How You Get The Girl
Taylor Swift · 1989 (Deluxe) [2014]
[Verse 1]
Stand there like a ghost
Shaking from the rain (rain)
She'll open up the door and say, "Are you insane?"
See, it's been a long six months
And you were too afraid to tell her what you want
And that's how it works
That's how you get the girl
[Pre-Chorus]
And then you say, I want you for worse or for better
I would wait forever and ever
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait forever and ever
[Chorus]
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
[Verse 2]
Remind her how it used to be (be)
With pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks
Tell her how you must have lost your mind
When you left her all alone and never told her why
And that's how it works
That's how you lost the girl
And now you say...
[Pre-Chorus]
And then you say, I want you for worse or for better
I would wait forever and ever
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait forever and ever
[Chorus]
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
[Bridge]
And you know that I don't want you to go
Remind me how it used to be
Pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks
And say you want me
And the you say...
[Pre-Chorus] + [Chorus]
Stand there like a ghost
Shaking from the rain (rain)
She'll open up the door and say, "Are you insane?"
See, it's been a long six months
And you were too afraid to tell her what you want
And that's how it works
That's how you get the girl
[Pre-Chorus]
And then you say, I want you for worse or for better
I would wait forever and ever
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait forever and ever
[Chorus]
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
[Verse 2]
Remind her how it used to be (be)
With pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks
Tell her how you must have lost your mind
When you left her all alone and never told her why
And that's how it works
That's how you lost the girl
And now you say...
[Pre-Chorus]
And then you say, I want you for worse or for better
I would wait forever and ever
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together
I would wait forever and ever
[Chorus]
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
And that's how it works
And how you get the girl, girl
[Bridge]
And you know that I don't want you to go
Remind me how it used to be
Pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks
And say you want me
And the you say...
[Pre-Chorus] + [Chorus]
How You Get The Girl
From the 2014 pop masterpiece 1989, "How You Get The Girl" stands as a quintessential Taylor Swift track that redefined her sonic identity for the modern era. Recorded with a polished, radio-ready sheen, the song captures the universal longing for romantic connection through a catchy, upbeat melody and relatable lyrics. It serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, marking her full transition from country to pure pop while maintaining her signature storytelling ability. The recording exemplifies the era's production style, blending infectious hooks with emotional depth to create a timeless anthem about the pursuit of love that resonated globally upon its release.