Red
Taylor Swift
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Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street Faster than the wind, passionate as sin ending so suddenly Loving him is like trying to change your mind once you're already flying through the free fall Like the colors in autumn, so bright just before they lose it all Losing him was blue like I'd never known Missing him was dark grey all alone Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody you never met But loving him was red Loving him was red Touching him was like realizing all you ever wanted was right there in front of you Memorizing him was as easy as knowing all the words to your old favorite song Fighting with him was like trying to solve a crossword and realizing there's no right answer Regretting him was like wishing you never found out that love could be that strong Losing him was blue like I'd never known Missing him was dark gray all alone Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody you never met But loving him was red Oh red Burning red Remembering him comes in flashbacks and echoes Tell myself it's time now, gotta let go But moving on from him is impossible When I still see it all in my head Burning red Burning it was red Oh losing him was blue like I'd never known Missing him was dark gray all alone Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody you never met 'Cause loving him was red Yeah, yeah red We're burning red And that's why he's spinning 'round in my head Comes back to me, burning red Yeah, yeah His love was like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street
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Written by: Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Red" is the title track from Taylor Swift's fourth studio album, released in October 2012.
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Pop-Country FusionThe song, like many of Swift's tracks from this era, features a fusion of country and pop influences.
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Emotional DepthSwift has stated that the song "Red", is about a relationship that was emotionally intense and chaotic, comparing the emotions of heartbreak to colors.
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Chart RankingsThe song itself peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Swift's many Top 10 hits.
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Swift's Writing SkillsCritically, Swift's songwriting ability has been showcased in this song, where she uses color-based metaphors to describe the highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Red" was nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
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Swift's FranchiseFollowing its release, the song was incorporated into Swift's Red Tour production.
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Swift's ConfessionSwift admitted that she initially regretted including the track on Red's album because it was so personal, but later felt it symbolized the overlying theme of heartbreak and chaos.
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Song's LengthThe song has a length of 3 minutes and 43 seconds, which is fairly typical for a pop song.
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Co-ProducerAlong with Swift, the song was also produced by the well-known American record producer Nathan Chapman.
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AcclaimBillboard considered "Red" as the 2nd best song of 2013.
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Commercial SuccessThe song sold over 2 million copies in the United States under a year.
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Re-RecordingTaylor Swift re-recorded this album, including the song "Red", in 2021 as part of her efforts to regain control of her music catalog.
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Vivid ImageryThe song has been praised for its vivid imagery, with specific attention paid to the lyric "Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street."
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Live PerformancesIn addition to being performed on the Red Tour, the song has also been included in the setlist for subsequent concert tours.
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