Taylor Swift

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January
And this is our place, we make the rules
And there's a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear
Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?
[Chorus]
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close?
Forever and ever, ah
Take me out and take me home
You're my, my, my, my lover

[Verse 2]
We could let our friends crash in the living room
This is our place, we make the call
And I'm highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you
I've loved you three summers now, honey, but I want 'em all
[Chorus]
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close?
Forever and ever, ah
Take me out and take me home (Forever and ever)
You're my, my, my, my lover
[Bridge]
Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?
With every guitar string scar on my hand
I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover
My heart's been borrowed and yours has been blue
All's well that ends well to end up with you
Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover
And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me
And at every table, I'll save you a seat, lover
[Chorus]
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close?
Forever and ever, ah
Take me out and take me home (Forever and ever)
You're my, my, my, my
Oh, you're my, my, my, my
Darling, you're my, my, my, my lover

Taylor Swift's "Lover" is a romantic, haunting, waltzy, singer-songwritery nugget track that was first revealed in September 2019 on the cover story of Vogue magazine. It's the title track for the seventh studio album of Taylor Swift, which was released on August 23, 2019, and was a fan favorite upon its release.

The song is a tribute to her long-time partner, Joe Alwyn, and embraces a wedding-like perspective towards their relationship. Its lyrics convey the deep connection that the couple shares with one another and its real commitment to one another.

The song is full of heart-melting words like "Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand? With every guitar string scar on my hand, I take this magnetic force of a man to be mine. Lover." It's an endearing track that celebrates true love and prioritizes the romantic experience at every step of the way.

About Lover

Swift wrote the song "Lover" as a tribute to her relationship. According to a Twitter user who attended one of the secret sessions, it's Taylor's favorite original song of all time. She took a wedding-like perspective, which was perfect for her, as she sings in a touching, romantic way, "Can I go where you go? Can we always be this close forever and ever?"

The song unfolds so tenderly and gracefully, and it showcases Swift's openness when it comes to heartfelt and deep personal experiences. The track is a waltz, and an introduction of an accordion gives it a touch of the old-world charm, almost transporting the listeners to a different time and place.

The music video of "Lover" features Swift and her lover in a snow globe house surrounded by confetti. The idea was taken from a lyric in her song "You Are In Love" from the album 1989, "You two are dancing in a snow globe, ‘round and 'round."

The music video further delves into the idea of true love being full of ups and downs and engaging in different moods, emotions, and attitudes. Swift wears different outfits that reflect her various moods and the current state of her relationship.

The song is engaging because of its divergent themes. It opens with Swift vocalizing tender feelings of treasuring a moment with her loved one, "We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January This is our place, we make the rules." It then moves to the angst felt when love is hard, "My heart's been borrowed and yours has been blue, All's well that ends well to end up with you."

Swift has produced a piece that is specific, engaging, and highly moving, both in terms of the tune and lyrics. It is a melodic fairytale that is gentle, nostalgic, and romantic.

Conclusion

Taylor Swift's "Lover" is both a marvel of lyrical creativity and a reminder of what a talented singer-songwriter can achieve. It's a love song that shares the message that true love is beautiful and comes with both good and bad times. The song's lyrics highlight the fact that despite the hurdles of life, it's always worth staying the course if it means being with the right person. The song is well-nuanced, and Taylor Swift sings with true purpose and heart. The overall composition of the song is beautiful, and the tune has an old-world charm that resembles those timeless romantic classics of the past. It's a sentimental yet playful song with a touch of sweetness that celebrates the power of love and dedication, making it one of Taylor's finest compositions to date.

• Release Date: August 16, 2019
• Artist: Taylor Swift