A Place in This World
Taylor Swift (Deluxe) Lyrics


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I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road
I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
The way I do
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world

Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's okay

I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world

Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly

I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world

Oh, I'm just a girl




Oh, I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh, I'm just a girl

Overall Meaning

In "A Place in This World," Taylor Swift sings about feeling lost and unsure of her place in the world. She opens up the song by admitting that she doesn't know what she wants and she's still trying to figure it out. She's walking down a road, not knowing what lies ahead, but determined to see through the rain. Swift emphasizes that she's not alone in feeling lost, but she's still alone as she tries to find her place. Through the lyrics, she processes the challenges of meaning-making and successfully invokes a sense of tension between independence and longing for community.


As the song progresses, Swift reflects on the simple joys in life, like a sunny day and favorite music. The future is uncertain, but she's ready to fly and fulfill her mission, whatever that may be. She acknowledges that life will bring its ups and downs, but she's determined to keep going and find her place in the world. The concluding lines repeat the chorus with a sense of resolve, emphasizing that despite the struggles and uncertainties, she's just a girl on a mission trying to find her place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
I'm unsure of what I really want in life, so I don't have an answer for you


'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
I'm in the process of discovering myself and my true desires


Don't know what's down this road
I'm uncertain of what lies ahead on my journey


I'm just walking
I'm taking it one step at a time, figuring things out as I go along


Trying to see through the rain coming down
I'm struggling through the difficult times, hoping for something better on the other side


Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
Others around me are also grappling with similar challenges and emotions


I'm alone, on my own
I may be by myself but I have to rely on my own strength and determination


And that's all I know
The only thing I'm sure of in this moment is that I have to stand on my own


I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Even if I make mistakes, I'll still try to be resilient and keep going


Oh, but life goes on
No matter what happens, life continues and I have to find my way through it


Oh, I'm just a girl
I'm just an ordinary person with my own hopes, fears, and dreams


Trying to find a place in this world
I'm searching for my own purpose and a sense of belonging


Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
I have the comforts of familiar things around me, helping me stay grounded


And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
I'm not hiding my emotions and expressing myself truthfully


Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
I'm trying to appreciate the positive things in my life and stay optimistic


Could you tell me what more do I need?
I'm wondering if there's something else I'm missing, or if life is simple as it is


And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
I have no idea what the future holds and that's both scary and exciting


Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
Perhaps, I have a unique quest or purpose that I must fulfill


But I'm ready to fly
I'm prepared to take risks and embrace new opportunities




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, NETTWERK ONE MUSIC (CANADA)LTD
Written by: ROBERT ORRALL, TAYLOR SWIFT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@awwee1457

I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one
Who feels the way I do

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world

Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's OK

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world

Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
Oh I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world

Oh I'm just a girl
Oh I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh I'm just a girl



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আমি মেয়ে, পৃথিবীতে একটি জায়গা খুঁজে বের করার চেষ্টা করছি.. ❤
Lyrics:
I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one
Who feels the way I do

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world

Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's OK

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world

Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly

I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
Oh I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world

Oh I'm just a girl
Oh I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh I'm just a girl



@doletventura2159

I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road
I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
The way I do

I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world

Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's okay

I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world

Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly

I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world

Oh, I'm just a girl
Oh, I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh, I'm just a girl



All comments from YouTube:

@missweet-misery

2006: " i'm alone, on my own, and that's all i know "
2022: " you're on your own, kid. you always have been "

@MaeHoop

@quincy nope 2022

@OneofStarkskids

that hits different 😭

@Su_Tart69

@@OneofStarkskidsI see wat u did there

@graceeeee2011

nope 2022@@quincymallow

@idfkwhattosay

ik how you did that ​@@graceeeee2011

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@doesitmatter143

debut is criminally underrated

@annat.622

Yes!

@technicalguruji1711

Let her re record it and then see the magic happen.

@brettfieldingx

She cant come to the phone

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