Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 to pursue a career in country music. She broke into the country music scene with her eponymous self-titled debut studio album, Taylor Swift in 2006, which included the singles "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song". Swift also released the holiday album, Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, later titled as The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection in October 2007.
Swift rose to mainstream prominence with her sophomore studio album, Fearless (2008), a country pop record with crossover appeal. Aided by the top-five singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Swift's third studio album, Speak Now (2010), blended country pop with elements of rock and featured the top-ten singles "Mine" and "Back to December".
Drawing inspiration from various pop, rock, and electronic genres, Swift's fourth studio album Red (2012) saw her transcending her country roots. She completely moved to pop with her synth-pop fifth studio album, 1989 (2014), and expanded the electropop sound on her next two studio albums, reputation (2017) and Lover (2019), which respectively embraced urban and retro styles. The four albums spawned a string of international top-five singles, including "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "I Knew You Were Trouble", "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", "Look What You Made Me Do", "ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco)", "You Need to Calm Down", and "Lover".
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift experimented with folk and alternative rock on her eighth and ninth studio albums, folklore and evermore (both 2020), whose lead singles "cardigan" and "willow" topped charts around the world. She also released the critically acclaimed documentaries Miss Americana and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions that year. Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights (2022), marked her triumphant return to pop after two folk albums. The album set the record for biggest first day and first week ever on Spotify, spawned the hits Anti-Hero and Lavender Haze, and sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week becoming not only the biggest debut of the decade but also Swift's biggest debut ever. She would make history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from Midnights.
Additionally, Swift began re-recording her back catalog in November 2020 as a result of a publicized dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and her former label Big Machine, regarding the acquisition of the masters of her back catalog. In April 2021, Swift released a re-recorded issue of her 2008 album Fearless, titled Fearless (Taylor's Version). It debuted at number one in the US. Swift continued releasing re-recorded versions of her back catalog in November, 2021 with the release of Red (Taylor's Version), a 30 track re-issue of her 2012 critical smash. The album debuted at #1 in the US, spawned the #1 hit All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault), and broke the record at the time for biggest first day for a female album on Spotify. Red (Taylor's Version) was a critical and commercial hit, and proved that Swift's ambitious plan to re-record her first 6 albums was well worth it.
Along with the release of Red (Taylor's Version) came All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), Swift's filmmaking debut. The 15 minute romantic drama was based on the lyrical content from Swift's 2012 fan favorite "All Too Well" starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. It had a limited theatrical release in major cities, and Swift held special screenings of the film throughout 2022 at various film festivals. In December, 2022 Taylor announced that she would be making her feature directorial debut with Oscar-winning studio Searchlight Pictures.
Following the release of Midnights, Swift would embark on her first tour in five years, The Eras Tour.
Swift has released several songs for film soundtracks. She co-wrote two songs for the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack— "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home" and "Crazier", and contributed two songs to the Valentine's Day soundtrack, including the single "Today Was a Fairytale", which was her first number one on the Canadian Hot 100, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. She also contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound - from The Hunger Games Soundtrack", co-written and recorded with The Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". "Safe & Sound" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack, which received a Best Original Song nomination at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. Swift and English singer Zayn Malik, mononymously known as Zayn, released a single together, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever", for the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker (2017). She also recorded an original song called "Beautiful Ghosts", which she wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the Cats's soundtrack (2019). In 2020, Swift's documentary Miss Americana featured the song "Only the Young" which was written after the 2018 United States elections. In 2022, she released an original song titled "Carolina" for Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) inspired by the novel written by Delia Owens.
With sales of over 200 million records worldwide, Swift is a best-selling music artist. Her accolades include 12 Grammy Awards (including three Album of the Year wins), two Brit Awards (including a Global Icon award), an Emmy Award, 28 [https://guinnessworldrecords.com/]Guinness World Records, 32 American Music Awards (the most wins by an artist), and 23 Billboard Music Awards (the most wins by a woman). She ranked eighth on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists Chart (2019) and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015). Swift has been included in various power rankings, such as Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2010, 2015 and 2019) and Forbes Celebrity 100 (placing first in 2016 and 2019). She was named Woman of the Decade (2010s) by Billboard and Artist of the Decade (2010s) by the American Music Awards.
