Robin
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Robin Lyrics
Long may you reign
You're an animal, you are bloodthirsty
Out window panes talking utter nonsense
You have no idea
[Pre-Chorus]
Strings tied to levers
Slowed-down clocks tethered
All this showmanship
To keep it for you in sweetness
[Chorus]
Way to go, tiger
Higher and higher
Wilder and lighter
For you
[Verse 2]
Long may you roar
At your dinosaurs
You're a just ruler
Covered in mud, you look ridiculous
And you have no idea
[Pre-Chorus]
Buried down deep
And out of your reach
The secret we all vowed
To keep it from you in sweetness
Way to go, tiger
Higher and higher
Wilder and lighter
For you
[Bridge]
You got the dragonflies above your bed
You have a favorite spot on the swing set
You have no room in your dreams for regrets
(You have no idea)
The time will arrive for the cruel and the mean
You'll learn to bounce back just like your trampoline
But now we'll curtail your curiosity
In sweetness
[Chorus]
Way to go, tiger (Way to go, tiger)
Higher and higher (Higher and higher)
Wilder and lighter
For you
About
In ‘Robin,’ Taylor Swift paints a vivid portrait of a child’s world filled with imagination and innocence. She marvels at the carefree spirit of youth, singing, ‘Long may you reign, you’re an animal, you are bloodthirsty,’ capturing the untamed energy and boundless curiosity of childhood. Swift reflects on the simplicity of childhood pleasures, like playing on swing sets and chasing dragonflies, while also hinting at the need for protection, ‘You have no room in your dreams for regrets, you have no idea.’ Despite the challenges ahead, she encourages the child to embrace their wildness and lightness, singing, ‘Way to go, tiger, higher and higher, wilder and lighter, for you.’ Through whimsical lyrics and gentle melodies, Swift celebrates the magic of childhood while also acknowledging the need for guidance and protection as the child grows.
The song’s title, although never referenced in its lyrics, is likely a reference to the child of Swift’s friend, collaborator and “musical soulmate,” Aaron Dessner’s child, named Robin.
But, with the song’s melancholic atmosphere and eulogy-like lyrics, it could also have been written about President H.W. Bush’s daughter, Pauline Robinson Bush, nicknamed Robin. Robin, who was unfortunately diagnosed with leukemia at 3 and passed away at 3 and 9 months, fits the somber tone of the song. Her death led to establishing a foundation for leukemia research that still exists today.
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“Robin” debuted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the chart week ending of May 4, 2024.
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