Should've Said No

Taylor Swift

About Should've Said No

"Should've Said No" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song serves as the fifth and final single from her self-titled debut studio album. The song is about Swift addressing her former lover who cheated on her. It became her second number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition, "Should've Said No" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song was performed at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. The song is included in the concert film Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, and in the soundtrack to the movie. An alternate version of the song was released on her extended play Beautiful Eyes. As of November 2017, the song has sold 1.5 million copies in the United States. 


Year:
2008
3:45
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Strange to think the songs we used to sing
The smiles, the flowers, everything
Is gone
Yesterday I found out about you
Even now just looking at you
Feels wrong
You say that you'd take it all back
Given one chance; it was a moment of weakness
And you said "yes"

You should've said no
You should've gone home
You should've thought twice before you let it all go
You should've known that word like what you did with her
Would get back to me (get back to me)
And I should've been there
In the back of your mind
I shouldn't be asking myself why
You shouldn't be beggin' for forgiveness at my feet
You should've said no
Baby, and you might still have me

You can see that I've been cryin'
Baby, you know all the right things
To say
But do you, honestly
Expect me to believe
We could ever be the same?
You say that the past is the past
You need one chance; it was a moment of weakness
And you said "yes"

You should've said no
You should've gone home
You should've thought twice before you let it all go
You should've known that word like what you did with her
Would get back to me (get back to me)
And I should've been there
In the back of your mind
I shouldn't be asking myself why
You shouldn't be beggin' for forgiveness at my feet
You should've said no
Baby, and you might still have me

I can't resist
Before you go, tell me this
Was it worth it?
Was she worth this?

No, no
No, no, no, no

You should've said no
You should've gone home
You should've thought twice before you let it all go
You should've known that word like what you did with her
Would get back to me (get back to me)
And I should've been there
In the back of your mind
I shouldn't be asking myself why
You shouldn't be beggin' for forgiveness at my feet
You should've said no
Baby, and you might still have me

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. more »

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Written by: Taylor Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Should've Said No" is a song that was first recorded by American country music artist Taylor Swift. It was then covered by the Jonas Brothers.
Creation Insight
It was written by Taylor Swift herself. It was one of the first songs she wrote by herself and was inspired by a real-life heartbreak.
Success and Rankings
The song was successful in charting within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100.
Album Details
It was included in two of Taylor Swift's albums: her self-titled debut album released in 2006 and "Fearless Platinum Edition" in 2008.
Live Performance
The version by the Jonas Brothers was performed live at the American Music Awards in 2007 alongside Taylor Swift in a special collaboration.
Song's Inspiration
The song's story highlights infidelity, with direct lines such as "you should've said no, you should've gone home". It is rumoured to be inspired by a relationship between Swift and her high school boyfriend.
Music Video Facts
The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and features Taylor performing the song at the 2008 ACM rehearsals.
Unexpected Collaboration
The collaboration between Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift was unexpected given that it was after the alleged breakup of Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift.
Between Genres
Despite Taylor Swift being predominantly a country solo artist at that time, the cover song by the Jonas Brothers falls into the pop-rock category, demonstrating Swift's cross-genre appeal.
Reputation Impact
The song played a significant role in establishing Swift's reputation for writing songs based on personal experiences and relationships.

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