The Moment I Knew by Taylor Swift - Lyrics and Translation

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The Moment I Knew

Taylor Swift

The Moment I Knew

Song byTaylor Swift

in AlbumRed

You should've been there,

Should've burst through the door,

With that 'baby I'm right here' smile,

And it would've felt like,

A million little shining stars had just aligned,

And I would've been so happy.

Christmas lights glisten,

I've got my eye on the door,

Just waiting for you to walk in,

But the time is ticking,

People ask me how I've been

As I come back through my memory,

How you said you'd be here,

You said you'd be here.

And it was like slow motion,

Standing there in my party dress,

In red lipstick,

With no-one to impress,

And they're all laughing,

As I'm looking around the room,

But there's one thing missing,

And that was the moment I knew.

And the hours pass by,

Now I just wanna be alone,

But your close friends always seem to know

when there's something really wrong,

So they follow me down the hall,

And there in the bathroom,

I try not to fall apart,

And the sinking feeling starts,

As I say hopelessly,

"He said he'd be here."

And it was like slow motion,

Standing there in my party dress,

In red lipstick,

With no-one to impress,

And they're all laughing,

And asking me about you,

But there's one thing missing,

And that was the moment I knew.

What do you say

When tears are streaming down your face,

In front of everyone you know?

And what do you do when the one

Who means the most to you,

is the one who didn't show?

You should've been here.

And I would've been so happy.

And it was like slow motion,

Standing there in my party dress,

In red lipstick,

With no-one to impress,

And they're all standing around me singing,

Happy Birthday to you,

But there's one thing missing,

And that was the moment I knew.

Ooh, I knew.

You call me later,

And say I'm sorry I didn't make it.

And I say I'm sorry too,

And that was the moment I knew.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Moment I Knew by Taylor Swift is a poignant song that delves into the feelings of heartbreak and disappointment when someone you deeply care about doesn't show up during a significant moment in your life. The song captures Taylor Swift's emotional experience of realizing a relationship isn't what she hoped for, encapsulated in the moment her partner's absence was felt the most. Key themes include heartbreak, disillusionment, and longing. Particularly poignant moments in the song are when Taylor describes the anticipation and subsequent letdown during her birthday party, showcasing her vulnerability and the deep personal impact of this emotional event.

You should've been there,

Should've burst through the door,

With that 'baby I'm right here' smile,

And it would've felt like,

A million little shining stars had just aligned,

And I would've been so happy.

Christmas lights glisten,

I've got my eye on the door,

Just waiting for you to walk in,

But the time is ticking,

People ask me how I've been

As I come back through my memory,

How you said you'd be here,

You said you'd be here.

And it was like slow motion,

Standing there in my party dress,

In red lipstick,

With no-one to impress,

And they're all laughing,

As I'm looking around the room,

But there's one thing missing,

And that was the moment I knew.

And the hours pass by,

Now I just wanna be alone,

But your close friends always seem to know

when there's something really wrong,

So they follow me down the hall,

And there in the bathroom,

I try not to fall apart,

And the sinking feeling starts,

As I say hopelessly,

"He said he'd be here."

And it was like slow motion,

Standing there in my party dress,

In red lipstick,

With no-one to impress,

And they're all laughing,

And asking me about you,

But there's one thing missing,

And that was the moment I knew.

What do you say

When tears are streaming down your face,

In front of everyone you know?

And what do you do when the one

Who means the most to you,

is the one who didn't show?

You should've been here.

And I would've been so happy.

And it was like slow motion,

Standing there in my party dress,

In red lipstick,

With no-one to impress,

And they're all standing around me singing,

Happy Birthday to you,

But there's one thing missing,

And that was the moment I knew.

Ooh, I knew.

You call me later,

And say I'm sorry I didn't make it.

And I say I'm sorry too,

And that was the moment I knew.

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