| Taylor Swift – State of Grace Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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To me, personally, this song speaks so much more than simply falling in love. For the past 6 years, I've been best friends with a guy, and it has never been more than that -- believe me when I say this too. Ever since we were 14, he has always just been my go-to friend; I could go to him for advice on boys, family, other friends, etc (and vice versa). However, just in the past year, we have began cuddling, being more affectionate, etc., but still never crossing the line of our friendship. This never really stood out to me as a big deal, because I guess I just felt so comfortable with him that, at the time, I didn't even notice. He was never someone I had ever considered dating, because we were such great friends. Now, we are both in college (he's in NYC -- 400+ miles away from me), and we have still managed to be each other's support system. The only thing is, after coming back from a recent visit to see him, I realized I've fallen in love with this kid... So, let's get to this interpretation: "I'm walking fast through the traffic lights Busy streets and busy lives And all we know is touch and go We are alone with our changing minds We fall in love till it hurts or bleeds, or fades in time" --We are both so caught up in our busy college lives, that it never occurred to me how much I actually care for him until I had to leave my weekend with him. Now, I'm sitting here (by myself) realizing how much my mind and feelings have changed for him. "And I never saw you coming And I’ll never be the same" --Speaks to me the most, because I really truly didn't see this coming. For the past 6 years, he was always someone who was one of the greatest friends I've ever had, and now out of nowhere, my love for him has fallen into something deeper. "So you were never a saint, And I’ve loved in shades of wrong. We learn to live with the pain, Mosaic broken hearts, But this love is brave and wild." --To me, I know just about everything when it comes to his previous love life; how he's treated other girls, done stupid guy things, etc. And for me, I have 'loved in shades of wrong,' I have been cheated on, overlooked, and messed with by other guys. At the end of the day, we both know these things about each other, and we still support and give each other the utmost respect. So our "love" has been the realest thing thus far. "This is a state of grace, This is the worthwhile fight. Love is a ruthless game Unless you play it good and right. These are the hands of fate. You’re my Achilles heel. This is the golden age of something good and right and real." --Again, just emphasizes how much he really is worth it to me Even though this is intended to be a happy & uplifting song, every time I hear it, I want to bawl my eyes out. I've totally fallen in love with him, and I don't know how, or if I should even let him know. This has been one of the biggest (and probably only) secret I'm keeping from him |
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