"So It Goes..." is the seventh track from American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's sixth studio album, reputation, released on November 10, 2017, through Big Machine Records.
Background[]
The song is rumored to be about Swift's ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
See you in the dark
All eyes on you, my magician
All eyes on us
You make everyone disappear and
Cut me into pieces
Gold cage, hostage to my feelings
Back against the wall
Tripping, trip-tripping when you're gone
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we break down a little
But when you get me alone, it's so simple
'Cause, baby, I know what you know
We can feel it
[Chorus]
And all the pieces fall right into place
Getting caught up in a moment
Lipstick on your face
So it goes
I'm yours to keep
And I'm yours to lose
You know I'm not a bad girl, but I
Do bad things with you
So it goes
[Verse 2]
Met you in a bar
All eyes on me, your illusionist
All eyes on us
I make all your gray days clear
And wear you like a necklace
I'm so chill, but you make me jealous
But I got your heart
Skipping, skip-skipping when I'm gone
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we break down a little
But when I get you alone, it's so simple
'Cause, baby, I know what you know
We can feel it
[Chorus]
And all the pieces fall right into place
Getting caught up in a moment
Lipstick on your face
So it goes
I'm yours to keep
And I'm yours to lose
You know I'm not a bad girl, but I
Do bad things with you
So it goes
[Refrain]
Come here, dressed in black now
So, so, so it goes
Scratches down your back now
So, so, so it goes
[Bridge]
You did a number on me
But, honestly, baby, who's counting?
I did a number on you
But, honestly, baby, who's counting?
You did a number on me
But, honestly, baby, who's counting?
Who's counting? (One, two, three)
[Chorus]
And all the pieces fall (Pieces fall) right into place
Getting caught up in a moment (Caught up, caught up)
Lipstick on your face
So it goes
I'm yours to keep (Oh)
And I'm yours to lose (Baby)
You know I'm not a bad girl, but I
Do bad things with you
So it goes
[Refrain]
Come here, dressed in black now
So, so, so it goes
Scratches down your back now
So, so, so it goes
Come here, dressed in black now
So, so, so it goes
Scratches down your back now
So, so, so it goes
Taymoji pack[]
 Wanna see a magic trick?  Too hot to handle!  Cut me into pieces...  Make like the bunny and disappear!  Spiffy and sparkling!  Magical ribbons just keep on giving!  I’m so puzzled!  Box |
Live performances[]
"So It Goes..." was not a main part of the setlist on the Reputation Stadium Tour, but was sometimes performed in place of "Dancing With Our Hands Tied". It was also performed as a surprise song at The Eras Tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 20, 2023.
Trivia[]
- The lyric "All eyes on us" appeared in the "...Ready For It?" music video.
- This is the only song on reputation that was not on the main setlist of the Reputation Stadium Tour, and one of two songs on reputation that have only been played acoustic (excluding New Years Day considering that it was produced just on piano).
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| "...Ready For It?" • "End Game" • "I Did Something Bad" • "Don't Blame Me" • "Delicate" • "Look What You Made Me Do" • "So It Goes..." • "Gorgeous" • "Getaway Car" • "King Of My Heart" • "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" • "Dress" • "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" • "Call It What You Want" • "New Year's Day" |