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Taylor Swift Lyrics


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I want you to know
I'm a mirrorball
I'll show you every version of yourself tonight
I'll get you out on the floor
Shimmering beautiful
And when I break it's in a million pieces

Hush
When no one is around, my dear
You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
Hush
I know they said the end is near
But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you

I want you to know
I'm a mirrorball
I can change everything about me to fit in
You are not like the regulars
The masquerade revelers
Drunk as they watch my shattered edges glisten

Hush
When no one is around, my dear
You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
Hush
I know they said the end is near
But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you

And they called off the circus
Burned the disco down
When they sent home the horses
And the rodeo clowns
I'm still on that tightrope
I'm still trying everything to get you laughing at me
I'm still a believer but I don't know why
I've never been a natural
All I do is try, try, try
I'm still on that trapeze
I'm still trying everything
To keep you looking at me

Because I'm a mirrorball
I'm a mirrorball



I'll show you every version of yourself
Tonight

Overall Meaning

In "mirrorball," Taylor Swift speaks about how she is willing to adapt to different situations and show different versions of herself to fit in. She compares herself to a mirrorball, reflecting each person's unique perspective back to them. The chorus repeats multiple times, letting the listener know that she is willing to be whoever they need her to be. When she says, "I can change everything about me to fit in," she means that she can adapt to be who you need her to be during the moment.


The second verse emphasizes how Taylor Swift positions herself to make herself the center of attention, putting herself on "her tallest tiptoes" and "spinning in her highest heels." She is trying to showcase herself to the person she is talking to, shining just for them. She doesn't want to just be a "regular" person, but someone who is unique and stands out. Swift acknowledges that the world is changing rapidly with the line, "I know they said the end is near," but she is still trying to stay afloat by adapting to the changes.


In the bridge, Swift alludes to the chaos and downfall of society. The circus has called off, and the disco has burned down. She is still holding on to the tightrope and trapeze, trying her best to make someone happy. She is still a believer even though things are not going well. All she can do is try, try, try; even though she's not a natural performer, she's still putting herself out there, hoping to make a connection with someone.


Overall, "mirrorball" is a song about Swift's willingness to change and her desire to connect with someone. She is willing to be whoever, and she sees herself as a mirrorball, reflecting the people around her. The song's title is fitting because the lyrics demonstrate how Taylor Swift shifts her personality and becomes different versions of herself to fit in.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you to know
I want to make sure you are aware


I'm a mirrorball
I am a reflection of you


I'll show you every version of yourself tonight
I'll reveal different sides of you tonight


I'll get you out on the floor
I'll motivate you to dance


Shimmering beautiful
I am dazzlingly radiant


And when I break it's in a million pieces
When I am shattered, it's beyond repair


Hush
Be quiet


When no one is around, my dear
When it's just us


You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
I'll stand on my tippy-toes


Spinning in my highest heels, love
Dancing in my highest shoes, my love


Shining just for you
Glowing just for you


I know they said the end is near
I know people think it's all over


But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes
But I'm still standing tall


And they called off the circus
The show is over


Burned the disco down
Destroyed the party


When they sent home the horses
When the performers left


And the rodeo clowns
And the circus entertainers


I'm still on that tightrope
I'm still taking risks


I'm still trying everything to get you laughing at me
I'm still doing everything to make you smile


I'm still a believer but I don't know why
I still have faith, but I don't know why


I've never been a natural
I'm not naturally gifted


All I do is try, try, try
I keep trying and persevering


I'm still on that trapeze
I'm still taking chances


I'm still trying everything
I'm still giving my all


To keep you looking at me
To keep your attention on me


Because I'm a mirrorball
Because I reflect you


I'll show you every version of yourself
I'll reveal different sides of you


Tonight
This evening




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

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Rhea Mae

I want you to know
I'm a mirrorball
I'll show you every version of yourself tonight
I'll get you out on the floor
Shimmering beautiful
And when I break it's in a million pieces
Hush
When no one is around, my dear
You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
Hush
I know they said the end is near
But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
I want you to know
I'm a mirrorball
I can change everything about me to fit in
You are not like the regulars
The masquerade revelers
Drunk as they watch my shattered edges glisten
Hush
When no one is around, my dear
You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
Hush
I know they said the end is near
But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
And they called off the circus
Burned the disco down
When they sent home the horses
And the rodeo clowns
I'm still on that tightrope
I'm still trying everything to get you laughing at me
I'm still a believer but I don't know why
I've never been a natural
All I do is try, try, try
I'm still on that trapeze
I'm still trying everything
To keep you looking at me
Because I'm a mirrorball
I'm a mirrorball
I'll show you every version of yourself
Tonight



Kennedy Gunn

After years of listening to this song, i think its clear to me. FINALLY. its not what taylor said about it, but its a new perspective

I feel like im the only person who sees this song as two sided. This song feels like a conversation between two lovers. Taylor is telling her love that she can be whatever he wants and he just wants her in any form. Watching her spinning and laughing in high heel, breaking down, natural or trying something new.

Taylor: I want you to know, I'm a mirrorball I'll show you every version of yourself tonight
Joe: I'll get you out on the floor, shimmering beautiful
Taylor: And when I break it's in a million pieces
Joe: Hush when no one is around, my dear
Taylor: You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes spinning in my highest heels, love. Shining just for you
Joe: Hush I know they said the end is near
Taylor: But I'm still on my tallest tiptoes
Joe: Shining just gor you.

It feels almost like permission to me, permission to be real. Kinda like the person who is always fascinated by you, never tired of hearing you talk about anything, kinda ever. And the brigde is her spinning out, worrying about everything. But joe just listens and smiles and loves her. Almost calming her down. thats always how ive seen it, Always Always.



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kafka tamura

I think this song is about people who get their personalities by 'mirroring' others. The people pleasing kind, the ones who never got to hear their parents say they're proud of them. The ones who are not talented enough to be exceptional, the ones who study overnight and loses focus because they don't have that mental capacity. The friend who walks behind on the sidewalk, the ones who cry themselves to sleep knowing how much of a stranger they are to everyone including themselves.

wierszokleta

ok this was too personal

sabr1na

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that hurt

I don’t have a life

Damn why did u have to call me out? 😭

Mikan 🍊

Girl you literally described myself

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Shamel Mae

Mirrorball is for all the people who’ve always felt alone in a crowd filled with people that “love them.” But don’t exactly like them. This song is for all the people who’s emotions have always been overlooked. For the people who’ve always felt like imposters to their achievements. Mirrorball is for the people that feel the weight of the world and the emotions of others around them. Who love more than they will ever get. Who give their all just for the person they love to notice them even for a mere couple seconds. Mirrorball people always text first, always put in the work. The mirrorballs out there deserve better, but their kindness and love sufficing through all the negativity and selfishness is something we need so much more of. This song is like being seen, someone saying “I see you.” All your emotion, all your insecurities, all the things you can’t say, and saying it’ll be alright. Mirrorball is truly a blessing, and all the people who are one.

✨pathetic but aesthetic ✨

This is beautiful

Judy Ahmed

This is too personal

_Hana_

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