Forever & Always Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once upon a time
I believe it was a Tuesday when I caught your eye
And we caught onto something

I hold onto the night
You looked me in the eye and told me you loved me
Were you just kidding?

'Cause it seems to me
This thing is breaking down, we almost never speak
I don't feel welcome anymore
Baby, what happened? Please, tell me
'Cause one second, it was perfect
Now, you're halfway out the door

[Chorus]
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said, "Forever and always"
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"


[Verse 2]
Was I out of line?
Did I say something way too honest, made you run and hide
Like a scared little boy?
I looked into your eyes
Thought I knew you for a minute, now, I'm not so sure
So here's to everything coming down to nothing
Here's to silence that cuts me to the core
Where is this going?
Thought I knew for a minute, but I don't anymore
[Chorus]
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when he said, "Forever and always"
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
You didn't mean it, baby, I don't think so

[Bridge]
Oh, back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything?
Back up, baby, back up
Did you forget everything?

[Chorus]
'Cause it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
Oh, I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
And then you feel so low you can't feel nothing at all
And you flashback to when we said, "Forever and always"
And it rains in your bedroom
Everything is wrong
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
'Cause I was there when you said, "Forever and always"
[Outro]
You didn't mean it, baby
You said, "Forever and always", yeah

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About

Genius Annotation

“Forever & Always” is the eleventh track off Taylor Swift’s second studio album, Fearless.

The song was inspired by her recent break up with Joe Jonas. She described it as a song about a relationship with a man who she could feel was “slowly slipping away.”

It’s about watching somebody fade away in a relationship. They said they were going to be with you forever, that they loved you, and then something changed in the relationship and you don’t know what it is, but you’re watching them slowly drift. That emotion of rejection, for me, usually starts out sad and then gets mad. This song starts with this pretty melody that’s easy to sing along with, then in the end I’m basically screaming it because I’m so mad. I’m really proud of that.

The song talks about holding on to every moment with him, since things won’t last.

On the Platinum Editon of the album, the song was redone with a softer piano melody.

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Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Taylor Swift say about "Forever & Always"?
Genius Answer

It’s about watching somebody fade away in a relationship. They said they were going to be with you forever, that they loved you, and then something changed in the relationship and you don’t know what it is, but you’re watching them slowly drift. That emotion of rejection, for me, usually starts out sad and then gets mad. This song starts with this pretty melody that’s easy to sing along with, then in the end I’m basically screaming it because I’m so mad. I’m really proud of that.

What certifications has the song received?
Genius Answer

“Forever & Always” is certified Platinum by the RIAA.

What has Joe Jonas said about this song?
Genius Answer

Joe Jonas tells Cosmopolitan that him and Taylor are “cool” and “still friends”. Speaking on being the inspiration behind this track he says:

It’s part of being a musician, I guess. You write songs about each other.

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