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.
Carrie Flannagan
I was sick from the sight
Covered up in hives
Wondering if I'm dead or alive
Walking after you
But I dunno know if I'm ready for the truth
Feel like a stranger looking in on my own life
I'm tired and weak from the pain and the strife
Walking after you
But i dunno if i'm falling into you
(Chorus)
Seeing things in a different way
Now you're here and now you are away
But you bring me down
Seeing things in a different light
Showing you the man I am inside
But you bring me down
(repeat all)
I was sick from the sight
Covered up in hives
Wondering if I'm dead or alive
Walking after you
But I dunno know if I'm ready for the truth
Feel like a stranger looking in on my own life
I'm tired and weak from the pain and the strife
Walking after you
But i dunno if i'm falling into you
(Chorus)
Seeing things in a different way
Now you're here and now you are away
But you bring me down
Seeing things in a different light
Showing you the man I am inside
But you bring me down
(repeat all)
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