Suburban Legends
Taylor Swift Lyrics


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You had people who called you on unmarked numbers
In my peripheral vision
I let it slide like a hose on a slippery plastic summer
All was quickly forgiven
You were so magnetic it was almost obnoxious
Flush with the currency of cool
I was always turning out my empty pockets
And when it came to you

I didn't come here to make friends
We were born to be suburban legends
When you hold me, it holds me together
And you kiss me in a way that's gonna screw me up forever

I had the fantasy that maybe our mismatched star signs would surprise the whole school
When I ended up back at our class reunion walking in with you
You'd be more than a chapter in my old diaries with the pages ripped out
I am standing in a 1950s gymnasium and I can still see you now

I didn't come here to make friends
We were born to be suburban legends
When you hold me, it holds me together
And you kiss me in a way that's gonna screw me up forever
I know that you still remember
We were born to be national treasures
When you told me we'd get back together
And you kissed me in a way that's gonna screw me up forever

Tick-tock on the clock
I pace down your block
I broke my own heart 'cause you were too polite to do it
Waves crash on the shore
I dash to the door
You don't knock anymore
And my whole life's ruined
Tick-tock on the clock
I pace down your block
I broke my own heart 'cause you were too polite to do it
Waves crash to the shore
I dash to the door
You don't knock anymore




And I always knew it
That my life would be ruined

Overall Meaning

In "Suburban Legends," Taylor Swift reflects on a past relationship that had a profound impact on her. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of young love in a suburban setting and the emotions that come with it. The opening lines suggest that the person she was involved with had a mysterious and unpredictable nature, represented by "people who called you on unmarked numbers." Despite this, she chose to overlook the uncertainties and let her guard down, comparing it to a slippery plastic summer hose.


The person she was involved with had a magnetic personality that bordered on being obnoxious. They seemed to be popular and confident, while she felt like she constantly came up short when it came to impressing them. However, despite their differences, there was an undeniable connection between them. It was a love that held her together, but also one that she knew would inevitably cause pain and confusion.


As the song continues, Taylor Swift imagines a future where they reunite at their old school's class reunion. She hopes that their relationship will prove the doubters wrong and become more significant than just a chapter in her diary. The nostalgia is palpable as she describes standing in a 1950s gymnasium, picturing their reunion, and still being able to see them clearly.


The chorus reinforces the idea that their love was destined to be legendary, not just in their suburban town but on a national scale. It was a love that left an indelible mark, both in the intensity of their kisses and in the pain it caused. She grapples with the knowledge that they still remember their connection, and though they might have promised to get back together, the longing and heartbreak that lingers will continue to impact her forever.


The final verses of the song convey a sense of time passing and the aftermath of their relationship. The ticking clock represents the passage of time, and Taylor Swift finds herself pacing down their block, still brokenhearted. She acknowledges that she broke her own heart because the person she was involved with was too polite to end things. The waves crashing on the shore symbolize the emotional turmoil she experiences, and she rushes to the door, eagerly waiting for them to return, even though they no longer knock. She confesses that she always knew her life would be ruined by this love.


Overall, "Suburban Legends" showcases Taylor Swift's storytelling abilities as she vividly recounts a past love that had a lasting impact on her. The lyrics capture the hope, nostalgia, and heartache that come with young love in a suburban setting.


Line by Line Meaning

You had people who called you on unmarked numbers
You had mysterious individuals reaching out to you from unknown sources.


In my peripheral vision
In the corner of my eye, slightly noticed.


I let it slide like a hose on a slippery plastic summer
I ignored it effortlessly, like water sliding off a smooth surface in the summer.


All was quickly forgiven
Any previous grievances were swiftly pardoned.


You were so magnetic it was almost obnoxious
You possessed an overwhelmingly attractive charm, almost to the point of annoyance.


Flush with the currency of cool
Overflowing with the reputation and popularity associated with being cool.


I was always turning out my empty pockets
I constantly found myself empty-handed and lacking resources.


And when it came to you
Especially when it concerned you.


I didn't come here to make friends
I didn't enter this situation with the intention of forming friendships.


We were born to be suburban legends
Our destiny was to become legendary figures within our suburban community.


When you hold me, it holds me together
Your embrace provides me with emotional stability and support.


And you kiss me in a way that's gonna screw me up forever
Your kisses have a lasting impact on me, causing both positive and negative repercussions.


I had the fantasy that maybe our mismatched star signs would surprise the whole school
I harbored a fantasy that the differences in our astrological signs would astonish our entire school.


When I ended up back at our class reunion walking in with you
When I found myself attending our class reunion and arriving alongside you.


You'd be more than a chapter in my old diaries with the pages ripped out
You would hold significance beyond being a forgotten part of my past.


I am standing in a 1950s gymnasium and I can still see you now
I find myself in a dated gymnasium, yet the memory of you remains vivid.


We were born to be national treasures
Our destiny was to become revered and cherished figures on a national scale.


When you told me we'd get back together
When you assured me that we would reconcile our relationship.


Tick-tock on the clock, I pace down your block
The ticking of the clock resonates as I anxiously wander through your neighborhood.


I broke my own heart 'cause you were too polite to do it
I inflicted emotional pain upon myself because you were unwilling to do it out of kindness.


Waves crash on the shore, I dash to the door
The crashing waves parallel my urgency as I quickly rush to the door.


You don't knock anymore
You no longer announce your presence with a knock.


And my whole life's ruined
And as a result, my entire life has been devastated.


And I always knew it
And deep down, I always had an awareness of this outcome.


That my life would be ruined
That my life would be irreparably damaged.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Alison Swift

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@carlosguemes

No se que hariamos sin Taylor en esta época de la música 😢❤

@brancoalbertogarciasantana4630

Sin taylor mi vida no tiene sentido ah

@AleCortes2023

Amén😭🙏 una vida sin taytay no es vida

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@eternallyhappy247

Me too

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@kaytieanddreambreen4554

"I broke my own heart, because you were too polite to do it"... TS IS A LEGENDARY WRITER AND STORYTELLER

@harlanaguirrevisca3648

I shut my face and dropped my jaw when I heard that line😭

@Sidneet_Edits

1.1K likes but only 1 comment? That's surprising.

@joy1696

@@Sidneet_Editsagreed, let’s change that. :} I love this lyric but I feel like I’m missing something that others are getting?

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