A Song Wall What is the meaning behind "A heart is drawn 'round your name In someone's handwriting, not mine"? All Of The Girls by Taylor Swift - A Song Wall
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What is the meaning behind “A heart is drawn ’round your name In someone’s handwriting, not mine”? All Of The Girls by Taylor Swift

  • by imrk
  • March 05, 2023

Someone in his past drew a heart around his name when they were together. In verse 1 and this pre-chorus, Taylor is describing imagery from past relationships that have since ended. Although at first this imagery comes off as sad – it’s not her handwriting, she’s feeling alone – but the chorus and the second half of the prechorus transforms it into a positive thing, like “Look how far we’ve come…”