State of Grace

Taylor Swift

About State of Grace

"State of Grace" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fourth studio album Red (2012). It was released to the iTunes Store on October 16, 2012, in the United States by Big Machine Records as the fourth and final promotional single from the album. It was the only promotional single from the album that was not re-issued as an official single, as "Begin Again", "Red", and "I Knew You Were Trouble", were all later re-issued as official singles. The song was written by Swift and produced by Nathan Chapman and Swift. Musically, the song is a departure from Swift's typical country pop, using influences of alternative rock while being compared to bands such as U2, Muse and The Cranberries. The song has received widespread acclaim from music critics, who have complimented its broader sound in comparison with Swift's previous material. 


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2012
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I'm walking fast through the traffic lights
Busy streets and busy lives
And all we know
Is touch and go
We are alone with our changing minds
We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds or fades in time

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never (never) be the same

You come around and the armor falls
Pierce the room like a cannon boom
Now all we know is don't let go
We are alone, just you and me
Up in your room and our slates are clean
Just twin fire signs
Four blue eyes

So you were never a saint
And I’ve loved in shades of wrong
We learn to live with the pain
Mosaic broken hearts
But this love is brave and wild

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never (never) be the same

This is a state of grace
This is the worthwhile fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
These are the hands of fate
You're my Achilles heel
This is the golden age of something good and right and real

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never (never) be the same

And I never (never) saw you coming
And I'll never be the same

This is a state of grace
This is the worthwhile fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right

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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 Alison Swift

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14 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"State of Grace" is a track from Taylor Swift's fourth studio album "Red," which was released in October 2012.
Song Introduction
The song was introduced as an immediate release to promote the album, ahead of its official release date.
Genre Classification
Unlike her previous works, "State of Grace" experiments with an alternative-rock sound, showcasing Swift's versatility as a singer-songwriter.
Writing and Production
Like most tracks in the album "Red", "State of Grace" was both written and produced by Taylor Swift herself along with renowned music producer Max Martin and Shellback.
Song Inspiration
The song is said to be inspired by Swift's experiences and feelings of intense, fast-moving love.
Critical Reception
"State of Grace" was well received by music critics, with many praising its maturity and the innovative rock sound.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a formal single, "State of Grace" managed to reach number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 due to strong digital sales during the week of the album's release.
Live Performances
Swift performed "State of Grace" on the opening night of her "Red Tour" and included it in her setlist for the entire tour.
Song Length
With a length of 4:55 minutes, it's one of the longest songs in Swift's discography.
Favorite Track
"State of Grace" is reported to be one of Swift's favorite tracks from the "Red" album.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "State of Grace" was also released on the deluxe edition of the "Red" album sold exclusively at Target.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song’s lyrics delve deeper into Swift's views on love, suggesting it's a fragile yet magical state that can easily be broken or lost.
Music Influences
Swift cited U2 and other alternative rock bands as influences for the sound and feel of "State of Grace."
Usage in Popular Culture
"State of Grace" was used in an episode of the popular TV show, "Grey's Anatomy," in 2012.

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