Better Than Revenge
Taylor Swift (泰勒絲) Lyrics
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Ha, time for a little revenge
The story starts when it was hot and it was summer
And, I had it all I had him right there where I wanted him
She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause
She took him faster than you could say sabotage
I never saw it coming, nor would I have suspected it
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum
She underestimated just who she was stealing from
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, whoa
She's better known for the things that she does
On the mattress, whoa
Soon she's gonna find
Stealing other people's toys on the playground
Won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind,
She should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge, ha
She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it
I think her ever present frown is a little troubling
And, she thinks I'm psycho
'Cause I like to rhyme her name with things, but
Sophistication isn't what you wear, or who you know
Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
Oh they didn't teach you that in prep school
So it's up to me
But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity
(Think about what you did)
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, whoa
She's better known for the things that she does
On the mattress, whoa
Soon she's gonna find
Stealing other people's toys on the playground
Won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind,
She should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge, ha
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey
You might have him, but haven't you heard
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey
You might have him, but I'll always get the last word
Whoa
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, whoa
She's better known for the things that she does
On the mattress, whoa
Soon she's gonna find
Stealing other people's toys on the playground
Won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind,
She should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge, ha
And do you still feel like you know what you're doing,
'Cause I don't think you do, oh
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing
I don't think you do, I don't think you do
Let's hear the applause
C'mon show me how much better you are
See you deserve some applause
'Cause you're so much better
She took him faster than you could say sabotage
The song "Better Than Revenge" by Taylor Swift is a revenge anthem about a girl who was betrayed by her friend over a boy. The song starts with a command to the betrayer to stand in the corner and think about what she did, indicating that the singer is angry and ready for payback. The story being told is of a summer when everything seemed perfect for the singer, she had everything she wanted- which presumably included a boy. However, her world comes crumbling down when her friend steals the boy from her, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed. The singer expresses her anger towards the new girl, who she views as manipulative (“She took him faster than you could say sabotage”), and questions her character, criticizing her for her promiscuous reputation (“She's better known for the things that she does on the mattress”).
The singer also feels outraged by the betrayal, as she trusted her friend and never saw it coming, the person she believed was her friend failed her, leaving her vulnerable and hurting. Taylor Swift’s vocals match the anger in the lyrics, delivering the message with fervor, especially during the chorus when she declares defiantly that there is nothing she does better than revenge, hinting at her plan for retaliation. The song serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of betrayal and the importance of loyalty to one's friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did
Taking revenge against the person who did wrong and forcing them to think about their actions.
Ha, time for a little revenge
Expressing eagerness to get back at the person who wronged her.
The story starts when it was hot and it was summer
Narrating the context of the story and the time when the incident took place.
And, I had it all I had him right there where I wanted him
Relishing the satisfaction of having her partner under her control.
She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause
Describing the third person who took her partner away and mocking her success.
She took him faster than you could say sabotage
Expressing surprise at how quickly her partner was taken away from her.
I never saw it coming, nor would I have suspected it
Expressing shock at how unexpected the betrayal was.
I underestimated just who I was dealing with
Admitting to underestimating the other person's abilities and intentions.
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum
Believing that the other person knew how much pain she was causing.
She underestimated just who she was stealing from
Implying that the other person did not realize who she was messing with.
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
Describing the other person as someone who is not as innocent as she appears to be.
She's an actress, whoa
Comparing the other person to an actress who pretends to be someone else.
She's better known for the things that she does on the mattress, whoa
Implying that the other person is known for her promiscuous behavior.
Soon she's gonna find stealing other people's toys on the playground won't make you many friends
Warning the other person that her actions will have consequences and won't win her any friends.
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind there is nothing I do better than revenge, ha
Boasting about her ability to take revenge and implying that the other person should be afraid of her.
She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list
Describing the other person's carefree and reckless attitude towards life.
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it
Believing that the other person considers her to be outdated or irrelevant.
I think her ever-present frown is a little troubling
Noticing the other person's constant negative attitude and finding it concerning.
And, she thinks I'm psycho 'cause I like to rhyme her name with things, but
Acknowledging the other person's perception of her and finding it amusing.
Sophistication isn't what you wear, or who you know, or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
Defining sophistication as something that is not related to external factors or stepping on others to achieve goals.
Oh they didn't teach you that in prep school so it's up to me
Blaming the other person's upbringing and implying that it is her responsibility to teach her a lesson.
But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity (think about what you did)
Asserting that material possessions do not equate to dignity or respect and reminding the other person to reflect on their actions.
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at, honey
Acknowledging that the other person sees her as something insignificant or irrelevant.
You might have him, but I'll always get the last word, whoa
Asserting her power and influence in the situation and implying that the other person will not be able to win against her.
And do you still feel like you know what you're doing, 'cause I don't think you do, oh
Challenging the other person's confidence in herself and questioning whether she really knows what she's doing.
Let's hear the applause, c'mon show me how much better you are
Mocking the other person and asking her to prove herself by receiving applause from others.
See you deserve some applause 'cause you're so much better
Using sarcasm and implying that the other person is not actually better in any way.
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Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
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Lyrics :
Intro]
Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did (Haha)
Haha, time for a little revenge
[Verse 1]
The story starts when it was hot and it was summer, and
I had it all, I had him right there where I wanted him
She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause
She took him faster than you can say "Sabotage"
I never saw it coming, wouldn't have suspected it
I underestimated just who I was dealing with (Oh)
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum
She underestimated just who she was stealin' from
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[Chorus]
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, woah
He was a moth to the flame
She was holding the matches, woah
Soon, she's gonna find stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge (Revenge), ha
[Verse 2]
She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it
I think her ever-present frown is a little troubling, and
She thinks I'm psycho 'cause I like to rhyme her name with things
But sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know
Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
They didn't teach you that in prep school so it's up to me
But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity
(Think about what you did)
[Chorus]
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, woah
He was a moth to the flame
She was holding the matches, woah
Soon, she's gonna find stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge (Haha)
[Bridge]
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at, honey
You might have him, but haven't you heard?
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at, honey
You might have him, but I always get the last word
Woah (Come on, can you take it back? Come on)
[Chorus]
She's not a saint and she's not what you think (No)
She's an actress, woah (She deserved it)
He was a moth to the flame
She was holding the matches, woah
Soon, she's gonna find stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge
[Outro]
(Come on) Do you still feel like you know what you're doin'?
'Cause I don't think you do, oh (No, no, no, no)
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing? (No)
I don't think you do, I don't think you do
Let's hear the applause (Come on, come on)
Come on, show me how much better you are (Oh, oh)
(So much better, yeah?)
So you deserve some applause
'Cause you're so much better
She took him faster than you could say "Sabotage"
@ehvehxx
THE INTRO THE GLASS THE TEXT THE EFFECTS THE BEAT ITS ALL PERFECT OMLL 😭
@Yesssss11
YESSS I THOUGHT THE SAME WHEN I FIRST SAW IT
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IM CRYING SCREAMING THROWING UP /J IM SO HAPPY OMLLL
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IKR I LOVE IT!💜
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@ClarissaRose
I LOVE IT TOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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NOW GO STAND IN THE CORNER AND THINK ABOUT WHAT TAYLOR JUST RELEASED 💜💜💜💜
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Yessss ❤❤❤❤
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MY JULY 7TH IS RUINED
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