The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far

And you stood there in front of me just
Close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
What I was thinking of

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me whenever you're not around
'Cause I see, sparks fly, when you smile

My mind forgets to remind me, your a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you, imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you I know its no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

I run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
Its just wrong enough to make it feel right
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
And I'm captivated by you baby
Like a fireworks show

Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
'Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile

When sparks fly oh baby smile
When sparks fly



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Track duration: 04:21

"Sparks Fly" as written by Swift

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    My Opinion:I love that part "And you stood there in front of me just/ Close enough to touch/ Close enough to hope you couldn't see/ What I was thinking of".. I think it pertains to many people..
    Flag starligghton February 17, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:This is the oldest song on Speak Now - Taylor first performed the song live back in 2008. The chorus remains the same since its original outing, but some of the verses have been changed.
    During an online chat with Ustream, Taylor explained why she included this on Speak Now: "I played that song at one or two shows, and you guys really jumped on it and made it something I had to put on the album, because you guys really showed interest in it."


    Taylor sings in this song of an attraction to a guy who is "a bad idea." She explained the lyrics on her website: "'Sparks Fly' is about falling for someone who you maybe shouldn't fall for, but you can't stop yourself because there's such a connection and chemistry. This is a song I wrote a few years ago and I have been working on it ever since. It's been awesome to see it change over the years. The fans have heard it before in concert, but there have been some really cool changes that I am very proud of."
    Flag musicrocks13on November 11, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Is there another version of this song? Or are these lyrics just completely wrong? O.o
    Flag gracewilliams1996on March 12, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:i love this song. i could put in on repeat. when i first go the cd, i loved this song, and played it over and over.
    i love when it says "my mind forgets to remind me, your a bad idea"...kinda reminds me off..me? Haha<3
    Flag rooroo809on November 12, 2011   Link
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    Song Meaning:it's about just loving a guy that has a ton of potential. you just want to have a night of magic. You see the light in his eyes, and just want it to be perfect.
    Flag lexi0498on October 31, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:It scares me how much this song relates to me.
    I met a guy one night and "sparks flew" instantly..he would take me out every weekend and do the cutest things with me. Then I found out he had a girlfriend all along and he still does to this day, and he doesn't know that I know. I can't bring myself to tell him that I'm aware of his girlfriend because I don't want to end these perfect nights when we hangout. I am seriously captivated by him. I feel such a connection and it sucks that deep down I know he's just using me. This song speaks volumes.
    Flag sarahjanexoon September 11, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:it explains the feeling when you find that one person you think is perfect you until you notice the few flaws that person has but you still cant help but love them! as soon as you see them or hear their name youre lost in a dream world and feel like youre on top of the world even if you cant understand their accent, or your best friend hates them. you couldnt care less! nothing can stop that feeling! your stomach flutters everytime they're near and you just want to be with them even though it probably wont happpen!
    Flag BlondyZoon April 27, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:so the way i know this song is the one that has the line "My mind forgets to remind me you’re a bad idea" and thats for sure my favorite part. I can really relate to it. Sometimes theres that guy who just makes you think that youve finally found the one thats "different" from the rest. To me this song is about that feeling. Its about that guy who puts butterflies in your stomach and a goofy smile on your face. Its about the guy that says all the right things at all the right times. The guy who makes you feel special and beautiful and irreplaceable. Its about how at the end of even the worst of days just having that boy in your life makes everything okay. Its like your best dream comming true.
    Flag rad2793on April 03, 2011   Link
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    My Interpretation:This song means that she met a guy that totally blew her mind. He was the kind of guy that she knew that she shouldn't be with, but she couldn't help but fall for him. He was the guy that he would kiss her and tell her goodnight and she would miss him the minute that he left her side. He had a smile that just melted her heart and when he looked at her it was as if no one else in the world exsisted.
    Flag BeautyQueen28on January 23, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. Which actually wasn't until "Speak Now" came out. As with most Taylor Swift songs, I draw a line from the song to a certain event or person in my life.This song has a special place in my heart. Only one person comes to mind when I hear this song. The boy that I dated for my first ever long term relationship. We broke up, but we're still very close. He asked me to homecoming and I didn't hesitate to say yes.

    "My mind forgets to remind me, you're a bad idea." He had dated my now ex-friend for 2 years before he dated me. A lot of drama got started from this...

    "I'm a house of cards." That line describes how I felt when we first started dating... everyone was against us and It didn't take much to knock me off my feet. He caught me everytime I fell.

    "Drop everything now. Meet me in the pouring rain. Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain." He stood up for me and was there for me when I needed him the most. And when things blew over and I was upset about something or just missed him and needed to hear his voice, he was there in an instant he took away the pain.

    "Get me with those green eyes, baby as the lights go down.Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile." His eyes still haunt me to this day. And I still see sparks fly when he smiles.

    Flag BeautyQueen28on January 23, 2011   Link

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