Taylor Swift - tolerate it (Official Lyric Video)

[@samanthadonjuan9483]

When she says "believe me I could do it" it sounds so painful, to me with that phrase she's trying to convince herself that she can leave, more than trying to convince him, but deep down she knows she won't leave.

[@TheAlfredPlatform]

yes the bridge is just genius. We've all been there, tried to convince ourselves we could leave but just couldn't. Brilliant.

[@nawarb.4226]

And then the last line is the first line again, showing that even though she contemplated leaving, nothing has changed, she's still sitting and watching him, and everything she feels during this song, she'll feel again.

[@brittjetaime]

She's not trying to convince herself. She's trying to warn him.

[@TheAlfredPlatform]

@@brittjetaime the song is an internal dialogue she is having with herself.

[@CaitMcKi]

@@TheAlfredPlatform I interpret it as a warning, even if she hasn't said it out loud to him yet (and although she's struggling with how painful of a thought it is, the most painful part is this is likely how they'll end up).

[@claricesilva2700]

The saddest thing about this song has to be the last phrase. Because we realize that all these things the narrator is saying,all these thoughts,all these stuff she's saying she could do,she didn't...She just sat there looking at the other person. That is heartbreaking to me,cause in the end,she couldn't do it and she stayed in this horrible relationship. This song shows pretty real life relationships. It's incredibly sad but...really touching.

[@ferdinandnegron4382]

Actually, it’s more about the anxiety of “does he really love me?” rather than a horrible relationship. Taylor wrote this song inspired by “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier, which revolves around a main character suffering from extreme anxiety and wondering every single day if she’s “enough” for the man she married. It’s a great book, one of my favorites, I recommend it. :)

[@yatyat2791]

@@ferdinandnegron4382 I wonder if its the show Rebecca on Netflix and the book you're saying is the same?

[@ferdinandnegron4382]

@@yatyat2791 yes, the movie is based on the book :) and it’s pretty loyal. Except the last 5 minutes of the movie haha

[@joelstabile3064]

Its so sad mission accomplished Taylor! If its all in my head tell me now. Whenever someone says is it me? Its never them!

[@maricormacaraig6089]

Straight up the story of my parents' life

[@daphneswain5558]

i broke up with my boyfriend bc i heard this song and started realizing i deserve better thank u miss taylor swift

[@seihaknou988]

I hope you're doing okay queen, you deserve better than to be tolerated ✨ also is that you in your pfp cause you look so pretty 🥺

[@seihaknou988]

@@daphneswain5558 moving on is not an easy one-week task, I've also been thru that; but again, at the end you have yourself, who is still going strong, and that's enough. You'll be better anytime soon. Also my tip is to take up things you've wanted to do for a while; say, painting or just a simple picnic. Treat yourself, you deserve it. 💜

[@zhoarsagi5041]

I hope you realize how much better you should be treated and that you shouldn’t settle for anything or anyone who won’t treat you like an absolute goddess ! The pain is worth it at the end, I promise 💗 hope you’re fine

[@aarushikishore1417]

It was such a brave decision of yours... I hope you are doing well and getting over it!!! M happy u realised u deserve better😊😊😊😊

[@hanafarh5177]

your gorgeous and if you know what u did was for a reason then u made the right choice you deserve way better queen, and remember, you don't need no man!

[@chicken]

Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💖

[@lpssealy689]

meeeeeee

[@in3ss._]

me ofc

[@naysawhtay5699]

[@야휘고]

im here pookie

[@ilyitsruiningmylife13]

me babes

[@KatieTracy]

can taylor publish a poetry collection please

[@kristinhoward5077]

That's what this is! 😊

[@julieflores2181]

yessssssssssss preeeeeach

[@mk7593]

Wdym I thought this was it 😍😍😍

[@ameliaalford6687]

omgg please

[@wisteria2205]

She had. Just read the lyrics

[@gitikameenakshisundaram1137]

This song sounds like a cycle of a woman's mind, she starts out feeling sad, because her love is only tolerated. She knows all too well that if she leaves, their relationship will be in ruins, but if she stays, she will be in ruins. Then she gets brave enough to say, 'I'm leaving, goodbye.' But ultimately at the end of the day, she can't do it. She goes back to sitting and watching him, hoping one day, he will realize how much she loves him. She does not want to give up just yet.

[@imendriss8978]

accurate.

[@steffis699]

💯

[@hotgirlypop07]

Yes. This.

[@Scareme01]

:(

[@amber8]

‘all too well’ saw what u did there

[@hadya8518]

the way she starts the song with ''i sit and watch u'' and ends it with ''i sit and watch u'' shows how this song represents the thoughts of the narrator and what she wished she could do

[@chrisfrierson4578]

…or that she has all of these feelings inside, but she hasn’t gone anywhere because she is still sitting there watching him.

[@brookealexis5262]

one of her other songs does that too but I forget which one

[@Krysni]

@@brookealexis5262 is it cornelia street? It also started and ended with "I rent a place on Cornelia Street" I say casually in the car"

[@gsiya4023]

@@Krysni but in cornelia street , he meets her before she turns around

[@keshneeg972]

@@brookealexis5262 gold rush too starts and ends with eyes like sinking ships on water, i almost jump in” meaning it is endless loop of again reminding her that she cannot be with that person but cannot resist looking away from that person’s beauty again no matter the bad consequences

[@agathedethe5985]

"Gain the weight of you then lose it" the meaning of those lyrics are so deep. "Gain" like it's a win, but in the other hand, it's a weight, a love heavy to carry. Evermore is sooo well-crafted, and this song is lyrically a masterpiece. One of my favorites with cowboy like me or ivy

[@JaclynAlways]

You said it perfectly! I completely agree

[@onwednesdayswewearpink7828]

Periodt! I dont think many people understand how well detailed evermore is, and the fact that taytay can tell an entire agenda, story, feelings within 4 mins! Ivy is such a masterpiece "grieving for the living" is such a common feeling to everyone yet no one has constructed those words before until mother taylor. and cowboy like me????!!! "dancing is a dangerous game" this was so heartstopping !

[@whos_jackie_anyways_ew]

You are so right yesssss

[@kimberlyndevera2475]

Yessss this line is so powerful

[@orielwiggins2225]

Yes, and a few other meanings. I love when lyrics are so multi faceted, especially when they express such deep heart experiences so well like this!

[@caelynn-raynetaylor7149]

As someone who hasn’t ever been in a relationship, it pains me to relate to this song.

