Fifteen

Taylor Swift

About Fifteen

"Fifteen" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Swift produced the song with Nathan Chapman. The song was released on August 30, 2009 by Big Machine Records, as the fourth single from Swift's second studio album, Fearless (2008). The song was inspired by Swift's freshman year of high school at Hendersonville High School, where she first experienced heartbreak, along with her best friend Abigail Anderson. After writing it, Swift asked Anderson for authorization to record the song (due to personal references in the song); Anderson affirmed and it was ultimately included on Fearless. "Fifteen" is a ballad, which has Swift reminiscing on events that occurred to her and her best friend at the age of 15 and cautioning teenagers to not fall in love easily. "Fifteen" peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 1.5 million digital downloads in the United States. The music video for "Fifteen" was directed by Roman White. It was filmed using a green screen and is heavily accentuated with special effects. The video features Swift walking through a garden, where she relives many memories with Anderson. It received a nomination for the Best Female Video category at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance". "Fifteen" was promoted with live performances, including many that were part of Swift's first and second headlining tours, the Fearless Tour (2009–10) and the Speak Now World Tour (2011–12). Swift partnered with electronics retailer Best Buy for @15, a program that allowed teens to help decide how funds would be distributed among various charities. 


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You take a deep breath
And you walk through the doors
It's the morning of your very first day
You say hi to your friends you ain't seen in awhile
Try and stay out of everybody's way

It's your freshman year
And you're gonna be here for the next four years
In this town
Hoping one of those senior boys
Will wink at you and say, "you know I haven't seen you around, before"

'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen

Feeling like there's nothing to figure out

Count to ten
Take it in
This is life before you know who you're gonna be
At fifteen

You sit in class next to a red-head named Abigail
And soon enough you're best friends
Laughing at the other girls
Who they think they're so cool
We'll be out of here as soon as we can

And then you're on your very first date
And he's got a car
And you're feeling like flying
And you're mama's waiting up
And you're thinking he's the one
And you're dancing around the room when the night ends
When the night ends

'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen

And your first kiss makes your head spin around

But in your life you'll do things
Greater than dating the boy on the football team
But I didn't know it at fifteen

When all you wanted
Was to be wanted
Wish you could go back
And tell yourself what you know now

Back then I swore I was gonna marry him someday
But I realized some bigger dreams of mine
And Abigail gave everything she had
To a boy who changed his mind
And we both cried

'Cause when you're fifteen,
Somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen

Don't forget to look before you fall

I've found time can heal most anything
And you just might find who you're supposed to be
I didn't know who I was supposed to be
At fifteen

La la la la la
Your very first day
Take a deep breath girl
And take a deep breath as you walk through the doors

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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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10 facts about this song

Album and Release Date
"Fifteen" is a song by Taylor Swift that appeared on her second studio album, "Fearless". The song was released as the album's fourth single on August 30, 2009.
Writing and Production
The song was written solely by Taylor Swift herself and produced by both Swift and her longtime collaborator Nathan Chapman.
First Time Experience Inspiration
The song is about Swift's fresh high school experience when she was a freshman at Hendersonville High School. It specifically mentions her friend Abigail, who she met during this time.
Chart Performance
"Fifteen" peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Music Video
The music video for "Fifteen" premiered on October 9, 2009, on CMT. The video was directed by Roman White and features Swift's friend, Abigail, who was also mentioned in the song's lyrics.
Grammy Nominations
"Fifteen" earned Swift a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
Purpose of the Song
Swift wrote the song to serve as a cautionary message for high schoolers. She wanted to remind them to be cautious as everything they do will directly affect their future.
Song Meaning
The song is about the innocence of youth and the harsh reality that almost everyone faces when they become a high school freshman.
Musical Style
The song falls under the genre of Country pop, with critics also noting its confessional and narrative songwriting style.
Critical Reception
Despite its youthful subject matter, "Fifteen" was well received by critics who praised its lyrical content and Swift's songwriting. Some called it an eloquent expression of adolescence. 11. **Impact on Pop Culture**: “Fifteen” is considered by many as an anthem for young teenage girls dealing with the issues of adolescence, heartbreaks, peer influence, etc.

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