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"The 1" is a song by Taylor Swift from her eighth studio album, **Folklore**, released in 2020. This indie folk track delves into themes of nostalgia and reflection, exploring the what-ifs of past relationships. With its mellow melody and poignant lyrics, "The 1" showcases Swift's ability to convey deep emotions and storytelling. The song received positive reviews for its intimate sound and mature lyrical content, contributing to the overall critical and commercial success of the "Folklore" album. Fans appreciate "The 1" for its heartfelt honesty and minimalist production, highlighting Taylor Swift's evolution as a versatile and introspective artist.
I'm doing good, I'm on some new shit
Been saying "yes" instead of "no"
I thought I saw you at the bus stop, I didn't though
I hit the ground running each night
I hit the Sunday matinée
You know the greatest films of all time were never made
I guess you never know, never know
And if you wanted me, you really should've showed
And if you never bleed, you're never gonna grow
And it's alright now
But we were something, don't you think so?
Roaring 20s, tossing pennies in the pool
And if my wishes came true
It would've been you
In my defense, I have none
For never leaving well enough alone
But it would've been fun
If you would've been the one
(Ooh)
I have this dream you're doing cool shit
Having adventures on your own
You meet some woman on the internet and take her home
We never painted by the numbers, baby
But we were making it count
You know the greatest loves of all time are over now
I guess you never know, never know
And it's another day waking up alone
But we were something, don't you think so?
Roaring 20s, tossing pennies in the pool
And if my wishes came true
It would've been you
In my defense, I have none
For never leaving well enough alone
But it would've been fun
If you would've been the one
I, I, I persist and resist the temptation to ask you
If one thing had been different
Would everything be different today?
We were something, don't you think so?
Rosé flowing with your chosen family
And it would've been sweet
If it could've been me
In my defense, I have none
For digging up the grave another time
But it would've been fun
If you would've been the one
(Ooh)