Read the full lyrics for Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia. Follow the words for this narrative track from The Life of a Showgirl.
The lyrics for Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” tell a story of rescue and empowerment using the Shakespearean character as a central metaphor. The song opens with verses that describe a state of isolation and vulnerability, setting up a contrast with the pre-chorus and chorus that introduce a savior figure. The repetitive structure of the chorus and post-chorus makes the track highly suitable for group singalongs, as the key phrases are designed for easy recall and collective participation.
Swift’s verses use imagery of towers and graves to convey a sense of entrapment, while the chorus shifts to a triumphant tone with the repeated line about being saved from “the fate of Ophelia.” This clear narrative arc makes the lyrics engaging for karaoke, allowing performers to embody the story’s emotional journey. The post-chorus sections include chant-like lines that reinforce themes of loyalty and liberation, perfect for audience interaction during live events.
taylor swift the fate of ophelia
The bridge serves as an emotional peak, with lines that summarize the song’s message of gratitude and transformation. The repetition in this section creates a hypnotic effect, making it memorable for listeners singing along. The complete lyrics provide the full text for fans who want to experience every part of the story, from the initial despair to the final declaration of salvation.
Produced by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback
3 October 2025
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2025 Taylor Swift
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I heard you calling on the megaphone
You wanna see me all alone
As legend has it, you are quite the pyro
You light the match to watch it blow
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you’d never come for me
I might’ve drowned in the melancholy
I swore my loyalty to me (Me), myself (Myself), and I (I)
Right before you lit my sky up
[Chorus]
All that time
I sat alone in my tower
You were just honing your powers
Now I can see it all (See it all)
Late one night
You dug me out of my grave and
Saved my heart from the fate of
Ophelia (Ophelia)
[Post-Chorus]
Keep it one hundred on the land (Land), the sea (Sea), the sky
Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes
Don’t care where the hell you’ve been (Been) ’cause now (Now) you’re mine
It’s ’bout to be the sleepless night you’ve been dreaming of
The fate of Ophelia
[Verse 2]
The eldest daughter of a nobleman
Ophelia lived in fantasy
But love was a cold bed full of scorpions
The venom stole her sanity
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you’d never come for me (Come for me)
I might’ve lingered in purgatory
You wrap around me like a chain (A chain), a crown (A crown), a vine (A vine)
Pulling me into the fire
[Chorus]
All that time
I sat alone in my tower
You were just honing your powers
Now I can see it all (See it all)
Late one night
You dug me out of my grave and
Saved my heart from the fate of
Ophelia (Ophelia)
[Post-Chorus]
Keep it one hundred on the land (Land), the sea (The sea), the sky
Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes
Don’t care where the hell you’ve been (Been) ’cause now (Now) you’re mine
It’s ’bout to be the sleepless night you’ve been dreaming of
The fate of Ophelia
[Bridge]
‘Tis locked inside my memory
And only you possess the key
No longer drowning and deceived
All because you came for me
Locked inside my memory
And only you possess the key
No longer drowning and deceived
All because you came for me
[Chorus]
All that time
I sat alone in my tower
You were just honing your powers
Now I can see it all (I can see it all)
Late one night
You dug me out of my grave and
Saved my heart from the fate of
Ophelia (Ophelia)
[Post-Chorus]
Keep it one hundred on the land (Land), the sea (The sea), the sky
Pledge allegiance to your hands (Your hands), your team, your vibes
Don’t care where the hell you’ve been (You’ve been) ’cause now (‘Cause now) you’re mine
It’s ’bout to be the sleepless night you’ve been dreaming of
The fate of Ophelia
[Outro]
You saved my heart from the fate of Ophelia
