Safe Sound
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 musics 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




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

Overall Meaning

In Taylor Swift's song "Safe & Sound" featuring The Civil Wars, Taylor is singing to a loved one who has been through a difficult time. She remembers how the person was on the brink of giving up, but she promised to never leave them. However, now everything has passed and they will be safe and sound. The lyrics convey a sense of reassurance and comfort, as if Taylor is trying to calm someone who has been through trauma. The words "Just close your eyes" encourage the listener to trust Taylor and let go of their fears. She promises that they will be safe and sound when the morning comes.


The imagery is dreamlike and ethereal, as if Taylor and the listener are in a different world. The sunset signifies the end of something, while the morning light brings hope for a new beginning. The chorus repeats "you'll be alright, no one can hurt you now," emphasizing the idea that Taylor will protect the person she is singing to. The line "Don't you dare look out your window, darling everything's on fire," adds another layer of fear and danger, as if they are in the midst of a war zone. But despite this, Taylor promises that they will be safe if they hold onto the lullaby.


Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and protection. The lyrics are poetic and poignant, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'll never let you go
I recall the moment when you were crying while I promised to always be here for you.


When all those shadows almost killed your light
During the difficult times, when you were about to lose hope, I was there to help you.


I remember you said don't leave me here alone
You pleaded with me not to leave you alone in the darkness and despair.


But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
All the pain and sadness that we experienced in the past is gone now and we can look forward to a better future.


Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
As the day ends, don't worry about anything and just relax.


You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
There is nothing to fear because you are safe and no one can harm you anymore.


Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
When the sun rises, everything will be okay and we will both be secure and protected.


Don't you dare look out your window, darling everything's on fire
The world outside is in chaos and it's better to avoid looking at it to maintain our peace of mind.


The war outside our door keeps raging on
The conflict outside our home continues to persist and cause destruction.


Hold onto this lullaby even when the musics gone, gone
Remember this song and its soothing effect even when we are not listening to it anymore.


Just close your eyes, you'll be alright
Again, as long as you keep your eyes shut, you don't need to worry about anything because you are safe and sound.


Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
This line is repeated to emphasize the reassurance that everything will be okay in the morning and we will continue to be secure and protected.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: T Bone Burnett, John Paul White, Taylor Swift, Joy Williams-Yetton

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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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