[@tavleenkaur6164]

Lol it doesn’t have to be a relationship thing :)

[@RanDom-lu2gb]

🙄 🙄 🙄 🙄 🙄

[@erinruss]

trust me, being cheated on isn't worth it :( ... but taylor swift writing stuff that expresses my feeling so exactly, kind of makes it okay for a second here and there

[@gm.8805]

lol same

[@jaqueline1852]

Same here

[@blaykelouise4027]

"Now I'm begging for footnotes on the story of your life." 🥺 If that doesn't make you feel even the smallest bit of sadness I-

[@eliza9304]

Chills went down my effing spine

[@adamd6674]

The entire song gave me chills

[@JessicaGrey]

That part brought tears to my eyes

[@leeyanthings9606]

BRUH MY REACTION WENT ":0" WHEN I HEARD THAT LINE OXJEUXBSUX THAT SHIT HURTS

[@renatacerekaite2331]

In my opinion this is saddest song taylor ever wrote yes I said that

[@marnie185]

ILLICIT AFFAIRS AND TOLERATE IT IS A WHOLE DAMN STORY

[@sandymmc]

I thought this was a straightforward love song initially

[@Megan43210]

Who is it about one!!?!?!?

[@anggundianita1185]

they are sisters ❤️😍

[@juanbriceno6488]

What if this is the wife being cheated on illicit affairs 🙃

[@CorinneA3]

@@juanbriceno6488 ow my feelings

[@fuwatato]

What's painful about this song is that the characters tolerate each other differently. One tolerates the efforts, and one tolerates their one-sided relationship.

[@painolivesis]

This hit my core deep. What I have been through, no matter how much conversations i tried to have with him, begged him, he doesn't care or listen. All the conversations turned to blame shifting and arguing no matter how respectful my conversations with him

[@WeneedmoreGodsinTshirts]

@@painolivesisplease. leave. him.

[@juliahardy2208]

i personally think that when she says "but you tolerate it" shes reffering to herself. and also when she says "belive me i could do it" shes trying to convince herself. like hes getting all these things and shes js tolerating not getting any love back yk

[@anotherstorm]

that is such a beautiful perspective for this song, thank you !@@juliahardy2208

[@piajj03]

explains taylor and joe's relationship

[@gabrielehibbitts9286]

This song sounds like what hurt feels like. No one translates an emotion into a song better than Taylor Swift

[@nikolatexla]

She's literally an emotion translator. The way she knows her emotions enough to put it into lyrics.

[@bubeudeh]

!

[@falconyvibeygirl9118]

Ikr

[@yogidesrifaldo5105]

@Kevin Westphal he was crying when taylor send him the lyrics tho

[@nick-tg3gp]

Yes

[@elizabethborg659]

She really had the AUDACITY to bless us twice in the same year. We really don’t deserve this Taylor.

[@lazerwolf6558]

We truly don't

[@lazerwolf6558]

@unoriginal memes Wait, I thought Lover was 2019

[@StudyLens]

AS SHE SHOULD hahaha love her so much ! 💜 btw i make videos on films! i recently made one on ‘Her’ and ‘Queens Gambit’! if you’re interested, please check it out! heart ❤️

[@joshwilliams5860]

@unoriginal memes Lover was 2019 so it’s still two

[@xena5290]

@@joshwilliams5860 ya but the person is saying that it hasn't been exactly a year since lover was relesed so 3 albums in a year

[@xocarleeryan]

It’s not Taylor Swift that deserves a Grammy, it’s a grammy that deserves Taylor Swift .

[@HannahPenaflor]

If she didn't win AOTY/SOTY, Grammys is SCAMMYS!

[@chaoticbeeha]

Grammy awards are corrupted. She deserves much more than that!

[@Miley-vk1sw]

She deserves all awards possible!!!

[@preranar8176]

The Grammys don't deserve Taylor tho

[@suhaniiiii_]

@@HannahPenaflor They are already scammys. They literally nominated Changes and yummy over After Hours and Blinding Lights. They let Billie win over Ariana. They didn't nominate Reputation.

[@jtw.111]

This is one of the best songs in her entire discography, honestly. It has her classic storytelling chops that make you visualize everything she's singing about perfectly, and yet it also has such a unique sound.

[@jenniferturner432]

Fully agree!

[@ultraviolence3935]

I’d say the best

[@Dollyspeaks211]

Agree it’s a masterpiece

[@coolchoicebro1988]

Or he builds her up to break her down again.

[@Snowkobbie]

Yes. Top-5 probably.

[@kavyasahu6893]

Taylor swift is not singing a song, she is singing poetry...PERIODT!!

[@sel7758]

IT IS!! 😭🥰

[@Rocio-ru1zg]

yes!!! 💖

[@zjnb]

确实哈哈哈

[@BBQPeanut]

Peridot? I like.

[@normanfgrockwell950]

She is Poetry. 🎨

[@nivagraciellesamonte3588]

Normal people: I made you my priority and you're just making me an option Taylor: "I made you my temple, my mural, my sky. Now I'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life"

[@willinguyen1]

keenly observed and well said.

[@khadeejaahmad2247]

My favourite line!!!

[@francinev3971]

in taylor's, she wasnt even an option and she was begging to be one aidhsjdjdjf

[@mygenshindiary]

MY FAVE LINE

[@bencardenas11]

@@francinev3971 So true 😭😭😭😭

[@evermore1345]

Taylor's ability to write such a melancholic song while she's totally in love with someone is really appreciating. Like she gets inspired and writes masterpieces. Amazing queen.

[@lynnemc1424]

I think the song is about her relationship with Joe. Like it went from Paper Rings to Tolerate It. Only a thought.

[@evermore1345]

@@lynnemc1424 no no wait you're getting it wrong. Not every song that she writes has to be about her life. She made it clear that with folklore and evermore, she got the chance to narrate stories from other people's perspectives. "Tolerate it" isn't about her life. She is happy with him.

[@FervidlyCurious]

@@lynnemc1424 Yea i feel the same… and it’s breaking my heart .. i want to see her happily Married already ♥️🎁

[@naziatislam1149]

@@lynnemc1424 Then champagne problems? Do you think she rejected Joe's proposal and broke up with him too? And what about long story short which is literally her reflecting on how he saved her from a life of hate and constantly plotting revenge against those who harmed her? And happiness is about divorce even though she's not married. The lead single is about her finally finding the one she's looking for aka joe. Evermore and folklore are albums full of stories. Each song tells a different one. You can tell which songs are about Joe and which are not. (I'm not mad. I sound aggressive over test but I was just sharing my reply lol sorry)

[@ATWTMVTVFTVSGAVRALPS]

@@lynnemc1424 nope. Joe wrote Betty, champagne problems, and exile which are also heartbreaking songs

[@damladestina]

i think the most heartbreaking lyrics in this song is “if it’s all in my head tell me now, tell me i’ve got it wrong somehow” because she prefers to losing her mind than being right. she doesn’t want to blame him so she blames herself.

[@damladestina]

and it seems like she’s victim of a manipulative person

[@isabellaCastoire5412]

Absolutely and it's so stressful to think someone could do that to someone as precious as her 😢❤

[@DaughterHysteria]

Omg!!!

[@sparkmie]

Yeah when the person gives you mixed signals you start second guessing yourself. Is it true or all in your head, and you never get a clear answer😢

[@MalloryKronewitter]

Omg, yes. Even when you know you're right, you can still find a way to blame yourself.

