Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter who started in country music and later moved to pop.

She writes songs about her life and relationships and has won many Grammy Awards. Her music connects with millions of fans worldwide through personal storytelling and catchy melodies.

About the Song

“Daylight” is a soft, heartfelt song from Taylor Swift’s album “Lover” released in 2019.

The lyrics talk about finding true love after past struggles, comparing it to stepping into bright daylight after being in darkness for years.

The song serves as a peaceful closing track that shows growth and healing in relationships.

Lyrics of the Song Daylight by Taylor Swift

Verse 1

My love was as cruel as the cities I lived in
Everyone looked worse in the light
There are so many lines that I’ve crossed unforgiven
I’ll tell you the truth but never goodbye

Chorus

I don’t wanna look at anything else now that I saw you
I don’t wanna think of anything else now that I thought of you
I’ve been sleepin’ so long in a twenty-year dark night
And now I see daylight, I only see daylight

Verse 2

Luck of the draw only draws the unlucky
And so I became the butt of the joke
I wounded the good and I trusted the wicked
Clearin’ the air, I breathed in the smoke

Pre-Chorus

Maybe you ran with the wolves and refused to settle down
Maybe I’ve stormed out of every single room in this town
Threw out our cloaks and our daggers because it’s morning now
It’s brighter now, now

Chorus

I don’t wanna look at anything else now that I saw you
(I can never look away)
I don’t wanna think of anything else now that I thought of you
(Things will never be the same)
I’ve been sleepin’ so long in a twenty-year dark night
(Now I’m wide awake)
And now I see daylight (Daylight), I only see daylight (Daylight)

Post-Chorus

I only see daylight, daylight, daylight, daylight
I only see daylight, daylight, daylight, daylight

Bridge

And I can still see it all (In my mind)
All of you, all of me (Intertwined)
I once believed love would be (Black and white)
But it’s golden (Golden)
And I can still see it all (In my head)
Back and forth from New York (Sneakin’ in your bed)
I once believed love would be (Burnin’ red)
But it’s golden
Like daylight, like daylight
Like daylight, daylight

Chorus

I don’t wanna look at anything else now that I saw you
(I can never look away)
And I don’t wanna think of anything else now that I thought of you
(Things will never be the same)
I’ve been sleepin’ so long in a twenty-year dark night
(Now I’m wide awake)
And now I see daylight (I see daylight), I only see daylight (Ah)

Post-Chorus

I only see daylight, daylight, daylight, daylight
I only see daylight, daylight, daylight, daylight (Ah)
(And I can still see it all)
I only see daylight, daylight, daylight, daylight
(And I can still see it all, back and forth from New York)
I only see daylight, daylight, daylight, daylight
(I once believed love would be burning red)

Outro

Like daylight
It’s golden like daylight
You gotta step into the daylight and let it go
Just let it go, let it go

Spoken Outro

I wanna be defined by the things that I love
Not the things I hate
Not the things I’m afraid of, I’m afraid of
Or the things that haunt me in the middle of the night
I, I just think that
You are what you love

Taylor Swift – Daylight (Live From Paris)

Similar Songs By Taylor Swift

Here are some Warm and tender songs by Taylor Swift that feel like a gentle sunrise

• “Cornelia Street” – A tender reflection on falling in love in New York City, filled with sweet memories and hopes.
• “Clean” – A peaceful song about healing and moving forward after heartbreak, like rain washing everything new.
• “New Year’s Day” – A quiet promise to stay with someone through both celebrations and everyday moments.
• “Call It What You Want” – A content, peaceful declaration of finding happiness in a healthy relationship.
• “Begin Again” – A gentle story about finding love again and learning to trust after being hurt.
• “Sweet Nothing” – A soft celebration of finding peace in life’s simple moments with someone you love.
• “You Are In Love” – A warm observation of what real, lasting love looks like in small everyday moments.
• “Long Live” – A nostalgic, heartfelt tribute to friendship and shared memories that last.

FAQs

What Have The Artists Said About The Song?

Swift mentioned that “Daylight” is about choosing happiness and love after letting go of past pain. She said this song feels like walking into morning sunshine after a tough night, sharing that it took her years to find this kind of peace in love.

Did Swift Hint At This Song Before Its Release?

Yes, she shared small hints on social media.

She posted photos with bright morning lights and used sunshine emojis before the album came out. She also used the word “daylight” in her diary entries that came with special copies of “Lover.”

How Did This Song Perform On The Billboard Charts?

While “Daylight” wasn’t released as a single, it reached number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart through streaming. Fans and music critics praised the song, calling it a perfect album closer that shows Swift’s growth as an artist.