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The Story of Us — Speak Now | The Swift Dictionary

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The Story of Us

Speak NowTrack 79 vocabulary words

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I used to think, one day, we'd tell the story of usHow we met and the sparks flew instantlyAnd people would say, "They're the lucky ones"I used to know my place was the spot next to youNow, I'm searching the room for an empty seat'Cause lately, I don't even know what page you're on

Oh, a simple complicationMiscommunications lead to falloutSo many things that I wish you knewSo many walls up, I can't break through

Now, I'm standin' alone in a crowded roomAnd we're not speakin'And I'm dyin' to knowIs it killin' you like it's killin' me? YeahI don't know what to say since the twist of fateWhen it all broke downAnd the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

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How'd we end up this way?See me nervously pulling at my clothes and trying to look busyAnd you're doin' your best to avoid meI'm starting to think, one day, I'll tell the story of usHow I was losing my mind when I saw you hereBut you held your pride like you should've held me

Oh, I'm scared to see the endingWhy are we pretending this is nothin'?I'd tell you I miss you, but I don't know howI've never heard silence quite this loud

Now, I'm standin' alone in a crowded roomAnd we're not speakin'And I'm dyin' to knowIs it killin' you like it's killin' me? YeahI don't know what to say since the twist of fateWhen it all broke downAnd the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

This is lookin' like a contestOf who can act like they care lessBut I liked it better when you were on my sideThe battle's in your hands nowBut I would lay my armor downIf you said you'd rather love than fight

So many things that you wish I knewBut the story of us might be ending soon

Now, I'm standin' alone in a crowded roomAnd we're not speakin'And I'm dyin' to knowIs it killin' you like it's killin' me? YeahAnd I don't know what to say since the twist of fateWhen it all broke downAnd the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now, now, nowAnd we're not speakin'And I'm dyin' to knowIs it killin' you like it's killin' me? YeahI don't know what to say since the twist of fate'Cause we're going downAnd the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

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Vocabulary

armor

Intermediate

A protective covering, especially one made of metal or other hard material.

Taylor uses this word to describe the emotional protection she has built up around herself.

complication

Intermediate

A problem or situation that is difficult to deal with or resolve.

Taylor uses this word to describe the miscommunications that led to the breakdown of their relationship.

contest

Intermediate

A competition or contest, especially one in which people or things are compared or judged.

Taylor uses this word to describe the way she and her partner are trying to outdo each other in a game of who can act like they care less.

miscommunications

Intermediate

The act of communicating something incorrectly or unclearly.

Taylor highlights the role of miscommunications in the downfall of their relationship.

nervously

Beginner

Feeling or showing anxiety or apprehension.

Taylor uses this word to describe her own behavior, showing how she is feeling anxious and apprehensive.

pretending

Beginner

Acting as if something is true or real when it is not.

Taylor uses this word to describe the way she and her partner are trying to hide their true feelings.

silence

Beginner

The state of being quiet or still, especially because of a lack of sound or activity.

Taylor uses this word to describe the uncomfortable and oppressive silence between her and her partner.

tragedy

Intermediate

A sad or unfortunate event, especially one that is caused by a series of unfortunate circumstances.

Taylor uses this word to describe the state of their relationship, which has become sad and unfortunate.

twist of fate

Intermediate

An unexpected turn of events that changes the course of something.

Taylor uses this phrase to describe the unexpected events that led to the breakdown of their relationship.