bond and connection is unique and special
Oh, I just thought you should know
I wanted you to understand the depth of my feelings for you
They whisper in the hallway, 'she's a bad, bad girl'
Others judge and criticize me for my behavior or choices
I don't really wanna (fight)
I don't want to engage in conflict, as it will only make things worse
'Cause nobody's gonna (win)
No one will come out of this situation feeling victorious or satisfied
I think you should come home
I want you by my side to face these challenges and provide comfort and support
And I'll never let you (go)
I will always prioritize our relationship and make sure we're together
'Cause I know this is a (fight)
The situation is difficult and will require effort and resilience to overcome
That someday we're gonna (win)
I believe that we will eventually overcome the challenges and come out stronger on the other side
"She's a bad, bad girl"
Others judge and criticize me for my behavior or choices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joel Little, Taylor Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deepashreec76
My favourite song literally changes everyday. This is how it goes:
5 days ago- Lover
4 days ago- The Man
3 days ago- I Forgot That You Existed
2 days ago- Cruel Summer
Yesterday- It's Nice To Have A Friend
Today- Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince
I'm pretty sure it's gonna be Daylight tomorrow and this cycle is gonna continue until all the songs in this album have been my favourites
@elio3060
Me realizing that she says 16 at the second 00:16 OMG that taylor being taylor
@silem9489
she is a genius
@elio3060
@@silem9489 she is just herself and what an amazing part to be right
@camiloespinazo
Brilliant
@douaemar3644
Omg !
@maismatani346
This is awesome
@ar-eygeneciran3426
It has a 'Wildest Dream' and 'So it goes.."vibe. <3 <3
@David.124
Rhea Angela Geneciran o got so it goes
@calldapopohoe8838
Yesss
@Alex-dt4sj
It definitely sounds like something on reputation