The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Once upon a time, I believe it was a Tuesday when I caught your eye
And we caught onto something
I hold onto the night, you looked me in the eye and told me you loved me
Were you just kidding?
'Cause it seems to me, this thing is breaking down
We almost never speak
I don't feel welcome anymore
Baby what happened? Please tell me
'Cause one second it was perfect
Now you're halfway out the door
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low, you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said, "Forever and always"
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
Was I out of line?
Did I say something way too honest, made you run and hide
Like a scared little boy
I looked into your eyes
Thought I knew you for a minute, now I'm not so sure
So here's to everything coming down to nothing
Here's to silence, that cuts me to the core
Where is this going?
Thought I knew for a minute, but I don't anymore
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low, you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said forever and always
Oh-oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
You didn't mean it baby
I don't think so
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything?
Back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything?
'Cause it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
Oh, I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you, can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when we said, "Forever and always"
And it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said forever and always
You didn't mean it baby
You said, "Forever and always", yeah
And we caught onto something
I hold onto the night, you looked me in the eye and told me you loved me
Were you just kidding?
'Cause it seems to me, this thing is breaking down
We almost never speak
I don't feel welcome anymore
Baby what happened? Please tell me
'Cause one second it was perfect
Now you're halfway out the door
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low, you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said, "Forever and always"
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
Was I out of line?
Did I say something way too honest, made you run and hide
Like a scared little boy
I looked into your eyes
Thought I knew you for a minute, now I'm not so sure
So here's to everything coming down to nothing
Here's to silence, that cuts me to the core
Where is this going?
Thought I knew for a minute, but I don't anymore
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low, you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said forever and always
Oh-oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
You didn't mean it baby
I don't think so
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything?
Back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything?
'Cause it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
Oh, I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you, can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when we said, "Forever and always"
And it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said forever and always
You didn't mean it baby
You said, "Forever and always", yeah
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This song IS about Joe Jonas, and I don't think it's right for Jonas Brothers fans to think badly of Taylor Swift because she vented her feelings into a song when HE messed up. Maybe something did happen, or they're just not meant to be together, but if so, it was just wrong of him to break up over the phone. I know its hard to break up with someone, but he should have had the courtesy to end their relationship in person. For the people who think it was immature of her to write a song about this, try to remember how it feels when someone does this to you! It's hurtful and the feeling doesn't just go away. She could have done very unclassy things like calling him names, accusing him of awful things, and even using his name or a picture, but she didn't. Taylor writes songs to get her feelings out and clear her mind like some people write poetry or stories. This, in my opinion, is a great song. Alot of people can relate to it and you can tell it was a very emotional song for Taylor. Good job. :)
you also have to think of the fact that those boys are ALWAYS somewhere new.<br /> if they're not across the country, they're out of it.<br /> seriously haha.<br /> <br /> so i guess the only way to break up that made sense was to call her.<br /> plus they posted a blog on myspace that was pretty much directed to her & it states everything pretty well.<br /> <br /> "For those who have expressed concern over the "27 second" phone call. I called to discuss feelings with the other person. Those feelings were obviously not well received. I did not end the conversation. Someone else did. Phone calls can only last as long as the person on the other end of the line is willing to talk. A phone call can be pretty short when someone else ends the call. The only difference in this conversation was that I shared something the other person did not want to hear.<br /> <br /> <br /> There were later attempts at communication that had no response.<br /> <br /> <br /> I wish the best for the other person but could not sit back any longer and leave our fans with a wrong impression of the truth."<br /> <br /> idk just saying.<br /> <br /> buttt getting back to the song, this song is soooo cute.<br /> i def made it my ringtone :]
I totally agree 100% with you.<br /> I posted a semi-long reply to that blog post on MySpace. <br /> Joe's right.<br /> "Phone calls can only last as long as the person on the other end of the line is willing to talk."<br /> I love him all the same though.<br /> And this song is truly amazing, I've kinda been in the same situation, I know how it feels when someone says "forever and always" and doesn't live up to it.
