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Back to December — Speak Now | The Swift Dictionary

Back to Speak Now

Back to December

Speak NowTrack 38 vocabulary words

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I'm so glad you made time to see meHow's life? Tell me, how's your family?I haven't seen them in a whileYou've been good, busier than everWe small talk, work and the weatherYour guard is up and I know why

Because the last time you saw meIs still burned in the back of your mindYou gave me roses and I left them there to die

So this is me swallowing my prideStandin' in front of you sayin', "I'm sorry for that night"And I go back to December all the timeIt turns out freedom ain't nothing but missin' youWishin' I'd realized what I had when you were mineI go back to December, turn around and make it alrightI go back to December all the time

These days, I haven't been sleepingStayin' up, playing back myself leavin'When your birthday passed and I didn't callThen I think about summer, all the beautiful timesI watched you laughing from the passenger sideAnd realized I loved you in the fall

And then the cold came, the dark daysWhen fear crept into my mindYou gave me all your love and all I gave you was goodbye

So this is me swallowing my prideStandin' in front of you, sayin', "I'm sorry for that night"And I go back to December all the timeIt turns out freedom ain't nothing but missin' youWishin' I'd realized what I had when you were mineI go back to December, turn around and change my own mindI go back to December all the time

I miss your tanned skin, your sweet smileSo good to me, so rightAnd how you held me in your arms that September nightThe first time you ever saw me cryMaybe this is wishful thinkin'Probably mindless dreamingBut if we loved again, I swear I'd love you rightI'd go back in time and change it, but I can'tSo, if the chain is on your door, I understand

But this is me swallowing my prideStandin' in front of you, sayin', "I'm sorry for that night"And I go back to DecemberIt turns out freedom ain't nothing but missin' youWishin' I'd realized what I had when you were mineI go back to December, turn around and make it alrightI go back to December, turn around and change my own mindI go back to December all the time

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Discovered Words

Vocabulary

burned

Intermediate

to be deeply affected or traumatized by a memory

Taylor uses this word to describe how the person's memory of their past encounter with her is still painful and traumatic.

guard

Intermediate

a mental or emotional defense mechanism

Taylor notes that the person's emotional guard is up, indicating that they are defensive or protective due to past experiences.

mindless

Intermediate

lacking thought or consideration

Taylor uses this word to describe her daydreaming or fantasizing about the person.

missin'

Beginner

a colloquial or informal way of saying 'missing'

Taylor uses this word to describe the feeling of missing someone, highlighting the idea that freedom without the person is not as fulfilling.

realized

Beginner

to become aware of or understand something

Taylor uses this word to express regret for not appreciating the person when they were in a relationship.

swallowing

Intermediate

to suppress or overcome one's pride or emotions

Taylor uses this word to describe her act of apologizing and taking responsibility for her past mistakes.

tanned

Beginner

having a sun-kissed or golden complexion

Taylor uses this word to describe the person's physical appearance, highlighting their attractive features.

wishful

Intermediate

having or expressing a hopeful or optimistic attitude

Taylor uses this word to describe her hopes and dreams of reuniting with the person.