Taylor Swift’s Song: 8 Idioms in it

Learning English through Taylor Swift Songs

Hi Tune Lovers! This time, Tune in Song will invite you to learn English idioms from Taylor Swift's songs.

Previously, what is idiom? According to some sources, an idiom is a series of words that cannot be literally understood but represent specific expressions implicitly contained in them. Before we enter the world of idioms that we will discuss, it's good to get acquainted with a singer and his works surrounded by idioms.

Taylor Swift is a well-known singer and songwriter with an extraordinary talent in creating songs that captivate listeners all over the world. The world's second-ranked singer often uses a variety of idioms that imply profound messages. Let's dig deeper into the idioms!

1. I'm a mirrorball, I'll show you every version of yourself tonight

This piece of lyrics by Taylor Swift is from the song "Mirrorball". It means that the person is like a mirrorball, reflecting all the different sides of someone. It's about being adaptable and showing different aspects of yourself depending on the situation or the people you're with.

2. I'm a crumpled-up piece of paper lying here

A line above, from the song "All Too Well", signifies a deep sense of sadness and brokenness. It's like feeling like you've been crumpled up like a piece of paper, left in a messy state.

3. We're dancing 'round the kitchen in the refrigerator light

It is still with the same song. It describes a beautiful, simple moment. It's about two people enjoying each other's company in the soft glow of the refrigerator's light. It represents the warmth and coziness of being with someone you love in everyday moments.

4. I'm dancing with our hands tied

The song "Dancing with Our Hands Tied" means being in a relationship with someone you can't have, where there are significant obstacles or limitations. It implies that despite difficulties, you are still trying with your relationship.

5. Call the Shots

As featured in the song "Never Grow Up" someone takes the initiative within a particular situation. To be more precise, it's like being the leader or decision-maker.

6. Twist of Fate

The song "The Story of Us" means something unexpected or coincidental. It's like when you experience an event that you didn't anticipate or think would happen to you. In simpler terms, it's about those surprising moments that catch you off guard. It's when life takes an unexpected turn.

7. Moth to a Flame

The song "Better than Revenge". People who are busy looking for attention. Or someone who behaves too much to attract others. If the Gaul language in Indonesia is often referred to as a man who is a bitch.

8. Throw Rocks

In the song "Ours', when it mentions the lyrics above, it's talking about saying hurtful or negative things. It's like saying mean comments or criticizing someone. It's not about literally throwing rocks but using words to hurt.