Dress – English Lyrics

• By: Taylor Swift
• Album: Reputation

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Taylor Swift's “Dress,” a standout track from her *Reputation* album, to explore intimate English vocabulary and expressions of desire and vulnerability. This song offers a unique linguistic journey through its raw, sensual lyrics, revealing a mature side of Swift’s songwriting as she articulates deep emotional and physical connection. Its direct and evocative language makes it a fascinating piece for understanding how English can convey profound personal sentiments, making it special for those looking to grasp the nuances of romantic expression.

[English]

See you in the dark

All eyes on you, my magician

All eyes on us

And I make all the curtains disappear, and

Cut me into pieces

Gold cage, hostage to my feelings

Back against the wall

Trippin', trippin' when you're gone, 'cause we

Break down a little

But when I get you alone, it's so simple

'Cause, baby, I know they know

We can be like

It's a bad idea, right?

Right into a mess

Getting caught up in a moment

Lipstick on your face

So it goes

I'm yours to keep

And I'm yours to lose

You know I'm not a bad girl, but I

Do bad things with you

So it goes

Lyrically, I'm the worst

All eyes on me, you're an illusionist

All eyes on us

And I make all your gray days clear, and

Wear you like a necklace

I'm so chill, but you make me jealous

But I got your heart

Skippin', skippin' when I'm gone, 'cause we

Break down a little

But when I get you alone, it's so simple

'Cause, baby, I know they know

We can be like

It's a bad idea, right?

Right into a mess

Getting caught up in a moment

Lipstick on your face

So it goes

I'm yours to keep

And I'm yours to lose

You know I'm not a bad girl, but I

Do bad things with you

So it goes

Ah

Come here, dressed in black now

So so so

So it goes

Scratches down your back now

So so so

So it goes

You did a number on me

But honestly, baby, who's counting?

You did a number on you

But honestly, baby, who's counting?

Who's counting?

One, two, three

It's a bad idea, right?

Into pieces, pieces, pieces

Right into a mess

Getting caught up in a moment

Lipstick on your face

So it goes

I'm yours to keep

And I'm yours to lose

You know I'm not a bad girl, but I

Do bad things with you

So it goes

Come here, dressed in black now

So so so

So it goes

Scratches down your back now

So so so

So it goes

Come here, dressed in black now

So so so

So it goes

Scratches down your back now

So so so

So it goes

Come here, dressed in black now

So so so

So it goes

Scratches down your back now

So so so

So it goes

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dark /dɑrk/ A2	adjective - having little or no light
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1	noun - emotions or sensations
curtains /ˈkɜːrtənz/ B1	noun - pieces of cloth that hang down to cover a window
pieces /ˈpiːsɪz/ A2	noun - parts of something
mess /mɛs/ B1	noun - a situation that is confused or not orderly
lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ B2	noun - a cosmetic for coloring the lips
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements
number /ˈnʌmbər/ A1	noun - a mathematical value used to count or measure
counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ A2	verb - to determine the total number of something
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good
girl /ɡɜrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to have or hold in one's possession
alone /əˈloʊn/ B1	adverb - without anyone else
trippin' /ˈtrɪpɪn/ B2	verb - slang for making a mistake or acting irrationally
illusionist /ɪˈluːʒənɪst/ C1	noun - a performer of illusions or magic tricks

Key Grammar Structures

• All eyes on you, my magician

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "All eyes on you" uses the present simple to indicate a current state.

• You know I'm not a bad girl, but I do bad things with you

  ➔ Contrast using 'but'

  ➔ The use of "but" contrasts the speaker's identity with their actions.

• It's a bad idea, right?

  ➔ Tag question

  ➔ The phrase ends with a tag question "right?" to seek confirmation.

• I'm yours to keep and I'm yours to lose

  ➔ Infinitive phrases

  ➔ The phrases "to keep" and "to lose" describe the speaker's relationship status.

• You did a number on me

  ➔ Idiomatic expression

  ➔ The phrase "did a number on me" is an idiomatic expression meaning to have a significant impact.

• Scratches down your back now

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action.

• Getting caught up in a moment

  ➔ Gerund phrase

  ➔ The phrase "getting caught up" uses a gerund to express an ongoing action.