This song is Swift's response to the negative reputation the media has given her.
"I can make the bad guys good for a weekend" - the bad guys are the paparazzi to Swift, but are good to the "player" since association with Swift immediately gives publicity. Any publicity is good publicity and Swift knows this.
"You can tell me when it's over" - the tabloids rumor relationships are over before the couple announces it officially.
With this song Swift is portraying the way she is portrayed by the media.
It is a sarcastic jab at how she views herself and how her "ex-lovers" only wanted to be with her to increase their fame.
I applaud the brilliance in writing about how you always write about relationships.
It is expected so Swift is giving the media what they want and profiting off the attention.
now your nature's calling, be the man you know you can
be there, be there, be there
cuz if there's one thing i should know, it's how wrong things can go
absent the indulgence of love
now your brother's calling, be the man i know you will
be there, be there, be there,
cuz if there's one thing we should know, its how long some words can go
underneath the carpet untold
for all the times that you have chosen not to hear, lend me your ear
and spare another from my woes
love might not have had to flee so far from me, no
so keep your promise, help them grow
now the child is calling, please try not to be misled
be there, be there, be there
cuz if my father follows through, i'll know the world can love me too
find me then invincible, drawn by greater principles
be there, be there, be there
cuz if there's one thing i should know, it's how wrong things can go
absent the indulgence of love
now your brother's calling, be the man i know you will
be there, be there, be there,
cuz if there's one thing we should know, its how long some words can go
underneath the carpet untold
for all the times that you have chosen not to hear, lend me your ear
and spare another from my woes
love might not have had to flee so far from me, no
so keep your promise, help them grow
now the child is calling, please try not to be misled
be there, be there, be there
cuz if my father follows through, i'll know the world can love me too
find me then invincible, drawn by greater principles
Lyrics submitted by Blaupunked
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