Mine

Taylor Swift

About Mine

"Mine" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, it was released as the lead single from Swift's third studio album, Speak Now (2010) by Big Machine Records. Following an unauthorized internet leak, the song was released on August 4, 2010, two weeks earlier than the intended release date. Swift was inspired to write "Mine" after reflecting on one of her unnamed crushes and explained that the song is about her tendency to run from love. The song contains elements of power pop and its lyrics speak of the ups and downs of a young love. Critical reception for "Mine" was mostly positive. Swift was praised for her ability to show a mature perspective on love, although some critics called the song "formulaic" for resonating her earlier works, notably "Love Story". The song was commercially successful; it became a top ten hit in Australia, Canada and Japan. The single was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). In the United States, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number three, making Swift the second female artist in the history of the Hot 100 to debut multiple tracks in the top five during a calendar year after Mariah Carey did so in 1995. 


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Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

You were in college, working part-time, waiting tables
Left a small town, never looked back
I was a flight risk, with a fear of fallin'
Wondering why we bother with love, if it never lasts

I say, "Can you believe it?"
As we're lyin' on the couch
The moment, I can see it
Yes, yes, I can see it now

Do you remember, we were sittin', there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine

Flash forward, and we're takin' on the world together
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes

And we got bills to pay
We got nothin' figured out
When it was hard to take
Yes, yes
This is what I thought about

Do you remember, we were sittin' there, by the water?
You put your arm around me, for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine

Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You saw me start to believe, for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine

Oh, oh, oh, oh

And I remember that fight, two-thirty a.m.
'Cause everything was slipping right out of our hands
I ran out, crying, and you followed me out into the street

Braced myself for the goodbye,
'Cause that's all I've ever known
Then, you took me by surprise
You said, "I'll never leave you alone"

You said, "I remember how we felt, sitting by the water.
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.
She is the best thing that's ever been mine."

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine

Do you believe it?
We're gonna make it now
And I can see it

(I can see it now)

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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

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14 facts about this song

Song Creation
Taylor Swift wrote "Mine" alone. She expressed that the song echoes her tendency to run from love.
Album Placement
"Mine" is the lead single from her third studio album, "Speak Now," which was released in 2010.
Chart Achievement
The song debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Swift's second top-five debut in the US.
Impressive Sales
In the first week of its release, 'Mine' sold more than 297,000 digital downloads.
Video Filming Location
The music video was filmed in Portland, Maine, and became symbolic for the song.
Accidental Release
The song was accidentally released two weeks earlier than planned on iTunes but was quickly removed. Due to the glitch, she had to rush release it as a single on August 4, 2010.
Peak Chart Positions
"Mine" peaked at number one in Canada and was top five in Australia and New Zealand.
Award Nomination
It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance.
Personal Experience
The song tells a love story based on Swift's own experiences with romance and her fear of falling in love.
Platinum Status
"Mine" has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Positive Reviews
The song received positive reviews from critics who praised Swift's matured lyrical content and catchy, yet heartfelt, melody.
Inspired by a Dream
Swift revealed in an interview that the song was inspired by a dream she had about being in a relationship with someone who was severely affected by his parents' divorce.
High Streaming Figures
The song had amassed nearly 70 million streams on the music-streaming platform, Spotify, as of the end of 2020.
Global Outreach
"Mine" not only reached the top 10 in the United States but also had an impact in other countries like Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, and South Korea.

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