Step into the spotlight with “Elizabeth Taylor,” the glamorous second track on Taylor Swift‘s twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, set to drop on October 3, 2025, via Republic Records. Inspired by the whirlwind of her Eras Tour days in 2024, Swift poured her inner world into this 12-song set, capturing the highs of life on stage with contagious melodies and sharp storytelling that echo her 1989 and Reputation eras. Named after the iconic actress known for her fiery romances and diamond-clad poise, the song likely weaves tales of love’s bold drama, fitting right into the album’s arc of exuberant self-reflection and showgirl swagger. With production nods to Max Martin and Shellback, it’s got that polished pop edge that makes Swift’s hooks impossible to shake.
Swift’s lyricism touches on the tension between being adored and feeling alone, as she confides the challenges of trust and vulnerability behind a sparkling celebrity façade. Throughout the verses, she weaves personal confessions about longing, loss, and the cost of living life in the spotlight.
Lines like “All the right guys promised they’d stay / Under bright lights, they withered away, but you bloom” hint at the hope and heartbreak that come with high-profile relationships, offering listeners a raw peek into Swift’s emotional world. The hook “Been number one, but I never had two” reflects both chart-topping success and the desire for genuine connection beyond achievement. By referencing Elizabeth Taylor as a symbol of both glamour and public scrutiny, the song captures the turmoil and beauty of fame while expressing relatable desires for lasting love and authenticity. Whether it’s dissecting romance like Taylor’s eight marriages or owning the stage, this one’s a gem in Swift’s evolving catalog. Dive into the Elizabeth Taylor lyrics below and unpack its dramatic allure. Don’t miss other The Life of a Showgirl tracks like The Fate of Ophelia or Wi$h Li$t for more of Swift’s tour-born sparkle.
| Lead Vocals | Taylor Swift |
| Songwriter | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Music Producer | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Composer | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Mastering Engineer | Randy Merrill & Ryan Smith |
| Mixing Engineer | Șerban Ghenea |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Label | Republic Records |
| Release Date | October 3, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Taylor Swift |
| Recorded At | Shellback Studios (Stockholm, Sweden) |
Lyrics of Elizabeth Taylor by Taylor Swift
[Verse 1]
Elizabeth Taylor
Do You Think It’s Forever?
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 L Never Had Two
And I Can’t Have Fun If I Can’t Have (If I Can’t Have You)
All My White Diamonds And Lovers Are Forever
[Post-Chorus]
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
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