Wow, really? It is all about how you think about it and obviously he thinks about it as her being the "bad guy" (or girl in this case). She is also always on tour so don't even give him that, a'ight? He broke up with her, but he still wants all of his fans to love him- I would post a blog looking for sympathy too if I were him! <br /> This song is amazing and Joe didn't give her "Forever and Always" so he still sucks! >=P
This is definately my favorite Taylor Swift song of all time. To me I think she's trying to say that she met this guy and it was love at first sight, he saud he was gonna be with her "forever and always" but then they started kind of drifting apart from each other and he doesn't call her back anymore, and it's breaking her heart beacuse obviously she still has feelings for him.
(btw rumor has it she wrote this song about Joe Jonas)
The rumor is true. o.o
yea i heard the same thing i think its true.
yea i heard the same thing i think its true.
hopelesslyamazing, any guy who does that is not worth your time. Friends don't fight over the same guy. Whether you are at fault, she is, or both of you, a friendship isn't about competing for a guy. Guys are never worth a frienship, but if you are both willing to risk it all for a guy, then you guys really aren't that great of friends anyways. I don't think you love him. I don't know you, so I could be wrong, but I think Taylor Swift's song, Fifteen might fit you pretty well right now. Love isn't selfish, and Jake seems to be acting selfishly. What you should do is forget about him. Feel your feelings for a little bit, and then get up and do something to prove to yourself how wonderful you are. Forgive your "friend" and find some new ones who won't hurt you.
I think it's just about how when a relationship is fading, and you can feel the breakup coming. You want to be in denial about it, but it cuts you to the core.
"Was I out of line did I say something way too honest That made you run and hide like a scared little boy" It makes me think she was really honest about their relationship, and he was intimidated by it. He wanted a girl who is quiet and passive and not so outspoken.
i don't listen to Taylor Swift much, but i love this song. her lyrics are so deep.
okay im probably going to get KILLED for saying this but im going to anyways:)
well i think joe and taylor were both wrong in what they did. joe was wrong for writing "much better" and saying pretty much that she wasnt a good girlfriend. but taylor was wrong to be all like "yeah i when im in love when im older im never going to remember the guy who broke up with me on the phone in 27 seconds." it wasnt right for him to break up with her like that but he was in asia or something and it wasnt right for her to PUBLICLY diss him like she did. i love them both but i thought that was a STUPID BREAKUP!!!
about the song itself, it a BEAUTIFUL SONG! i love it! its so pretty. especially "it rains in your bedroom everything is wrong. it rains when your here and it rains when your gone". its just says to almost every boy out there that listens to this song that when they're gone, almost everything is wrong in girls' eyes
idk thats just my opinon.
=) You won't get killed. We've been too busy arguing because we've been looking at one fact and ignoring the one that counters the other. Thanks for bringing that up. Brilliant idea. I've been a fan of Taylor Swift since Love Story and I admired her relationship with Joe, a loving yet not too crazy and stupid one, so I took all of Joe's +'ing facts, mashed them up, and threw them away. I thought Taylor's revenge was good and straightforward, so... thanks. =)
yeah they're right ( ^^ ) its about breaking up because the guy created distance and never called and she remembered a time when he said "forever and always" cough cough JOEJONAS27SECONDBREAKUP cough cough
but i had a question "And it rains in your bedroom everything is wrong" im not sure what this means but i feel like it means that she wanted to do something but he couldnt b/c of his morals or it meant that he doesnt live up to this morals and he is doing stuff (kinda like shes hinting that he doesnt live up to the pledge) haha idk..anyone agree or see anohter meaning or think it doesnt mean anything?
to bncx10....lol, im guessing all the bedroom thing means is shes crying....in her bedroom...where most girls cry when "everything is wrong"... rain = tears!
That's how I picture it too. C'mon, bncx10! Taylor isn't sleazy!
I don't think it's about cryin, actually. Ya know how when someone looks sad in cartoons, and there's always like a raining cloud above their head? Well, I think it's someum like that. Like he feels guilty all the time.
