As it turns out, there are quite a few lyrical parallels in both songs. One example can be found towards the beginning of both tracks. Williams sings, “two weeks and we had caught on fire,” referencing a relationship that started quickly.
Meanwhile, on “Better Than Revenge,” Swift sings, “she came along got him alone let’s hear the applause she took him faster than you can say sabotage.” Both lyrics are heavily referencing a relationship that began quicker than either party anticipated.
However, this isn’t the only lyrical similarity between the two songs. Paramore’s “Misery Business” also includes the lyrics, “there’s a million other girls who do it just like you.” Similarly, Swift sings, “she looks at me like I’m a trend and she’s so over it” on “Better Than Revenge.” Both lyrics are seemingly pointing out that the mystery girl in Paramore’s song is viewed as someone who just follows along with what everyone else is doing.