Safe & Sound(Safe and Sound¡¶T
Taylor Swift Lyrics


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I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window
Darling, everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone, gone

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Ooh, ooh, ahh, ahh
Ooh, ooh, ahh, ahh

Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh



Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...

Overall Meaning

The song "Safe & Sound" by Taylor Swift is a melancholic ballad performed in collaboration with The Civil Wars. The song was highlighted on the soundtrack for the science-fiction film The Hunger Games, which was released in 2012. The lyrics of the song depict how love and company can provide comfort during difficult and tumultuous times. The song opens with Taylor recalling a time when a loved one was on the verge of a breakdown, but she assures them that she will always be there as an anchor in their life.


The chorus "Just close your eyes, The sun is going down, You'll be alright, No one can hurt you now, Come morning light, You and I'll be safe and sound", is Taylor's way of soothing her loved one's fear and ensuring that they will be alright, even in the midst of chaos. She urges them to not be terrified of the raging war outside their door and instead listen to her lullaby, which represents the comfort and love they share. Taylor concludes the song with the last lines, "Just close your eyes, You'll be alright, Come morning light, You and I'll be safe and sound." She suggests that as long as they're together, the future looks promising and peaceful.


Overall, the song is a representation of how love and companionship can provide hope and reassurance during tough times. It represents a theme of hope, comfort, and safety amidst depression, anxiety, and fear. This song is a warm hug on a chilly, stormy winter night for anyone needing solace from the outside world.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember tears streaming down your face
I recall seeing tears flowing down your cheeks


When I said, 'I'll never let you go'
When I stated, 'I will always stay with you'


When all those shadows almost killed your light
When numerous obstacles nearly extinguished your spirit


I remember you said, 'Don't leave me here alone'
I recall you asking me not to abandon you


But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
But those memories are now history, they are gone and will never return


Just close your eyes
Shut your eyes tight


The sun is going down
The sun is disappearing below the horizon


You'll be alright
You will be safe


No one can hurt you now
No one can harm you at this moment


Come morning light
When the sun rises


You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will be secure and unharmed


Don't you dare look out your window
Do not glance outside the window


Darling, everything's on fire
My beloved, everything is ablaze


The war outside our door keeps raging on
The battle outside our home continues to escalate


Hold onto this lullaby
Remember this soothing song


Even when the music's gone, gone
Even after the melody has faded away


Ooh, ooh, ahh, ahh


Just close your eyes
Shut your eyes tight


You'll be alright
You will be safe


Come morning light
When the sun rises


You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will be secure and unharmed


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...




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The Half Blood Prinsesa

The song hits differently when youre a Hunger Games Fan. It makes you wanna read the whole thing

yeti myth

Yup exactly

Book and anime lover 4 life

I know! I'm a hunger games fan and a Taylor swift fan. The books are so amazing and Taylor wrote amazing songs to go with the movie that perfectly encapsulates the books.

Potterhead Weasley

Finally someone knows how I feel!🤍

Tøøbà Khalid

This month I’m doing a marathon of Hunger Games books, movies and reaction videos alongside Taylor Swift song they all are my favourite.

Potterhead Weasley

@Tøøbà Khalid that sounds amazing!! I should do the same!🤗🤍

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Kaylani Stirgus

Why does this song still give me goosebumps??? Absolutely amazing, Taylor Swift deserved so much more credit than she got!

Bill Durham

This is Prim's ghost........

Kashyap

She got the world already...

jada

for this song sure but i think the amount of grammys she has says otherwise

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