long story short
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Fatefully
I tried to pick my battles
'Til the battle picked me
Misery
Like the war of words, I shouted in my sleep
And you passed right by
I was in the alley surrounded on all sides
The knife cuts both ways
If the shoe fits, walk in it
'Til your high heels break

And I fell from the pedestal
Right down the rabbit hole
Long story short, it was a bad time
Pushed from the precipice
Clung to the nearest lips
Long story short, it was the wrong guy
Now I'm all about you
I'm all about you, I
Yeah, yeah
I'm all about you, I
Yeah, yeah

Actually
I always felt I must look better in the rearview
Missing me
At the golden gates, they once held the keys to
When I dropped my sword
I threw it in the bushes and knocked on your door
And we live in peace
But if someone comes at us
This time I'm ready

'Cause I fell from the pedestal
Right down the rabbit hole
Long story short, it was a bad time
Pushed from the precipice
Clung to the nearest lips
Long story short, it was the wrong guy
Now I'm all about you
I'm all about you, I
Yeah, yeah
I'm all about you

No more keeping score
Now I just keep you warm (keep you warm)
No more tug of war now
I just know there's more (know there's more)
No more keeping score
Now I just keep you warm (keep you warm)
And my waves meet your shore
Ever and evermore

Past me
I wanna tell you not to get lost in these petty things
Your nemeses will defeat themselves
Before you get the chance to swing
And he's passing by
Rare as the glimmer of a comet in the sky
And he feels like home
If the shoe fits, walk in it
Everywhere you go

And I fell from the pedestal
Right down the rabbit hole
Long story short, it was a bad time
Pushed from the precipice
Climbed right back up the cliff
Long story short, I survived
Now I'm all about you (now)
I'm all about you, I (now)
I'm all about you (now)
I'm all about you, I
Yeah, yeah
I'm all about you (now)
Yeah, yeah
I'm all about you




Long story short, it was a bad time
Long story short, I survived

Overall Meaning

In the song "Long Story Short", Taylor Swift details her journey of coming out of a traumatic experience and finding love. She begins by being hesitant to fight her battles, until they chose her. Swift depicts her sad state by comparing the situation to a "war of words", where she constantly shouted in her sleep. In her worst moments, when she was in a vulnerable place, the "wrong guy" came along and took advantage. But she managed to get through the tough times and fell in love with someone who truly cared for her. She is now "all about" this person and has found peace.


Swift's account of moving on from the past and embracing the present in the song is very empowering. She urges herself to leave the past behind and focus on the present. She recognizes that holding onto grudges or petty things will defeat her in the end. Swift also uses imagery to describe the rarity of finding someone who truly fits, using a comet as an example. She ends the song by stating that despite the bad times, she survived and is happy with the present.


Overall, the song is all about growth and moving forward in life. It encourages the listener to let go of negative experiences and embrace positivity. The lyrics are relatable and raw, and it's clear that Swift is trying to empower others with this song.


Line by Line Meaning

Fatefully
This story is about a series of events that were bound to happen.


I tried to pick my battles
I attempted to choose which conflicts to engage in and which to avoid.


'Til the battle picked me
But eventually, I had no choice but to enter the conflict.


Misery
The situation became very difficult and unhappy.


Like the war of words, I shouted in my sleep
The fight was almost constant and even affected me subconsciously.


And you passed right by
When I needed someone, you weren't there for me.


I was in the alley surrounded on all sides
I found myself trapped and unable to escape danger.


The knife cuts both ways
The outcome of the conflict could affect everyone involved.


If the shoe fits, walk in it
If the situation applies to you, you should take responsibility and act accordingly.


'Til your high heels break
Even if it is difficult or painful, you should continue to take responsibility until the situation is resolved.


And I fell from the pedestal
I was knocked off of the metaphorical pedestal I had put myself on.


Right down the rabbit hole
I found myself swept away by something that was difficult to escape from.


Long story short, it was a bad time
To put it simply, things were not going well during that period.


Pushed from the precipice
I was forcefully pushed towards a dangerous situation or decision.


Clung to the nearest lips
I desperately searched for comfort and safety in someone, even if they weren't the right person.


Long story short, it was the wrong guy
To put it simply, I chose the wrong person to be with.


Now I'm all about you
Now, I am primarily concerned with and focused on you.


No more keeping score
I am no longer concerned with who is ahead or who has the advantage.


Now I just keep you warm (keep you warm)
Now, I prioritize providing you with warmth and comfort.


No more tug of war now
I am no longer participating in a struggle or competition with someone else.


I just know there's more (know there's more)
I believe that there is more to life and our relationship.


And my waves meet your shore
Our lives and energies come together in harmony.


Ever and evermore
Our relationship will continue to thrive and grow.


Past me
Looking back on my past self and experiences.


I wanna tell you not to get lost in these petty things
I wish I could advise my past self not to get too caught up in minor issues.


Your nemeses will defeat themselves
Those who wish to harm or challenge you will ultimately fail on their own.


Before you get the chance to swing
You do not need to actively fight back against your enemies; their own actions will cause their downfall.


Rare as the glimmer of a comet in the sky
Finding someone special is a rare and unique occurrence.


And he feels like home
I have found comfort and familiarity with this person.


Climbed right back up the cliff
I persevered through my struggles and overcame them.


Long story short, I survived
To put simply, I made it through a difficult period and am still standing.


I'm all about you
I am focused on and devoted to you above all else.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Brooking Dessner, Taylor A. Swift

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Long story short seeing Taylor’s name at beginning of each of these credits brings me soooo much joy. YOU 👏DID👏THAT👏

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Snehanova

Okay but the lyrics "And he's passing by, rare as the glimmer of a comet in the sky" are so artistically freaking beautiful

adi

yes!! i love that part sm 😭

Ninny Innocent

i love these line too💕

Ivan Jr.

She wrote this for me, I love her so much!!!!!!!!

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