[Chorus]
And I don't even want you back, I just want to know
If rusting my sparkling summer was the goal
And I don't miss what we had, but could someone give
A message to the smallest man who ever lived?

[Bridge]
Were you sent by someone who wanted me dead?
Did you sleep with a gun underneath our bed?
Were you writin' a book? Were you a sleeper cell spy?

In fifty years, will all this be declassified?
And you'll confess why you did it and I'll say, "Good riddance"
'Cause it wasn't sexy once it wasn't forbidden
I would've died for your sins, instead, I just died inside
And you deserve prison, but you won't get time
You'll slide into inboxes and slip through the bars
You crashed my party and your rental car
You said normal girls were boring
But you were gone by the morning
You kicked out the stage lights, but you're still performing

[Outro]
And in plain sight you hid
But you are what you did
And I'll forget you, but I'll never forgive
The smallest man who ever lived

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In “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” Taylor shares her disappointment at a previous ex. Although fans speculated the song to be about Joe Alwyn, Taylor seems to be addressing Matty Healy. Following her breakup with Joe, Taylor allegedly dated Matty during the summer of 2023. However, the situation did not last long. In response to his actions and words, she expresses disbelief and disgust throughout the song.

Similar to other songs on this album, Taylor utilizes her vocals to echo feelings of frustration and agitation. Aaron also employed a piano and synth to create an atmosphere of disappointment. In an uncommon occurrence, Taylor targets her ex’s manhood and integrity throughout the song. Other songs in her discography with a similar connotation include “Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version)[From The Vault],” and “I Forgot That You Existed.”

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What is the meaning of "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" by Taylor Swift?
Genius Answer

The meaning of “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” by Taylor Swift is that Taylor’s angry about a sour relationship. The lyrics hint that the song may be about Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975, who she had a brief fling with in mid-2023.

He may also be the subject of “The Tortured Poets Department”, but “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” takes on a more resentful, accusatory tone.

How did the song perform commercially?
Genius Answer

“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” debuted at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the chart week ending of May 4, 2024.

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