[@elizdawn009]

“Take this dagger in me and remove it”- you just did that to me, Taylor. This song is pure and utter genius.

[@MintyPur]

Rain On Me💞

[@cssvange2947]

reminded me of rain on me! 😍❤️❤️

[@StudyLens]

facts! the type of music from folklore and evermore is truly my kind of songs. 😌😌 love her so much ! 💜 btw i make videos on films! i recently made one on ‘Her’ and ‘Queens Gambit’! if you’re interested, please check it out! heart ❤️

[@gostreamarianagrandepositi425]

I love poetry and so Taylor is literally the Shakespeare of our generation. Her lyrics are just so powerful and clever and her voice compliments her writing so well. ✧

[@robinmartin1517]

My dagger was removed at Marjorie 💔💔

[@elishanabong9597]

HOLY TRINITY OF THE ALBUM: CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS, TOLERATE IT, AND HAPPINESS

[@xandercoloso8281]

Spill bestie

[@pickledcucumber8693]

Your TASTE 👌

[@xxmotiveposition1867]

Ivy also plss

[@valinaputrikamilla8538]

EXACTLYY

[@ANDIIIEE23]

Yessss be my friend please

[@haydenrose3237]

“I know my love should be celebrated, but you tolerate it” DAMN THAT IS DEEP

[@beautifullyruine4838]

Literally crying lol🤧

[@ishikeen]

😭😭😭

[@moshimoshi3148]

❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️

[@norajolley8372]

I just sent this lyric to a friend that hurts

[@swiftie9006]

@@moshimoshi3148 😠❤️😠❤️😠❤️😠❤️😠❤️😠❤️

[@catherine.eleanor.3884]

I just can’t stop thinking about that repeat lyric at the end. The first lyric “I sit and watch you reading with your head low” you can just picture that. Then she goes on to describe all the things that have been tolerated by him and her confronting it. Then it brings you back to “I sit and watch you” realising she was just thinking about her hurt and imagining the confrontation. Ive never seen story telling quite like it. This song is a masterpiece

[@MssIdoia]

This song is for all the housewives of artists, poets, musicians, geniuses... wives that will never be remembered in history, that contributed to their husband success by sacrificing their life for them in exchange of nothing..."now I am begging for footnotes in the story of your life"

[@margotdelrey]

I liked your interpretation

[@holysickdivinenights]

this reminds me so much of alexander and eliza hamilton

[@AkshataD221]

@@holysickdivinenights !!!yes

[@shubhamrc4379]

❤️

[@jaygee7946]

Waaaaaaaah! I'm crying.....why does this hit so hard? 😿😿😿

[@upscaleavenue]

"Took this dagger in me and removed it, gain the weight of you, then lose it." I'm speechless. These are some of the most beautiful lyrics I have ever heard.

[@DemiJonas4Life]

What does she mean by the “gain the weight of you, then lose it” ??

[@upscaleavenue]

@@DemiJonas4Life It's hard to say. It's one of those lyrics that can be interpreted in many different ways. I think of it as the narrator being very affected by the life of the person she's singing about, and then not being affected by them anymore and becoming unassociated with it.

[@savannahwhite5121]

@@DemiJonas4Life to me, it means she's feeling the weight of what that person did to her (the acceptance that he hurt her) and then she's able to move past it and be free of it

[@aratayuki6238]

@@DemiJonas4Life to me its like sometimes when in that place, people tends to pretends that their okay, but I need to face it, to feel the weight of it, and then lose it, thus be free from it.

[@JF-ct5sg]

when she said remove the dagger I cringed bc medically that would make the bleeding worse lol sorry I’m too literal

[@myracastillo8773]

I think this is one of the best songs she’s ever written...I’ve been a fan since Tim McGraw, and I am SO moved.

[@savannah-pm1zj]

one of my favs EVER. this touched me soso deeply.

[@amandaxcookie]

This touches me on every level. I am in awe of this pure beauty and raw realness

[@elizdawn009]

Left me in tears.

[@myracastillo8773]

Like I feel like she somehow has a window into MY life, that’s how much I relate! But that’s really the beauty of her writing, to be able to connect so well. Ugh, I love her.

[@fhelynjayteves9916]

I just can't stop sobbing 😭😭😭😭

[@avi4875]

I take "use my best colours for your portrait" as she makes him out to be the best she can to others the way we lie to our friends so they don't hate the person we've convinced ourselves that we love.

[@ayahsaeed8787]

how did taylor swift come up with “you assume i’m fine but what would you do if I break free and leave us in ruins? took this dagger in my and removed it? gain the weight of you then lose it? believe me I could do it” like WHO WRITES THAT

[@beckyl3852]

A lyrical genius

[@vtrbc]

her mind... it amazes me everytime

[@ayushreebarman5878]

I think you forgot, SHE IS TAYLOR SWIFT, HER MIND IS OUT OF THIS WORLD

[@ayahsaeed8787]

@@ayushreebarman5878 True

[@LifewithKrystle]

Yeah that lyric hits hard every time.

[@FlawlessKevin]

Wow this song is beautiful

[@joanbatcho585]

yes queen

[@MM-uw5uj]

more beautiful than my life

[@ozvaldovonhrafnavines7575]

Me to every song in Taylor’s discography .

[@isabelcabrera1517]

Kevin!!!! Hello, I watch your videos💖👋

[@claricesilva2700]

All of her songs in this album are...amazing. But track 5 is always something special. The lyrics are always extremely beautiful and sad.

[@brandon8419]

This may be one the the best songs Taylor has ever written... and that’s saying something as she’s a prolific songwriter as it is. This song is so beautifully haunting. The lyrics in the bridge are just incredible

[@upscaleavenue]

The bridge and that final chorus are really something.

[@iluvfri3nds]

Bridge to end was unreal.

[@adriancarrillo2749]

I can’t stop listening it! So deep

[@moonlite2456]

folklore and evermore albums have really made me appreciate taylor's songwriting so much more. i truly became a fan because of these albums. I wouldn't be mad if she made another one with these vibes/lyrics.

[@dysmissme7343]

Me too 💜

[@ndf2371]

welcome to TDP eraaaa

[@moonlite2456]

@@ndf2371 i like the anthology tracks

[@MalloryKronewitter]

Same

[@deltacat27]

Why is nobody talking about the bridge in this song? Gives me chills every time. 🥺

[@hebaarmy1698]

Literally goosebumps

[@abpoet]

Sameeee If It wasn't 1 am I'd scream that lyrics so loud

[@kristihorner1457]

Seriously.

