Today Was a Fairytale

Taylor Swift

About Today Was a Fairytale

"Today Was a Fairytale" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, it was released on January 22, 2010 by Big Machine Records as a single from the corresponding soundtrack for the 2010 film Valentine's Day, which she acted in. Swift had previously written the song and offered it to producers for the film's soundtrack. Musically, "Today Was a Fairytale" is country pop-influenced and, lyrically, speaks of a magical date. It received generally positive reception from contemporary critics, some who deemed it the best song on the soundtrack, and enjoyed commercial success by reaching the top ten in three countries. In Canada, "Today Was a Fairytale" became Swift's first number-one song. The song debuted and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift promoted "Today Was a Fairytale" at several venues and included it on a revised set list for the continuation of her Fearless Tour in 2010. 


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Today was a fairytale
You were the prince
I used to be a damsel in distress
You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
I wore a dress
You wore a dark gray t-shirt
You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess
Today was a fairytale
Time slows down whenever you're around

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale
You've got a smile that takes me to another planet
Every move you make everything you say is right
Today was a fairytale
Today was a fairytale
All that I can say is now it's getting so much clearer
Nothin' made sense 'til the time I saw your face
Today was a fairytale

Time slows down whenever you're around
Yeah yeah

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Time slows down whenever you're around
I can feel my heart
It's beating in my chest
Did you feel it?
I can't put this down

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Oh oh yeah yeah oh
Today was a fairytale

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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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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Today Was A Fairytale" was released on January 22, 2010.
Featured Film
The song was featured in the romantic comedy, "Valentine's Day," in which Taylor Swift made her acting debut.
Record-Breaking Success
Upon its release, the song broke the record for first-day download sales, previously held by "Black Eyed Peas," with a remarkable 189,000 downloads.
Chart Performance
"Today Was a Fairytale" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Swift's sixth top-ten hit in the US.
Swift's Contribution
Like most of her songs, Taylor Swift penned "Today Was a Fairytale" herself.
Music Category
The song falls under the genre of Pop and Country Pop.
Award Nominations
The song earned Swift a nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Platinum Status
"Today Was A Fairytale" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for reaching one million sales.
Song Duration
The song has a relatively short duration, with a running time of just over four minutes.
Theme of the Song
The lyrics tell the story of a romantic day, implying a happy fairy tale-like moment in modern times.
Global Success
Outside the United States, the song was also a top ten hit in Canada and Australia, further illustrating Swift's international popularity.

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