Better Than Revenge (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics – Taylor Swift

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English 172 July 7, 2023

Better Than Revenge (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics by Taylor Swift from Speak Now (Taylor’s Ver.) (2023) album. The music is produced by Christopher Rowe, and Taylor Swift, while lyrics are written by Taylor Swift. The music track was released on July 7, 2023.

Better Than Revenge (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics

[Intro: Taylor Swift]
Now go stand in the corner and think
About what you did (Haha)
Haha, time for a little revenge

[Verse 1: Taylor Swift]
The story starts when it was hot and it was summer, and
I had it all, I had him right there where I wanted him
She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause
She took him faster than you can say "Sabotage"
I never saw it coming, wouldn't have suspected it
I underestimated just who I was dealing with (Oh)
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum
She underestimated just who she was stealing from

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, woah
He was a moth to the flame
She was holding the matches, woah
Soon, she's gonna find stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge (Revenge), ha

[Verse 2: Taylor Swift]
She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it
I think her ever-present frown is a little troubling, and
She thinks I'm psycho
'cause I like to rhyme her name with things
But sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know
Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
They didn't teach you that in prep school so it's up to me
But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity
(Think about what you did)

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, woah
He was a moth to the flame
She was holding the matches, woah
Soon, she's gonna find stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge (Haha)

[Bridge: Taylor Swift]
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at, honey
You might have him, but haven't you heard?
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at, honey
You might have him, but I always get the last word
Woah (Come on, can you take it back? Come on)

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
She's not a saint and she's not what you think (No)
She's an actress, woah (She deserved it)
He was a moth to the flame
She was holding the matches, woah
Soon, she's gonna find stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind, she should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge

[Outro: Taylor Swift]
(Come on) Do you still feel like you know what you're doing?
'Cause I don't think you do, oh (No, no, no, no)
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing? (No)
I don't think you do, I don't think you do
Let's hear the applause (Come on, come on)
Come on, show me how much better you are (Oh, oh)
(So much better, yeah?)
So you deserve some applause
'Cause you're so much better
She took him faster than you could say "Sabotage"

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Last Update: July 31, 2023

Better Than Revenge (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The song begins with Taylor Swift telling the girl who stole her boyfriend to go stand in the corner and think about what she did. She sees this as an opportunity for revenge and sets the tone for the rest of the song.

[Verse 1]
Taylor Swift starts by describing a situation where she had everything she wanted, including her boyfriend, but then the other girl came along and took him away. She sarcastically acknowledges the girl's actions and the applause she may receive for it. Taylor Swift admits she didn't see it coming and underestimates the other girl's cunning. The pain inflicted on her feels like a constant drumbeat, and she believes the girl underestimated who she was dealing with.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, Taylor Swift characterizes the other girl as not being a saint, contrary to what others might think. She sees her as an actress playing a role. The guy was drawn to the girl like a moth to a flame, and she was the one who held the matches, igniting their relationship. Taylor Swift predicts that the girl will soon realize that stealing others' "toys" (referring to her boyfriend) won't earn her many friends. She asserts that revenge is something she excels at and is better than anyone else.

[Verse 2]
Taylor Swift observes that the other girl views life as a party where she's always on the guest list. She sees Taylor Swift as a passing trend and is dismissive of her. Taylor finds the constant frown on the girl's face troubling and retaliates by playfully rhyming her name with negative things. Taylor Swift believes that true sophistication isn't determined by appearance or social connections but by treating others with respect. She takes it upon herself to teach this lesson to the other girl, implying that her vintage dresses won't make up for a lack of dignity.

[Bridge]
In the bridge, Taylor Swift acknowledges that the other girl may roll her eyes at her and believe she has won. However, Taylor asserts that she always gets the last word. She questions whether the girl still feels confident in her actions, suggesting that she may have regrets or doubts.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the girl's true nature as not being a saint and emphasizing Taylor Swift's talent for revenge.

[Outro]
The song concludes with Taylor Swift questioning whether the other girl still believes she knows what she's doing. Taylor expresses her doubt and reiterates that she doesn't think the girl truly understands the consequences of her actions. She challenges the girl to show how much better she is, sarcastically implying that she deserves applause for her behavior. The song ends with Taylor Swift remarking that the girl took her boyfriend away as quickly as saying "Sabotage," highlighting the betrayal she feels.

Overall, "Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version)" is a revenge anthem in which Taylor Swift expresses her anger and determination to prove that she is superior to the girl who stole her boyfriend. It showcases Taylor's songwriting ability to convey her emotions and experiences in a relatable way.

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