Cornelia Street
Lover (2019)
Table of Contents
Background and Release
Lyrical Theme
«It’s about the things that took place, the memories that were made on that street. I rented an apartment there and just wanted to write a song about all the nostalgia of, you know, sometimes in our lives we kind of bond our memories to those places where those memories happened. It’s just something we do if we romantisize life, which I tend to do. And so, I wrote this song about going back over the memories of things that happened in this particular place, and it ended up being one of my favorite songs. I wrote this one alone.»
Taylor Swift
Live Performances
On “The Eras Tour“, Taylor first played “Cornelia Street” on August 26, 2023, in Mexico City (rougly five months after her split from Joe Alwyn was announced). She picked it as the first surprise song of the night and performed it on acoustic guitar. Introducing the song, she said:
«I’ve really been trying to challenge myself to play songs that I haven’t played yet on 'The Eras Tour'. And you know, you guys have been beyond patient and supportive, and it’s taken us this long to come here and play for you. And so I wanted to give you a song tonight that a lot of fans have been requesting for the whole tour. I love you so much. I hope you like this one.»
Taylor Swift
Critical Reception
Commercial Performance
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We were in the backseat drunk on something stronger than the drinks in the bar
“I rent a place on Cornelia Street,” I say casually in the car
We were a fresh page on the desk filling in the blanks as we go
As if the street lights pointed in an arrow head leading us home
[Chorus]
And I hope I never lose you
Hope it never ends
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
That’s the kinda heartbreak
Time could never mend
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
And baby, I get mystified by how this city screams your name
And baby, I’m so terrified of if you ever walk away
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
[Verse 2]
Windows flung right open
Autumn air, jacket round my shoulders is yours
We bless the rains on Cornelia Street
Memorize the creaks in the floor
Back when we were card sharks
Playing games
I thought you were leading me on
I packed my bags, left Cornelia Street
Before you even knew I was gone
[Pre-chorus]
But then you called
Showed your hand
I turned around before I hit the tunnel
Sat on the roof, you and I
[Chorus]
I hope I never lose you
Hope it never ends
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
That’s the kinda heartbreak
Time could never mend
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
And baby, I get mystified by how this city screams your name
And baby, I’m so terrified of if you ever walk away
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
[Bridge]
You hold my hand
On the street
Walk me back to that apartment
Years ago we were just inside
Barefoot in the kitchen
Sacred new beginnings
That became my religion
Listen…
[Chorus Variation]
I hope I never lose you
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
Never again
And baby, I get mystified by how this city screams your name (City screams your name)
And baby, I’m so terrified of if you ever walk away
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
[Post-chorus]
I don’t wanna lose you (Hope it never ends)
I’d never walk Cornelia Street again
I don’t wanna lose you
[Outro]
“I rent a place on Cornelia Street,”
I say casually in the car
Artist | Taylor Swift | |||
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Album | Lover | |||
Released | August 23, 2019 | |||
Recorded | November 2018 – February 2019 | |||
Studio | Electric Lady (New York City) | |||
Genre | Synth Pop Electro Pop | |||
Length | 4:47 | |||
Label | Republic Records | |||
Songwriter | Taylor Swift | |||
Producers | Jack Antonoff Taylor Swift | |||
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