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. Following Midnights, Taylor Swift announced her eleventh studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (2024) which was released on April 19, 2024. She announced this record at 66th Annual Grammy Award Show accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for her previous album, Midnights (2022) in honour of receiving her 13th Grammy.
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, yet ongoing 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—a retrospective tour covering the entirety of her discography. During her ongoing tour, Swift would release her next two re-recorded albums, Speak Now (Taylor's Version) in July and 1989 (Taylor's Version) in October of 2023. The former of which would land Swift as the woman with the most number-one albums (12) in Billboard 200 history, surpassing Barbra Streisand. The latter was her sixth album to sell one million copies in a single week in the US, her largest album sales in a week span. “Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version)”, the lead single for 1989 (Taylor's Version), would peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
At the 66th annual GRAMMY Awards, Taylor Swift surprised viewers by announcing her eleventh studio album, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. On April 19, 2024, the album was released globally, breaking records: it became the first ever to amass 1 billion Spotify streams in a week and sold 2.6 million units in its first week in the US. Swift dominated the charts, monopolizing the top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing the top 10 positions on Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart. The lead single, Fortnight, featuring Post Malone, quickly soared to the number-one position on the Hot 100. Additionally, just two hours after the album’s release, Swift surprised fans with a reissue titled THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY, which included 15 extra songs.
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 14 Grammy Awards, including four Album of the Year wins, which makes Swift the artist with the most awards for that category in history, 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, Artist of the Decade (2010s) by the American Music Awards, and Person of the Year (2023) by Time Magazine.
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coney island
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Looking for you but you're right here
If I can't relate to you anymore
Then who am I related to?
And if this is the long haul
How'd we get here so soon?
Did I close my fist around something delicate?
Did I shatter you?
And I'm sitting on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?
The fast times, the bright lights, the merry go
Sorry for not making you my centerfold
Over and over
Lost again with no surprises
Disappointments, close your eyes
And it gets colder and colder
When the sun goes down
The question pounds my head
"What's a lifetime of achievement?"
If I pushed you to the edge
But you were too polite to leave me
And do you miss the rogue
Who coaxed you into paradise and left you there?
Will you forgive my soul
When you're too wise to trust me and too old to care?
'Cause we were like the mall before the Internet
It was the one place to be
The mischief, the gift wrapped suburban dreams
Sorry for not winning you an arcade ring
Over and over
Lost again with no surprises
Disappointments, close your eyes
And it gets colder and colder
When the sun goes down
Were you waiting at our old spot
In the tree line by the gold clock
Did I leave you hanging every single day?
Were you standing in the hallway
With a big cake, happy birthday
Did I paint your bluest skies the darkest gray?
A universe away
And when I got into the accident
The sight that flashed before me was your face
But when I walked up to the podium
I think that I forgot to say your name
I'm on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?
The fast times, the bright lights, the merry go
Sorry for not making you my centerfold
Over and over
Lost again with no surprises
Disappointments, close your eyes
And it gets colder and colder
When the sun goes down
When the sun goes down
The sight that flashed before me was your face
When the sun goes down
But I think that I forgot to say your name
Over and over
Sorry for not making you my
Making you my
Making you my centerfold
In "Coney Island," Taylor Swift, a young woman who is unsure of her current relationship, muses on how she can maintain a relationship with someone who may no longer understand her. She asks herself who she is connected to in this world if she can no longer communicate with her partner. Swift reflects on the past, comparing it to the mall before the internet, which was once the central hub for social interaction before the rise of online communication. She reminisces about lost love and missed opportunities, wondering if she was too self-involved to see what was right in front of her. Swift seems to have come to terms with the fact that her relationship is no longer working, and she is asking for forgiveness from her former partner.
The lovely ballad exhibits gorgeous harmonies from The National's Matt Berninger as he smoothly blends in with Swift's soft vocals. It feels as if Berninger is singing from a different point of view about the same situation in a soothing tone. The lyrics are also littered with several other references.
Line by Line Meaning
Break my soul in two
The singer is emotionally torn and vulnerable
Looking for you but you're right here
Despite being physically present, the singer feels a disconnect from the person they are searching for
If I can't relate to you anymore
The singer is struggling to connect with the person they are addressing
Then who am I related to?
The artist questions their identity and sense of belonging if they cannot connect with this person
And if this is the long haul
The artist questions the lasting nature of their relationship
How'd we get here so soon?
The singer is reflecting on the speed at which their relationship has progressed and changed
Did I close my fist around something delicate?
The singer wonders if they have been too forceful or destructive with something precious
Did I shatter you?
The artist considers if they have caused harm or damage to the person they are addressing
And I'm sitting on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?
The artist is reflecting on the past and contemplating the absence of this person
The fast times, the bright lights, the merry go
The artist is reminiscing about the times they shared with this person at Coney Island, a classic entertainment destination
Sorry for not making you my centerfold
The singer expresses remorse for not prioritizing their relationship and making the person feel special or valued
Over and over
The artist feels stuck in a cycle of disappointment and repetition
Lost again with no surprises
The singer is disheartened by the lack of new or positive developments in their situation
Disappointments, close your eyes
The singer implores the listener to ignore or let go of their disappointments
And it gets colder and colder
The singer feels increasingly isolated and alone
When the sun goes down
The artist associates the descent of the sun with negative emotions
The question pounds my head
The artist is preoccupied with an unresolved question
"What's a lifetime of achievement?"
The singer questions the value and meaning of success in a greater context
If I pushed you to the edge
The singer considers if they have tested the limits of this person's patience or trust
But you were too polite to leave me
The artist acknowledges the loyalty or kindness of this person, even if unspoken
And do you miss the rogue
The artist wonders if this person misses a different version of themselves
Who coaxed you into paradise and left you there?
