The Story of Us
Taylor Swift
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I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us How we met and the sparks flew instantly People would say, "they're the lucky ones" I used to know my place was a spot next to you Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat 'Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on Oh, a simple complication Miscommunications lead to fall out So many things that I wish you knew So many walls up I can't break through Now I'm standing alone In a crowded room And we're not speaking and I'm dying to know Is it killing you like it's killing me yeah I don't know what to say since the twist of fate When it all broke down and the story of us Looks a lot like a tragedy now next chapter How'd we end up this way? See me nervously pulling at my clothes And trying to look busy And you're doing your best to avoid me I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us How I was losing my mind when I saw you here But you held your pride like you should have held me Oh, I'm scared to see the ending Why are we pretending this is nothing? I'd tell you I miss you but I don't know how I've never heard silence quite this loud Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room And we're not speaking and I'm dying to know Is it killing you like it's killing me yeah I don't know what to say since the twist of fate When it all broke down and the story of us Looks a lot like a tragedy now This is looking like a contest Of who can act like they care less But I liked it better when you were on my side The battle's in your hands now But I would lay my armor down If you'd say you'd rather love than fight So many things that you wish I knew But the story of us might be ending soon Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room And we're not speaking and I'm dying to know Is it killing you like it's killing me yeah I don't know what to say since the twist of fate When it all broke down and the story of us Looks a lot like a tragedy now, the end
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Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"The Story of Us" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, produced by Swift alongside Nathan Chapman.
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Album DetailsThe song is a track from her third studio album, "Speak Now", which was released in 2010.
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Songwriting CreditsSwift wrote "The Story of Us" entirely on her own, which is the case with all the songs in the "Speak Now" album.
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Genre DefinitionThe song falls under the genre of pop and pop rock, showcasing Swift's transition from her earlier country-pop sound.
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Chart Performance"The Story of Us" peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song InspirationSwift stated that the song was inspired by an awkward encounter with an ex-lover at an awards show. The interaction made her feel like they were the only ones in the room and inspired the lyrics of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Story of Us" was directed by Noble Jones in Vanderbilt University and premiered on May 24, 2011. The video was inspired by the 1998 film 'Rushmore'.
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Live PerformancesSwift performed "The Story of Us" live as part of her setlist during the Speak Now World Tour (2011-2012).
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Awards and NominationsDespite not being released as a single initially, the song was nominated for Choice Break-Up Song at the Teen Choice Awards in 2011.
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Personal ReleaseSwift stated "The Story of Us" was the hardest song to write on the album due to its deeply personal subject matter.
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