Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. Recognized for her songwriting,musical versatility,artistic reinventions,and influence on the music industry,she is a prominent cultural figure of the 21st century.
"Our Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift,taken from her self-titled debut studio album (2006). Swift wrote "Our Song" for a high school talent show during ninth grade;the lyrics are about a young couple using the regular events in their lives to create their own song. She included the song on the track list because it was popular among her classmates. It was released as the album's third single on September 10,2007,by Big Machine Records. Produced by Nathan Chapman,"Our Song" is an uptempo banjo-driven country track incorporating fiddles and drums.
"Should've Said No" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her self-titled debut studio album (2006). The song was released to US country radio as the album's fifth and final single on May 19,2008,by Big Machine Records. Produced by Nathan Chapman,"Should've Said No" combines country rock,pop rock,and post-grunge with banjo and distorted guitars. The lyrics are about Swift's contempt for a cheating ex-lover.
Fearless is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Under Big Machine Records imprint,it was released in the U.S. and Canada on November 11,2008,and elsewhere on March 9,2009. Written largely by Swift while she was promoting her 2006 self-titled debut album in 2007–2008,Fearless features additional songwriting credits from Liz Rose,Hillary Lindsey,Colbie Caillat,and John Rich. Swift wrote seven of the standard edition's 13 tracks by herself and,in her debut as a record producer,co-produced the album with Nathan Chapman.
"Change" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was included on the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack and released on August 8,2008,with its proceeds donated to the United States team at the 2008 Olympics. Swift was inspired to write "Change" by her aspirations to succeed despite being signed to Big Machine Records,the smallest record label in Nashville at the time. "Change" was later included on Swift's second studio album,Fearless (2008) as its closing track. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman,it is a pop rock and power pop song with dynamic strings and distorted electric guitars;its lyrics are about overcoming obstacles to achieve victory.
"Love Story" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released as the lead single from her second studio album,Fearless,on September 15,2008,by Big Machine Records. Inspired by a boy who was unpopular with her family and friends,Swift wrote the song using William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet as a reference point. The lyrics narrate a troubled romance that ends with a marriage proposal,contrary to Shakespeare's tragic conclusion. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman,the midtempo country pop song includes a key change after the bridge and uses acoustic instruments including banjo,fiddle,mandolin,and guitar.
"Fearless" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her second studio album of the same name (2008) as its opening track. It was released to US country radio as the album's fifth and final single on January 4,2010,by Big Machine Records. Swift wrote "Fearless" with Liz Rose and Hillary Lindsey while traveling on tour to promote her self-titled debut studio album (2006). With lyrics about a perfect first date,the song was chosen by Swift as the album's title track because it explores the courage to embrace the challenges of love,the overarching theme of all other songs. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman,it is a country pop and pop rock song with dynamic guitars.
"You Belong with Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released to US radio on April 20,2009,as the third single from her second studio album,Fearless (2008). Inspired by a phone call between a member of her touring band and his girlfriend that she overheard,Swift wrote the song with Liz Rose to depict a narrator's unrequited love for a boy unappreciated by his girlfriend. Swift and Nathan Chapman produced "You Belong with Me",which features a banjo-led production and incorporates fiddle,mandolin,and rock-influenced bass and electric guitars. Although the single was promoted to country radio by Big Machine Records,critics deemed it a pop song that stylistically aligns with 1980s subgenres such as pop rock and power pop.
"White Horse" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the second single from her second studio album,Fearless (2008). Big Machine Records released the track to US country radio on December 8,2008. Swift wrote "White Horse" with Liz Rose and produced it with Nathan Chapman. An understated country pop ballad,the song is driven by a finger-picked guitar and includes piano and cello accents. The lyrics incorporate fairy-tale imagery of princesses and white horses:a narrator is heartbroken on realizing that her boyfriend is not an ideal figure like she thought,and in the end she leaves her town with hopes of finding somebody more worthy.
"Fifteen" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her second studio album,Fearless (2008). Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman,it is a country pop song with narrative lyrics inspired by Swift's freshman year of high school. In the lyrics,Swift and her high school friend Abigail Anderson,both at 15,go through teenage love and heartbreak together. Swift included the track on Fearless after Anderson consented to the personal references. The lyrics mentioning Anderson's disappointment after she "gave everything she had to a boy who changed his mind" received criticism for its allegedly sex-negative connotation.
"Crazier" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift,taken from the soundtrack to the 2009 film Hannah Montana:The Movie. Swift wrote the song with Robert Ellis Orrall and produced it with Nathan Chapman. A country ballad,the song has lyrics about falling in love. In Hannah Montana:The Movie,Swift makes a cameo and performs the song. "Crazier" was released on Radio Disney and Disney Channel.
"The Best Day" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her second studio album,Fearless (2008). Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman,"The Best Day" is an understated song with lyrics dedicated to Swift's parents,most of the verses being to her mother. A music video containing home footage edited by Swift was released on May 1,2009,as part of a special Mother's Day promotion through Big Machine Records.
Valentine's Day Soundtrack is the official soundtrack to the 2010 film Valentine's Day,released on February 9,2010 via Big Machine Records. The album includes contributions from country and pop artists,including Big Machine artists Taylor Swift,Jewel and Steel Magnolia.
Speak Now is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift,released on October 25,2010,through Big Machine Records. Swift wrote the album entirely herself within two years while touring to promote her second studio album,Fearless (2008).
"Back to December" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her third studio album,Speak Now (2010). Big Machine Records released the song for download onto the iTunes Store on October 12,2010,and sent it to US country radio as the album's second single on November 15,2010. "Back to December" is a power ballad combining country and pop,and it incorporates orchestrated strings;an acoustic version was included on the deluxe edition of Speak Now. The lyrics are about a remorseful plea for forgiveness from a former lover.
"Sweeter than Fiction" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for the British film One Chance (2013),starring British actor James Corden. The song was written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff,best known as the guitarist for indie pop band Fun,and was released through Big Machine Records as a promotional single from the soundtrack album on October 21,2013.
"Forever &Always" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her second studio album,Fearless (2008). It was a last-minute addition to the album. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman,"Forever &Always" is a country pop and pop rock song with lyrics about a troubled relationship with an ex-boyfriend,inspired by singer Joe Jonas,whom Swift briefly dated in 2008. Music critics considered the song catchy but generic,and they commented that it sets the precedent to Swift's later songs about past romance.
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has released 59 singles as lead artist,8 singles as a featured artist,and 40 promotional singles. She had sold over 150 million singles worldwide by December 2016. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),Swift's digital singles have achieved 137.5 million certified units,based on sales and on-demand streaming,as of October 2022. With 212 chart entries on the Billboard Hot 100,Swift is the female artist with the most charted songs in the United States.
"Mr. Perfectly Fine" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her first re-recorded album,Fearless (2021),a re-recording of her 2008 album. Produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff,the track is a country pop and pop rock song with lyrics about the tumultuous feelings after a derailed romantic relationship,using extensive antonomasia and wordplay. Music critics picked it as an album highlight,deeming its lyrics witty and the production catchy.
Fearless (Taylor's Version) is the first re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift,released on April 9,2021,via Republic Records. It is the re-recording of Swift's second studio album,Fearless (2008),a counter-measure by Swift following the 2019 dispute over the ownership of her back catalog released by Big Machine Records. It includes six previously unreleased "From the Vault" tracks. Of the re-recorded tracks,13 are from the original Fearless release,six are from the 2009 Platinum Edition,and one was a soundtrack single ("Today Was a Fairytale").
