"My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" is a new English song by Taylor Swift, released on Taylor Swift YouTube channel. It is featured on the album "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," solely written and produced by Taylor Swift herself. The… Read More
My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
Oh, here we go again
The voices in his head
Called the rain to end our days of wild
The sickest army doll
Purchased at the mall
Rivulets descend my plastic smile
[Pre-Chorus]
But you should've seen him when he first got me
[Chorus]
My boy only breaks his favorite toys, toys, oh
I'm queen of sand castles he destroys, oh, oh
'Cause it fit too right, puzzle pieces in the dead of night
I should've known it was a matter of time, oh, oh
My boy only breaks his favorite toys, oh, oh
[Verse 2]
There was a litany of reasons why
We could've played for keeps this time
I know I'm just repeating myself
Put me back on my shelf
But first, pull the string
And I'll tell you that he runs
Because he loves me (He loves me)
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause you should've seen him when he first saw me
[Chorus]
My boy (My boy), only breaks his favorite toys, toys, oh
I'm queen (I'm queen), of sand castles he destroys, oh, oh
'Cause I knew too much, there was danger in the heat of my touch
He saw forever, so he smashed it up, oh, oh
My boy (My boy), only breaks his favorite toys, oh, oh
[Bridge]
Once I fix me
He's gonna miss me
Once I fix me
He's gonna miss me
[Outro]
Just say when, I'd play again
He was my best friend down at the sandlot
I felt more when we played pretend
Than with all the Kens
'Cause he took me out of my box
Stole my tortured heart
Left all these broken parts
Told me I'm better off
But I'm not
I'm not, I'm not
[Verse 1]
In this verse, Taylor Swift begins by describing a recurring pattern in her relationship. The "voices in his head" symbolize the internal struggles of the person she loves, which often lead to the end of their happy moments together. She uses the metaphor of a "sickest army doll" to represent herself as something that was once prized but is now worn down, with her emotions hidden behind a "plastic smile." This highlights the emotional toll the relationship has taken on her.
[Pre-Chorus]
Here, Taylor reflects on how things were different when the relationship first started. The line suggests that her partner was once enamored with her, treating her with care and affection. This contrast between the past and the present underscores the sadness of how the relationship has deteriorated over time.
[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the central metaphor of the song—Taylor as a favorite toy that her partner inevitably breaks. The "queen of sand castles" imagery evokes a sense of fragility and impermanence, as sand castles are easily destroyed. She acknowledges that the relationship felt too perfect, like "puzzle pieces," but deep down, she knew it couldn't last. The chorus captures the bittersweet realization that her partner destroys what he loves the most.
[Verse 2]
In this verse, Taylor considers the reasons why the relationship could have worked if things had been different. Despite her awareness that she is repeating herself and feeling like a toy put back on a shelf, she still yearns for the connection. The "pull the string" line is a reference to being like a toy that can only repeat the same lines, indicating how she feels stuck in the cycle of the relationship. She convinces herself that her partner runs away because he loves her too much, clinging to the idea that his actions are driven by fear rather than a lack of love.
[Pre-Chorus]
This section repeats the idea from the previous pre-chorus, with Taylor remembering how her partner once cherished her. The repetition serves to highlight the contrast between the past affection and the present hurt, deepening the sense of loss.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, with an added line about how her partner saw a future with her but destroyed it out of fear. Taylor acknowledges that her love was too intense, leading her partner to "smash it up." The repetition reinforces the idea that her partner's destructive behavior stems from his inability to handle the depth of their connection.
[Bridge]
In this part, Taylor expresses a desire to fix herself, believing that once she does, her partner will regret losing her. This reflects her struggle to understand why the relationship ended and her hope that by changing herself, she can mend what was broken.
[Outro]
The outro reminisces about the innocence of their early days together, comparing their time at the "sandlot" to the more superficial relationships she had before. The metaphor of being taken out of her box and having her heart stolen represents how deeply she was affected by this relationship. Despite being told she's better off, she can't shake the feeling that she's not, emphasizing the lingering pain and unresolved emotions that remain.
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About Song
"My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" is a new English song by Taylor Swift, released on Taylor Swift YouTube channel. It is featured on the album "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," solely written and produced by Taylor Swift herself. The song showcases Taylor Swift's solo artistry, highlighting her lyrical storytelling and emotive vocals.
The lyrics of "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" delve into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional turmoil within a relationship. Taylor Swift narrates the story of a tumultuous romance where her partner's destructive tendencies symbolize the fragility and intensity of their connection. She metaphorically compares herself to a cherished toy that her partner, driven by his own inner turmoil ("the voices in his head"), inevitably destroys despite their mutual affection. The song explores the paradox of feeling valued yet disposable, with Taylor Swift expressing both resilience and vulnerability in the face of emotional upheaval.
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The "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" song is sung by Taylor Swift.
The "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" song by Taylor Swift lyrics was written by Taylor Swift.
The "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" song by Taylor Swift was produced by Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff.
Taylor Swift released "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" song on Apr 20, 2024.