Elizabeth Taylor Lyrics – Taylor Swift
Elizabeth Taylor Lyrics
[Intro] Elizabeth taylor, Do you think it’s forever?
[Verse 1] That view of portofino was on my mind, When you called me at the plaza athénée. Ooh, oftentimes, it doesn’t feel so glamorous to be me. All the right guys promised they’d stay. Under bright lights, they withered away, but you bloom. Portofino was on my mind (and i think you know why), And if your letters ever said, “goodbye.”
[Chorus] I’d cry my eyes violet, elizabeth taylor. Tell me for real, do you think it’s forever? Been number one, but i never had two, And i can’t have fun if i can’t have (uh). Be my ny when hollywood hates me. You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. Been number one, but i never had two, And i can’t have fun if i can’t have you.
[Verse 2] Hey, what could you possibly get For the girl who has everything and nothing all at once? Babe, i would trade the cartier for someone to trust (just kidding). We hit the best booth at musso and frank’s. They say i’m bad news, i just say, “thanks.” And you look at me like you’re hypnotized, And i think you know why, And if you ever leave me high and dry.
[Chorus] I’d cry my eyes violet, elizabeth taylor. Tell me for real, do you think it’s forever? Been number one, but i never had two, And i can’t have fun if i can’t have (uh). Be my ny when hollywood hates me. You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. Been number one, but i never had two, And i can’t have fun if i can’t have you (uh).
[Post-Chorus] Elizabeth taylor (oh), Do you think it’s forever? (oh) If i can’t have you. All my white diamonds and lovers are forever, In the papers, on the screen, and in their minds. All my white diamonds and lovers are forever. Don’t you ever end up anything but mine.
[Chorus] I’d cry my eyes violet, elizabeth taylor. Tell me for real, do you think it’s forever? Been number one, but i never had two, And i can’t have fun if i can’t have (if i can’t have you). Be my ny when hollywood hates me. You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. Been number one, but i never had two, And i can’t have fun if i can’t have (if i can’t have you).
[Post-Chorus] All my white diamonds and lovers are forever (Elizabeth taylor, do you think it’s forever?), In the papers, on the screen, and in their minds. All my white diamonds and lovers are forever. Don’t you ever end up anything but mine.
[Outro] Oh, oh, oh.
About the song
“Elizabeth Taylor,” the second track on Taylor Swift’s 12th album The Life of a Showgirl (2025), pays homage to the legendary actress known for her beauty, multiple marriages, and glamorous yet tumultuous life. The song draws parallels between Swift’s own experience as a performer on the Eras Tour and Elizabeth Taylor’s public life, exploring the pressures of fame, media scrutiny, and the loneliness that can come with being in the spotlight. References to iconic places like Portofino and the Hotel Plaza Athénée, along with Taylor’s famous violet eyes, enrich the song’s imagery and connection to the actress’s legacy.
Beyond the glitz, the song delves into themes of love, trust, and vulnerability. Swift reflects on the difficulty of finding genuine connection amid fame, much like Elizabeth Taylor did throughout her life. The track captures the bittersweet reality of being adored and successful while still yearning for something real and lasting. Ultimately, “Elizabeth Taylor” is both a tribute to the actress’s enduring spirit and a candid expression of Swift’s own struggles with identity and the demands of public life.
Song Credits
Song: Elizabeth Taylor
Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Artist: Taylor Swift
Lyricist: Taylor Swift
Musician: Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift
Label: Taylor Swift