The second verse, however, highlights the bad times when the relationship was "built to fall apart". The bridge of the song describes a moment when the couple was in a car accident and reminds them of the fragility of their relationship. Despite this, they continue to hold on to hope that they can overcome their problems and be in the clear, represented by the metaphor of the "monsters turning out to be just trees". The final repetition of the chorus suggests that the couple is still unsure whether they are out of the woods yet or in the clear and that they continue to struggle to maintain their relationship. Overall, "Out of the Woods" is a reflection on the challenges of love and the hope that it can overcome difficult situations.
Out of the Woods
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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It all seems so simple
We were lying on your couch
I remember
You took a Polaroid of us
Then discovered (then discovered)
The rest of the world was black and white
But we were in screaming color
And I remember thinking
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods?
Looking at it now
Last December (last December)
We were built to fall apart
Then fall back together (back together)
Ooh, your necklace hanging from my neck, the night we couldn't quite forget
When we decided, we decided
To move the furniture so we could dance, baby, like we stood a chance
Two paper airplanes flying, flying, flying
And I remember thinking
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods?
Remember when you hit the brakes too soon
Twenty stitches in a hospital room
When you started crying, baby, I did too
But when the sun came up, I was looking at you
Remember when we couldn't take the heat
I walked out, I said, I'm setting you free
But the monsters turned out to be just trees
When the sun came up, you were looking at me
You were looking at me, oh
You were looking at me
(Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?)
(Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?) I remember
(Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?)
(Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good) oh, I remember
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
The chorus of Taylor Swift's "Out of the Woods" represents a relationship struggling to survive its struggles. Swift describes the relationship as being like a harsh trek through the woods, full of twists, turns and sometimes painful traps. Polaroids and paper airplanes are used as memories and symbols of better days. Swift makes reference to the couple's struggles and pain, referring to the "twenty stitches in a hospital room" and the "monsters turning out to be just trees." The repetition of the chorus shows the anxiety and struggle of the relationship not knowing if they are safe to proceed or not.
The lyrical themes of the track are heavily influenced by her past relationship with One Direction's Harry Styles. Swift has confirmed the song to be about a tumultuous relationship she had with an ex. The song describes the rollercoaster-like ups and downs of a past relationship, with lines like "last December we were built to fall apart then fall back together," which echoes Swift's past relationship history. The track's pacing and buildup mimic the tension and heartache of the relationship it describes.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking at it now
In hindsight, the situation is clear
It all seems so simple
The situation appeared uncomplicated
We were lying on your couch
We were in a relaxed and comfortable state
I remember
I recall the details
You took a Polaroid of us
You captured the moment with a photograph
Then discovered (then discovered)
Then realized
The rest of the world was black and white
The world was dull and lifeless
But we were in screaming color
We were vibrant and full of life
And I remember thinking
I remember what was going through my mind
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we free from danger?
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Are we safe?
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Is it safe now?
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
It's safe now
Looking at it now
Reflecting on the past
Last December (last December)
Referring to a specific time in the past
We were built to fall apart
Our relationship was doomed to fail
Then fall back together (back together)
Then reunite after a breakup
Ooh, your necklace hanging from my neck, the night we couldn't quite forget
Remembrance of a special moment
When we decided, we decided
When we made up our minds
To move the furniture so we could dance, baby, like we stood a chance
To change the environment and pretend things were better than they were
Two paper airplanes flying, flying, flying
A reference to how fragile and uncertain their situation was
Remember when you hit the brakes too soon
A reference to a car accident
Twenty stitches in a hospital room
The severity of the accident and the aftermath
When you started crying, baby, I did too
Both of them were emotionally affected by the event
But when the sun came up, I was looking at you
Despite the hardship, they were still together
Remember when we couldn't take the heat
A reference to a moment of struggle
I walked out, I said, I'm setting you free
A moment of desperation
But the monsters turned out to be just trees
The situation was less severe than they thought
When the sun came up, you were looking at me
Despite the struggle, they were still together
You were looking at me, oh
She had his attention and affection
(Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?) I remember
Revisiting the question of whether they're safe
(Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?)
Questioning whether the situation is secure
(Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good) oh, I remember
Acknowledging that they are safe now
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Repeating the question of whether they're safe
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Questioning whether the danger has passed
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Asking if they're secure now
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Affirming that they are secure
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Continuing to question whether they're safe
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Repeating the same question
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Asking if they're secure
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Affirming that they are secure
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Asking the same question again
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Continuing to question whether they're safe
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Questioning whether the situation is secure
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Affirming that they are safe now
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Repeating the same question
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Questioning whether they're safe
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Asking if they're secure
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Confirming that they are safe
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Repeating the question
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Questioning whether they're safe
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Asking if the situation is secure
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Asserting that they're safe
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods yet?
Repeating the same question
Are we out of the woods yet? Are we out of the woods?
Questioning whether the situation is safe
Are we in the clear yet? Are we in the clear yet?
Asking if they're secure
Are we in the clear yet? In the clear yet? Good
Confirming their safety
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Swift
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@jshen0911
"Out Of The Woods"
Looking at it now
It all seems so simple
We were lying on your couch
I remember
You took a Polaroid of us
Then discovered (then discovered)
The rest of the world was black and white
But we were in screaming color
And I remember thinking…
[2x:]
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet?
In the clear yet?
Good
Are we out of the woods?
Looking at it now
Last December (last December)
We were built to fall apart
Then fall back together (back together)
Your necklace hanging from my neck
The night we couldn't quite forget
When we decided (we decided)
To move the furniture so we could dance,
Baby, like we stood a chance
Two paper airplanes flying, flying, flying
And I remember thinkin'
[2x:]
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet?
In the clear yet?
Good
Are we out of the woods?!a
Remember when you hit the brakes too soon?
Twenty stitches in the hospital room
When you started cryin', baby, I did, too
But when the sun came up, I was lookin' at you
Remember when we couldn't take the heat
I walked out and said, "I'm settin' you free,"
But the monsters turned out to be just trees
And when the sun came up, you were lookin' at me
You were lookin' at me
You were lookin' at me,
I remember, oh, I remember
[4x:]
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods yet?
Are we out of the woods?
Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet?
Are we in the clear yet?
In the clear yet?
Good
@ethanplaysrblx1768
1:14 - First fall
1:25 - Second fall
2:06 - Third fall
2:33 - Fourth fall
2:34 - Fifth fall
3:15 - Sixth fall
3:16 - Seventh fall
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3:20 - Tenth fall
3:21 - Eleventh fall
3:23 - Twelfth fall
3:24 - Thirteenth fall
@reyyanince7630
Don't worry. You’re not only one listening to this masterpiece in 2024 :)
@juliafernandes4413
thank you!!
@ags7163
ayyy
@kortney747
fr 1989 is my fav era bc i had been a fan but this is when i stanned
@gseare
i in 2021 now I am in the car and I’m not going anywhere
@namakali566
yepppp!!
@stardolphin783
1989: are we out of the woods yet?
folklore: 🌲🌲🌲👁👄👁🌲🌲🌲
@jiyapatel8432
so no..ur not out of the woods yet taylor.
@alexperkins8433
folklores AMAZEballs
@iheartquestionmark5171
Lmao