Wonderland
Taylor Swift Lyrics


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Flashing lights and we
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?
Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds?
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

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@茗彡

Flashing lights and we, took a wrong turn and we
燈光閃個不停 我們拐了個彎
Fell down the rabbit hole
卻掉進了兔子洞
You held on tight to me
你緊緊抱著我
Cause nothing's as it seems,
因為世界突然天旋地轉
Spinning out of control
失去控制

Didn't they tell us don't rush into things
他們不是說要三思而後行嗎?
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me
你不是用綠眼對我示意嗎?
Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds
你知道好奇心會有什麼下場嗎?
Didn't it all seem new and exciting
這一切不令人感到新奇興奮嗎?
I felt your arms twisting around me
我感受到你的手環繞我
I should've slept with one eye opened at night
我不應該沈沈睡去的

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
And we pretended it could last forever
以為能夢遊仙境直到永遠

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
Life was never worse but never better
從未感受過這般大起大落

In wonderland
夢遊仙境
In wonderland
夢遊仙境

So we went on our way
我們持續探險
Too in love to think straight
愛得太濃 想得太多
All alone, or so it seemed
深怕只剩孤單作陪
There were strangers watching
陌生人盯著我們看
And whispers turned to talking
竊竊私語變成侃侃而談
And talking turned to screams
侃侃而談變成激動大叫

Didn't they tell us don't rush into things
他們不是說要三思而後行嗎?
Didn't you flash your green eyes at me
你不是用你的綠眼對我示意嗎?
Didn't you calm my fears with the cheshire cat's smile
你不是用柴郡貓的笑容安撫我的恐懼嗎?
Didn't it all seem new and exciting
這一切不令人感到新奇興奮嗎?
I felt your arms twisting around me
我感受到你的手環繞我
It's all fun and games 'til somebody loses their mind
這場遊戲真是有趣 直到有人失去了理智

Darling, we found wonderland
親愛的,我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
And we pretended it could last forever
以為能夢遊仙境直到永遠

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
Life was never worse but never better
從未感受過這般大起大落

In wonderland
夢遊仙境
In wonderland
夢遊仙境
In wonderland
夢遊仙境
In wonderland
夢遊仙境
In wonderland
夢遊仙境

I reach for you
我伸手想抓住你
But you were gone
但你已經無影無蹤
I knew I had to go back home
我知道我必須回家了
You searched the world for something else to make you feel like what we had
你尋找一個存在着我們之間的回憶的世界
And in the end in wonderland we both went mad
而最後我們在仙境裡瘋狂逐夢

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
And we pretended it could last forever
以為能夢遊仙境直到永遠

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
Life was never worse but never better
從未感受過這般大起大落

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
And we pretended it could last forever
以為能夢遊仙境直到永遠

We found wonderland
我們找到仙境
You and I got lost in it
你和我迷失其中
Life was never worse but never better
從未感受過這般大起大落
In wonderland
夢遊仙境



@matti55809

Flashing lights and we
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?
Haven't you heard what becomes of curious minds?

Oh

Didn't it all seem new and exciting?
I felt your arms twisting around me
I should have 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
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 calm my fears with a Cheshire cat smile?

Oh

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

But darling, we found wonderland
You and I got lost in it
And we pretended it could last forever
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 searched 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 (last forever)
Eh eh
We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it (got lost in it)
And life was never worse but never better (never better)
Eh eh

We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it (wonderland)
And we pretended it could last forever (in wonderland)

We found wonderland
You and I got lost in it (wonderland)
And life was never worse but never better
In wonderland



All comments from YouTube:

@orsmth4954

This song, is dangerously underrated

@bellacraig8204

Yes indeed

@rachellegrenier5873

Ikrrrr this song is sooooo good tho might just be my favourite 💖

@Moonlightt_2006

Facts

@gsiya4023

Ikr the views might be many but many people don't remember this song 😢

@magnesiumswift

Agree, but this song is my favorite song.

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@birdie8844

This song has been that song where you remember the tune and like three lyrics that make no sense out of context, and I just randomly found it. It’s been stuck like that for months.

@abigailthomas1269

what were the lyrics you were singing

@lenasanz5544

@@abigailthomas1269 I'm curious to know too haha

@angelayang6734

This literally happened to me

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