Matches

Taylor Swift · Other Songs - Taylor Swift

I shined your shoes

I poured the wine

I gave you all of my time

I patched your fake smile

Against your friends

Which apparently is a crime

I gave you space

You took my place

And gave it to her

But life's too long

To waste it all loving a liar

And when love hands me matches now

I'm gonna burn it down

I keyed her car

Got my guitar

And wrote this damn song

Look what you've found

She's been around

I hear the lines long

And don't you tell me

To be nice

I'm not a nice girl

She died from complications

Of the things you told her

So when love hands me matches now

I'm gonna burn it down

Ain't it funny

You said honey

You meant sitting duck

Well i say cheater, liar, truck on fire, loser, leaver, deceiver

Just a few I've thought of

And when love hands me matches now

'Gonna burn it down

I'm gonna burn it down

Oh yeah

Gonna burn it, burn it, burn it down

Matches, now

Matches - Taylor Swift

Released in 2014, "Matches" is a mid-tempo pop track from Taylor Swift's third studio album, 1989. The song features a distinct synth-pop production that marked a significant shift in her sound, moving away from country influences toward a more polished, pop-oriented aesthetic. Lyrically, the track explores themes of heartbreak and the fleeting nature of romantic connections, using the metaphor of matches lighting and going out to illustrate the impermanence of passion. It stands as one of the era-defining singles from the 1989 project, contributing to its status as a landmark in modern pop music. The song's upbeat rhythm contrasts with its melancholic subject matter, creating a signature sound that resonated with audiences worldwide and solidified Swift's transition into a global pop icon.