Foolish One (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] track from Taylor Swift's 2023 album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)". Foolish One (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] Song written by Taylor Swift and Produced by Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner. The song was released on July 7, 2023.
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Foolish One (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] Lyrics
My cards are on the table, yours are in your hands
Chances are tonight you've already got plans
And chances are I will talk myself to sleep again
You give me just enough attention
To keep my hopes too high
Wishful thoughts forget to mention
When something's really not right
And I will block out these voices of reason in my head
And the voices say, "You are not the exception
You will never learn your lesson
Foolish one
Stop checking your mailbox for confessions of love
That ain't never gonna come
You will take the long way
You will take the long way down"
You know how to keep me waiting
I know how to act like I'm fine
Don't know what to call this situation
But I know I can't call you mine
And it's delicate, but I will do my best to seem bulletproof
'Cause when my head is on your shoulder
It starts thinking you'll come around
And maybe someday when we're older
This is something we'll laugh about
Over coffee every morning while you're watching the news
But then the voices say, "You are not the exception
You will never learn your lesson
Foolish one
Stop checking your mailbox for confessions of love
That ain't never gonna come
You will take the long way
You will take the long way down
Foolish one
Stop checking your mailbox for confessions of love
That ain't never gonna come
You will have to learn the hard way instead of walking out"
Now I'm sliding down the wall with my head in my hands
Saying, "How could I not see the signs?"
Oh, you haven't written me or called
But goodbye screaming in the silence
And the voices in my head are telling me why
'Cause you got her on your arm and me in the wings
I'll get your longing glances but she'll get your ring
And you will say you had the best of intentions
And maybe I will finally learn my lesson
Foolish one
Stop checkin' your mailbox for confessions of love
That ain't never gonna come
You will take the long way
You will take the long way down
Foolish one
Stop checkin' your mailbox for confessions of love
That ain't never gonna come
You will learn the hard way instead of just walkin' out
Oh-oh, oh, oh
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, oh
La-la-la-la-la
Ain't never gonna come
Ooh, you will learn the hard way now
Foolish one
Sittin' 'round waiting for confessions of love
They ain't never gonna come
And thinkin' he's the one
You should've been walkin' out
Foolish one
The day is gonna come for your confessions of love
When all is said and done
He just wasn't the one
No, he just wasn't the one
Vinyl Album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)"
Credits
Song Title: Foolish One (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault]
Artist: Taylor Swift
Written By: Taylor Swift
Produced By: Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Music Label: Republic Records
Meaning
"Foolish One" (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault] is a song from Taylor Swift's re-recorded album "Speak Now." Let's explore the meaning behind the lyrics.
The song portrays a situation where Taylor Swift acknowledges her own vulnerability and a pattern of holding onto false hope in a relationship. She confesses that she has put her cards on the table, revealing her feelings, while the other person still holds their cards in their hands, indicating a lack of reciprocation. Taylor recognizes that chances are the other person already has plans for the night, leaving her with her thoughts and doubts.
Taylor describes the dynamic where she receives just enough attention from the other person to keep her hopes high. She realizes that wishful thoughts often overshadow the reality of the situation. There is a sense of self-deception as she blocks out the voices of reason in her head, choosing to ignore the signs that something isn't right.
The voices in Taylor's head serve as a reminder that she is not the exception and that she never seems to learn her lesson when it comes to love. The lyrics depict her longing for confessions of love that she checks her mailbox for, but deep down, she knows they will never come. It emphasizes her tendency to take the long way, experiencing heartbreak and disappointment instead of walking away.
Taylor reflects on the waiting game in the relationship, acknowledging her ability to act like she's fine even though she knows it's not a situation she can call hers. She expresses uncertainty about the nature of their connection but acknowledges that it's delicate and she tries to appear strong. However, when her head is on the other person's shoulder, she starts to believe they will come around, envisioning a future where they laugh about their past over coffee.
The voices in Taylor's head resurface, reminding her of the reality of the situation. They tell her that she will never be the exception and that she will have to learn the hard way instead of simply walking away. The lyrics depict Taylor's realization and acceptance that the person she desires has chosen someone else, symbolized by him having her on his arm and Taylor waiting in the wings. She contemplates the best of intentions but acknowledges that she may finally learn her lesson.
In the end, Taylor finds herself sliding down the wall, realizing that she missed the signs and that the person hasn't written or called her. She recognizes the goodbye in the silence and the inevitability that the confessions of love she longed for will never come. The song concludes with Taylor acknowledging that the person she held onto was not the right one for her.
"Foolish One" explores the theme of unrequited love and the consequences of holding onto false hope. It delves into Taylor Swift's introspection and self-awareness as she reflects on her tendencies to ignore red flags and deceive herself in relationships. The lyrics depict the journey of recognizing the truth and learning from past mistakes.
About
"Foolish One (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault]" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, which was released as the twenty-first track from their third re-recorded album, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" in 2023.
There are total 22 tracks in Speak Now (Taylor's Version), was released on July 7, 2023.
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