Speak Now (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics – Taylor Swift

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English 159 July 7, 2023

Speak Now (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.

Speak Now (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics

[Verse 1: Taylor Swift]
I am not the kind of girl
Who should be rudely barging in on a white veil occasion
But you are not the kind of boy
Who should be marrying the wrong girl
I sneak in and see your friends
And her snotty little family all dressed in pastel
And she is yelling at a bridesmaid
Somewhere back inside a room
Wearing a gown shaped like a pastry

[Pre-Chorus: Taylor Swift]
This is surely not what you thought it would be
I lose myself in a daydream
Where I stand and say

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
Don't say yes, run away now
I'll meet you when you're out
Of the church, at the back door
Don't wait or say a single vow
You need to hear me out
And they said, "Spеak now"

[Verse 2: Taylor Swift]
Fond gestures are еxchanged
And the organ starts to play a song
That sounds like a death march
And I am hiding in the curtains
It seems that I was uninvited by your lovely bride-to-be

[Pre-Chorus: Taylor Swift]
She floats down the aisle like a pageant queen
But I know you wish it was me
You wish it was me, don't you?

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
Don't say yes, run away now
I'll meet you when you're out
Of the church, at the back door
Don't wait or say a single vow
You need to hear me out
And they said, "Speak now"
Don't say yes, run away now (Run away now)
I'll meet you when you're out
Of the church, at the back door
Don't wait or say a single vow (Say a single vow)
Your time is running out
And they said, "Speak now"

[Post-Chorus: Taylor Swift]
Oh (Run away now), la
Oh (Say a single vow), oh

[Bridge: Taylor Swift]
I hear the preacher say
"Speak now or forever hold your peace"
There's the silence, there's my last chance
I stand up with shaky hands, all eyes on me
Horrified looks from everyone in the room
But I'm only looking at you

[Verse 3: Taylor Swift]
I am not the kind of girl
Who should be rudely barging in on a white veil occasion
But you are not the kind of boy
Who should be marrying the wrong girl, haha

[Chorus: Taylor Swift]
So, don't say yes, run away now
I'll meet you when you're out
Of the church, at the back door
Don't wait or say a single vow
You need to hear me out
They said, "Speak now"
And you say, "Let's run away now (Run away now)
I'll meet you when I'm out
Of my tux, at the back door
Baby, I didn't say my vows (Say a single vow)
So glad you were around
When they said, "Speak now"

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Last Update: July 31, 2023

Speak Now (Taylor’s Ver.) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In this verse, Taylor Swift sets the scene by describing herself as someone who doesn't typically barge into significant events like a wedding. She acknowledges that the person she loves is marrying someone else, but she believes that the person they are marrying is not the right match for them. Taylor sneaks into the wedding and observes the bride's friends and family, portraying them as snobby and dressed in pastel colors. She also witnesses the bride arguing with a bridesmaid. The line about the bride's gown shaped like a pastry is a metaphorical description emphasizing the extravagant and perhaps frivolous nature of the wedding.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this section, Taylor Swift admits that the situation at the wedding is not what the person she loves had anticipated. She escapes into a daydream, imagining herself standing up and speaking her mind.

[Chorus]
The chorus is a plea from Taylor to the person she loves. She urges them not to say "yes" and go through with the wedding. Instead, she asks them to run away and meet her outside the church, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Taylor insists that they need to hear her out, and the line "they said, 'Speak now'" implies that she has been waiting for an opportunity to voice her feelings.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Taylor describes the wedding ceremony itself. She mentions that gestures of affection are exchanged between the bride and groom, but the organ music playing sounds somber, like a death march. Taylor feels like an unwelcome intruder, hiding in the curtains as she watches her love and the bride-to-be.

[Pre-Chorus]
Taylor acknowledges that the person she loves probably wishes it was her standing there instead of the bride. This further emphasizes her belief that the bride is not the right match for them.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, with Taylor once again pleading for her love to run away and meet her outside the church. She reminds them that time is running out, implying that the wedding is progressing, and they need to make a decision quickly.

[Post-Chorus]
These lines are melodic interludes that don't contribute to the narrative but add to the emotional atmosphere of the song.

[Bridge]
The bridge introduces a crucial moment in the wedding ceremony. The preacher asks if anyone has objections to the marriage, saying, "Speak now or forever hold your peace." Taylor realizes that this is her last chance to speak up. Despite feeling nervous, she musters the courage to stand up and make her feelings known. She admits that all eyes are on her, and while others in the room look horrified, she is solely focused on the person she loves.

[Verse 3]
In the final verse, Taylor reiterates that she is not the type of person who would intrude on a wedding, but she emphasizes once again that the person they are marrying is wrong for them. The inclusion of laughter after the line "marrying the wrong girl, haha" implies a hint of bitterness or resignation.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, but this time there is a twist. The person she loves responds by suggesting they run away together. They express relief for not having said their vows yet and express gratitude that Taylor was present when others said, "Speak now."

Overall, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" is a story-driven song about unrequited love and the protagonist's desperate plea for the person they love to leave a wedding and be with them instead. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the events unfolding at the wedding and highlight the protagonist's emotional turmoil and determination to express their feelings.

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