[@lalaland4059]

Yesss omg especially the “I made you my temple, my mural, my sky. Now I’m begging for footnotes in the story of your life.” Like?????😭

[@deltacat27]

@Lalaland sameeee that part is just 🥺🥺😭

[@ajsembrano6635]

'I made you my temple, my mural, my sky. Now I'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life' When you make someone your whole world but to them you are almost non-existent. May no one experience such tragedy😔

[@zuwaerediauwa4362]

Umm too late🥺🥺😭

[@kav_x2562]

too late bro

[@julieannefernando7499]

Just cried cause this tragedy is my mom. Although we are still whole as a family, everyday I get to see a this song relive.

[@versatileakshita8192]

What a coincidence I was listening to the song and suddenly I saw you comment and the same line came

[@mansi1955]

Goosebumps

[@imtired2983]

Nobody should ever have to endure a relationship where they are tolerated.

[@kipxo]

currently what i feel like i’m going through. yay!

[@aratayuki6238]

No one deserves to be in the relationship such as this, but theres so much people through it. They dependent to their spouse economically, and hang on the past romanticism, sad reality

[@tomasgarcia7499]

BINGOOOOO

[@jerrysun0667]

@@kipxo me too. My friends take me for granted and rarely cherish me. :( wbu?

[@Faboostic]

@@aratayuki6238 "they dependent to their spouse economically" my mom pays all my father bills and still does it, he doesn't his food on his own plate literally. please don't say this kind of thing, it makes it sound like we are just doing it for money because we can't live without them and honestly it's pretty cruel. it's much more than that, unless you've been there don't say these things and even if you did don't generalize it.

[@mamasylvia67ify]

This song became therapy for me. I stayed in a relationship for way too long..... not that it was horribly bad, but more that it had become nothing. I finally had the courage to move on, and found in that time, I do have something to offer someone. That my love and time could be cherished by someone. It took me a long time to be able to sing that bridge without breaking down into tears because it hit so hard that I had done exactly what she sang.....I broke free and left us in ruins, took the dagger in me and removed, had gained the weight of him then lost it, I DID THAT. In return, I have gained a love, acceptance, someone who does cherish me and who will listen when we're having a conversation. I related so much to this woman in this song and would encourage anyone, who is feeling the way this woman is in their own relationship, to get up and move on. It will be difficult but the reward is amazing.

[@kellypowell8733]

You are so inspiring. Would love to talk more to you about your courage. I wish I had as much courage as you 😔

[@ola171]

​@@kellypowell8733YOU DO!❤ Your love deserves to be cherished ❤

[@1308Aditi]

Us not over folklore yet. Taylor Swift: Here's evermore. tolerate it

[@shividwivedi23]

@Anbu Mozhy I am not over speak now yet!

[@nraisya1202]

Can relate

[@ananyaravikumar5069]

Nope - CELEBRATE it 🎉 😁

[@Anna13Tonks]

😂😂😂

[@applerosecenal6313]

HAHAHA this is funny but straight fact!

[@user-moon_niccc]

This song feels like the inner thoughts of a woman who subtly wants to end her unhealthy relationship with a guy who treats her like shit, but she kinda knows that she's too weak to actually break up with him. That's why the last phrase is "I sit and watch you" because no matter how much she wants to end it, she can never bring herself to actually do it, so she just ends up tolerating it. edit: I know that the song is pretty clear with its lyrics that it is the guy tolerating the girl, I was just kinda playing with my words 😅 like maybe, they're both tolerating each other. The guy tolerates her love, while the girl tolerates the guy who is tolerating her love. And to all the people in the comment section saying that they're going through this exact same situation, I hope you all find the courage and strength to leave and free yourselves from these toxic and unhealthy relationships. I know its hard and it takes time, but I know you will all get there soon. And to the people who've gone through this situation, I hope you all heal from these toxic relationships. One day, you will all find someone who will not anymore tolerate your love, but someone who is wholeheartedly willing to celebrate your love. ❤️

[@taylorxxx8374]

And you just know that she’s faking it when she says “believe me i can do it”

[@absfairabbyfouts7099]

You did NOT have to call me out like that

[@kenjcruz8002]

Im not in a relationship but this hurt me 😅😭

[@jessicavlogs1354]

Same thoughts, same feeling.💔❤️

[@mienetattoo]

This sounds like a relationship with a father

[@martakonopacka7214]

After 5 years I finally broke free and left us in ruins. I removed the dagger and I lost the weight of him. Thank you Taylor.

[@CarlosAlberto-jl5zz]

😭😭😭😭

[@cristinagerencser8343]

@@wuvgweyz we can. One moment at a time.

[@illelnihlls6538]

Much love for u ♡♡♡

[@kittylei_]

oh no- )):

[@aangelswiftiee]

I just did it too. It hurt a lot at the beginning, but I’m so much happier. I’m free. I thought I couldn’t live without him…Turns out I totally can. Never felt this calm and safe.

[@marialove9991]

The fact that the song begins and ends with the words "I sit and watch you" shows how the narrator is contemplating the relationship, while actually breaking free is painfully real.

[@-LeenSaudTabbakh]

I know this song is about a woman and her husband...but I feel like it applies to everyone who loves, who loves so deeply and greatly, who love with everything they have, who give everything they have to those who they love yet watch as they receive nothing in return. It’s about the battle in our minds, the battle of wether or not we’re making it up and it’s all inside our heads or if it really is real. But we still continue to give our all, not because we’re to stubborn to belive that it’s real but because we hope one day that one person will come and celebrate our love....

[@mlancholia3920]

this comment hurt me so much cuz I’ve been there before :(

[@dominicarloss]

i’m going through this right now, like i will listen to my friends talk about something that i’m not as interested in and still listen but if i talk about my stuff i’m ignored, or if i made a mistake i’m scolded and yelled at but if someone makes a mistake i forgive them, and i feel as tho the people who give the love and respect that they do, those people lose their own and i’m one of them

[@Boo-bc8jd]

Yes all that I am going through!

[@DrDeusExMachina]

Describes any relationship with a toxic narcissist. Leaving is the only option.

[@xosammyj09]

I agree, and the first time I heard it I actually pictured a father/daughter relationship. Seems like she's vying for love and attention from someone she thinks so highly of. She puts this person up on a pedestal and makes them sound very heroic, like a dad figure. She paints such a positive picture of this person, yet they merely tolerate her love and praise for them. Could be some kind of paternal relationship. Just a thought!

[@joti_astra]

Track 5 squad Taylor Swift - Cold As You Fearless - White Horse Speak Now - Dear John Red - All Too Well 1989 - All You Had To Do Was Stay reputation - Delicate Lover - The Archer folklore - my tears ricochet evermore - tolerate it

[@fatimahekmet4173]

It’s scary how most of my favorite tracks are #5

[@getawaysuv]

@@fatimahekmet4173 do you know of track 5 theory?

[@fatimahekmet4173]

@@getawaysuv no, what is it?

