Down Bad Lyrics – Taylor Swift

[Verse 1]
Did you really beam me up?
In a cloud of sparkling dust
Just to do experiments on
Tell me I was the chosen one
Showed me that this world is bigger than us
Then sent me back where I came from

[Pre-Chorus]
For a moment I knew cosmic love

[Chorus]
Now I’m down bad crying at the gym
Everything comes out teenage petulance
“Fu*k it if I can’t have him”
“I might just die it would make no difference”
Down bad waking up in blood
Staring at the sky come back and pick me up
Fu*k it if I can’t have us
I might just not get up
I might stay down bad
Fu*k it if I can’t have him
Down bad
Fu*k it if I can’t have him

[Verse 2]
Did you take all my old clothes?
Just to leave me here naked and alone
In a field in my same old town
That somehow seems so hollow now
They’ll say I’m nuts if I talk about
The existence of you

[Pre-Chorus]
For a moment I was heavenstruck

[Chorus]
Now I’m down bad crying at the gym
Everything comes out teenage petulance
“Fu*k it if I can’t have him”
“I might just die it would make no difference”
Down bad waking up in blood
Staring at the sky come back and pick me up
Fu*k it if I can’t have us
I might just not get up
I might stay down bad (Like I lost my twin)
Fu*k it if I can’t have him (Down bad)
Down bad (Waving at the ship)
Fu*k it if I can’t have him

[Bridge]
I loved your hostile take-overs
Encounters closer and closer
All your indecent exposures
How dare you say that it’s–
I’ll build you a fort on some planet
Where they can all understand it
How dare you think it’s romantic
Leaving me safe and stranded?
‘Cause fu*k it I was in love
So fu*k you if I can’t have us
‘Cause fu*k it I was in love

[Chorus]
Now I’m down bad crying at the gym
Everything comes out teenage petulance
“Fu*k it if I can’t have him”
“I might just die it would make no difference”
Down bad waking up in blood
Staring at the sky come back and pick me up
Fu*k it if I can’t have us
I might just not get up
I might stay down bad (Like I lost my twin)
Fu*k it if I can’t have him (Down bad)
Down bad (Waving at the ship)
Fu*k it if I can’t have him

[Outro]
Like I lost my twin
Fu*k it if I can’t have him
Down bad (Waving at the ship)
Fu*k it if I can’t have him

“Down Bad” by Taylor Swift encapsulates the aftermath of a celestial encounter, leaving the protagonist grappling with feelings of abandonment and longing. Swift’s lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment as she reflects on being chosen, then discarded, by an otherworldly being. The song explores themes of unrequited love and existential angst, juxtaposing cosmic imagery with raw human emotion. Swift’s vulnerability shines through as she expresses desperation and defiance in the face of heartbreak. “Down Bad” is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the struggle to find meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.

[Verse 1]
This verse explores feelings of being chosen and then abandoned by a celestial being. The protagonist questions the purpose of being taken away, only to be returned to their mundane life, feeling small and insignificant in the vastness of the world.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus reflects on a fleeting moment of experiencing an intense, cosmic love. It hints at a brief glimpse of something extraordinary, contrasting with the protagonist’s current state of despair.

[Chorus]
The chorus expresses the protagonist’s emotional turmoil and desperation. They feel overwhelmed by unrequited love, contemplating the possibility of death without their beloved. The imagery of crying at the gym and waking up in blood underscores their anguish and sense of hopelessness.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the protagonist feels stripped of everything familiar and left exposed and vulnerable. The mention of old clothes symbolizes the loss of identity and comfort, while the deserted town reflects the emptiness they now feel without their love.

[Chorus]
Similar to the earlier chorus, this section emphasizes the protagonist’s emotional distress and resignation. They continue to grapple with their feelings of inadequacy and longing, yearning for the return of their love, even if it means remaining in a state of despair.

[Bridge]
The bridge delves into the conflicting emotions of love and resentment. The protagonist recalls the intensity of their love, juxtaposed with feelings of betrayal and abandonment. They express anger towards their love interest for leaving them stranded, yet acknowledge the depth of their affection.

[Chorus]
This final chorus echoes the earlier sentiments of despair and longing. The protagonist’s emotional turmoil persists, with the added realization that they may never fully recover from the loss of their love. The imagery of waving at a departing ship symbolizes their futile attempts to hold on to what they have lost.

[Outro]
The outro reiterates the protagonist’s feelings of emptiness and longing, emphasizing the profound impact of losing their love. The repetition of “Fu*k it if I can’t have him” highlights their defiance and refusal to accept their current state of despair.