New Romantics
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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We wait for trains that just aren't comin'
We show off our different scarlet letters
Trust me, mine is better
We're so young but we're on the road to ruin
We play dumb but we know exactly what we're doin'
We cry tears of mascara in the bathroom
Honey, life is just a classroom
'Cause, baby, I could build a castle
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
And every day is like a battle
But every night with us is like a dream
Baby, we're the new romantics
Come on, come along with me
Heartbreak is the national anthem
We sing it proudly
We are too busy dancin'
To get knocked off our feet
Baby, we're the new romantics
The best people in life are free
We're all here, the lights and noise are blinding
We hang back, it's all in the timing
It's poker, he can't see it in my face
But I'm about to play my Ace
We need love, but all we want is danger
We team up then switch sides like a record changer
The rumors are terrible and cruel
But, honey, most of them are true
(Ah, ah, ah)
'Cause, baby, I could build a castle
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
And every day is like a battle
But every night with us is like a dream
Baby, we're the new romantics
Come on, come along with me
Heartbreak is the national anthem
We sing it proudly
We are too busy dancin'
To get knocked off our feet
Baby, we're the new romantics
The best people in life are free
So come on, come along with me
The best people in life are free
Please take my hand and
Please take me dancin' and
Please leave me stranded
It's so romantic (it's so romantic)
(Ah, ah, ah)
Oh, 'cause baby, I could build a castle
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
And every day is like a battle
But every night with us is like a dream
'Cause, baby, I could build a castle (castle)
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
And every day is like a battle
But every night with us is like a dream
Baby, we're the new romantics
Come on, come along with me
Heartbreak is the national anthem
We sing it proudly
We are too busy dancin'
To get knocked off our feet
Baby, we're the new romantics
The best people in life are free
The song "New Romantics" by Taylor Swift is an anthem for those who are bored and tired of everything. The lyrics talk about how we all wait for trains that just aren't coming, and how we show off our different scarlet letters. Although we are all so young, we are on the road to ruin and we cry tears of mascara in the bathroom. However, despite the hardships of life, there is a sense of hope in the song that inspires us to build castles out of all the bricks that have been thrown at us.
The lyrics suggest that heartbreak is the national anthem that is sung proudly. We are too busy dancing to get knocked off our feet, and the best people in life are free. The song celebrates freedom and love, and invites us to come along for the journey. The flashing lights and noise may be blinding, but we hang back because timing is everything. The song speaks to all of us who have been hurt and left heartbroken, but encourages us to keep dancing and living our lives to the fullest.
Interesting facts about the song "New Romantics" include:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
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
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Max Sandberg, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@warwick802
Its literally impossible to listen to this album and not come out on the other side a happier, motivated human being. This is one of those songs that drags you out of the negativity
@HA4RRlI
Literally 🫶🏻🥹🩵
@githmiiii
taylor devoured <3
@namantherockstar
Taylor inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally
Begging..
@lugopia2
@@namantherockstarI’ve gotchu don’t worry bro
@absolutetransportationllc8631
I don’t think not even my friends or family realize how much Taylor means to me. I started listening to her when I was 6 years old. 1989 was my favorite album. Now, Taylor swift has grown and so have I. I’ve grown up looking up to her, (not that I want to be a singer) but I have always loved her and I will continue to. So thank you Taylor,for making my childhood and thank you for giving me the best present❤️
@jandy608
Same here. I first listened to her during the red era when I was 5, and now 11 years later, I’m a real swiftie listening to 1989 Taylor’s Version
@amandamccourt5377
I am Taylor’s age so our life stages run parallel. But I’ve started my 6 year old daughter on Taylor so she is now a swiftie and it’s honestly my proudest I’ve ever been as a mom lol.
@breakfastatlillies
Same here 🫶🏻
@kxnari
same here. i remember listening to her when i was 6 years old as well and now i’m 18 and still a swiftie till this day! ✨