Sad Beautiful Tragic
Taylor Swift Lyrics

Long handwritten note
A written record that is meant to convey deep emotions or feelings

Deep in your pocket
Something that is valuable or important to a person and that they keep close or hold dear

Words, how little they mean
The realization that words alone cannot express certain deeply felt emotions or experiences

When you're a little too late
The regret of missing a chance or opportunity in a relationship due to poor timing or indecision

I stood right by the tracks
The sense of being present and waiting for something to happen, as if standing on the edge of a train track

Your face in a locket
The memory or image of someone that is preserved or cherished like a locket, a piece of jewelry that opens to reveal a small picture or keepsake

Good girls, hopeful they'll be and long they will wait
The idea that women are expected to be patient and wait for love, hoping that it will come to them rather than actively seeking it out

We had a beautiful magic love there
Reflecting on a past relationship that was full of enchantment and wonder

What a sad beautiful tragic love affair
The bittersweet feeling of having experienced something extraordinary and wonderful that ultimately ended in heartbreak and sorrow

In dreams
The subconscious desire to reconnect with someone or something that has been lost or left behind

I meet you in warm conversation
The comfort of being able to talk openly and honestly with someone without fear of judgment or rejection

We both wake
The realization that the experience of reconnecting with someone is only temporary, and that ultimately both parties must wake up to the reality of their current lives

In lonely beds
The sense of isolation and detachment that can accompany the absence of a loved one

In different cities
The physical separation that exists between two people who are no longer together, but who still share memories and feelings for one another

And time
The way in which memories and emotions can fade and become less vivid over time

Is taking its sweet time erasing you
The lingering sense of loss and longing that accompanies the process of moving on from a past relationship

And you've got your demons
The realization that both parties in a relationship may have flaws or struggles that need to be addressed in order for the relationship to work

And darlin' they all look like me
The feeling of self-doubt or inadequacy that arises when realizing that one's own flaws may have contributed to the breakdown of a relationship

Distance, timing
The two factors that can have a profound impact on the success or failure of a relationship

Breakdown, fighting
The negative patterns or behaviors that can emerge in a relationship when it is struggling or under stress

Silence, the train runs off its tracks
The danger of not communicating and allowing misunderstandings or assumptions to derail a relationship

Kiss me, try to fix it
The desperate attempt to salvage a relationship that is in danger of falling apart

Could you just try to listen?
The plea to one's partner to be receptive to their concerns and feelings, and to work together to overcome any obstacles in their relationship

Hang up, give up
The realization that sometimes, despite one's best efforts, a relationship may not be salvageable

For the life of us we can't get back
The sense of finality and sadness that accompanies the recognition that a relationship has passed its breaking point and cannot be restored