22

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"22" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fourth album, Red (2012). It was written by Swift along with Max Martin and Shellback. The song was released as the album's fourth single on March 12, 2013. The lyrics describe the joys of being 22 years old. The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming the sixth song from Red to hit the top 20 in the country.


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It feels like a perfect night to dress up like hipsters
And make fun of our exes, uh uh uh uh
It feels like a perfect night for breakfast at midnight
To fall in love with strangers uh uh uh uh
Yeah
We're happy free confused and lonely at the same time
It's miserable and magical oh yeah
Tonight's the night when we forget about the deadlines, it's time uh oh

I don't know about you but I'm feeling 22
Everything will be alright, if you keep me next to you
You don't know about me, but I bet you want to
Everything will be alright, if we just keep dancing like we're 22, 22

It seems like one of those nights
This place is too crowded, too many cool kids uh uh, uh uh
It seems like one of those nights
We ditch the whole scene and end up dreaming instead of sleeping
Yeah
We're happy free confused and lonely in the best way
It's miserable and magical oh yeah
Tonight's the night, when we forget about the heartbreaks, it's time uh oh

I don't know about you but I'm feeling 22
Everything will be alright if you keep me next to you
You don't know about me, but I bet you want to
Everything will be alright if we just keep dancing like we're 22 uh uh ah ah ah 22 uh uh uh

I don't know about you, 22 uh uh 22 uh uh

It feels like one of those nights
We ditch the whole scene
It feels like one of those nights
We won't be sleeping
It feels like one of those nights
You look like bad news I gotta have you, I gotta have you ohh, uh, yeah

I don't know about you but I'm feeling 22
Everything will be alright if you keep me next to you
You don't know about me but I bet you want to
Everything will be alright if we just keep dancing like we're 22 uh uh, 22 uh uoh,

22 uh uh, yeah, 22 uh uhoo, yeah yeah

It feels like one of those nights uh uh
We ditch the whole scene
It feels like one of those nights uh uh
We won't be sleeping
It feels like one of those nights uh uh
You look like bad news I gotta have you, I gotta have you

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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: Martin Max Sandberg, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date Fact
"22" by Taylor Swift was released on October 22, 2012, as part of her Red album.
Song Writer Fact
"22" was written by Taylor Swift and Max Martin.
Peak Chart Position Fact
The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Contribution Fact
"22" contributed to "Red" becoming Swift's first album to sell a million copies in its first week.
Lyrics Inspiration Fact
Taylor crafted the lyrics around her own experiences and feelings when she was 22 years-old, giving fans a personal glimpse into her world.
Music Video Fact
The music video portrays Swift celebrating with friends, showcasing the fun and freedom she associated with the age 22.
Sales Performance Fact
"22" has sold over 3 million digital copies in the US as of July 2020.
Song Length Fact
The length of the song is 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Award Nomination Fact
The music video received a nomination at the MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video in 2013.
Cover Art Fact
The cover art for the song features a Polaroid photo of Swift, signifying the age of "22" as a time of collected memories.
Global Success Fact
"22" topped the charts not only in the U.S., but also reached top 10 positions in Canada and New Zealand.
Genres Fact
The song "22" comprises various genres such as pop, country, and pop rock.
Critical Reception Fact
The song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchy nature and relatability for young adults.
Licensing Fact
"22" was used in the series finale of hit TV show, "90210".
Title Fact
"22" is one of Taylor's few song titles that is solely a number, emphasizing the importance of age in her songwriting journey.

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