You Belong with Me

Taylor Swift

About You Belong with Me

"You Belong with Me" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman and Swift. It was released on April 18, 2009, by Big Machine Records as the third single from Swift's second studio album, Fearless (2008). Swift was inspired to write "You Belong with Me" after overhearing a male friend of hers arguing with his girlfriend through a phone call; she continued to develop a story line afterward. The song contains many pop music elements and its lyrics have Swift desiring an out-of-reach love interest. The song won Favorite song at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards, and received nominations at the 2010 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. "You Belong with Me" enjoyed commercial success as well; it became a top ten hit in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. In the United States, the song became Swift's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time and has become Swift's third best-selling single. It managed to gain the largest crossover radio audience since Faith Hill's "Breathe" did in 2000. The single was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song is one of the best-selling singles worldwide, with worldwide sales of more than 7 million units (according to the IFPI). 


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2008
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You're on the phone with your girlfriend
She's upset
She's going off about something that you said
'Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do
I'm in my room
It's a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like
And she'll never know your story like I do'

But she wears short skirts
I wear T-shirts
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time

If you can see I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
You belong with me

Walkin' the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself
Hey isn't this easy

And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down
You say your fine
I know you better then that
Hey what you doing with a girl like that

She wears high heels
I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find that what what you're looking for has been here the whole time

If you can see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me

Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know
Baby, you belong with me
You belong with me

Oh, I remember you drivin' to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me about your dreams
I think I know where you belong
I think I know it's with me

Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me

Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time
How could you not know
Baby you belong with me
You belong with me

You belong with me
Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me
You belong with 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: Liz Rose, Taylor Swift

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Released Date Fact
"You Belong With Me" was released on April 18, 2009.
Chart Success Fact
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Taylor Swift's most successful singles.
Album Fact
The song is a part of Taylor Swift's second studio album, "Fearless," which won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "You Belong With Me" portrays Taylor Swift in both leading roles- the nerdy girl-next-door and her popular cheerleader nemesis. Swift won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video for it in 2009.
Songwriting Detail
Taylor co-wrote "You Belong With Me" with Liz Rose, a frequent collaborator during her early career.
Inspiration Fact
The song was partially inspired by an actual conversation Taylor overheard between a male friend of hers and his girlfriend, causing her to respond in a song.
Sales and Certification Fact
The song has been certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which denotes seven million units sold in the United States.
Cover Version Fact
Many artists have covered the song in live performances, including the pop punk band, "We The Kings" and the country duo, "Sugarland."
Critical Reception Fact
Critics praised the song for its classic high school love story trope and catchy, relatable lyrics, solidifying Swift's image as America's sweetheart.
Performance Fact
"You Belong With Me" was one of the songs performed during Swift's worldwide tour for Fearless in 2009-2010.

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