Taylor Swift - Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) Lyrics

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

I've known it from the very start

We’re a shot in the darkest dark

Oh, no, oh, no

I'm unarmed

The waiting is a sadness

Fading into madness

Oh, no, oh, no

It won't stop

I’m standin' on a tightrope alone

I hold my breath a little bit longer

Halfway out the door, but it won't close

I'm holdin' out, hope for you say "Don't go"

I would stay forever if you say, "Don't go"

Why'd you have to lead me on?

Why'd you have to twist the knife?

Walk away and leave me bleedin’, bleedin'?

Why’d you whisper in the dark?

Just to leave me in the night?

Now you silence has me screamin', screamin'

(Say) Say, "(Don't) Don’t (Go) go"

I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go"

(Say, say, say, say)

Now I'm pacin' on shaky ground

Strikе a match, then you blow it out

Oh, no, oh, no

It's not fair

'Cause you kiss me and it stops timе

And I'm yours, but you're not mine

Oh, no, oh, no

You're not there

I'm standin' on the sidewalk alone

I wait for you to drive by

I'm tryna see the cards that you won't show

I'm about to fold unless you (Say) say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go"

I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go"

Why'd you have to lead me on?

Why'd you have to twist the knife?

Walk away and leave me bleedin', bleedin'?

Why'd you whisper in the dark?

Just to leave me in the night?

Now you silence has me screamin', screamin'

(Say) Say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go"

I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go"

(Say, say, say, say)

Why'd you have to (Why'd you have to)

Make me want you? (Make me want you?)

Why'd you have to (Why'd you have to)

Give me nothin' back?

Why'd you have to (Why'd you have to)

Make me love you? (Make me love you?)

I said, "I love you," you say nothin' back

Why'd you have to lead me on? (Ooh)

Why'd you have to twist the knife?

Walk away and leave me bleedin', bleedin'?

Why'd you whisper in the dark?

Just to leave me in the night?

Now you silence has me screamin', screamin' (Woah)

(Say) Say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go"

I would stay forever if you (Say) say, "(Don't) Don't (Go) go," woah

(Say, say, say, say)

But you won't, but you won't, but you won't

I would stay forever if you say, "Don't go"

But you won't, but you won't, but you won't

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Credits

Song Title: Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)

Artist: Taylor Swift

Written By: Taylor Swift & Diane Warren

Produced By: Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff

Release Date: October 27, 2023

Music Label: Republic Records

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About

The eighteenth track, "Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)", encapsulates the emotional journey within 1989 (Taylor's Version). Released on October 27, 2023, this re-recorded album stands as a resilient response to Taylor Swift's 2019 masters dispute. A collaboration between Taylor Swift and renowned songwriter Diane Warren, the song is a testament to Swift's prowess in storytelling and emotional expression. The production, skillfully handled by Swift and Jack Antonoff, enhances the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere of the track.

This soul-stirring piece explores the complexity of a relationship at a crossroads. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of vulnerability, with lines like "I'm unarmed" and "It won't stop," capturing the intensity of waiting and the emotional turbulence that follows. The synergy between Swift and Warren's songwriting shines through, creating a narrative that resonates with the listener's heart.

Meaning

"Say Don’t Go" unfolds as a plea for reassurance in the face of uncertainty. The protagonist grapples with the pain of unrequited love, expressed through poignant lines such as "Why'd you have to lead me on?" and "Make me love you, I said 'I love you,' you say nothin' back." The song becomes a heartfelt dialogue, questioning the decisions that lead to heartbreak.

The chorus, a powerful anthem of longing, emphasizes the desire for a simple plea, "Say, '(Don't) Don't (Go) go.'" The lyrics delve into the emotional rollercoaster of love, where the waiting becomes a form of sadness fading into madness. The verses, filled with imagery like "pacin' on shaky ground" and "kiss me and it stops time," evoke a sense of desperation and yearning.

"Say Don’t Go" is a poignant reflection on the fragility of relationships, capturing the ache of unreciprocated feelings. Swift's emotive delivery and Warren's lyrical depth converge to create a timeless ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the heart-wrenching uncertainty of love. In this track, 1989 (Taylor's Version) transcends mere music, becoming a heartfelt narrative of human emotion.

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)