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.
The Very First Night
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
And so it goes, every weekend, the same party
I never go alone and I don't seem broken-hearted
My friends all say they know everything I'm going through
'Cause they don't know about the night in the hotel
They weren't ridin' in the car when we both fell
Didn't read the note on the Polaroid picture
They don't know how much I miss you
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
And so it was, we never saw it comin'
Not tryin' to fall in love, but we did like children runnin'
Back then we didn't know we were built to fall apart
We broke the status quo, then we broke each other's hearts
But don't forget about the night out in L.A.
Danced in the kitchen, chased me down through the hallway
No one knows about the words that we whispered
No one knows how much I miss you
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
Take me away, take me away
Take me away to you, to you
Take me away, take me away
Take me away to you, to you
I remember the night at the hotel
I was ridin' in the car when we both fell
I'm the one on the phone as you whisper
"Do you know how much I miss you?"
I wish that we could go back in time
And I'd say to you
I miss you like it was the very first night
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
(Take) take me away, (take) take me away
(Take) take me away to you, to you
(Take) take me away, (take) take me away
(Take) take me away to you, to you
"The Very First Night" by Taylor Swift is a song that delves into the emotions of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The opening line, "I wish I could fly, I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time," expresses a desire to go back to a previous moment in the relationship when things were still new and exciting. The lyrics continue with the idea of writing this sentiment in the sky, emphasizing the intensity of missing someone as if it were the very first night they were apart.
The second verse reveals that the singer often attends parties, seemingly unaffected by the breakup, but their friends don't truly understand what they are going through. This highlights the inner pain and longing that the singer feels, despite keeping a brave face. The lyrics hint at a shared secret between the two, referencing a night in a hotel and a note on a Polaroid picture. These intimate moments are hidden from the outside world, adding another layer of depth and secrecy to the relationship.
In the bridge, the lyrics touch upon their time in Los Angeles, recalling a playful and intimate scene in the kitchen and hallways. This further emphasizes the intimacy and connection they shared. However, the final lines of the song reveal that the singer still holds on to the memory of a phone call, where their partner whispered about their longing and the depth of their feelings.
Overall, "The Very First Night" is a poignant and introspective song that reflects on the power of memories and the longing for a lost love. It explores the desire to go back to the beginning of the relationship and relive the intense feelings experienced during that time.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could fly
I desire the ability to soar through the sky
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I would whisk you away and travel back to our past moments together
I'd write this in the sky
I would inscribe our love message on the open canvas of the heavens
I miss you like it was the very first night
My yearning for you is as intense as it was on our initial encounter
And so it goes, every weekend, the same party
Repeating the cycle of attending identical gatherings each weekend
I never go alone and I don't seem broken-hearted
I always bring company, masking any signs of my emotional pain
My friends all say they know everything I'm going through
My companions claim to understand the depths of my emotions
I drive down different roads but they all lead back to you
Despite taking various paths in life, they all ultimately bring me back to thoughts of you
'Cause they don't know about the night in the hotel
Because they are unaware of the passionate night we shared in a hotel
They weren't ridin' in the car when we both fell
They were not present in the car when we experienced a mutual emotional downfall
Didn't read the note on the Polaroid picture
They never discovered the message written on the Polaroid photograph
They don't know how much I miss you
They lack knowledge of the depth of my longing for you
And so it was, we never saw it comin'
That's how it happened, we were unaware of its arrival
Not tryin' to fall in love, but we did like children runnin'
We didn't intend to fall in love, but it happened spontaneously, like carefree children
Back then we didn't know we were built to fall apart
At that time, we were oblivious to the fact that our relationship was destined to crumble
We broke the status quo, then we broke each other's hearts
We defied expectations and norms, only to end up hurting each other emotionally
But don't forget about the night out in L.A.
However, let's not overlook the unforgettable night we spent in Los Angeles
Danced in the kitchen, chased me down through the hallway
We danced together in the kitchen and playfully pursued each other through the hallway
No one knows about the words that we whispered
No one else is aware of the sweet secrets we shared through our whispers
No one knows how much I miss you
Nobody comprehends the extent of my yearning for you
Take me away, take me away
Transport me to a different place, liberate me from my current state
Take me away to you, to you
Carry me to your presence, to the comfort of being with you
I remember the night at the hotel
I have vivid recollections of the night we spent at the hotel
I was ridin' in the car when we both fell
I was in the car when we both experienced a sudden emotional decline
I'm the one on the phone as you whisper
I am the person receiving your whispers through the phone
"Do you know how much I miss you?"
"Are you aware of the immense longing I have for you?"
I wish that we could go back in time
I yearn for the ability to revisit our past together
And I'd say to you
And I would express to you
I miss you like it was the very first night
My yearning for you remains as intense as it was when we first connected
(Take) take me away, (take) take me away
Escort me away, escort me away
(Take) take me away to you, to you
Escort me to your embrace, to your presence
(Take) take me away, (take) take me away
Escort me away, escort me away
(Take) take me away to you, to you
Escort me to your embrace, to your presence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taylor Alison Swift, Amund Bjorklund, Espen Lind
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Charlotte
Lyrics:
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
And so it goes
Every weekend, this same party
I never go alone and I don't seem brokenhearted
My friends all say they know everything I'm going through
I drive down different roads
But they all lead back to you
'Cause they don't know about the night in the hotel
They weren't riding in the car when we both fell
Didn't read the note on the Polaroid picture
They don't know how much I miss her
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
And so it was
We never saw it coming
Not trying to fall in love
But we did like children running
Back then we didn't know we were built to fall apart
We broke the status quo, then we broke each other's hearts
But don't forget about the night out in LA
Danced in the kitchen, chased me down through the hallway
No one knows about the words that we whispered
No one knows how much I miss her
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
Take me away, take me away
Take me away to you, to you
Take me away, take me away
Take me away to you, to you
I remember the night at the hotel
I was riding in the car when we both fell
I'm the one on the phone as you whisper
"Do you know how much I miss you?"
I wish that we could go back in time
And I'd say to you
"I miss you like it was the very first night"
I wish I could fly
I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time
I'd write this in the sky
I miss you like it was the very first night
Take me away, take me away
Take me away to you, to you
Take me away, take me away
Take me away to you, to you
lemonbie
This honestly sounds like a summer anthem from the early 2010s and im so down for it
SarahK CUNNINGHAM
Yes!!!!!
Alex Griffith
I was thinking the same thing
Christa Acree
Well it was supposed to be one
Samuellappa
It has Speak Now album music vibes and I love it 😁😁
Hyle Earth
YESS!!!
Kong Chanley
Can we all agrees that Taylor is just not a song writer, she’s also a story writer
Ana
More like a story teller, writer, lyricist, a literal poet.
Arushi Khanna
@Ana you know those are literally synonyms, right?
Ana
@Arushi Khanna no they are not if you take them individually. A writer is not a story teller. Of course they write the story but not everyone can tell them in a perfect way . Also a poet , writer and lyricist are obviously different.