Elizabeth Taylor – English Lyrics

• By: Taylor Swift
• Album: The Life of a Showgirl

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Taylor Swift's "Elizabeth Taylor," a captivating song that offers a unique lens into the English language through its rich narrative about celebrity, love, and enduring the spotlight. This track is special for its clever allusions to Hollywood history and heartfelt expressions of vulnerability and hope, making it an excellent piece to explore nuanced vocabulary related to relationships, fame, and personal reflection. Uncover the layers of meaning and the artistry in Swift's storytelling, enhancing your English comprehension and appreciation for lyrical depth.

[English]

Elizabeth Taylor

Do you think it's forever?

That view of Portofino was on my mind when you called me at the Plaza Athénée

Ooh, oftentimes it doesn't feel so glamorous to be me

All the right guys

Promised they'd stay

Under bright lights

They withered away

But you bloom

Portofino was on my mind

And I think you know why

And if your letters ever said, "Goodbye"

I'd cry my eyes violet

Elizabeth Taylor

Tell me for real

Do you think it's forever?

Been number one, but I never had two

And I can't have fun if I can't have–

Be my NY when Hollywood hates me

You're only as hot as your last hit, baby

Been number one, but I never had two

And I can't have fun if I can't have you

Hey, what could you possibly get for the girl who has everything and nothing all at once?

Babe, I would trade the Cartier for someone to trust (Just kidding)

We hit the best booth at Musso and Frank's

They say I'm bad news, I just say, "Thanks"

And you look at me like you're hypnotized

And I think you know why

And if you ever leave me high and dry

I'd cry my eyes violet

Elizabeth Taylor

Tell me for real

Do you think it's forever?

Been number one, but I never had two

And I can't have fun if I can't have–

Be my NY when Hollywood hates me

You're only as hot as your last hit, baby

Been number one, but I never had two

And I can't have fun if I can't have you

Elizabeth Taylor

Do you think it's forever?

If I can't have you

All my white diamonds and lovers are forever

In the papers, on the screen, and in their minds

All my white diamonds and lovers are forever

Don't you ever end up anything but mine

I'd cry my eyes violet

Elizabeth Taylor

Tell me for real

Do you think it's forever?

Been number one, but I never had two

And I can't have fun if I can't have– (If I can't have you)

Be my NY when Hollywood hates me

You're only as hot as your last hit, baby

Been number one, but I never had two

And I can't have fun if I can't have– (If I can't have you)

All my white diamonds and lovers are forever

Elizabeth Taylor, do you think it's forever?

In the papers, on the screen, and in their minds

All my white diamonds and lovers are forever

Don't you ever end up anything but mine

Oh-oh-oh

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
forever /fɔːˈrɛvər/ A2	adverb - for all time; eternally
glamorous /ˈɡlæmərəs/ C1	adjective - attractive in an exciting, fashionable way
violet /ˈvaɪələt/ B1	noun - a pale purple color; a flower of the violet family adjective - having a violet colour
Hollywood /ˈhɒliwʊd/ B2	noun - the district in Los Angeles famous for the American film industry
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1	noun - a precious stone made of carbon, often used in jewellery
lover /ˈlʌvər/ B1	noun - a person who is in a romantic relationship with someone
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that something will definitely happen
bloom /bluːm/ B2	verb - to produce flowers; to thrive or develop fully noun - the flower of a plant; a period of flourishing
hypnotized /ˈhɪp.nə.taɪzd/ C1	verb - to induce a trance in someone adjective - under the influence of hypnosis; fascinated
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving out a lot of light; shining adjective - intelligent, quick-witted
trade /treɪd/ B1	verb - to exchange goods or services for other goods or services noun - the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging
end /ɛnd/ A2	verb - to bring to a conclusion; to stop noun - the final part of something; a conclusion
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and reasons verb - to care about; to be concerned about
view /vjuː/ B1	noun - a visual scene; an opinion or standpoint verb - to look at or inspect something
paper /ˈpeɪpər/ A2	noun - thin material used for writing or printing verb - to cover or wrap something with paper
screen /skriːn/ B1	noun - a flat surface on which images are displayed; a partition verb - to show a film or image on a screen; to hide or block
white /waɪt/ A1	adjective - the colour of milk or snow; pure
hit /hɪt/ B1	noun - a successful song or performance; a strike verb - to strike or deliver a blow
real /riːəl/ A1	adjective - genuine; actually existing