Taylor Swift is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who began as a country artist before transitioning to pop music.

Known for her narrative songwriting, personal lyrics, and business acumen, she has become one of the most successful and influential artists in music history since her 2006 debut.

About the Song

“Cornelia Street” is a nostalgic track from Taylor Swift’s 2019 album “Lover” that reminisces about the early days of a relationship in New York City.

The song captures the fear of losing someone and associates memories with specific locations.

Cornelia Street by Taylor Swift 

Verse 1

We Were in The Backseat
Drunk on Something Stronger than The Drinks in The Bar
“i Rent a Place on Cornelia Street”
I Say Casually in The Car
We Were a Fresh Page on The Desk
Filling in The Blanks as We Go
As if The Street Lights Pointed in An Arrow Head
Leading Us Home

Chorus

And I Hope I Never Lose You, Hope It Never Ends
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
That’s the Kinda Heartbreak Time Could Never Mend
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
And Baby, I Get Mystified by How This City Screams Your Name
And Baby, I’m so Terrified of If You Ever Walk Away
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again

Verse 2

Windows Flung Right Open, Autumn Air
Jacket ’round My Shoulders Is Yours
We Bless the Rains on Cornelia Street
Memorize the Creaks in The Floor
Back when We Were Card Sharks, Playing Games
I Thought You Were Leading Me On
I Packed My Bags, Left Cornelia Street
Before You Even Knew I Was Gone

Pre-Chorus

But Then You Called, Showed Your Hand
I Turned Around Before I Hit the Tunnel
Sat on The Roof, You and I

Chorus

I Hope I Never Lose You, Hope It Never Ends
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
That’s the Kinda Heartbreak Time Could Never Mend
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
And Baby, I Get Mystified by How This City Screams Your Name (city Screams Your Name)
And Baby, I’m so Terrified of If You Ever Walk Away
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again

Bridge

You Hold My Hand on The Street
Walk Me Back to That Apartment
Years Ago, We Were Just Inside
Barefoot in The Kitchen
Sacred New Beginnings
That Became My Religion, Listen

Chorus

I Hope I Never Lose You
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
Oh, Never Again
And Baby, I Get Mystified by How This City Screams Your Name (city Screams Your Name)
And Baby, I’m so Terrified of If You Ever Walk Away
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again

Post-Chorus

I Don’t Wanna Lose You (hope It Never Ends)
I’d Never Walk Cornelia Street Again
I Don’t Wanna Lose You (yeah)

Outro

“i Rent a Place on Cornelia Street”
I say casually in the car

Cornelia Street: Live From Paris

Similar Songs Like Cornelia Street by Taylor Swift 

All Too Well (10 Minute Version) from Red (Taylor’s Version)

A detailed, nostalgic narrative about a past relationship that captures specific memories and locations, similar to Cornelia Street’s storytelling approach.

Holy Ground from Red

Another New York-centric song that reflects on a past relationship with fondness and captures the magic of specific places and moments shared together.

Last Kiss from Speak Now

A detailed, memory-filled ballad that chronicles the specific moments and feelings of a relationship, much like Cornelia Street’s intimate storytelling.

Back to December from Speak Now

A reflective song that, like Cornelia Street, uses specific memories and moments to tell the story of a meaningful relationship while expressing vulnerability.

Death By A Thousand Cuts from Lover

From the same album as Cornelia Street, this song similarly details the fear of losing someone and the powerful memories attached to New York City locations.

FAQ’s

Where Is Taylor Swift’s Cornelia Street? 

Cornelia Street is located in New York City’s West Village neighborhood in Manhattan. Taylor Swift rented an apartment at 23 Cornelia Street in 2016.

How Long Did Taylor Swift Live on Cornelia Street? 

Taylor Swift lived on Cornelia Street for about a year in 2016-2017, renting the townhouse for $39,500 per month.

What Is Taylor Swift’s House Called? 

Taylor Swift owns multiple properties, but her main residences are in Nashville (a penthouse), Rhode Island (Holiday House), and Beverly Hills.

Is Cornelia Street About Matty?

Cornelia Street is about Joe Alwyn, not Matty Healy. The song references her time living there while dating Joe Alwyn in 2016.