Safe & Sound

The Civil Wars, Taylor Swift

About Safe & Sound

"Safe & Sound" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift featuring alternative country duo The Civil Wars, taken from The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond, the official soundtrack for the 2012 film The Hunger Games. The artists co-wrote the track with its producer, T-Bone Burnett; the song was written at Burnett's house within two hours. The song was released to the iTunes Store in the United States on December 26, 2011, and was later added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist in the United Kingdom. The song was critically lauded, with critics praising Swift's breathy vocals, the simplicity of the music, and its lyrics, with some citing it as a welcome return to form for Swift. 


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2012
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I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said don't leave me here alone
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight

Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window, darling everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby even when the musics gone, gone

Just close your eyes, the sun is going down
You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound

Just close your eyes, you'll be alright
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound

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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: John Paul White, Joy Williams-Yetton, T Bone Burnett, Taylor Alison Swift

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Safe & Sound" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, known for her narrative songs about her personal life.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between Taylor Swift and the alternative country duo, The Civil Wars.
Soundtrack Inclusion
It was originally written for the soundtrack of the 2012 movie "The Hunger Games," where Swift also made a cameo.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song instantly peaked at number 1 on iTunes and number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Awards
It won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Release Date
"Safe & Sound" was released as a single on December 26, 2011.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Swift walking through a worn-out, barren landscape intercut with scenes from the movie.
Genre
The track departs from Swift's signature country-pop style, instead exploring a folksy, haunting sound.
Lyrics
Its lyrics depict the comfort of being with loved ones and feeling safe and secure, adding a poignant layer to the violent context of "The Hunger Games."
Production
It was produced by T-Bone Burnett, a renowned music producer, and was praised for its understated, minimal production.
Reception
Critics praised Swift's mature vocal delivery and noted that "Safe & Sound" indicated her growth as an artist outside her comfort zone.
Impact
Beyond its contribution to "The Hunger Games" universe, the song has also been played and covered in various TV shows and music competitions, underscoring its impact and popularity.
Success
Despite being a folk song and not radio-friendly, "Safe & Sound" was a significant commercial success, selling over two million copies in the United States alone.

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