Taylor Swift - Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) Lyrics

Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) Lyrics

You went to a party

I heard from everybody

You part the crowd like the Red Sea

Don't even get me started

Did you get anxious though

On the way home?

I guess I'll never, ever know

Now that we don't talk

You grew your hair long

You got new icons

And from the outside

It looks like you're tryin' lives on

I miss the old ways

You didn't have to change

But I guess I don't have a say

Now that we don't talk

I call my mom, she said that it was for the best

Remind myself, thе more I gave, you'd want me lеss

I cannot be your friend, so I pay the price of what I lost

And what it cost, now that we don't talk

What do you tell your friends, we

Shared dinners, long weekends with?

Truth is, I can't pretend it's

Platonic, it's just ended, so

I call my mom, she said to get it off my chest (Off my chest)

Remind myself the way you faded 'til I left (Until I left)

I cannot be your friend, so I pay the price of what I lost (What I lost)

And what it cost, now that we don't talk

I don't have to pretend I like acid rock

Or that I'd like to be on a mega yacht

With important men who think important thoughts

Guess maybe I am better off now that we don't talk

And the only way back to my dignity

Was to turn into a shrouded mystery

Just like I had been when you were chasing me

Guess this is how it has to be now that we don't talk

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Credits

Song Title: Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

Artist: Taylor Swift

Written By: Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff

Produced By: Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff

Release Date: October 27, 2023

Music Label: Republic Records

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About

"Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)" marks the poignant nineteenth track in the reimagined masterpiece, 1989 (Taylor's Version). Released on October 27, 2023, this album is Taylor Swift's powerful reclamation of her musical legacy, reflecting her resilience in the face of the 2019 masters dispute. The song, a collaborative effort between Swift and Jack Antonoff, exemplifies the duo's ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives. Swift, both artist and producer, weaves a compelling tale through this introspective piece.

The track delves into the aftermath of a relationship's dissolution, capturing the essence of change and the bittersweet nostalgia that follows. The lyrics narrate the observance of the other person's life post-breakup, with lines like "You grew your hair long" and "From the outside, it looks like you're tryin' lives on." The production, a collaborative creation between Swift and Antonoff, enhances the emotional depth of the song.

Meaning

"Now That We Don’t Talk" unfolds as a reflection on the aftermath of a severed connection. Swift delicately explores the emotions tied to seeing someone move on, detailing the changes in their life with lines like "I miss the old ways, you didn't have to change." The lyrics convey a mix of acceptance and longing, encapsulating the complexity of navigating post-breakup emotions.

The chorus serves as a powerful acknowledgment of the emotional toll, with Swift expressing the difficulty of maintaining a friendship. Lines such as "I cannot be your friend, so I pay the price of what I lost" resonate with the raw honesty that defines Swift's songwriting. The song becomes a poignant dialogue with oneself, seeking closure and grappling with the price of letting go.

In the final verses, Swift contemplates the liberation that comes with no longer pretending to fit a certain mold for someone else. The lyrics express a newfound sense of self and dignity in the aftermath of the relationship. "Now That We Don’t Talk" stands as a testament to Taylor Swift's ability to navigate the complexities of human emotions, offering listeners a cathartic journey through the lens of her own experiences.

All Songs From "1989 (Taylor's Version)" Album

1.  Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version)

2.  Blank Space (Taylor’s Version)

3.  Style (Taylor’s Version)

4.  Out Of The Woods (Taylor’s Version)

5.  All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor’s Version)

6.  Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version)

7.  I Wish You Would (Taylor’s Version)

8.  Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)

9.  Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)

10.  How You Get The Girl (Taylor’s Version)

11.  This Love (Taylor’s Version)

12.  I Know Places (Taylor’s Version)

13.  Clean (Taylor’s Version)

14.  Wonderland (Taylor’s Version)

15.  You Are In Love (Taylor’s Version)

16.  New Romantics (Taylor’s Version)

17.  “Slut!” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

18.  Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

19.  Now That We Don’t Talk (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

20.  Suburban Legends (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

21.  Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)