[@getawaysuv]

@@fatimahekmet4173 Its a speculation about how every Taylor's track 5 songs are her most personal and vulnerable ones

[@griffin1837]

@@getawaysuv it’s not speculation, taylor confirmed it. she’s been doing it since the first album

[@dinosaur___7209]

The tone of her voice when she says “tolerate it”, I-

[@aarya4627]

Ikr!!😭😭

[@odile8701]

The pain in that word is something else

[@SusanaBlanco-co2vb]

Maturing is realizing that some friendships can feel like this song. You give all but end up walking behind them trying to fit in and listening to their conversations

[@allie_678]

THIS

[@clearseas2657]

Yep

[@iolandadbn]

loving someone with your whole heart while they just tolerate you is a whole different kind of hurt

[@evelyngarcia7430]

Fr 🥲🥲

[@fizzinsoda]

it happens so much too, they think there being nice by like, not removing you from their life, but it's so the opposite

[@ainsyuhadah]

Congrats for being chosen as THE TRACK 5 in Taylor Swift’s discography

[@goldenageenthusiast]

This reminds me of an emotionally abusive relationship where you're meant to feel grateful that the other person lets you exist with them.

[@HannahPenaflor]

I just finished watching The Crown and somehow this reminded me of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's story, which we know how tragic and toxic it is like how you described it. I wonder tho 🤡🤡🤡🤡 maybe Taylor watched The Crown and write a song about it hahaha🤡🤡🤡.

[@rohabalikhan8949]

Yes Princess Diana and Charles

[@leesharg]

Yes, and this happens in many relationships presently, it happened to me

[@DeniseSantos-qe5ee]

Facts

[@jollyjokress3852]

John Mayer?

[@fairytaleprincess-or1oc]

Evermore and folkore don't get the appreciation they deserve. They are her best albums. End of the story.

[@crimsoncl9ver]

I might agree with Evermore but not with Folklore. That album brought a completely new wave of fans. It became one of her most critically acclaimed and admired works she's ever done. So many people that once underestimated her realized how wrong they were. It won AOTY and it marked the beginning of Taylor's dominance on Spotify.It's also gonna be at top 5 on Billboard 200 this week. Her 3rd highest charting album right after her latest 2 albums (1989 TV+Midnights).Folklore received and keeps receiving all of its flowers by both fans and critics. Evermore, on the other hand, while a lyrical masterpiece and on par with Folklore, lived quite in Folklore's shadow. It came out just a few months after it and it was named its sister. Therefore , it didn't get its chance to shine as an independent body of work and then Fearless TV followed. For the kind of beautiful lyrics and songs it has, it should definitely be more celebrated.

[@melanieandrews6166]

no fr

[@yoosharmt4405]

“Gain the weight of you and then lose it, believe me, I could do it.” There is a power in letting go.

[@angelinebena9675]

well written!!

[@reishiboo]

for anyone who is interested, Taylor is not just a lyrical genius. she put thought into the rhythm too, if you listen closely you’ll recognize the 5/4 rhythm. it’s really astonishing, it is.

[@eumorpha876]

i love odd meters being used in popular music

[@hmmm4427]

It's also in closure I think

[@MrDarren690]

5/4 makes things feel uneven but her vocals kind of "skate across" it. Not sure what that means for the song. Can someone chime in?

[@user-ml4ps5cq3v]

She's a songwriter not just a lyricist and a singer

[@Emeryns]

Taylor Swift post progressive icon confirmed

[@wonderllama3584]

This song hurts to relate specially if you were in a relationship with a person who was falling out of love with you.

[@yayasssamminna]

That's where i am rn.

[@adrianelias2365]

Hope it gets better for you.

[@sophiescalf2817]

exactly. it hits home.

[@wonderllama3584]

It's been three months, since we broke up we're friends today. Guys it gets better. Remember to take care of yourselves first

[@yayasssamminna]

It does, but it just wrecks you first.

[@MallieRose91]

This song is painful. I was married 13 years to my high school sweetheart and I remember listening to this song the first time and it was the "theme" song to my life. Begging for attention, time, acknowledgment. Being so excited to see and spend time with him and head over heels in love after all those years regardless of how he treated me and knowing it wasnt the same for him. That he was tolerating me. I felt like I was planning and looking forward to our future while everything he planned was just him. From what he did in his free time to future plans. 13 years down the drain. He cheated, moved out, married the woman he cheated on me with, moved 12 hours away, and sees our 13 year old son a few times a year. Even though I am happier now than I have ever been, this song brings up so many emotions and bad memories. I will never let another person make me feel that way again.

[@mleleuterio]

Sending you warm hugs with consent. That must have been really tough. 😢

[@LPT.23]

Hug

[@wendymckim3336]

I hope you are in a much better place now ❤

[@vickyversions]

oh Jesus...

[@Sunflower02008]

Aww.. This really made me cry..You deserve the best queen!! Sending hugs ❤

[@mariejosefinacastillo9385]

bold of her to assume i'm mentally stable enough to listen to this

[@alexzandria6803]

Best comment ever

[@mikashal-bar8887]

The way this is so true

[@Nayen_]

Love this comment

[@prabirpal2134]

Absolutely true!

[@khalilchebbi2156]

and yet i still listen to this :(

[@itswarda123]

The writing is exquisite . Taylor’s songwriting is at its peak right now . I want her to write a novel I reckon the prose would be so lyrical and stunning .

[@ivymural9201]

I couldn't agree with anything more!!!

[@katelindsey7336]

Yess definitely need that. I’m still stunned at these lyrics. I love her sad songs the most and this album is full of them

[@voxtur__7]

When i heard folklore, i thought her lyricism couldn't get any better but she proved me wrong with evermore. Taylor's artistry is limitless.

[@ZacLJones]

It really is quite nice and experimental of her. I've never heard her write a song in 5/4 time (though "Closure" also is), but this one could technically be in 5/8 time, but either way 5 beats in a measure is always tricky to make sound natural and she did it. The first 4 notes of the piano being dotted quarter notes and the next being on the actual beat is very misleading and creative. & it's also quite an emotional song on top of the technical side of things. I love the way the end of each verse goes perfectly back into the chorus.

[@ishanabasnett]

i must say, each line feels like a masterpiece.2020's albums were so beautifully written.

[@smartalec1991]

This song is so deserving to be track 5. The lyrics sure hurt.

[@beunachicabe]

True, i always look first for the 5 track of her albums cause i know she is going to make it hurt and i love it

[@natasyafputri]

Isnt this track 5?

[@riar7754]

@@natasyafputri yes, it's track 5,idk so much meaning of her track 5, her lyrics brought so many interpretation especially at this one😭

[@noha625]

The lyrics go on as a loop, that's very phenomenal from her to do. Sometimes you recognize that your love is being taken for granted or you are treated like shit in the relationship, but you can't break free and end it because you have nowhere else to go to. She is just so aware of her situation but at the end, she chooses to stay.

[@damladestina]

i think the other person in the song is manipulative

[@angelinebena9675]

Unpopular opinion: this is the best song in the album

[@brynnneumann5983]

It really is.

[@brynnneumann5983]

How can other people not see it? So beautiful...

