Innocent
Taylor Swift (泰勒絲) Lyrics
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Left yourself in your warpath
Lost your balance on a tightrope
Lost your mind tryin' to get it back
Wasn't it easier in your lunchbox days?
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything?
It's alright, just wait and see
Your string of lights is still bright to me
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
You're still an innocent
Did some things you can't speak of
But at night you'll live it all again
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
If only you had seen what you know now then
Wasn't it easier in your firefly-catchin' days?
And everything out of reach, someone bigger brought down to you
Wasn't it beautiful runnin' wild 'til you fell asleep?
Before the monsters caught up to you?
It's alright, just wait and see
Your string of lights is still bright to me
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's okay, life is a tough crowd
Thirty two and still growin' up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent
Time turns flames to embers
You'll have new Septembers
Every one of us has messed up too
Lives change like the weather
I hope you remember
Today is never too late to
Be brand new
It's all right, just wait and see
Your string of lights are still bright to me
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's okay, life is a tough crowd
Thirty two and still growin' up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent
You're still an innocent
Lost your balance on a tight rope, oh
It's never too late to get it back
In "Innocent," Taylor Swift sings about someone who has lost their way and made mistakes but still has the chance to start over and redeem themselves. The lyrics address the person directly, expressing empathy and reassuring them that they are still good at their core.
The opening lines suggest that the person has caused some sort of harm or commotion, leaving a "warpath" behind them. They have also lost their sense of balance, teetering on a "tightrope" and struggling to regain their composure. The refrain "You're still an innocent" emphasizes that despite their mistakes, they have not lost their inherent goodness.
The second verse juxtaposes the person's current struggles with their innocent childhood. Swift sings about the wonder and belief that characterized their youth and contrasts it with the present reality of "monsters" that have caught up to them. However, the chorus maintains the uplifting theme of the song, encouraging the person to keep going and reminding them that their "string of lights" still shines brightly.
Overall, "Innocent" is a poignant and encouraging song that speaks to anyone who has struggled with identity, making mistakes, and finding their way back to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you really did it this time
You have made a mistake or done something wrong that has gone too far
Left yourself in your warpath
You have created a path of destruction with your actions
Lost your balance on a tightrope
You have lost control and stability in your life
Lost your mind tryin' to get it back
You have become overwhelmed and consumed by trying to regain control
Wasn't it easier in your lunchbox days?
Life was simpler and more carefree when you were younger
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
There was always someone to turn to for help and support
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything?
Life was more hopeful and optimistic when you had faith and trust in others
And everybody believed in you?
Others had confidence and trust in you as well
Your string of lights is still bright to me
You still have positive qualities that shine through despite your mistakes
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
Your past does not define who you are as a person or determine your future
Did some things you can't speak of
You have done things that you regret and cannot share with others
But at night you'll live it all again
You are haunted by the memories of your past mistakes at night
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
You wouldn't be in such a low place in life if you had known then what you know now
If only you had seen what you know now then
If only you had the wisdom and knowledge you have now back then
Wasn't it easier in your firefly-catchin' days?
Life was simpler and more magical when you were a child
And everything out of reach, someone bigger brought down to you
Someone more powerful and influential helped you in times of need
Wasn't it beautiful runnin' wild 'til you fell asleep?
Life was full of excitement and adventure when you were a child
Before the monsters caught up to you?
Before the harsh realities of life made themselves known and scared you
It's okay, life is a tough crowd
Life is difficult and challenging for everyone
Thirty two and still growin' up now
You are still learning and growing as a person, no matter your age
Who you are is not what you did
Your identity is not determined solely by your past actions
Time turns flames to embers
The intensity of emotions and experiences fades over time
You'll have new Septembers
Life has cycles of change and renewal, and new experiences await you in the future
Every one of us has messed up too
Everyone makes mistakes and has regrets in life
Lives change like the weather
Life is unpredictable and can change rapidly
I hope you remember
A message of support and encouragement to not forget your worth and value
Today is never too late to be brand new
It is never too late to start over and make positive changes in your life
Lost your balance on a tight rope, oh
A reminder of the recurring theme of losing control and balance, but there is still hope to regain it
It's never too late to get it back
A message of encouragement that it is never too late to make things right and regain control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KUYAFAITH
1. Taylor Swift - The Country Girl
2. Fearless - The Teenage Girl
3. Speak Now - The Princess
4. Red - A Heartbroken Woman
5. 1989 - The Party Woman
6. reputation - A Brave Woman
7. Lover - The Lover
8. folklore - A Wise Woman
9. evermore - The Storyteller
10. Midnights - The Brilliant Insomniac
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@ALittleBitSOUR.
Love you taylor❤
So many albums I can’t even keeps track first it’s:
Taylor swift/debut 2006 age 16
Fearless: 2008 age 18
Speak now(now this new version!) 2010 age 20
Red: 2012 age 22
1989: 2014 age 24
Reputation: 2017 age 27
Lover: 2019 age 29
Folklore: 2020 age 30
Evermore: 2020 age 30(almost 31 In 2 days at the time)
Midnights:2022 age 32 (she wasn’t 33 yet)
So many eras in 17 years!❤
@daylight_18
32 and still growing up now reflects how mature Taylor was at that time to forgive that mf, how grown up she was. We love you Taylor ❤
@thekoala9337
forgive who??? i'm new sorry 🥲
@youraverageidiot8066
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@k_tay2507
@@thekoala9337you know the 2009 VMAs thing when that mentioned "mf" interrupted her speech? This song was basically her saying it's alright, I forgive you
@aubsss44
999 likes? Let me fix that real quick,
@BebeSwan
Her voice has changed so much but so beautifully ♥
@Sacto1654
It has a mature, non-accented voice, which has changed the feel of every song in Speak Now (Taylor's Version) .
@arkadiuszmagdziarek2530
😢love you so much Taylor swift
@arkadiuszmagdziarek2530
So true