THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY Taylor Swift

So High School

Artist
April 19, 2024
3:48
English

So High School Lyrics

[Intro]
I feel so high school every time I look at you
I wanna find you in a crowd just to hide from you

[Chorus]
And in a blink of a crinklin’ eye
I’m sinkin’, our fingers entwined
Cheeks pink in the twinklin’ lights
Tell me ’bout the first time you saw me
I’ll drink what you think and I’m high
From smokin’ your jokes all damn night
The brink of a wrinkle in time
Bittersweet sixteen suddenly

[Post-Chorus]
I’m watchin’ American Pie with you on a Saturday night
Your friends are around, so be quiet
I’m tryin’ to stifle my sighs
‘Cause I feel so high school every time I look at you
But look at you

[Interlude]
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah

[Verse 1]
Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me? (Kill me)
It’s just a game, but really (Really)
I’m bettin’ on all three (All three) for us two
Get my car door, isn’t that sweet? (That sweet)
Then pull me to thе back seat (The back seat)
No onе’s ever had me (Had me), not like you

[Bridge]
Truth, dare, spin bottles
You know how to ball, I know Aristotle
Brand new, full throttle
Touch me while your bros play Grand Theft Auto
It’s true, swear, scout’s honor
You knew what you wanted and, boy, you got her
Brand new, full throttle
You already know, babe

[Verse 2]
I feel like laughin’ in the middle of practice
Do that impression you did of your dad again
I’m hearing voices like a madman

[Chorus]
And in a blink of a crinklin’ eye
I’m sinkin’, our fingers entwined
Cheeks pink in the twinklin’ lights
Tell me ’bout the first time you saw me
I’ll drink what you think, and I’m high
From smokin’ your jokes all damn night
The brink of a wrinkle in time
Bittersweet sixteen suddenly

[Post-Chorus]
I’m watchin’ American Pie with you on a Saturday night
Your friends are around, so be quiet
I’m tryin’ to stifle my sighs
‘Cause I feel so high school (Feel so high school) every time I look at you
But look at you

[Outro]
Truth, dare, spin bottles
You know how to ball, I know Aristotle
Brand new, full throttle
Touch me while your bros play Grand Theft Auto
It’s true, swear, scout’s honor (Yeah)
You knew what you wanted and, boy, you got her
Brand new, full throttle (Yeah)
You already know, babe
You already know, babe

About Song

“So High School” is a track from American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology (2024), featured in its double album edition. The song, co-written and co-produced by Swift and Aaron Dessner, showcases a 1990s-inspired sound, blending elements of alternative rock, indie rock, and pop rock. The lyrics explore the theme of a romantic relationship that evokes the sensation of youthful love.

While some critics lauded the production for its nostalgic appeal, others considered the lyrical content to be somewhat superficial. The song achieved moderate commercial success, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Global 200 and charting in several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and the United States. “So High School” was also added to the revised setlist for the Eras Tour, beginning in May 2024.

Song Credit

Producers
Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift
Writers
Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
Vocal
Taylor Swift
Drum Programmer
Aaron Dessner & James McAlister
Mixing Engineer
Bryce Bordone & Șerban Ghenea
Sequencer
Ben Lanz
Mastering Engineer
Randy Merrill
Trombone
Ben Lanz
Drums
James McAlister
Recording Engineer
Bella Blasko, Jonathan Low, James McAlister & Ben Lanz
Percussion
Aaron Dessner
Keyboards
Aaron Dessner
Synthesizer
Aaron Dessner, Ben Lanz & James McAlister
Piano
Aaron Dessner
Electric Guitar
Aaron Dessner
Bass Synthesizer
Aaron Dessner & James McAlister
Bass Guitar
Aaron Dessner

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