[@isabelleaprigio6827]

It’s one of the best lyrics she’s ever written

[@chloew1226]

This and Coney Island 😔

[@lalaland4059]

The lyrics are literally sooo poetic, sooo painful, sooo relatable, sooo beautiful.

[@athy171]

"my love should be celebrated but you tolerate it" hits deep

[@hanasjust]

at the end, when she sings "I sit and watch you" and you realize she tolerates being tolerated while she wishes to be celebrated.

[@colleenxo88]

😭😔

[@coding6409]

no it signifies that it's a cycle and same thing repeats with her

[@Honeyalmond]

As an adopted child who has lost her birth parents by abandonment and adoptive parents due to their abusive problems, this really hit me. Always felt like I took too much space and time. No matter how beautiful portrait I drew of them to others it didn't matter. I gained the weight of them and lost it. I feel unwanted and just tolerated in so many ways. 💔

[@editsforlife3308]

You're loved ! You are not alone . Stay strong , love ya

[@wvbss]

same!!

[@SH-vj2ce]

You are worthy!!!! ❤

[@HalluCinogen91]

Omg yes this song is so parent-child coded

[@LindaDavis-iq9zj]

"Who says ...?" Keep cycling this song in your ... heart. Taylor has mastered the path to keep us above.

[@phineasfacingfront6562]

The respect this woman has got due to folklore and evermore means so much more to me than that scammy

[@SuYeolYam]

Your profile picture. 😂

[@thatgirl4652]

Lmaoo the profile pic is sending me 😭😂

[@tatianacloux1304]

"I once believed love was burning red but it's golden" "you showed me colors you know I can't see with anyone else." "use my best color for your portrait"

[@gostreamarianagrandepositi425]

literal poetry !!!!!!! she isn't a songwriter anymore, she's lady Shakespeare

[@tatianacloux1304]

Exactly!

[@tazkiananini4942]

Normal People: "I want you to remember me." Taylor Swift: "Now I'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life."

[@t.ris_]

It's about being ✨ e x t r a ✨

[@neelamafroz3370]

*say u'll remember me* enters the chat😂😂

[@asdfgkelly7806]

@@neelamafroz3370 HAHAHAHAH 😭😭

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

@@t.ris_ looking at you, "your midas touch on the chevy door, november flush and your flannel cure"

[@darraghcollins1374]

I thought that line was she wanted to know more about the person like she’s begging for the story of his life ???

[@CountryCowboy008]

This song has made me realise that you should NEVER settle for anything less in love. You give all because you love someone in the way that you should expect everything from someone who claims that they love you.

[@Heartbrokentjones89]

So true I’m just figuring this all out and have barely been away for a week. And I’m realizing he doesn’t love me the way he said and I’m not ok with it and I don’t want to settle

[@kaitosasaki4776]

It's hard to realize that when they have some kinda valid reasons..

[@chickenmariah5635]

I know this song is about a romantic relationship, but i relate so much with other relationships as well. Family and friendships. One puts somuch out there, hungry for unconditional love, only to be tolerated. Whether its out of obligation or need. They take it in, but they dont see you. The effort or the attempt to become closer and more intimate. The love it off. Its just not reciprocal.

[@weirdcoincidence]

Im so hurt by this perspective

[@sascha2689]

@@mssober3605 literally how i feel rn w my "bsf" 😭

[@andreamartinez9145]

Yes. How I feel with my mom 😢

[@chickenmariah5635]

@andreamartinez9145 im so sorry babes 🩷 keep being strong, and radiate the love thats inside you🩷

[@ninaelisa13]

yesss! i relate to this so much with my dad💔

[@katie.beattie]

taylor miss girl i have a test tomorrow and i won’t be able to think

[@maivkajthoj4510]

LMAOO facts!!

[@joeyb5399]

Djkdfjdkhd same

[@mckaylaorvis2112]

I HAVE 2

[@savannah5796]

I HAVE 3

[@Sophie-qj8sq]

SAME!!! But Taylor Swift is worth it

[@BrunaClaas]

that subtle feeling of rejection is expressed perfectly here.

[@roberthoward6590]

The heart of a poet of distinction who uses her singing voice to deliver messages of profound significance.

[@jadejohnson3144]

This song needs a damn warning label on it 😭

[@odile8701]

She did put a warning label on it! It’s track five, after all!

[@nailarahmaputri9505]

@@odile8701 track 5 plus the title is already a giveaway, like i know you will cry, break down whatever listening to this but just TOLERATE IT lol

[@lucyfreund1315]

for someone who hasnt listened to this song yet, here's a summary: listen to this when you cry...to cry more

[@shireenqasimm]

no the song I use for that purpose is epiphany

[@lindsaynguyen99]

I actually did cry listening to this song 😭😭😭

[@yogeshwark3905]

I was listening to all the songs of Evermore and halfway through this song, I just couldn't hold it in anymore. 😭

[@davidi1208]

I fell asleep 😴

[@aarushikishore1417]

@@shireenqasimm I use almost every song from folklore and will do the same for evermore

[@ayahsaeed8787]

💬 | “When I was reading Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and I was thinking, ‘Wow, her husband just tolerates her. She’s doing all these things and she’s trying so hard and she’s trying to impress him. He’s just tolerating her the whole time.’” - Taylor on writing.

[@aditibisht22]

Oh

[@PM-rp4bl]

this is a maxim de winter hate account now

[@jacobang7660]

@@PM-rp4bl well to be fair she only focuses on one aspect of the whole story, maxim was pretty ok in my opinion, Rebecca tho

[@PM-rp4bl]

@@jacobang7660 mmm nah i feel like maxim was just as much of a scumbag

[@oliviabirch1025]

Underrated. I loved this song for years. Just left a 4 year relationship with the man I wanted as a soulmate but he was on a path I couldn't follow. So I'm alone sobbing listening to this song now with a whole new meaning

[@tynielsen]

♥️🫶🏻

[@mariamkadhimm]

It will be okay trust me

[@FraniRani]

5 years here and this song has been such a help to me...

[@kh07gl]

I wish you all the best. I just got divorced and it was my first relationship so I understand honestly. But we’ll be okay

[@remueldignos7144]

Your story has a "Midnight Rain" vibes. Stay strong, Olivia!

[@evermore1345]

The lyrics are just really poignant. The words, they express such ineffable pain. The metaphors are something really appreciable. She is called "one of the best song writers of this generation" for a reason. And it shows

[@daypeanut4406]

When she says "believe me I could do it", it breaks me. Because (in my opinion) you can hear she doesn't mean it. And I relate. You wish you were strong enough and you say you are, but you really aren't. It's so powerless.

