Taylor Swift

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I walked through the door with you, the air was cold
But somethin' 'bout it felt like home somehow
And I left my scarf there at your sister's house
And you've still got it in your drawer, even now

[Verse 2]
Oh, your sweet disposition and my wide-eyed gaze
We're singin' in the car, getting lost upstate
Autumn leaves fallin' down like pieces into place
And I can picture it after all these days

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know it's long gone and
That magic's not here no more
And I might be okay, but I'm not fine at all
Oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]
'Causе there we arе again on that little town street
You almost ran the red 'cause you were lookin' over at me
Wind in my hair, I was there
I remember it all too well

[Verse 3]
Photo album on the counter, your cheeks were turnin' red
You used to be a little kid with glasses in a twin-sized bed
And your mother's tellin' stories 'bout you on the tee-ball team
You taught me 'bout your past, thinkin' your future was me
And you were tossing me the car keys, "Fuck the patriarchy"
Keychain on the ground, we were always skippin' town
And I was thinkin' on the drive down, "Any time now
He's gonna say it's love," you never called it what it was
'Til we were dead and gone and buried
Check the pulse and come back swearin' it's the same
After three months in the grave
And then you wondered where it went to as I reached for you
But all I felt was shame and you held my lifeless frame
[Pre-Chorus]
And I know it's long gone and
There was nothing else I could do
And I forget about you long enough
To forget why I needed to

[Chorus]
'Cause there we are again in the middle of the night
We're dancin' 'round the kitchen in the refrigerator light
Down the stairs, I was there
I remember it all too well
And there we are again when nobody had to know
You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath
Sacred prayer and we'd swear
To remember it all too well, yeah

[Bridge]
Well, maybe we got lost in translation, maybe I asked for too much
But maybe this thing was a masterpiece 'til you tore it all up
Runnin' scared, I was there
I remember it all too well
And you call me up again just to break me like a promise
So casually cruel in the name of bein' honest
I'm a crumpled-up piece of paper lyin' here
'Cause I remember it all, all, all
[Verse 4]
They say all's well that ends well, but I'm in a new hell
Every time you double-cross my mind
You said if we had been closer in age, maybe it would've been fine
And that made me want to die
The idea you had of me, who was she?
A never-needy, ever-lovely jewel whose shine reflects on you
Not weepin' in a party bathroom
Some actress askin' me what happened, you
That's what happened, you
You who charmed my dad with self-effacing jokes
Sippin' coffee like you're on a late-night show
But then he watched me watch the front door all night, willin' you to come
And he said, "It's supposed to be fun turning twenty-one"

[Verse 5]
Time won't fly, it's like I'm paralyzed by it
I'd like to be my old self again, but I'm still tryin' to find it
After plaid shirt days and nights when you made me your own
Now you mail back my things and I walk home alone
But you keep my old scarf from that very first week
'Cause it reminds you of innocence and it smells like me
You can't get rid of it
'Cause you remember it all too well, yeah

[Chorus]
'Cause there we are again when I loved you so
Back before you lost the one real thing you've ever known
It was rare, I was there
I remember it all too well
Wind in my hair, you were there
You remember it all
Down the stairs, you were there
You remember it all
It was rare, I was there
I remember it all too well
[Verse 6]
And I was never good at tellin' jokes, but the punch line goes
"I'll get older, but your lovers stay my age"
From when your Brooklyn broke my skin and bones
I'm a soldier who's returning half her weight
And did the twin flame bruise paint you blue?
Just between us, did the love affair maim you too?
'Cause in this city's barren cold
I still remember the first fall of snow
And how it glistened as it fell
I remember it all too well

[Outro]
Just between us, did the love affair maim you all too well?
Just between us, do you remember it all too well?
Just between us, I remember it (Just between us) all too well
Wind in my hair, I was there, I was there (I was there)
Down the stairs, I was there, I was there
Sacred prayer, I was there, I was there
It was rare, you remember it all too well
Wind in my hair, I was there, I was there (Oh)
Down the stairs, I was there, I was there (I was there)
Sacred prayer, I was there, I was there
It was rare, you remember it (All too well)
Wind in my hair, I was there, I was there
Down the stairs, I was there, I was there
Sacred prayer, I was there, I was there
It was rare, you remember it
Wind in my hair, I was there, I was there
Down the stairs, I was there, I was there
Sacred prayer, I was there, I was there
It was rare, you remember it

Taylor Swift's "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault]" is a remastered and extended version of the original 2012 track from her fourth studio album, "Red." It was released on November 12, 2021, and quickly made a buzz among music enthusiasts and Swifties. The new version contains more lyrics and a different melody, which showcases Swift's songwriting skills and emotional depth.

The song was co-written by Swift and Liz Rose and remains one of the singer's most highly acclaimed songs according to multiple music critics. The track revolves around the aftermath of a hurtful and gut-wrenching breakup, with Swift jumping through time to recount both the good and bad memories of her past lover.

The song's lead vocals are performed by Taylor Swift, and it features Swift on piano, guitar, and harmonica. It was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, who also worked on Swift's latest albums "folklore" and "evermore."

About All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault]

The story behind "All Too Well" is a testament to Swift's songwriting ability and emotional maturity. According to Pop Dust, Swift began writing the song during a soundcheck for her "Speak Now" tour in 2011. Co-writer Liz Rose revealed that the original version of the song was 10-15 minutes long, but she helped Swift in editing it down. Fans of Swift's music have speculated that the song is based on her relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

The song's lyrics are more vitriolic and bitter than the original, making it more relatable to anyone who's been through a tough breakup. The ten-minute version presents a more significant contrast from the album version due to its melodic subtlety. It begins with a sweet melody and gradually progresses to a steady drumbeat. In contrast, the original version has heavy guitar instrumentation throughout.

All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault] starts with the lyrics, "I walked through the door with you, the air was cold/But something 'bout it felt like home somehow." Swift then jumps to the past, recollecting memories of the couple in various locations and situations. The second verse of the song details Swift's breakup with the ex-lover and the aftermath, with lyrics like "And I might be okay, but I'm not fine at all” and "Pulled the car off the road to the lookout/Could've followed my fears all the way down." The song is ultimately a bittersweet experience and a relatable tale of a love that got away.

Swift's "Track Five" pattern remains evident in this song, with "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) [From the Vault]" as the fifth track of the "Red" album. It follows previous hits like "Cold As You," "White Horse," and "Dear John" in this pattern.

To commemorate the massive impact of the song on her life and career, Swift directed and wrote a short film for the song. "All Too Well: The Short Film" features "Stranger Things" star Sadie Sink and "The Maze Runner" actor Dylan O'Brien.

All in all, All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault] is a testament to Taylor Swift's songwriting prowess, emotional depth, and ability to capture universal emotions. The song is relatable to anyone who's ever been through a tough breakup and provides comfort in knowing that they're not alone.

• Release Date: November 12, 2021
• Artist: Taylor Swift