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Lavender Haze Lyrics

Lyricist: Taylor Swift

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Lavender Haze Lyrics

[Intro] Meet me at midnight [Verse 1] Staring at the ceiling with you Oh, you don't ever say too much And you don't really read into My melancholia [Pre-Chorus] I been under scrutiny (Yeah, oh, yeah) You handle it beautifully (Yeah, oh, yeah) All this shit is new to me (Yeah, oh, yeah) [Chorus] I feel The lavender haze creeping up on me Surreal I'm damned if I do give a damn what people say No deal The 1950s shit they want from me I just wanna stay in that lavender haze [Verse 2] All they keep asking me (All they keep asking me) Is if I'm gonna be your bride The only kinda girl they see (Only kinda girl they see) Is a one-night or a wife You might also like Father Figure Taylor Swift Wood Taylor Swift So Long, London Taylor Swift [Pre-Chorus] I find it dizzying (Yeah, oh, yeah) They're bringing up my history (Yeah, oh, yeah) But you weren't even listening (Yeah, oh, yeah) [Chorus] I feel The lavender haze creepin' up on me Surreal I'm damned if I do give a damn what people say No deal The 1950s shit they want from me I just wanna stay in that lavender haze [Post-Chorus] That lavender haze [Bridge] Talk your talk and go viral I just need this love spiral Get it off your chest Get it off my desk (Get it off my desk) Talk your talk and go viral I just need this love spiral Get it off your chest Get it off my desk [Chorus] I feel (I feel) The lavender haze creeping up on me Surreal I'm damned if I do give a damn what people say No deal (No deal) The 1950s shit they want from me I just wanna stay in that lavender haze [Outro] Get it off your chest Get it off my desk That lavender haze I just wanna stay I just wanna stay in that lavender haze

Meaning of Lavender Haze

The song explores themes of escapism, shielding oneself from judgment, and finding solace in a state of dreamy detachment symbolized by the "lavender haze." It's about rejecting societal expectations (particularly those rooted in traditional gender roles), prioritizing personal happiness, and leaning on a supportive partner to navigate external pressures. The repetition emphasizes this desire for refuge and avoidance of scrutiny.

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