[@relent-lass7510]

I think she won SongWriter of the year. I’m sure I heard that She should win Songwriter of the decade

[@evermore1345]

@@relent-lass7510 yeah you heard right😉

[@relent-lass7510]

@@evermore1345 well deserved award

[@nooralggg4829]

@@relent-lass7510 I mean she won artist of the decade thank the lord I can’t think of anybody else who deserves even half of that award

[@opheliabelle9741]

I was never into Taylor because I wasn't really into pop or country but I decided to listen to her recent albulm and this song legit made me cry. Just thinking and remembering my family situation where I was trying my best to prove myself and they never saw my worth. They were physically and emotionally abusive. For many years I would say that I would leave because they never appreciated me. Finally I was able to escape last year. It's hard to leave but I'm glad I was able to. Thank you Taylor

[@xandercoloso8281]

I hope you are doing great now

[@eo4295]

Sometimes walking out is the one thing that’ll find you the right thing.

[@saidurgaa6368]

🥰

[@opheliabelle9741]

@@xandercoloso8281 Doing much better now. I cut off my toxic family and I'm in therapy and that has helped so much

[@opheliabelle9741]

@lilith michelle I'm glad you had someone to help you

[@margotdelrey]

im literally crying right now, on one hand thinking on taylor as a person, on the other hand because life is just really hard sometimes

[@mariewhite1508]

Same here

[@alygootee2978]

Those who say this women isn’t a true artist need to listen to her songs. Not just the ones on the radio, but these songs. The lyrics hit so hard all of lyrics do.

[@RwidimDawh]

TAYLOR is the only artist who touches the heart,the soul and the mind at the same time. *PERIODT* 💯

[@erinruss]

That's it. I found my song on this album. I am fking balling. THIS is the one that describes my cheating ex who simply tolerated me when I poured my heart out.

[@thecinematicdolphin3803]

@@erinruss oh I’m so sorry. You know what you should do? If you still have his email or number, you should send him this link. If he doesn’t take you seriously, he isn’t worthy of anyone. Thank goodness he’s your ex, you’ll find someone who won’t just tolerate it, you’ll find someone who you’ll meet at Centennial Park while your reading on the green grass :) or a different romantic setting (invisible string is my favorite TS song)

[@OoiYunKai]

@@erinruss oh no...my love goes out to you.❤

[@starsinthesky7924]

Taylor and Hozier, they are amazing

[@jasleenkaursondhi]

"now I'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life" THIS IS POETRY

[@parishmitaroyyy]

Future Literature classes will be Taylor's music and I bet

[@veronicatoebben215]

My literature class I’m in is actually listening to this in conjunction with Rebecca and Gothic literature in general.

[@starbucksmocha88]

@@veronicatoebben215 whoa that's awesome!

[@janeausten6078]

👏👏👏

[@shootingstar3107]

Wow 😮

[@elizzybec]

That's actually true. I just assigned "Epiphany" as part of our poetry unit. I teach Senior English in high school. So much to unpack, these songs are gems for us English teachers.

[@dhanakbhat3626]

Anyone listening to tolerate it in April 2024 while patiently waiting for TTPD to release??? Less than a week till we get to hear TTPD. Im so excited!!!

[@Dancingshears1]

Dear Taylor, As soon as I heard the piano beginning, I knew this one was going to break my heart and it did but in the sweetest way possible. It reminded me that I deserve better than someone who just tolerates me and my love because it’s sacred. Having watched my last relationship start off so sweet to only have him shatter my heart and life before me... it’s all SO beautifully put in this song. It makes me proud to have moved on from that toxicity.

[@krystalphan8871]

you have all my best wishes.

[@SheriSoltes]

Same

[@iSwiftectioner]

Jessica, I'm so proud of you for having moved on from him. It's not easy and you deserve all the credit. I hope you're in a better position now and get the love you deserve someday

[@mainapamella389]

You are so brave Jess😊

[@rebecca7245]

I feel this so deep in my soul.

[@ellacimuchowski3335]

I STRESSED BECAUSE I CANT LISTEN TO ALL OF THE SONGS SHES RELEASING AT ONCE, don’t worry I’ll make it work.

[@carissacarter3377]

Same!!

[@wut6251]

She made this to make us happy. So, you need to calm down and don't be stressed 😘✌️

[@taylorscholl9009]

I’m going in album order, cause it’s overwhelming

[@jamaicalarioza54]

Same huuu

[@lanceethan]

@@taylorscholl9009 same my only problem is this fcking internet connection

[@repumore]

the way this song starts with 'i sit and watch you' and also ends with 'i sit and watch you' shows that the whole song is actually in the woman's head, the whole thing is just her imagination, no but the fact that taylor and aaron wrote this song is just unimaginable also not to mention the bridge >>>>

[@justine_chase]

Ohh... it was just the woman's imagination😅

[@justine_chase]

A depressing imagination...

[@awesomeleozejia8098]

hi repumore lol

[@katenicholson4152]

This is how being with someone with a dismissive avoidant attachment will lead you to feeling; in the beginning they’re crazy about you but a year later you feel tolerated even after you’ve made every effort and loved them, they resent you for your needs. You overexert yourself emotionally, carry all of the emotional weight of conflict management, give them your best, and they just sit there stonewalling. Played this song while taking a bath at his home knowing we would be broken up soon. There’s something hauntingly beautiful about that; the person in the next room over and they have not the slightest grasp of the pain they’re inflicting with their walls up. 💔

[@nicolemasucci2519]

Same girl same…..in the tub crying now, knowing I’m finally about to pack my things

[@katenicholson4152]

@@nicolemasucci2519 I got the chills reading your comment. Hugs to you as you embark on this new journey. Almost 3 months later and I don’t cry like I used to. It gets better 🤍 Let the water wash over you like a cleansing ritual as you move into the next chapter. 💙

[@nicolemasucci2519]

@@katenicholson4152 thank you, I need all the strength I can get right now….but I know this HAS to happen or I’m going to just wither away into nothing

[@katenicholson4152]

@@nicolemasucci2519 you sound just like me. I was having nightmares and anxiety attacks by the end. More sensitive people just can’t manage dismissive partners who won’t communicate.

[@swiftie6156]

I'm a dismissive avoid and yes I've treated my exes like this

[@jeffstern8021]

I don't think I've ever knowingly heard a Taylor Swift song before today, but just listened to this album today on Apple Music, and was blown away. It is stunning.

[@giulialivanu885]

Please listen to all her albums then😅 you’ll do yourself a biiiig favor. She is just .. wow

[@riaraut4430]

Do listen to Folklore too It's a masterpiece

[@rebecca7245]

Welcome to the club ☺️

[@Xmastermqnng]

@@elijahthagoat yet you're here listening to Taylor 😅😅

[@juanaranzadimartinez6168]

@@elijahthagoat lmfao thats so not true but thanks for giving streams to taylor

[@foremjh]

I don't know if this was intentional but this song sounds like it could be connected to Exile on folklore. In Exile, Justin Vernon sings "you never gave a warning sign" and Taylor sings "I gave so many signs". What if this song was one of the "warning signs" this character gave to her lover to hint at him that their relationship was on the rocks and he was just too oblivious to realize that she was feeling underappreciated by him until the day she finally walked away and found someone better, leading to the situation where Exile is sung?

