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9 months ago
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Summer went away, still, the yearning stays
I play it cool with the best of them
I wait patiently, he′s gonna notice me
It's okay, we′re the best of friends
Anyway
I hear it in your voice, you're smoking with your boys
I touch my phone as if it's your face
I didn′t choose this town, I dream of getting out
There′s just one who could make me stay
All my days
pre-chorus
From sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes
I waited ages to see you there
I search the party of better bodies
Just to learn that you never cared
chorus
You're on your own, kid
You always have been
verse
I see the great escape, so long, Daisy May
I picked the petals, he loves me not
Something different bloomed, writing in my room
I play my songs in the parking lot
I′ll run away
pre-chorus
From sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes
I called a taxi to take me there
I search the party of better bodies
Just to learn that my dreams aren't rare
chorus
You′re on your own, kid
You always have been
bridge
From sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes
I gave my blood, sweat, and tears for this
I hosted parties and starved my body
Like I'd be saved by a perfect kiss
The jokes weren′t funny, I took the money
My friends from home don't know what to say
I looked around in a blood-soaked gown
And I saw something they can't take away
′Cause there were pages turned with the bridges burned
Everything you lose is a step you take
So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it
You′ve got no reason to be afraid
chorus
You're on your own, kid (ah)
Yeah, you can face this (ah)
You′re on your own, kid
You always have been
Writer(s): Taylor Swift, Jack Michael Antonoff
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The song 'You're On Your Own, Kid' by Taylor Swift portrays the journey of self-discovery and independence, emphasizing the realization that relying on oneself is crucial. The lyrics depict the struggles of seeking validation and love from others, only to discover that true strength and resilience come from within, symbolized by the metaphorical journey from sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes.
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Themes
Yearning and longing
• Summer went away, still, the yearning stays
• I wait patiently, he's gonna notice me
Self-discovery and independence
• I didn't choose this town, I dream of getting out
• You're on your own, kid
Disappointment and unrequited love
• I picked the petals, he loves me not
• Just to learn that you never cared
Resilience and moving forward
• You've got no reason to be afraid
• Everything you lose is a step you take
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Moods
Reflection, heartbreak, solitude, empowerment, nostalgia
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Midnights
Album • 2022 • 14 tracks
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You're On Your Own, Kid
Taylor Swift
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