Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault]

Track 18 on 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (Tangerine Edition)

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“Say Don’t Go” presents a heartfelt narrative of longing and heartbreak. The second… Read More

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Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I've known it from the very start
We’re a shot in the darkest dark
Oh no, oh no, I'm unarmed
The waiting is a sadness
Fading into madness
Oh no, oh no, it won't stop

[Refrain]
I’m standin' on a tightrope alone
I hold my breath a little bit longer
Halfway out the door, but it won't close
I'm holdin' out hope for you to

[Pre-Chorus]
Say, "Don't go"
I would stay forever if you say, "Don't go"

[Chorus]
Why'd you have to lead me on?
Why’d you have to twist the knife?
Walk away and leave me bleedin’, bleedin'?
Why’d you whisper in the dark
Just to leave me in the night?
Now your silence has me screamin', screamin'

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[Post-Chorus]
(Say) Say, "(Don't) don’t (Go) go"
I would stay forevеr if you (Say) say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go"
(Say, say, say, say)

[Verse 2]
Now I'm pacin' on shaky ground
Strike a match, then you blow it out
Oh no, oh no, it's not fair
'Cause you kiss mе and it stops time
And I'm yours, but you're not mine
Oh no, oh no, you're not there

[Refrain]
I'm standin' on the sidewalk alone
I wait for you to drive by
I'm tryna see the cards that you won't show
I'm about to fold unless you

[Pre-Chorus]
(Say) Say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go"
I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go"

[Chorus]
Why'd you have to lead me on?
Why'd you have to twist the knife?
Walk away and leave me bleedin', bleedin'?
Why'd you whisper in the dark
Just to leave me in the night?
Now your silence has me screamin', screamin'

[Post-Chorus]
(Say) Say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go"
I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go"
(Say, say, say, say)

[Bridge]
Why'd you have to (Why'd you have to)
Make me want you? (Make me want you)
Why'd you have to (Why'd you have to)
Give me nothin' back?
Why'd you have to (Why'd you have to)
Make me love you? (Make me love you)
I said, "I love you" (I said, "I love you")
You say nothin' back

[Chorus]
Why'd you have to lead me on? (Oh)
Why'd you have to twist the knife?
Walk away and leave me bleedin', bleedin'?
Why'd you whisper in the dark
Just to leave me in the night?
Now your silence has me screamin', screamin'

[Post-Chorus]
(Say) Say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go"
I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) don't (Go) go," woah
(Say, say, say, say)

[Outro]
But you won't, but you won't, but you won't
I would stay forever if you say, "Don't go"
But you won't, but you won't, but you won't

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“Say Don’t Go” presents a heartfelt narrative of longing and heartbreak. The second vault track from Taylor Swift’s re-released version of 1989, it delves into the complexities of a relationship, where the protagonist feels vulnerable and uncertain. Painting a picture of emotional turmoil, including feelings of sadness, anxiety, and longing, the song encapsulates the desire for the other person to stay, juxtaposed with the pain of feeling led on, ignored and left behind.

The song was released on October 27, 2023, along with the rest of 1989 (Taylor’s Version).

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“Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version)“ debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the chart week ending of November 11, 2023. The song became co-writer Diane Warren’s 33rd career top 10 on the Hot 100.

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