State of Grace
Taylor Swift (Deluxe) Lyrics


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I'm walking fast through the traffic lights
Busy streets and busy lives
And all we know
Is touch and go
We are alone with our changing minds
We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds or fades in time

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never (never) be the same

You come around and the armor falls
Pierce the room like a cannon boom
Now all we know is don't let go
We are alone, just you and me
Up in your room and our slates are clean
Just twin fire signs
Four blue eyes

So you were never a saint
And I’ve loved in shades of wrong
We learn to live with the pain
Mosaic broken hearts
But this love is brave and wild

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never (never) be the same

This is a state of grace
This is the worthwhile fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
These are the hands of fate
You're my Achilles heel
This is the golden age of something good and right and real

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never (never) be the same

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never be the same

This is a state of grace
This is the worthwhile fight




Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Taylor Swift's song "State of Grace" describe a relationship that has taken the singer by surprise. She walks through the busy streets of life, and unexpectedly falls in love with someone who comes into her life like a cannon boom, making her realize that all she knows is that she doesn't want to let go. The singer acknowledges her lover's flaws, but also acknowledges her own, and learns to live with the pain that comes with a mosaic of broken hearts. However, despite these challenges, the love they share is brave and wild, making it worthwhile. The singer ends by stating that this is a state of grace, a worthwhile fight, and that love can be a ruthless game unless you play it right.


On a deeper level, the song can be interpreted as a comment on the complexities of modern relationships. In a world where people are bombarded with options and opportunities, it's difficult to make a commitment and stick with it. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful that there can be something good and real in a relationship, as long as both parties are willing to fight for it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm walking fast through the traffic lights
I am hurrying through the busy streets filled with flashing lights


Busy streets and busy lives
The vibrant streets are filled with people living their busy lives


And all we know Is touch and go
We only know brief moments of connection before they fade away


We are alone with our changing minds
We are left alone to deal with our thoughts that are constantly changing


We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds or fades in time
We become attached until it becomes painful, hurtful, or inevitably fades away


And I never (never) saw you coming And I'll never (never) be the same
You caught me off guard and I'll never be the same


You come around and the armor falls Pierce the room like a cannon boom
When you're around, my defenses crumble as if a loud cannon has been fired


Now all we know is don't let go We are alone, just you and me
We cling to each other, as we are alone in our emotions


Up in your room and our slates are clean Just twin fire signs Four blue eyes
In your room, everything seems pure, and we are alike in our passionate nature


So you were never a saint And I’ve loved in shades of wrong We learn to live with the pain Mosaic broken hearts But this love is brave and wild
You are not perfect, and I have made mistakes in love, but we grow to accept and embrace the imperfect pieces of our broken hearts


This is a state of grace This is the worthwhile fight Love is a ruthless game Unless you play it good and right
Our love is a precious moment, and we must cherish it and fight for it, or risk losing it in the game of love


These are the hands of fate You're my Achilles heel This is the golden age of something good and right and real
Our destiny is intertwined, and you are the one thing that could hurt me the most, but together we are part of something good and real




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

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