Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince

Taylor Swift

About Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince

"Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her seventh studio album Lover. Written and produced by Swift and Joel Little, the song is a synth-pop number that talks about Swift's disillusionment with contemporary American politics. The song received critical acclaim from for its atmospheric and melancholic production, and for its poetic lyricism effectively conveying Swift's disappointment and sorrow. Music critics called the song a standout on Lover, and compared the song to works by Lana Del Rey and Bruce Springsteen. The song charted in Australia, Canada, Scotland, and the United States upon the release of its parent album. 


Year:
2019
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You know I adore you
I'm crazier for you
Then I was at sixteen
Lost in a film scene
Waving homecoming queens
Marching band playing
I'm lost in the lights

American glory
Faded before me
Now I'm feeling hopeless
Ripped up my prom dress
Running through rose thorns
I saw the scoreboard
And ran for my life

Ah, ah, ah
No cameras catch my pageant smile
I counted days, I counted miles
To see you there
To see you there
It's been a long time coming but

It's you and me
That's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "she's a bad, bad girl" (okay!)
The whole school is rolling fake dice
You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes
It's you and me
There's nothing like this
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (okay!)
We're so sad, we paint the town blue
Voted most likely to run away
With you

My team is losing
Battered and bruising
I see the high fives
Between the bad guys
Leave with my head hung
You are the only one
Who seems to care

American stories
Burning before me
I'm feeling helpless
The damsels are depressed
Boys will be boys, then
Where are the wise men?
Darling, I'm scared

Ah, ah, ah
No cameras catch my muffled cries
I counted days, I counted miles
To see you there
To see you there
And now the storm is coming, but

It's you and me
That's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "she's a bad, bad girl" (okay!)
The whole school is rolling fake dice
You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes
It's you and me
There's nothing like this
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (okay!)
We're so sad, we paint the town blue
Voted most likely to run away
With you

And I don't want you to (go)
I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win)
I think you should come home

And I don't want you to (go)
I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win)
I think you should come home

And I don't want you to (go)
I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win)
I just thought you should know

And I'll never let you (go)
'Cause I know this is a (fight)
That someday we're gonna (win)

It's you and me
That's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "she's a bad, bad girl"
Oh, I just thought you should know
You should know

It's you and me
There's nothing like this
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (okay!)
We're so sad, we paint the town blue (paint it blue)
Voted most likely to run away
With you

I don't really wanna (fight)
'Cause nobody's gonna (win)
I think you should come home

And I'll never let you (go)
'Cause I know this is a (fight)
That someday we're gonna (win)
Just thought you should know

You and me
That's my whole world
They whisper in the hallway, "she's a bad, bad girl"
"She's a bad, bad girl"

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. more »

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Written by: Joel Little, Taylor Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince" is a track from Taylor Swift's seventh studio album "Lover."
Release Date
The song was released on August 23, 2019, as part of the album.
Songwriters and Producers
"Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince" was written by Taylor Swift and William Bowery, a pseudonymous collaborator later revealed to be Swift's boyfriend at the time, Joe Alwyn. It was produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff.
Political Undertones
Unlike most of her earlier songs, "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince" is heavily influenced by political undertones. Swift uses this song to express her disillusionment with the modern American political climate.
Song's Theme
It’s a protest song and contains obvious references to Swift's disillusionment with many current political events.
Musical Style
The song is a mix of synth-pop and dream pop.
Awards
Although it didn’t garner award nominations on its own, "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince" contributed to the critical acclaim of the "Lover" album, which was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammy Awards.
Hidden Meanings
Fans speculate that 'the Heartbreak Prince' could be a reference to former President Barack Obama, labelled by conservatives as "Prince of Heartbreaks" during his presidency.
Music Video
“Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” is one of the few songs on the album "Lover" that does not have a music video.
Performance
Swift performed this song live for the first time during her "City of Lover" concert in Paris on September 9, 2019.

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