Out Of The Woods – English Lyrics

• By: Taylor Swift

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Taylor Swift's 'Out Of The Woods' and discover the emotional depth behind this synth-pop hit. Learn about the real-life events that inspired the lyrics, the meaning behind the recurring question, 'Are we out of the woods yet?', and how the song captures the anxiety and excitement of a fragile relationship. Explore the 1980s-inspired sound and the personal journey of self-discovery within the song's narrative.

[English]

Looking at it now

It all seems so simple

We were lying on your couch

I remember

You took a Polaroid of us

Then discovered

(Then discovered)

The rest of the world was black and white

But we were in screaming color

And I remember thinking

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

(Are we out of the woods?)

Looking at it now

Last December

(Last December)

We were built to fall apart

Then fall back together

(Back together)

Ooh, your necklace hanging from my neck

The night we couldn't quite forget

When we decided, we decided

To move the furniture so we could dance

Baby, like we stood a chance

Two paper airplanes flying, flying, flying

And I remember thinking

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

(Are we out of the woods?)

Remember when you hit the brakes too soon?

Twenty stitches in a hospital room

When you started crying, baby, I did too

But when the sun came up, I was looking at you

Remember when we couldn't take the heat?

I walked out, I said "I'm setting you free"

But the monsters turned out to be just trees

When the sun came up you were looking at me

...

You were looking at me, oh

You were looking at me

(Are we out of the woods yet?)

(Are we out of the woods yet?)

(Are we out of the woods yet?)

(Are we out of the woods?)

I remember

(Are we in the clear yet?)

(Are we in the clear yet?)

Oh, I remember

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet? (Yeah)

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet? (Yeah)

Are we in the clear yet? (Yeah)

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we out of the woods?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

In the clear yet, good

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
woods /wʊdz/ A2	noun - a place covered with trees; a forest
clear /klɪr/ B1	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret verb - to make (a space or area) tidy by removing things from it
remember /rɪˈmem.bər/ A2	verb - to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind
couch /kaʊtʃ/ A2	noun - a long, comfortable upholstered seat for two or more people.
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features.
color /ˈkʌl.ər/ A1	noun - the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.
december /dɪˈsem.bər/ A1	noun - the twelfth month of the year, following November and preceding January.
necklace /ˈnek.ləs/ A2	noun - an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn around the neck.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. noun - an act of dancing.
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening.
paper /ˈpeɪ.pər/ A1	noun - a substance made from wood pulp or other fibrous material, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material.
flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings.
brakes /breɪks/ B1	noun - a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.
hospital /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/ A2	noun - an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth.
heat /hiːt/ A2	noun - the quality of being hot; high temperature.
monsters /ˈmɒn.stər/ B1	noun - a creature, usually imaginary, that is large, ugly, and frightening.
trees /triːz/ A1	noun - a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground.