Dear John

Taylor Swift

About Dear John

"Dear John" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was on her 2010 release Speak Now. Swift wrote the song on her own, like all the songs on the album except "If This Was a Movie", which she co-wrote with Martin Johnson, and it is allegedly about fellow singer John Mayer. The song charted at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 66 on the Canadian Hot 100.


Year:
2010
6:45
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Long were the nights when my days once revolved around you
Counting my footsteps,
Praying the floor won't fall through, again
My mother accused me of losing my mind,
But I swore I was fine, you paint me a blue sky
And go back and turn it to rain
And I lived in your chess game,
But you changed the rules every day
Wondering which version of you I might get on the phone
Tonight, well I stopped picking up, and this song is to let you know why

Dear John, I see it all now that you're gone
Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?
The girl in the dress, cried the whole way home, I should've known

Well maybe it's me and my blind optimism to blame
Maybe it's you and your sick need to give love then take it away
And you'll add my name to your long list of traitors who don't understand
And I'll look back and regret how I ignored when they said "run as fast as you can"

Dear John, I see it all now that you're gone
Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?
The girl in the dress, cried the whole way home

Dear John, I see it all, now it was wrong
Don't you think nineteen is too young
To be played by your dark twisted games, when I loved you so?
I should've known

You are an expert at sorry,
And keeping the lines blurry
Never impressed by me acing your tests
All the girls that you've run dry
Have tired, lifeless eyes
'Cause you burned them out
But I took your matches before fire could catch me,
So don't look now, I'm shining like fireworks over your sad, empty town

Dear John, I see it all now that you're gone
Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?
The girl in the dress, cried the whole way home.

I see it all now that you're gone
Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?
The girl in the dress wrote you a song
You should've known, you should've known
Don't you think I was too young? You should've known

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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: Taylor Swift

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Dear John" is one of Taylor Swift's most candid and revealing songs. It was entirely written by Swift herself, making it an independent piece that captures her personal experiences and emotions.
Release Year
The song was released in the year 2010 as a part of Swift's third studio album called "Speak Now."
Song Length
"Dear John" is the longest song on the album "Speak Now," with a duration of 6 minutes and 43 seconds. This is also the longest song Taylor has ever released.
Alleged Subject
The song is speculated to be about famous singer-songwriter John Mayer. This assumption is based on the lyrics of the song and the relationship rumors that were circulating between Swift and Mayer at that time.
Public Reaction
Upon its release, the song received mixed reviews. Some praised Swift's lyrical content, while others criticized it for being too long. However, the song has since been recognized as one of the standout tracks on the album.
John Mayer's Response
John Mayer, the alleged subject of the song, publically declared that he found the song to be ‘humiliating’ and ‘a lousy thing [for Swift] to do’ in a 2012 Rolling Stone interview.
Song Genre
The song is a country-pop song with elements of rock music. It's characterized by its slow pace and emotionally charged lyrics.
Chart Performance
"Dear John" peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Live Performances
Swift has performed "Dear John" during her "Speak Now World Tour." Her performances of the song are known to be emotional and resonating.
Re-recorded Version
In 2021, as a part of Swift's re-recording of her old albums, a new version of "Dear John" was released in "Red (Taylor's Version)". The re-recorded version stays faithful to the original while giving it a richer and more mature sound.

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