Nah if you read the line that follows you'll get it<br /> <br /> Cause it rains in your bedroom everything is wrong<br /> It rains when you�re here and it rains when you�re gone<br /> <br /> it rains when you're here..so the relationship is bad and she cries when he's there<br /> But it also sucks and she cries when he's gone...x<br /> <br /> basically he treated her like shit all the time
I think the rain is something uncomfortable. You know, raining is you usually in a gloomy sky, it symbolize sadness and darkness. Plus she can't make up her mind when she said "Cause it rains in your bedroom everything is wrong<br /> It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone" <br /> It's like she didn't want the boy to go but staying with her is something she didn't like too. <br /> I encounter the same problem like this hha XD
what a waste of taylor's talent to write a song about joe. she didn't need to say it aloud. that kinda ruins it since now all I'll be thinking about is him breaking up with her "on the phone in 27 seconds". on ellen she said that had to be a record. not true. some guys TEXT break up. pssshh. joe is quite the classy gentleman isn't he? maybe girls will think twice about dating him. but seriously? nick is not only way cuter, but also younger and tasteful enough to break up in person. I guess she was serious when she said she writes songs about ALL guys she's in contact with.
ugh. I would like this song more if it weren't associated with a specific someone that I hear about all the time anyways.
Baby, back up! This is suppose to be about what you think about the song not how much you love Nick. Joe is not a classy gentleman. Gentlemen keep their promises and at least give a girl the time of day when they have something that affects (maybe effects?) them both, you know? Don't mind me, I just want the best for you and I don't want you to think of Joe Jonas as a gentleman. I might also just be saying this because I despise how popular those young men are. >.<
I agree with michaelceraiscute especially bout the Nick part!!!!<3 wellJoe is totes a gentleman my bf broke up wit me in a txt!!!!soooo compare that to what he did!!!!!!!!
Breaking up by text or phone call are both as bad as each other..he didnt even have the balls to say it to her face..he phoned her..Joe or nick are so not gentlemen..they cant stay in a relationship for any length of time because they treat girls like dirt...Nick used Miley because she was a massive star hooking up with her got him noticed more..and Taylor is huge in the states so by hooking up with her Joe was obviously going to get more press..as soon as they were noticed and started getting really big they chucked the girls..I hate the jo bros but i will say..Kevin isnt as bad..i mean i know everyone fancies nick and joe...dont no why..one has long gross straight hair and the other has curly girl hair...but if i were to choose..the best out of a bad bunch i would choose Kevin atleast hes been able to stay in a a long term relationship and he's engaged now...<br /> TeaM Taylor.x
deedee38, I agree with you. Kevin, huh? I didn't expect the brothers to grow as bad as that.
honestly, who cares who the song is about? i don't care if it's about joe jonas or santa claus, it's a legit song that is really relatable, at least to a lot of girls. it's just about some guy (yes, specifically joe jonas) who told her he really lvoed her and then decided he didn't anymore but she still does and can't figure out what changed his mind. i love this song though.
but on topic of the other posts, in my opinion, both parties are in the wrong. it was wrong of him to break up over the phone, that's cowardly. he could have waited until they could be face to face. i would probably hang up on the jerk too (oh, wait i did! by the way, 27 seconds beats my record of 43). but she's being childish about it. as a person in the public eye who dated another celebrity, i expected her to react with more class, not be all salty about it on tv and in magazines.
I can totally relate. My ex told me he loved me, that he'd always be there for me. Well, fuck that shit. He dumped me for my best friend three weeks later. Especially the, It rains in your bedroom Everything is wrong It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
For weeks I could tell something was going wrong, but I didn't say anything because I thought there was a chance it could work out. For all those weeks I felt "so low I couldn't feel nothing at all."
This song says EXACTLY how it made me feel.
Love Taylor Swift:)
You said everything I was feeling. Minus the bestfriend thing =|
Exactly! thats just like the situation i was in too. i think a lot of girls have been there, done that. I listened to this song over and over again for a long time. great song! thank you taylor!
I love Taylor Swifttttt(: This song is so amazing. Taylor wrote this about Joe Jonas & even if she didn't say that in an interview you would know because it says,
"You looked me in the eye and told me you loved me."
as in Jonas Brothers song, "When you look me in the eyes, and tell me that you love me." then Joe came back with the words,
"Got a rep for breaking hearts, Now I'm done with super stars, and all the tears on her guitar."
It all makes sense now(:
nice observe ;)
What's that song? It's so familiar, but I can't put my hand on it. BTW, Joe is an idiot. =)