Sparks Fly
Taylor Swift (Deluxe) Lyrics


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The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far

And you stood there in front of me just
Close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
What I was thinking of

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me whenever you're not around
'Cause I see, sparks fly, when you smile

My mind forgets to remind me, your a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you, imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you I know its no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

I run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
Its just wrong enough to make it feel right
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
And I'm captivated by you baby
Like a fireworks show

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile





When sparks fly oh baby smile
When sparks fly

Overall Meaning

"Sparks Fly" is Taylor Swiftโ€™s lively and energetic song that talks about a relationship with a guy that Taylor can't resist despite knowing that she should stay away. The lyrics of the song metaphorically illustrate the feeling of falling in love with someone who is chaotic and unpredictable but still makes you feel alive. Taylor is nervous around this guy because of his fiery and reckless personality but still can't seem to stay away from him. The song is about taking a chance on love and forgetting all the risks and warnings that come with it.


In the song, Taylor compares herself to a "house of cards" and the guy sheโ€™s interested in to a "full on rainstorm." She knows that if she gives in to her feelings, it could end badly, but she canโ€™t help being drawn to him. She asks the guy to drop everything and meet her in the pouring rain and to kiss her on the sidewalk to take away her pain. Taylor knows that when this guy smiles at her, sparks fly, and she canโ€™t help but be attracted to him.


The lyrics of the song depict the feeling of uncertainty and excitement that comes with falling in love. Taylor is captivated by this guy, and even though she knows that he's a bad idea, she still takes her chances with him. The song is an ode to young love, passion, and the exhilaration of finding that special someone who makes your heart race.


Line by Line Meaning

The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
Your movements are intense, like a fierce rainstorm.


And I'm a house of cards
I am fragile and easily broken.


You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
Your reckless behavior should make me want to leave.


But I kinda know that I won't get far
But I am drawn to you and know that I will not leave.


And you stood there in front of me just
You were there in front of me,


Close enough to touch
Close enough to be reached by my hand.


Close enough to hope you couldn't see
Close enough to hope that you could not detect what I was thinking.


What I was thinking of
What I was feeling inside.


Drop everything now
Stop what you are doing immediately.


Meet me in the pouring rain
Come meet me while it is raining heavily.


Kiss me on the sidewalk
Kiss me while we are standing on the pavement.


Take away the pain
Eliminate the hurt I am feeling.


'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile
I feel sparks when you smile.


Get me with those green eyes, baby
Your green eyes captivate me.


As the lights go down
As the surrounding light diminishes.


Gimme something that'll haunt me whenever you're not around
Give me something to remember you by when you are not here.


'Cause I see, sparks fly, when you smile
I feel sparks when you smile.


My mind forgets to remind me, your a bad idea
I forget that being with you is not a good decision.


You touch me once and it's really something
Your touch is quite powerful.


You find I'm even better than you, imagined I would be
You realize that I am better than you thought I would be.


I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
I am cautious about everyone else.


But with you I know its no good
But with you, my guard is down and it is not a wise decision.


And I could wait patiently
I could be patient and wait for you.


But I really wish you would
But I really wish you would come now.


I run my fingers through your hair
I touch your hair with my fingers.


And watch the lights go wild
And observe the lights around us become chaotic.


Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
Just continue to maintain eye contact with me.


Its just wrong enough to make it feel right
It feels right even though it is not necessarily the best decision.


And lead me up the staircase
And guide me up the stairs.


Won't you whisper soft and slow
Could you speak quietly and calmly?


And I'm captivated by you baby
I am fascinated by you, my dear.


Like a fireworks show
Like a display of fireworks.


When sparks fly oh baby smile
When sparks appear, smile baby.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@neema87654

The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless
That should send me runnin'
But I kinda know that I won't get far
And you stood there in front of me
Just close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
What I was thinking of

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby, as the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile

My mind forgets to remind me
You're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something,
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be.
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently but I really wish you would...

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby, as the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile

I'll run my fingers through your hair and watch the lights go wild.
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me, it's just wrong enough to make it feel right.
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow?
I'm captivated by you, baby, like a firework show.

Drop everything now,
Meet me in the pouring rain,
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
Take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile.
Get me with those green eyes, baby, as the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile

And the sparks fly...
Oh, baby, smile...
And the sparks fly...



All comments from YouTube:

@zeenyapotter7644

This era was a complete fairytale

@caitlynchristiansen9141

Zeenya Potter thats what I like about the speak now era and the album has alot of pop rock edge to it

@jmcskatex

i love u

@baongocnguyen9955

I kinda miss this Taylor tbh...

@zeenyapotter7644

@@baongocnguyen9955 i do miss her but the new Taylor isnt bad.... i mean i love the new Taylor as well.... i love her in any way old or new..... Taylor is Taylor ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

@flop.anywaystanloonastanta8107

@@baongocnguyen9955 she never change, it's her song genre that was changed.

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@IvyGray13

This song is just instant serotonin

@rst5684

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@brian7430

You're a mind-reader.

@jasonsteakham2982

ayt!

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