From Cosmopolitan · Mehera Bonner · · 50s
Taylor Swift's Babylon Song Meaning
Taylor Swift's 'Babylon' lyrics reveal regret and nostalgia in a small-town escape.
In brief
Taylor Swift's 'Babylon' lyrics reveal regret and nostalgia in a small-town escape. Taylor Swift's song 'Babylon' explores regret over leaving a small town in Virginia and the consequences of nostalgia. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Babylon Mystery
Swifties spent 24 hours decoding Taylor Swift's new songs.
“Babylon has remained a total mystery”
Small Town Escape
Taylor Swift left a small town in Virginia after a wild period.
“You ran with all the wild things”
Casino Regrets
The song describes regret at a casino and train journey.
“You're using nostalgia as a weapon to hurt yourself”
Nostalgia Weapon
Nostalgia hurts the singer and others in the song.
“But darling, you end up hurting everybody else”
Virginia Church Dress
The singer wears a church dress in a small town.
“In virginia with a church dress on”
Babylon Realization
The singer realizes 'Babylon' was the place they left behind.
“You never knew that it was babylon 'til it was gone”
In short
Taylor Swift's song 'Babylon' explores regret over leaving a small town in Virginia and the consequences of nostalgia.
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