More songs by Taylor Swift
Description
At first, it all looked like a classic success story - gold from rags, a gentleman's suit instead of street dust, a carefully paid bill, and a helping hand. But behind the marble table and amber whiskey, there is always a contract hidden in small print. The teacher nurtures the student, but at some point, the student decides that the crown should be his size.
It smells of leather, cigars, and dangerous tenderness. Love is presented as a deal, loyalty as currency, and protecting the family sounds almost like a sentence. Everything is warm and cozy until it becomes clear: every empire has only one father, and the throne always remains with the one who holds the keys to the office... and the basement.
Lyrics and translation
Original
When I found you, you were young
Wayward, lost in the cold
Pulled up to you in the Jag
Turned your rags into gold
The winding road leads to the château
"You remind me of a younger me"
I saw potential...
I'll be your father figure
I drink that brown liquor
I can make deals with the devil
Because my dick's bigger
This love is pure profit
Just step into my office
I dry your tears with my sleeve
Leave it with me
I protect the family
Leave it with me
I protect the family
I pay the check before it
Kisses the mahogany grain
Said, "They want to see you rise
They don't want you to reign"
I showed you all the tricks of the trade
All I ask for is your loyalty...
My dear protégé
I'll be your father figure
I drink that brown liquor
I can make deals with the devil
Because my dick's bigger
This love is pure profit
Just step into my office
They'll know your name in the streets
Leave it with me...
I protect the family
I saw a change in you
My dear boy...
They don't make loyalty like they used to
Your thoughtless ambition sparked the ignition on foolish decisions which led to misguided visions
That to fulfill your dreams...
You had to get rid of me
I protect the family
I was your father figure
We drank that brown liquor
You made a deal with this devil
Turns out my dick's bigger
You want a fight, you found it
I got the place surrounded
You'll be sleeping with the fishes
Before you know, you're drowning
Whose portrait's on the mantle?
Who covered up your scandals?
Mistake my kindness for weakness
And find your card cancelled
I was your father figure
You pulled the wrong trigger
This empire belongs to me
Leave it with me
I protect the family
Leave it with me
I protect the family
Leave it with me
"You know, you remind me of a younger me"
I saw potential...