Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 to pursue a career in country music. She broke into the country music scene with her eponymous self-titled debut studio album, Taylor Swift in 2006, which included the singles "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song". Swift also released the holiday album, Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, later titled as The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection in October 2007.
Swift rose to mainstream prominence with her sophomore studio album, Fearless (2008), a country pop record with crossover appeal. Aided by the top-five singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Swift's third studio album, Speak Now (2010), blended country pop with elements of rock and featured the top-ten singles "Mine" and "Back to December".
Drawing inspiration from various pop, rock, and electronic genres, Swift's fourth studio album Red (2012) saw her transcending her country roots. She completely moved to pop with her synth-pop fifth studio album, 1989 (2014), and expanded the electropop sound on her next two studio albums, reputation (2017) and Lover (2019), which respectively embraced urban and retro styles. The four albums spawned a string of international top-five singles, including "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "I Knew You Were Trouble", "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", "Look What You Made Me Do", "ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco)", "You Need to Calm Down", and "Lover".
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift experimented with folk and alternative rock on her eighth and ninth studio albums, folklore and evermore (both 2020), whose lead singles "cardigan" and "willow" topped charts around the world. She also released the critically acclaimed documentaries Miss Americana and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions that year. Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights (2022), marked her triumphant return to pop after two folk albums. The album set the record for biggest first day and first week ever on Spotify, spawned the hits Anti-Hero and Lavender Haze, and sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week becoming not only the biggest debut of the decade but also Swift's biggest debut ever. She would make history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from Midnights.
Additionally, Swift began re-recording her back catalog in November 2020 as a result of a publicized dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and her former label Big Machine, regarding the acquisition of the masters of her back catalog. In April 2021, Swift released a re-recorded issue of her 2008 album Fearless, titled Fearless (Taylor's Version). It debuted at number one in the US. Swift continued releasing re-recorded versions of her back catalog in November, 2021 with the release of Red (Taylor's Version), a 30 track re-issue of her 2012 critical smash. The album debuted at #1 in the US, spawned the #1 hit All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault), and broke the record at the time for biggest first day for a female album on Spotify. Red (Taylor's Version) was a critical and commercial hit, and proved that Swift's ambitious plan to re-record her first 6 albums was well worth it.
Along with the release of Red (Taylor's Version) came All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), Swift's filmmaking debut. The 15 minute romantic drama was based on the lyrical content from Swift's 2012 fan favorite "All Too Well" starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. It had a limited theatrical release in major cities, and Swift held special screenings of the film throughout 2022 at various film festivals. In December, 2022 Taylor announced that she would be making her feature directorial debut with Oscar-winning studio Searchlight Pictures.
Following the release of Midnights, Swift would embark on her first tour in five years, The Eras Tour.
Swift has released several songs for film soundtracks. She co-wrote two songs for the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack— "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home" and "Crazier", and contributed two songs to the Valentine's Day soundtrack, including the single "Today Was a Fairytale", which was her first number one on the Canadian Hot 100, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. She also contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound - from The Hunger Games Soundtrack", co-written and recorded with The Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". "Safe & Sound" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack, which received a Best Original Song nomination at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. Swift and English singer Zayn Malik, mononymously known as Zayn, released a single together, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever", for the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker (2017). She also recorded an original song called "Beautiful Ghosts", which she wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the Cats's soundtrack (2019). In 2020, Swift's documentary Miss Americana featured the song "Only the Young" which was written after the 2018 United States elections. In 2022, she released an original song titled "Carolina" for Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) inspired by the novel written by Delia Owens.
With sales of over 200 million records worldwide, Swift is a best-selling music artist. Her accolades include 12 Grammy Awards (including three Album of the Year wins), two Brit Awards (including a Global Icon award), an Emmy Award, 28 [https://guinnessworldrecords.com/]Guinness World Records, 32 American Music Awards (the most wins by an artist), and 23 Billboard Music Awards (the most wins by a woman). She ranked eighth on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists Chart (2019) and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015). Swift has been included in various power rankings, such as Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2010, 2015 and 2019) and Forbes Celebrity 100 (placing first in 2016 and 2019). She was named Woman of the Decade (2010s) by Billboard and Artist of the Decade (2010s) by the American Music Awards.
Wonderland
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Took a wrong turn and we
Fell down a rabbit hole
You held on tight to me
'Cause nothing's as it seems
And spinning out of control
Didn't they tell us don't rush into things?
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me?
Ooh, didn't it all seem new and exciting?
I felt your arms twisting around me
I should've slept with one eye open at night
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
So we went on our way
Too in love to think straight
All alone, or so it seemed
But there were strangers watching
And whispers turned to talking
And talking turned to screams, oh
Didn't they tell us don't rush into things?
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me?
Didn't you call my fears with a Cheshire Cat smile?
Ooh, didn't it all seem new and exciting?
