"Coney Island" is a song performed by Taylor Swift featuring The National, and translated into French by Genius Traductions Françaises. The song delves into themes of lost love, regret, and reminiscence.
In the first verse, Taylor Swift reflects on the search for someone she has lost touch with, wondering if she can still relate to them and if they were hurt by her actions. She expresses her longing, sitting on a bench at Coney Island and contemplating where her lover has gone. The vibrant and joyful aspects of their relationship have faded away, and she apologizes for not prioritizing her lover's happiness.
The chorus emphasizes a sense of repetition and disappointment. It emphasizes the feeling of being lost and the gradual chilling of emotions as the sun sets. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the fading warmth and passion in the relationship.
In the second verse, The National's lead singer, Matt Berninger, takes the perspective of the lover. He questions the purpose of a successful life if it eventually pushes people away. He wonders if the narrator, Taylor Swift, misses the rebellious person who once brought her joy but ultimately left her. Berninger ponders whether the narrator will forgive him when she becomes too wise to trust him and too apathetic to care.
The pre-chorus, sung jointly by Taylor Swift and Matt Berninger, reflects on their past influence and the dreams they once shared. They apologize for not accomplishing enough or bringing enough joy to their lover.
The bridge reflects on missed opportunities and regrets. Taylor Swift wonders if her lover waited for her at their usual spot near the forest and the golden clock. She questions if she made them wait in vain every day and if she was present on their birthday with a large cake. She also contemplates whether she darkened their once bright blue sky with her presence. The bridge concludes with a reference to a car accident where the image that flashed before her eyes was her lover's face. However, when she stood on the podium, she forgot to mention their name, possibly indicating a failure to give them the recognition they deserved.
The final pre-chorus reinforces the narrator's position at Coney Island, wondering where their lover has gone. They express regret for not making the lover the center of their attention.
The outro repeats the chorus lines about the fading sun and the sudden flash of the lover's face. There is an acknowledgment that the narrator forgot to mention their lover's name. It ends with a repeated apology for not making the lover the center of attention.
Overall, "Coney Island" paints a picture of lost love and the yearning for connection and regret for not appreciating and prioritizing the relationship enough. The nostalgic and melancholic atmosphere adds depth to the song's emotional impact.