Actually Romantic Lyrics – Taylor Swift
Actually Romantic Lyrics
[Verse 1] I heard you call me “boring barbie” when the coke’s got you brave, High-fived my ex and then you said you’re glad he ghosted me. Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face, Some people might be offended.
[Chorus] But it’s actually sweet, All the time you’ve spent on me. It’s honestly wild, All the effort you’ve put in. It’s actually romantic, I really gotta hand it to you, ooh. No man has ever loved me like you do.
[Verse 2] Hadn’t thought of you in a long time, But you keep sending me funny valentines. And i know you think it comes off vicious, But it’s precious, adorable.
Like a toy chihuahua barking at me from a tiny purse, That’s how much it hurts. How many times has your boyfriend said, “Why are we always talking ’bout her?”
[Chorus] It’s actually sweet, All the time you’ve spent on me. It’s honestly wild, All the effort you’ve put in. It’s actually romantic, I really gotta hand it to you, ooh. No man has ever loved me like you do.
[Bridge] You think i’m tacky, baby, Stop talking dirty to me. It sounded nasty, but it Feels like you’re flirting with me. I mind my business, God’s my witness that i don’t provoke it. It’s kind of making me wet (oh).
[Chorus] ‘Cause it’s actually sweet, All the time you’ve spent on me. It’s honestly lovely, All the effort you’ve put in. It’s actually romantic, Really got to hand it to you, to you. No man has ever loved me like you do.
[Outro] It’s actually romantic (You’ve just given me so much attention; la-la-la-la). It’s actually romantic. (It’s so) romantic.
About the song
“Actually Romantic,” the seventh track on Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, stands out with its upbeat tempo and playful energy. Departing from her usual tales of emotional turmoil or dramatic love stories, this song offers a fresh, sincere take on affection—one that’s lighthearted and genuine. It captures the joy of feeling seen, even if that attention comes from someone who seems more like a critic than a fan. Within the album’s balance of on-stage glitz and behind-the-scenes vulnerability, this track adds warmth, humor, and a wink at the absurdity of fame-driven relationships.
Lyrically clever and subtly cutting, the song flips the script on haters who can’t stop talking about her. Instead of getting offended, the narrator finds their obsession flattering—calling it “actually romantic” that someone who claims to dislike her gives her so much attention. The irony is unmistakable, especially with nods to Barbie imagery (a theme she’s explored before) and fan theories suggesting a possible reference to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic.” Whether playful jab or just social commentary, the song blurs the line between hate and love, all while keeping its tone fun and empowered.
Song Credits
Song: Actually Romantic
Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Artist: Taylor Swift
Lyricist: Taylor Swift
Musician: Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift
Label: Taylor Swift