Fifteen feat. Miley Cyrus
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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And you walk through the doors
It's the morning of your very first day
You say hi to your friends you ain't seen in awhile
Try and stay out of everybody's way
It's your freshman year
And you're gonna be here for the next four years
Hoping one of those senior boys
Will wink at you and say, "you know I haven't seen you around, before"
'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
Feeling like there's nothing to figure out
Count to ten
Take it in
This is life before you know who you're gonna be
At fifteen
You sit in class next to a red-head named Abigail
And soon enough you're best friends
Laughing at the other girls
Who they think they're so cool
We'll be out of here as soon as we can
And then you're on your very first date
And he's got a car
And you're feeling like flying
And you're mama's waiting up
And you're thinking he's the one
And you're dancing around the room when the night ends
When the night ends
'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
And your first kiss makes your head spin around
But in your life you'll do things
Greater than dating the boy on the football team
But I didn't know it at fifteen
When all you wanted
Was to be wanted
Wish you could go back
And tell yourself what you know now
Back then I swore I was gonna marry him someday
But I realized some bigger dreams of mine
And Abigail gave everything she had
To a boy who changed his mind
And we both cried
'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
Don't forget to look before you fall
I've found time can heal most anything
And you just might find who you're supposed to be
I didn't know who I was supposed to be
At fifteen
La la la la la
Your very first day
Take a deep breath girl
And take a deep breath as you walk through the doors
The song "Fifteen" by Taylor Swift ft. Miley Cyrus tells the story of a young girl who is starting her freshman year of high school. The lyrics depict the excitement and nervousness that come with starting a new chapter in life. She hopes to catch the attention of one of the senior boys and dreams of falling in love. The chorus of the song emphasizes the vulnerability and naivete of being fifteen by stating that when someone tells you they love you at that age, you believe them.
As the song progresses, the listener is taken through more experiences of being a teenager, such as making new friends, having a crush, going on a date, and experiencing heartbreak. The lyrics convey the importance of cherishing the present moment and being mindful of the decisions one makes at such a young age. The bridge of the song shifts the focus and reminds the listener that there are greater things in life to be achieved beyond being popular or dating the football captain. The song ends with a message of hope that with time, wounds will heal, and one will eventually find their true identity.
Overall, "Fifteen" is a poignant coming-of-age ballad that captures the highs and lows of adolescence. The lyrics are relatable not just to teenagers but to anyone who has lived through the awkward and vulnerable age of fifteen.
Line by Line Meaning
You take a deep breath
Taking a deep breath to calm yourself before facing something daunting
And you walk through the doors
Stepping into a new experience
It's the morning of your very first day
Starting a new chapter of life
You say hi to your friends you ain't seen in awhile
Greeting familiar faces
Try and stay out of everybody's way
Trying not to draw attention to oneself
It's your freshman year
Starting your first year of high school or college
And you're gonna be here for the next four years
Anticipating the duration of this new phase in life
In this town
Referring to the current setting
Hoping one of those senior boys
Having a crush on an older boy
Will wink at you and say, "you know I haven't seen you around, before"
Fantasizing about receiving attention and interest from someone you are attracted to
'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
Being naive and vulnerable to falling in love
Feeling like there's nothing to figure out
Not knowing where one's life is going, feeling aimless
Count to ten
Take it in
This is life before you know who you're gonna be
At fifteen
Taking a moment to appreciate life and realizing that this is just the beginning
You sit in class next to a red-head named Abigail
And soon enough you're best friends
Laughing at the other girls
Who they think they're so cool
We'll be out of here as soon as we can
Making new friends and forming bonds over shared experiences and aspirations
And then you're on your very first date
And he's got a car
And you're feeling like flying
And you're mama's waiting up
And you're thinking he's the one
And you're dancing around the room when the night ends
When the night ends
Experiencing the thrilling, infatuated rush of a first date
'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
Being susceptible to believing declarations of love
And your first kiss makes your head spin around
Being overwhelmed and swept away by the emotions of a first kiss
But in your life you'll do things
Greater than dating the boy on the football team
But I didn't know it at fifteen
Looking back on past experiences and realizing there is more to life than just romantic relationships
When all you wanted
Was to be wanted
Wish you could go back
And tell yourself what you know now
Reflecting on past insecurities and wishing you knew back then what you know now
Back then I swore I was gonna marry him someday
But I realized some bigger dreams of mine
And Abigail gave everything she had
To a boy who changed his mind
And we both cried
Recognizing how priorities and goals can shift over time and the pain that can come with it
'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
Reiterating the vulnerability and susceptibility to romantic feelings at a young age
Don't forget to look before you fall
Being cautious and mindful of potential risks when pursuing a romantic interest
I've found time can heal most anything
And you just might find who you're supposed to be
I didn't know who I was supposed to be
At fifteen
Recognizing that time can bring healing and clarity about one's true identity
La la la la la
Your very first day
Take a deep breath girl
And take a deep breath as you walk through the doors
Encouraging oneself to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the start of a new journey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taylor Swift
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Vishal Thapa
Taylor has grown so much vocally.
Jeneva Vergara
i bet she had some voice lessons?
id
Of course. Years of being one the biggest musicians + access to the best vocal training.
Ariette Hung
Yes! The glowup 🥰
Psycho _ logical
And so does Miley! stream her latest album (shameless plug). Their voice really have aged like a fine wine 😭❤️❤️
ohmyjanah
yessss!!!!💛💛💛
Bruce Wilson
13 years later - both are still completely relevant. Artists!
Jesse Rivera
I forgot all about Miley to be honest. Love Taylor though
Ivan
@Jesse Rivera miley is very much just as relevant as taylor 🤨
Jesse Rivera
@Ivan cool cause that’s not what I said 👌read it again 🤨