Cruel Summer Lyrics

Created on 29 May, 2024 • Biography • 89 views • 2 minutes read

Read the full lyrics of 'Cruel Summer' by Taylor Swift, a fan-favorite track from her album 'Lover'. Discover the emotional and vivid storytelling in this catchy summer anthem.

Cruel Summer Song Lyrics by Taylor Swift

"Cruel Summer" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, released on August 23, 2019, as part of her seventh studio album, Lover. The song, co-written by Swift, Jack Antonoff, and St. Vincent, quickly became a fan favorite due to its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and emotionally charged lyrics that depict a passionate summer romance.

Upon its release, "Cruel Summer" received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. Many praised its production, lyrical content, and Swift's vocal performance. The song was highlighted as one of the standout tracks on Lover, often noted for its infectious energy and vivid storytelling. Despite not being released as a single initially, its popularity led to frequent discussions among listeners and strong streaming numbers, cementing its status as a beloved track in Swift's discography.

Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift

Fever dream high in the quiet of the night
You know that I caught it
Bad, bad boy
Shiny toy with a price
You know that I bought it
Killing me slow, out the window
I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below
Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes
What doesn't kill me makes me want you more

And it's new, the shape of your body
It's blue, the feeling I've got
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
It's a cruel summer
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
No rules in breakable heaven
But ooh, whoa oh
It's a cruel summer
With you

Hang your head low
In the glow of the vending machine
I'm not dying
You say that we'll just screw it up in these trying times
We're not trying
So cut the headlights, summer's a knife
I'm always waiting for you just to cut to the bone
Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes
And if I bleed, you'll be the last to know

Oh, it's new, the shape of your body
It's blue, the feeling I've got
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
It's a cruel summer
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
No rules in breakable heaven
But ooh, whoa, oh
It's a cruel summer
With you

I'm drunk in the back of the car
And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (oh)
Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true
I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you
And I snuck in through the garden gate
Every night that summer just to seal my fate (oh)
And I screamed for whatever it's worth
"I love you," ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?
He looks up grinning like a devil

It's new, the shape of your body
It's blue, the feeling I've got
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
It's a cruel summer
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
No rules, in breakable heaven
But ooh, whoa, oh
It's a cruel summer
With you

I'm drunk in the back of the car
And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (oh)
Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true
I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you
And I snuck in through the garden gate
Every night that summer just to seal my fate (oh)
And I screamed for whatever it's worth
"I love you," ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)