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The opening track of Lover sees Swift letting go of the qualms and struggles she described throughout her previous album, 2017’s reputation. It allows her to formally conclude those situations, contextualize the following track, “Cruel Summer,” and focus on the true theme of the album: the several types of love she experiences in her life.
The track has an upbeat and light sound, accentuated by the short piano chords and the faded out vocals in the background. This choice seems deliberate, given the fun, carefree mood of the song.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
How many days did I spend thinking 'Bout how you did me wrong, wrong, wrong? Lived in the shade you were throwing 'Til all of my sunshine was gone, gone, gone And I couldn't get away from ya In my feelings more than Drake, so yeah Your name on my lips, tongue-tied Free rent, living in my mind
[Pre-Chorus]
But then something happened one magical night
[Chorus]
I forgot that you existed And I thought that it would kill me, but it didn't And it was so nice So peaceful and quiet I forgot that you existed It isn't love, it isn't hate, it's just indifference I forgot that you
[Verse 2]
Got out some popcorn As soon as my rep started going down, down, down Laughed on the school yard As soon as I tripped up and hit the ground, ground, ground And I would've stuck around for ya Would've fought the whole town, so yeah Would've been right there, front row Even if nobody came to your show
[Pre-Chorus]
But you showed who you are, then one magical night
[Chorus]
I forgot that you existed And I thought that it would kill me, but it didn't And it was so nice So peaceful and quiet I forgot that you existed It isn't love, it isn't hate, it's just indifference I forgot that you
[Bridge]
Sent me a clear message Taught me some hard lessons I just forget what they were It's all just a blur
[Chorus]
I forgot that you existed And I thought that it would kill me, but it didn't And it was so nice So peaceful and quiet I forgot that you existed I did, I did, I did It isn't hate, it's just indifference It isn't love, it isn't hate, it's just indifference So, yeah