The artist alludes to a time when they may have led this person to a happier place, but not remained there with them
Will you forgive my soul
The singer seeks forgiveness for something they have done or failed to do
When you're too wise to trust me and too old to care?
The artist ponders if it's too late to be trusted or understood by this person
'Cause we were like the mall before the Internet
The singer recalls a time when their relationship was simpler and more traditional
It was the one place to be
The singer fondly remembers this place as important and significant
The mischief, the gift wrapped suburban dreams
The singer reminisces about shared experiences and ideals
Sorry for not winning you an arcade ring
The artist apologizes for not being able to provide the person with material tokens of affection or satisfaction
Were you waiting at our old spot
The artist wonders if this person still remembers or cares about the places they shared together
In the tree line by the gold clock
The singer recalls a specific location and moment shared with this person
Did I leave you hanging every single day?
The singer considers if they have neglected or disappointed this person consistently
Were you standing in the hallway
The artist imagines this person waiting or anticipating something
With a big cake, happy birthday
The artist remembers a significant event or occasion shared with this person
Did I paint your bluest skies the darkest gray?
The artist wonders if they have caused this person pain or distress
A universe away
The singer feels distant or separate from this person
And when I got into the accident
The artist recalls a traumatic event they experienced
The sight that flashed before me was your face
Despite the chaos of the situation, the singer's thoughts were focused on this person
But when I walked up to the podium
The singer highlights a moment of public recognition or achievement
I think that I forgot to say your name
The singer realizes they may have overlooked or undervalued this person in moments of personal success
When the sun goes down
The artist associates the descent of the sun with negative emotions
Over and over
The artist feels stuck in a cycle of disappointment and repetition
Lost again with no surprises
The singer is disheartened by the lack of new or positive developments in their situation
Disappointments, close your eyes
The singer implores the listener to ignore or let go of their disappointments
And it gets colder and colder
The artist feels increasingly isolated and alone
When the sun goes down
The artist associates the descent of the sun with negative emotions
The sight that flashed before me was your face
Despite the chaos of the situation, the artist's thoughts were focused on this person
But I think that I forgot to say your name
The singer realizes they may have overlooked or undervalued this person in moments of personal success
Sorry for not making you my
The artist apologizes for not prioritizing the person
Making you my
The singer regrets not valuing this person more highly
Making you my centerfold
The singer wishes they had put more effort into making this person feel special, important, and central to their life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Brooking Dessner, Bryce David Dessner, Taylor A. Swift, William Bowery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PeterPan-nh4dy
red: "Losing him was blue, like I'd never known
Missing him was dark gray, all alone"
coney island: "did i paint your bluest skies the darkest grey?"
out of the woods: "Remember when you hit the brakes too soon?
Twenty stitches in a hospital room
When you started crying, baby, I did too
But when the sun came up, I was looking at you"
coney island: "and when i got into the accident the sight that flashed before me was your face"
@leadylim5954
Break my soul in two
Looking for you but you're right here
If I can't relate to you anymore
Then who am I related to?
And if this is the long haul
How'd we get here so soon?
Did I close my fist around something delicate?
Did I shatter you?
And I'm sitting on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?
The fast times, the bright lights, the merry go
Sorry for not making you my centerfold
Over and over
Lost again with no surprises
Disappointments, close your eyes
And it gets colder and colder
When the sun goes down
The question pounds my head
"What's a lifetime of achievement?"
If I pushed you to the edge
But you were too polite to leave me
And do you miss the rogue
Who coaxed you into paradise and left you there?
Will you forgive my soul
When you're too wise to trust me and too old to care?
'Cause we were like the mall before the Internet
It was the one place to be
The mischief, the gift wrapped suburban dreams
Sorry for not winning you an arcade ring
Over and over
Lost again with no surprises
Disappointments, close your eyes
And it gets colder and colder
When the sun goes down
Were you waiting at our old spot
In the tree line by the gold clock
Did I leave you hanging every single day?
Were you standing in the hallway
With a big cake, happy birthday
Did I paint your bluest skies the darkest gray?
A universe away
And when I got into the accident
The sight that flashed before me was your face
But when I walked up to the podium
I think that I forgot to say your name
I'm on a bench in Coney Island wondering where did my baby go?
The fast times, the bright lights, the merry go
Sorry for not making you my centerfold
Over and over
Lost again with no surprises
Disappointments, close your eyes
And it gets colder and colder
When the sun goes down
When the sun goes down
The sight that flashed before me was your face
When the sun goes down
But I think that I forgot to say your name
Over and over
Sorry for not making you my
Making you my
Making you my centerfold
@kaushikassagur769
coney island:
Were you standing in the hallway?
With a big cake, happy birthday
The Moment I Knew (Taylor’s Version):
And they're all standing around me, singing
"Happy birthday to you"
But there was one thing missing
All Too Well (10 Minute Version):
But then he watched me watch the front door all night, willin' you to come
And he said, "It's supposed to be fun turning twenty-one"
@shaunakbiswas6213
Unlike me, Taylor has been SUPER PRODUCTIVE this year
@Chloe-qv9ut
right meanwhile i have so many missing assignments 😭
@englishandjoy4198
Same
@chimmyswiftie5252
@@Chloe-qv9ut me too😭😭
@aabradica
😂
@boomingsystemu-uptytrackty8787
@@Chloe-qv9ut me too😭
@luisnicks6628
evermore is like an old, forgotten, dusty book who opened and started to tell all its stories.
@sandippaul468
This comment is perfectly as poetic as this album.
@es.torcelino
This, this is what evermore means to me❤
@burymeb8awilo3intuscany81
Damn right