Taylor Swift began her music career as a country singer in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 16 with her first album in 2006.
She earned 14 Grammy Awards, including multiple Album of the Year wins for albums like “Fearless,” “1989,” and “Folklore.”
About the Song
“Tolerate It” is a song by Taylor Swift from her ninth studio album, Evermore (2020).
The song tells a story of being left behind and unappreciated in love, showing true feelings without holding back.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | December 11, 2020 |
| Album | Evermore |
| Writers | Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner |
| Producers | Aaron Dessner |
Tolerate It Lyrics by Taylor Swift
Verse 1
I sit and watch you readin’ with your head low
I wake and watch you breathin’ with your eyes closed
I sit and watch you
I notice everything you do or don’t do
You’re so much older and wiser, and I
Chorus
I wait by the door like I’m just a kid
Use my best colors for your portrait
Lay the table with the fancy shit
And watch you tolerate it
If it’s all in my head, tell me now
Tell me I’ve got it wrong somehow
I know my love should be celebrated
But you tolerate it
Verse 2
I greet you with a battle hero’s welcome
I take your indiscretions all in good fun
I sit and listen
I polish plates until they gleam and glistеn
You’re so much older and wiser, and I
Chorus
I wait by the door like I’m just a kid
Use my best colors for your portrait
Lay the table with the fancy shit
And watch you tolerate it
If it’s all in my head, tell me now
Tell me I’ve got it wrong somehow
I know my love should be celebrated
But you tolerate it
Bridge
While you were out buildin’ other worlds, where was I?
Where’s that man who’d throw blankets over my barbed wire?
I made you my temple, my mural, my sky
Now I’m beggin’ for footnotes in the story of your life
Drawin’ hearts in the byline
Always takin’ up too much space or time
You assume I’m fine, but what would you do if I (I)
Chorus
Break free and leave us in ruins?
Took this dagger in me and removed it
Gain the weight of you, then lose it
Believe me, I could do it
If it’s all in my head, tell me now
Tell me I’ve got it wrong somehow
I know my love should be celebrated
But you tolerate it
Outro
I sit and watch you
Similar Songs, Like Tolerate It by Taylor Swift
Here are songs by Taylor Swift that share similar themes, musical elements, or emotional tones with “Tolerate It.”
- “Dear John” from “Speak Now” The song focuses on feeling small in a relationship where one person holds more power and control.
- “Back to December” from “Speak Now” A piano-led song about regret and wanting to fix a relationship that ended due to personal mistakes.
- “All Too Well” from “Red” The track shows the pain of remembering every detail of a relationship that slowly fell apart.
- “The Archer” from “Lover” Talks about self-reflection and fears in relationships through slow-building musical patterns and honest lyrics.
- “Right Where You Left Me” from “evermore” This song tells of being stuck in the moment when someone walks away from a relationship.
- “champagne problems” from “evermore” A piano ballad about turning down a proposal and the aftermath of that choice.
- “Last Kiss” from “Speak Now” The song captures memories of a relationship’s end through soft melodies and detailed storytelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was “Tolerate It” Released?
“Tolerate it” came out on December 11, 2020, as track 5 on Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album “Evermore.”
What is the Main Message of “Tolerate it”?
The song tells the story of someone in a relationship where their partner just puts up with their love instead of fully appreciating it.
Who wrote, “Tolerate it”?
Taylor Swift wrote “Tolerate it” with Aaron Dessner, who also helped produce the song.
Which Number is “Tolerate it” on the Album “Evermore”?
It’s track number 5 on the album. Swift often places her most personal and emotional songs as track 5.
What Type of Music Style is “Tolerate It”?
The song is a slow piano ballad with soft background music that lets the words stand out clearly.
