Safe And Sound
Vitamin String Quartet Performs Taylor Swift Feat. The Civil Wars Lyrics
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When I said I'll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said don't leave me here alone
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
Don't you dare look out your window, darling, everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby even when the music's gone, gone
Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Oh whoa (oh whoa)
Oh whoa (oh whoa)
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Oh whoa
Oh whoa
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
The lyrics of "Safe and Sound" by Taylor Swift, performed by Vitamin String Quartet featuring The Civil Wars, convey a reassuring message of comfort and safety. The song opens with a recollection of a past difficult time, where tears were shed and shadows almost consumed one's light. However, the singer promises that those times are gone and that everything will be okay. The words, "Just close your eyes, the sun is going down. You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now," indicate that even though things may seem tough again, there is no need to worry because everything will be okay in the end, even if things seem like they're on fire.
The second stanza suggests that the world outside may be violent and war-torn, and the singer encourages their loved one to hold onto the comforting lullaby, even if the music has stopped playing. The chorus repeats the idea that everything will be okay in the morning light as the singer and their loved one will be "safe and sound." The repetitive "oohs" and "la las" that close out the song contribute to the calming, lullaby-like tone of the lyrics.
In summary, "Safe and Sound" is a touching song about finding safety and comfort even in the midst of difficult times. The lyrics paint a picture of reassurance, with soothing words and a calming melody that are meant to put the listener at ease during times of stress or anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember tears streaming down your face
I recall you crying profusely
When I said, I'll never let you go
When I told you that I will always be there for you and never abandon you
When all those shadows almost killed your light
When all those dark moments nearly extinguished the glow of your spirit
I remember you said, don't leave me here alone
I remember you pleading with me to not abandon you in that moment of despair
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
But all that sorrow and pain is now over, left behind in the past and forgotten tonight
Just close your eyes
Simply shut your eyes
The sun is going down
The sun is setting
You'll be alright
You'll be fine
No one can hurt you now
No one can harm you at this moment
Come morning light
When the sun rises in the morning
You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will experience security and peace
Don't you dare look out your window darling
Do not even consider glancing outside, my love
Everything's on fire
The world around us is burning
The war outside our door keeps raging on
The conflict beyond our threshold continues to rage on
Hold onto this lullaby
Hold onto this soothing and calming song
Even when the music's gone
Even when the song is over
Just close your eyes
Simply shut your eyes
You'll be alright
You'll be fine
Come morning light
When the sun rises in the morning
You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will experience security and peace
Ooh, (ooh), ooh, (ooh)
Vocalization
La la (la la)
Vocalization
La la (la la)
Vocalization
Ooh, (ooh), ooh, (ooh)
Vocalization
La la (la la)
Vocalization
Just close your eyes
Simply shut your eyes
You'll be alright
You'll be fine
Come morning light
When the sun rises in the morning
You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will experience security and peace
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocalization
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocalization
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocalization
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joy Elizabeth Williams-Yetton, T. Bone Burnett, John Paul White, Taylor Alison Swift
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