Teardrops on My Guitar

Taylor Swift

About Teardrops on My Guitar

"Teardrops on My Guitar" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose, and produced by Nathan Chapman. "Teardrops on My Guitar" was released on February 19, 2007 by Big Machine Records, as the second single from her self-titled debut album (2006). The song was later included on the international release of Swift's second studio album, Fearless (2008), and released as the second pop single from the album in the United Kingdom. It was inspired by Swift's experience with Drew Hardwick, a classmate of hers for whom she had feelings. He was completely unaware and continually spoke about his girlfriend to Swift, something she pretended to be endeared by. Years afterwards, Hardwick appeared at Swift's house, but Swift rejected him. Musically, the track is soft and is primarily guided by a gentle acoustic guitar. Critics have queried the song's classification as country music, with those in agreement (such as Grady Smith of Rolling Stone) citing the themes and narrative style as country-influenced and those opposed (such as Roger Holland of PopMatters) indicating the pop music production and instrumentation lack traditional country elements. 


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2008
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Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing everything that we should be
I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything that I have to live without

Drew talks to me, I laugh 'cause it is just so funny
That I can't even see anyone when he's with me
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She'd better hold him tight, give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes and know she's lucky cause

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down and maybe
Get some sleep tonight

Because he's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enough
And he's all that I need to fall into

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see

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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 Alison Swift

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12 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Teardrops on My Guitar" was released on February 19, 2007, as the second single from Taylor Swift's self-titled debut album which came out in the previous year. It quickly gained popularity and helped cement Swift's status as a breakout star.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Certification
"Teardrops on My Guitar" became Taylor Swift's first certified triple-platinum song by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in March 2021.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by a real-life experience Swift had in high school when she liked a boy named Drew who was unaware of her feelings and was more interested in another girl.
Country Music Association Awards Nomination
In 2007, "Teardrops on My Guitar" earned a nomination for "Song of the Year" at the Country Music Association Awards.
Music Video
The music video, which debuted on March 12, 2007, was hugely well-received and won the MTV Video Music Award for "Best New Artist" in 2008.
Pop Version Release
A pop version of "Teardrops on My Guitar" was released due to its increasing crossover potential, showing Swift's early promise as an artist who could appeal to both country and pop audiences.
Debut Album Influence
The song played a crucial role in boosting the sales of Swift's debut album, which has since been certified 7x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Covers and Performances
"Teardrops on My Guitar" has been covered by several artists across various genres, and Swift often includes it in the setlists of her concert tours.
Taylor Swift's Commentary
Taylor explained that the song is about "just being frustrated with the fact that here's this heartache going on and I can't even get this guy to look at me". This direct insight into her emotional world helped her cultivate a loyal fan base early on.
Shift in Music Tastes
Although early in her career Taylor Swift was associated with a country sound, "Teardrops on My Guitar" signaled to many critics and audiences her potential for pop crossover success, which she later fully embraced.
First Nonleading Single
"Teardrops on My Guitar" was Taylor's first song that wasn't the leading single to receive a music video - a tradition she maintained throughout her career for hit songs that weren't necessarily the first single of an album.

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