Teardrops on My Guitar
Taylor Swift
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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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Written by: Liz Rose, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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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.
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InspirationThe 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.
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Country Music Association Awards NominationIn 2007, "Teardrops on My Guitar" earned a nomination for "Song of the Year" at the Country Music Association Awards.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Pop Version ReleaseA 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.
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Debut Album InfluenceThe 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.
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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.
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Taylor Swift's CommentaryTaylor 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.
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Shift in Music TastesAlthough 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.
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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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