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.
Safe & Sound
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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When I said I'll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said don't leave me here alone
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
Don't you dare look out your window, darling, everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby even when the music's gone, gone
Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Oh whoa (oh whoa)
Oh whoa (oh whoa)
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Oh whoa
Oh whoa
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Taylor Swift's song "Safe & Sound" is a tribute to a love that is steadfast, even in times of great chaos and uncertainty. The song tells the story of two people who are facing a war-torn world filled with violence and destruction. The singer reassures her love that they will survive and that everything will be okay, even when everything around them seems to be falling apart.
The first verse describes a memory of their past, where the two were facing immense struggles. The light in their lives was barely visible, but they persevered together. The phrase "all that's dead and gone and passed tonight" suggests that they have moved past those troubles and are facing new ones as the war around them rages on. The singer then encourages her love to close their eyes and trust that no one can hurt them, and that they will be safe and secure when morning comes.
The second verse continues the theme of war and destruction. The line "everything's on fire" is a stark reminder of the world they live in. The singer urges her love to hold onto the lullaby that she sings, as it represents the trust and comfort they can offer each other even when everything else is uncertain. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea that even when the world around them is filled with destruction and fear, they will remain safe and sound.
Overall, "Safe & Sound" is a touching ballad that speaks to the power of love in the midst of even the most challenging times. It reminds us of the importance of having someone to rely on and how a simple gesture of comfort, like singing a lullaby, can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember tears streaming down your face
I recall the sorrow that you expressed through your tears
When I said I'll never let you go
When I pledged to never abandon you
When all those shadows almost killed your light
When all those dark moments nearly extinguished your spirit
I remember you said don't leave me here alone
I remember you pleading with me not to abandon you in your distress
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
But now, that difficult time has passed and is over
Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
Take comfort, and close your eyes as the day comes to a close
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
You are safe now, no one can harm you
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
When the morning arrives, we will be together and safe
Don't you dare look out your window, darling, everything's on fire
Do not glance outside your window, my love, the world is ablaze with conflict
The war outside our door keeps raging on
The conflict outside our home continues to persist
Hold onto this lullaby even when the music's gone, gone
Retain this soothing song in your heart, even after the music stops playing
Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
Take comfort, and close your eyes as the day comes to a close
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
You are safe now, no one can harm you
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
When the morning arrives, we will be together and safe
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Oh whoa (oh whoa)
Oh whoa (oh whoa)
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Oh whoa
Oh whoa
Just close your eyes
Take comfort, and close your eyes
You'll be alright
You are safe and protected
Come morning light
When the day dawns
You and I'll be safe and sound
You and I will be safe and secure
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joy Elizabeth Williams-Yetton, T. Bone Burnett, John Paul White, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Half Blood Prinsesa
The song hits differently when youre a Hunger Games Fan. It makes you wanna read the whole thing
yeti myth
Yup exactly
Book and anime lover 4 life
I know! I'm a hunger games fan and a Taylor swift fan. The books are so amazing and Taylor wrote amazing songs to go with the movie that perfectly encapsulates the books.
Potterhead Weasley
Finally someone knows how I feel!🤍
Tøøbà Khalid
This month I’m doing a marathon of Hunger Games books, movies and reaction videos alongside Taylor Swift song they all are my favourite.
Potterhead Weasley
@Tøøbà Khalid that sounds amazing!! I should do the same!🤗🤍
Kaylani Stirgus
Why does this song still give me goosebumps??? Absolutely amazing, Taylor Swift deserved so much more credit than she got!
Bill Durham
This is Prim's ghost........
Kashyap
She got the world already...
jada
for this song sure but i think the amount of grammys she has says otherwise