Lover

Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift

About Lover

"Lover" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her seventh studio album of the same name (2019). Swift produced the song with Jack Antonoff, and it was released on August 16, 2019, by Republic Records as the third single from the album. "Lover" is a country, indie folk and pop ballad that features a booming snare, slow tempo and guitar-centric sound. Over a retro-styled musical motif, Swift sings lyrics about devotion to her partner, in this case, English actor Joe Alwyn. The song received universal acclaim from critics, who praised its nostalgic quality and Swift's songwriting. In the US, the song peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the album's third consecutive top ten single on the Hot 100. It also entered the top ten in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The song received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 62nd Grammy Awards. The music video for "Lover" was directed by Swift and Drew Kirsch, and features dancer Christian Owens as Swift's love interest. Premiering on August 22, 2019, the video is set in brightly colored rooms and a dollhouse, and shows the couple fighting and making up. Swift performed the song at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. 


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2019
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We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January
This is our place, we make the rules
And there's a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear
Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home
You're my, my, my, my lover

We could light a bunch of candles and dance around the kitchen, baby
Pictures of when we were young would hang on the wall
We would sit on the stoop, I'll sing love songs to you when we're eighty
See I finally got you now, honey, I won't let you fall

Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home (forever and ever)
You're my, my, my, my lover

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?
With every guitar string scar on my hand
I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover
Look in my eyes, they will tell you the truth 
The girl in my story has always been you
I'd go down with the Titanic, it's true , for you, lover
And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me
And at every table, I'll save you a seat, lover (save you a seat)

Can I go where you go? (Can I go where you go, baby?)
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home (forever and ever)
You're my, my, my, my
Oh, you're my, my, my, my
Darling, you're my, my, my, my
Lover

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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: Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Album
"Lover" is the title track from Taylor Swift's seventh studio album, also named "Lover."
Track Position
It is the third single of the album, following "Me!" and "You Need to Calm Down."
Release Date
The song was released on August 16, 2019.
Songwriting and Production
Swift served as the sole songwriter for "Lover," and she co-produced the track along with Jack Antonoff.
Genre
The song is a romantic country-pop, indie folk ballad, shifting away from the electropop style seen in her previous album "Reputation."
Music Video
The music video for "Lover" was directed by Drew Kirsch and Swift herself, making this her first self-directed music video.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are a heartfelt dedication to a lover. Critics have speculated that the song is about Swift's longtime partner, Joe Alwyn.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in many countries worldwide and peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Certification
"Lover" has been certified as Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Awards/Nominations
The song received several award nominations, including Best Song at the MTV Video Music Awards and Song of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Live Performance
Swift debuted "Lover" at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, with the stage designed like a house- a reference to the lyrics, "We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January."
Remix
A remix of "Lover" featuring Shawn Mendes was released in November 2019.
Album Success
The album "Lover" from which the song comes, is one of Taylor Swift's most successful ventures, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Positive Reviews
The song was met with widespread acclaim, with music critics praising its classic, heartfelt feel and Swift’s songwriting abilities.
Dedicated Fan Theories
Many fans believe that "Lover" hints at Swift’s possible engagement with boyfriend Joe Alwyn, due to lyrical content describing wedding-like scenarios.

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