Taylor Swift

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Taylor Swift]
Gray November
I've been down since July
Motion capture
Put me in a bad light
I replay my footsteps on each stepping stone
Trying to find the one where I went wrong
Writing letters
Addressed to the fire

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
And I was catchin' my breath
Starin' out an open window, catchin' my death
And I couldn't be sure
I had a feeling so peculiar
That this pain would be for
Evermore

[Verse 2: Taylor Swift]
Hey, December
Guess I'm feeling unmoored
Can't remember
What I used to fight for
I rewind thе tape, but all it does is pause
On thе very moment all was lost
Sending signals
To be double-crossed
[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
And I was catchin' my breath
Barefoot in the wildest winter, catchin' my death
And I couldn't be sure
I had a feeling so peculiar
That this pain would be for
Evermore

[Post-Chorus: Justin Vernon]
(Evermore)
[Bridge: Justin Vernon, Taylor Swift]
Can't not think of all the cost
And the things that will be lost
Oh, can we just get a pause?
To be certain we'll be tall again
Whether weather be the frost
Or the violence of the dog days
I'm on waves, out being tossed
Is there a line that I could just go cross?
And when I was shipwrecked (Can't think of all the cost now)
I thought of you (All the things that will be lost now)
In the cracks of light (Can we just get a pause?)
I dreamed of you (To be certain we'll be tall again)
(If you think of all the cost)
It was real enough (Whether weather be the frost)
To get me through (Or the violence of the dog days)
(Or the violence of the dog days)
(Out on waves, being tossed)
(I'm on waves, out being tossed)
But I swear (Is there a line that we can just go cross?)
You were there
[Chorus: Taylor Swift & Justin Vernon]
And I was catchin' my breath
Floors of a cabin creakin' under my step
And I couldn't be sure
I had a feeling so peculiar
This pain wouldn't be for
Evermore

[Outro: Taylor Swift, Justin Vernon, Both]
Evermore (Evermore)
Evermore (Evermore)
This pain wouldn't be for evermore
Evermore

One of the most amazing songs that you need to listen to, especially if you are grappling with depression and mental health issues is ​evermore by​ Taylor Swift (Ft. Bon Iver). When you are feeling blue and your mind refuses to keep still, this song will take you on a journey of hope and healing.

Sometimes when you are in the middle of a dark period of stagnation, you might believe that you have no chance of ever emerging into the light. With ​evermore,​ Taylor Swift shows that the path to eventual healing can be achieved through self-reflection and persistence.

About ​evermore

This song is the titular closing track on the standard edition of Taylor Swift's album "evermore," which was released in 2020. It is a meditative piano ballad that tracks the narrator's journey from a seemingly unending period of deep depression and hurt to a place of hope. The song features guest vocals from Bon Iver, which make for a perfect balance of two distinct yet complementary voices.

The mood and tone of this song are reflective and melancholic, depicting the pain and despair of struggling with depression. However, it also offers the assurance and hope that it is possible to come out the other side, feeling healed and whole again.

Similar to the song "Happiness," evermore deals strongly with themes of mental health. Still, this track lays out a more linear path towards healing, providing the listener with an idea of the kind of journey that is possible. After releasing the song, Taylor Swift publicly discussed her struggles with significant periods of depression in the past, emphasizing the need to take time to focus on self-care and seeking professional help when necessary.

The lyrics of the song are poetic and thought-provoking, creating a sense of empathy between the listener and the narrator. The words address the pain of struggling with depression and the power of hope and perseverance in overcoming it. The song encourages and reaffirms listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and that they can heal and find joy once more.

The musical arrangement of evermore is beautiful and calming, with a gentle piano melody, strings, and the harmonious vocals of Taylor Swift and Bon Iver. The song’s mellow beat doesn't distract from the lyrics, but instead enhances the emotions conveyed in the song.

Overall, evermore is an outstanding song, a moving and uplifting contribution to the world of music. Taylor's personal story and her powerful ability to connect with her fans allow her to create music that speaks to the soul and provides insight into some of the struggles people face when dealing with depression. For anyone struggling with depression and mental health issues, evermore is a song that provides inspiration, solace and an assurance that things can and will get better in due time.

• Release Date: December 11, 2020
• Artist: Taylor Swift