[@augustboi]

This is so logical and makes so much sense now!!

[@sapocaco3189]

"You assume I'm fine but what would you do if I..."

[@manal-792]

there are so many links, i cant keep up 😩

[@marina.chayka]

I thought about this too! It makes a lot of sense!

[@stackuuate]

wow this actually makes a lot of sense

[@saiynasaad3556]

‘The crown’ should get this for background for princess D and Charles scenes.

[@brookelawrence6740]

oof, this connection!

[@saimallow]

ok that hits

[@manasa2510]

I was honestly thinking the same

[@josellehopegeron3617]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@yazzjustheretocomment]

Shit. You're right

[@lehendrix93]

I just really can’t understand how there’s someone on this earth talented enough to write these lyrics. This is her best song by far. 🤯

[@AdamGYodaWars]

Not her best song ever lol

[@lavenyr]

Her best song is definitely ATW 10 minute version, but this is factually one of Evermore's strongest track

[@AdamGYodaWars]

@@lavenyr agreed

[@carmelaparadela2675]

Invisible String: "Something wrapped all of my past mistakes in barbed wire." Tolerate It: "Where's that man who'd throw blankets over my barbed wire?"

[@seashellls]

NO I AM UNWELL

[@StudyLens]

nice catch! the type of music from folklore and evermore is truly my kind of songs. 😌😌 love her so much ! 💜 btw i make videos on films! i recently made one on ‘Her’ and ‘Queens Gambit’! if you’re interested, please check it out! heart ❤️

[@gostreamarianagrandepositi425]

I love poetry and so Taylor is literally the Shakespeare of our generation. Her lyrics are just so powerful and clever and her voice compliments her writing so well. ✧

[@alyssaj6579]

Ooowwwwww😭

[@LarsVonHired]

@@gostreamarianagrandepositi425 Shakespeare... okay fans are getting a bit out of hand now.

[@daisy5245]

“I’m begging for footnotes in the story of your life” this hit hard

[@johnquach8821]

While this song may be fictional, I think it hits very different now that "You're Losing Me" has come out. I feel like this song has become even sadder now.

[@hafsamuhammed1990]

And it’s way sadder than ‘you’re losing me’ I never for once believed this song was fictional. This is real life

[@alessandragastal2341]

Its not fictional

[@alisalis9601]

She wrote it about john mayef i guess , no ?

[@turtle4llama]

​@alisalis9601 she wrote it about Joe. Its a song about being devoted to someone disinterested in you and deciding to stay anyway. Its written in the present tense. She wrote "You're Losing Me" not too long after.

[@lyra2349]

No one: Taylor: hey guys, I'm gonna release two albums this year!

[@Asmamx6]

@@wut6251 let them be, why are you mad? lmao

[@yusuferyani8517]

@@Asmamx6 agree

[@sel7758]

I love this comment even if it’s repeated so many times lol

[@tryingtosurvive_but_nvm]

@@Asmamx6 it is considered as spam comments which leads to freezing of vi3ws

[@wut6251]

@@lyra2349 hmm ok. It's really annoying that there are so many copied comment and so many ppl keep spamming the same comment. I'm gonna delete my comment :)

[@aishanikundu7909]

"Break free and leave us in ruins. Took this dagger in me and removed it Gain the weight of you then lose it Believe me I could do it." DAMN who writes like that?

[@nikecastrus]

I'M IN SHOCK, THIS IS PERFECT

[@chucket9453]

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY HERSELF.

[@krishu2483]

I love Taylor and this song, but I’m sorry, it’s all too profound for me to understand. What exactly does she mean by those 4 lines.

[@tangeremu7887]

@@krishu2483 "Break free and leave us in ruins" is basically saying that the speaker in this story leaving the relationship (breaking free) will cause the relationship to crumble (into ruins) "Took this dagger in me and removed it" I think this is a metaphor to the partner in this story, basically removing them from her and the pain that came with them (like a dagger) "Gain the weight of you then lose it" Just different rephrasing of how the speaker used to feel so much love from their partner but lost it as time went on "Believe me I could do it." I'm not too sure about this but I think it's the speaker finally moving on from the relationship

[@krishu2483]

@@tangeremu7887 ohh. That makes sense. Thanks a lot 💕

[@aylinchenbienchen7047]

"Now I'm beggin' for footnotes in the story of your life" 🥺❤💔 one of her best lyrics!

[@najiasalih4163]

Ikr !

[@ralftubog3531]

@@najiasalih4163 can you explain me this line?

[@krishnavyas313]

@@ralftubog3531 I made you my temple my mural my sky, Now I'm beggin for footnotes in the story of your life. Means, she made this person her whole world but he doesn't give any significance to her in his life that's why she is begging him to give her little attention.

[@ericarogers4728]

@@ralftubog3531 footnotes are the little pieces of information at the very bottom of the page when you’re reading a book (most likely in italics), she’s saying that he was her whole life, he was everything to her but she’s just begging to be a part or in parts of his life.

[@KelanJ29534]

Literally I have never seen a musical artist this creative and dedicated to their craft. She is truly the music industry and deserves every bit of her success.

[@minonadam1077]

*This is the saddest song on the two albums*

[@geo.k.8800]

true!! also happiness gives me sad vibes too

[@ianncn4130]

Champagne problem, tolerate it, happiness, marjorie, evermore.. sad song ever on this album

[@amandamartins648]

As someone who has daddy and mommy issues this song particularly hits me so hard 😭

[@ria-id7yu]

Same🤠

[@reesemiller3271]

this is how i interpreted the lyrics

[@historygirl0126]

Ouch

[@Ti-xx1md]

you changed everything damn

[@namraaah271]

Same bestiee

[@dylanfallon6720]

I've been in that kind of relationship. Being constantly unappreciated, brushed off, only seen when you're about to end things. It goes on and on and on and that certain pain will slowly eat you, even after the relationship is over. My heart goes to people who can relate to the song.

[@loricircuit6903]

How devastating, yet how precisely and beautifully Taylor captures this emotion, the complete heartache all the way around. Something that should be too painful to say aloud and not break apart; she sails into and directs us to every teardrop.

[@elizzybec]

What an eloquent and beautiful response!

[@102Hermione]

Does anyone else relate the "threw blankets over my barbed wire" lyric to Invisible String, when she sings "something wrapped all of my past mistakes in barbed wire"? It's such an interesting thing to do - invisible string is such a beautiful and fated relationship, whereas this appears to be the perversion of all that is enviable about invisible string. Her mind is beautiful!!!

[@nevadaite]

There's so many songs on this album that feel like they tie to that one song, it's incredible

[@mansi7783]

So many lyrics on this album are comparable to her folklore album, they're both truly sister albums

[@bratzglamoruslife123]

I think its just symbolism she likes to use