New Romantics
Taylor Swift Lyrics

We're all bored, we're all so tired of everything
We feel uninspired and drained by the monotony of life

We wait for trains that just aren't comin'
We hold onto hope for things that are unlikely to happen

We show off our different scarlet letters
We proudly display our unique imperfections and past mistakes

Trust me, mine is better
I believe that my struggles and hardships are more significant and meaningful than others'

We're so young but we're on the road to ruin
Despite our youth, we're headed towards a dark and uncertain future

We play dumb but we know exactly what we're doin'
We pretend not to understand the consequences of our actions, but we are fully aware of them

We cry tears of mascara in the bathroom
We experience emotional breakdowns while trying to maintain a perfect appearance

Honey, life is just a classroom
Life is a learning experience where we make mistakes and gain wisdom

'Cause, baby, I could build a castle
I am capable of overcoming challenges and rising above negativity

Out of all the bricks they threw at me
Despite being faced with obstacles, I can use them to my advantage

And every day is like a battle
Every day presents new struggles and challenges to face

But every night with us is like a dream
In our own world, away from reality, we make our own happiness

Baby, we're the new romantics
We're a new generation of free-thinkers that challenges traditional viewpoints

Come on, come along with me
Join me in experiencing life as a new romantic

Heartbreak is the national anthem
'Heartbreak' and the emotions that come with it is a common experience shared by everyone

We sing it proudly
We embrace heartbreak and the growth that comes with it as a part of our lives

We are too busy dancin'
We don't allow heartbreak to bring us down, but instead use it as motivation to keep moving forward

To get knocked off our feet
We won't let anything bring us down or make us feel defeated

The best people in life are free
The most valuable aspects of life, such as love, are free and cannot be bought

We're all here, the lights and noise are blinding
In this fast-paced, overwhelming world, we feel lost and overwhelmed

We hang back, it's all in the timing
We take our time and wait for the right moment to take action or make a move

It's poker, he can't see it in my face
Life is like a game of poker, and we keep our true feelings and intentions hidden

But I'm about to play my Ace
I'm about to make a move that will change the game and give me an advantage

We need love, but all we want is danger
We crave excitement and risk, even though we desire love and stability

We team up then switch sides like a record changer
We form alliances and switch sides depending on what will benefit us the most

The rumors are terrible and cruel
The gossip and rumors about us are hurtful and negative

But, honey, most of them are true
Despite the negativity, most of the rumors are in fact true

Please take my hand and
Take a chance and join me

Please take me dancin' and
Let's dance and escape reality for a while

Please leave me stranded
Leave me alone to experience the unknown and unpredictable

It's so romantic (it's so romantic)
The unknown and unpredictable is exciting and romantic