I felt your arms twisting around me
It's all fun and games 'til somebody loses their mind
Oh, darling, we found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
I reached for you
But you were gone
I knew I had to go back home
You search the world for something else
To make you feel like what we had
And in the end, in Wonderland, we both went mad
Oh, we found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh (last forever)
We found Wonderland
You and I got lost in it (got lost in it)
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh (never better)
We found Wonderland (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
You and I got lost in it (in Wonderland)
And we pretended it (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
Could last forever (in Wonderland)
We found Wonderland (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
You and I got lost in it (in Wonderland)
And life was never worse but never better (eh, eh, eh, eh, eh)
In Wonderland
The song Wonderland by Taylor Swift is a whimsical and vivid exploration of a new and exciting love. Swift uses Alice in Wonderland's world as a metaphor for falling in love and getting lost in the rush of feelings. The song begins with the image of flashing lights and taking a wrong turn, which represents the loss of control over a situation that love can bring. The line "nothing's as it seems" indicates that the singer is aware of the illusionary nature of falling in love. However, she continues to take pleasure in the experience, recognizing that it feels new and exciting.
Swift then shifts the song's tone to describe how the thrill of love transforms into chaos. The line "too in love to think straight" creates a sense of foreboding, and it becomes clear that their reckless behavior triggers the onlookers, who turn their whispers into screams. Swift urges that this is why people caution against "rushing into things." The chorus "we found Wonderland" describes finding a wonderland in their love, where the world outside disappears, and they can pretend that their love will last forever.
The bridge marks a break in the song, where Swift confronts the loss of love. She realized that the object of her love is gone, and she has to go home, whereas he is looking for something else to replace their love. The line "in Wonderland, we both went mad" is a commentary on how falling in love can make people act irrationally. Overall, the song emphasizes the allure of losing oneself in a new and passionate love but also warns of the potential downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
Flashing lights and we
The bright, attention-grabbing flashes of light were unavoidable, and we succumbed to them.
Took a wrong turn and we
Our journey was meant to follow a specific path, but we made a mistake and ended up going the wrong way.
Fell down a rabbit hole
We stumbled upon something unexpected, and it turned out to be more than what we initially thought.
You held on tight to me
Despite the chaos that ensued, you clung onto me and refused to let go.
'Cause nothing's as it seems
The situation was not what it appeared to be, and we soon discovered that appearances can be deceiving.
And spinning out of control
The situation escalated quickly, and we found ourselves losing grip and descending into chaos.
Didn't they tell us don't rush into things?
People warned us about making hasty decisions and jumping into something without considering the consequences.
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me?
You caught my attention with your alluring and enchanting green eyes.
Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds?
Curiosity can lead to unexpected and sometimes dangerous outcomes.
Ooh, didn't it all seem new and exciting?
The novelty of the situation made it irresistible and thrilling.
I felt your arms twisting around me
You held onto me with a tight and almost suffocating grip.
I should've slept with one eye open at night
I should have been more cautious and aware of the risks involved in our situation.
We found Wonderland
We stumbled upon a world that was more magical and enchanting than we could have ever imagined.
You and I got lost in it
We became so immersed in this world that we lost track of time and our surroundings.
And we pretended it could last forever, eh, eh
We refused to acknowledge the temporary nature of the situation and pretended that it would never end.
And life was never worse but never better, eh, eh
Our experience was bittersweet; it was not without its downsides, but we wouldn't trade it for anything else.
(Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh) in Wonderland
The chorus serves as a repetitive reminder of the dreamlike state that we found ourselves in.
So we went on our way
We continued to journey deeper into this world, ignoring any potential dangers that lay ahead.
Too in love to think straight
Our judgment was clouded by our infatuation and deep feelings for each other.
All alone, or so it seemed
Although it appeared that we were alone, there were others secretly watching and observing us.
But there were strangers watching
Unbeknownst to us, there were outsiders who were keeping tabs on our every move.
And whispers turned to talking
Gossip and rumors about us began to spread and grow, slowly but steadily.
And talking turned to screams, oh
The harmless chattering escalated into tumultuous and frightening screams.
Didn't you call my fears with a Cheshire Cat smile?
You played down my worries and concerns with a sly and enigmatic smile.
It's all fun and games 'til somebody loses their mind
The situation was enjoyable and amusing, but it could quickly spiral out of control and have serious consequences.
I reached for you
I desperately tried to hold onto you and keep you by my side.
But you were gone
You had already moved on and left me behind.
I knew I had to go back home
I realized that it was time to leave this dreamlike world and return to reality.
You search the world for something else
You continue to seek out new and exciting experiences, hoping to recapture the feeling of wonder and enchantment that you felt before.
To make you feel like what we had
To find something that can match the intensity of the connection and emotions that we once shared.
And in the end, in Wonderland, we both went mad
The intensity of our experiences in Wonderland had driven us to the brink of insanity.
(last forever)
The repetition of this phrase in the chorus emphasizes our desire for this magical world to never come to an end.
(got lost in it)
This phrase reiterates the idea that we were completely immersed and entranced by this world.
(in Wonderland)
The inclusion of this phrase throughout the song reinforces the dreamlike quality and detachment from reality that we felt in Wonderland.
(never better)
This phrase acknowledges that our time in Wonderland was not perfect, but it was still an incredible, unforgettable experience.
(in Wonderland)
The song ends with the repetition of this phrase, highlighting the fact that this world will forever live on in our memories and imaginations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Max Martin, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift
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