Paper Rings – English Lyrics

• By: Taylor Swift
• Album: Lover

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Taylor Swift's "Paper Rings," a vibrant pop-rock anthem that celebrates unconditional love and the simple joys of a committed relationship. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English through its clear, relatable lyrics and upbeat tempo, making it easy to sing along and grasp common phrases about romance and devotion. Its playful narrative and infectious energy make it a special and memorable listen for language learners and Swifties alike.

[English]

The moon is high

Like your friends were the night that we first met

Went home and tried to stalk you on the Internet

Now I've read all of the books beside your bed

The wine is cold

Like the shoulder that I gave you in the street

Cat and mouse for a month or two or three

Now I wake up in the night and watch you breathe

(Ayy)

Kiss me once 'cause you know I had a long night (oh)

Kiss me twice 'cause it's gonna be alright (uh)

Three times 'cause I've waited my whole life (one, two, one, two, three, four)

I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings

Uh-huh, that's right

Darling, you're the one I want, and

I hate accidents, except when we went from friends to this

Uh-huh, that's right

Darling, you're the one I want

In paper rings, in picture frames, in dirty dreams

Oh, you're the one I want

In the winter, in the icy outdoor pool

When you jumped in first, I went in too

I'm with you, even if it makes me blue, which takes me back

To the color that we painted your brother's wall

Honey, without all the exes, fights, and flaws

We wouldn't be standing here so tall, so

(Ayy)

Kiss you once 'cause I know you had a long night (oh)

Kiss you twice 'cause it's gonna be alright (uh)

Three times 'cause you waited your whole life (one, two, one, two, three, four), aah

I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings

Uh-huh, that's right

Darling, you're the one I want, and

I hate accidents except when we went from friends to this

Uh-huh, that's right

Darling, you're the one I want

In paper rings, in picture frames, in dirty dreams

Oh, you're the one I want

I want to drive away with you

I want your complications too

I want your dreary Mondays

Wrap your arms around me, baby boy

I want to drive away with you

I want your complications too

I want your dreary Mondays

Wrap your arms around me, baby boy

...

Uh-huh

...

I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings

Ah-ah, that's right

You're the one I want

I hate accidents, except when we went from friends to this

Ah-ah, darling, you're the one I want

I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings

Uh-huh, that's right

Darling, you're the one I want, and

I hate accidents, except when we went from friends to this

Uh-huh, that's right

Darling, you're the one I want

In paper rings, in picture frames, in all my dreams

You're the one I want

In paper rings, in picture frames, in all my dreams

Oh, you're the one I want

You're the one I want, one I want

You're the one I want...

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
moon /muːn/ A2	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth visible by night
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
book /bʊk/ A2	noun - a set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together and enclosed between covers
read /riːd/ A2	verb - to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words
book /bʊk/ A2	noun - a set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together and enclosed between covers
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to have a happy or friendly expression by curving your lips upward
ring /rɪŋ/ A2	noun - a small band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament or a marriage symbol
marry /ˈmæri/ B1	verb - to enter into a legal relationship as husband and wife
accident /ˈæksɪdənt/ B2	noun - an unexpected event that causes harm or damage
replace /rɪˈpleɪs/ B2	verb - to put something back in a place where it was before, or to take the place of something else
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light, especially brightly or steadily
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B2	noun - the time that will come after the present
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection and care for someone

Key Grammar Structures

• The moon is high

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to describe a current state.

• I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings

  ➔ Conditional mood (would)

  ➔ The use of 'I'd' indicates a hypothetical situation or desire.

• I want your complications too

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The present simple is used to express desires or wants.

• I hate accidents, except when we went from friends to this

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The past simple tense is used to describe a completed action in the past.

• Oh, you're the one I want

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The present simple is used to express a current feeling or realization.

• Wrap your arms around me, baby boy

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests.

• I want to drive away with you

  ➔ Infinitive form

  ➔ The infinitive form is used to express intentions or desires.

• I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction (but)

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' is used to contrast two ideas.