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"White Horse" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman and Swift. The song was released on December 7, 2008 by Big Machine Records, as the second single from Swift's second studio album Fearless (2008). Swift and Rose composed the song about one of Swift's ex-boyfriends, when Swift discovered he was not what she had perceived of him. It focused on the moment where Swift accepted that the relationship was over. "White Horse" is, musically, a country song and uses sparse production to emphasize vocals. Lyrically, the track speaks of disillusionment and pain in a relationship, drawing references to fairytales. Critically, "White Horse" garnered generally positive reception. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, "White Horse" won the Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance. The song also performed well commercially, although it did not duplicate the success of its predecessor, "Love Story". In the United States, it peaked at number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot Country Songs chart. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song's accompanying music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, who directed the majority of Swift's prior videos. The video features Swift as she decides to end a relationship via phone call. In the video, Swift recalls multiple memories with her love interest, both positive and negative. Swift promoted "White Horse" via live performances, including numerous during the Fearless Tour (2009–10).more »

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Say you're sorryThat face of an angelComes out just when you need it toAs I paced back and forth all this time'Cause I honestly believed in youHolding onThe days drag onStupid girl,I should have known, I should have knownThat I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy taleI'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet,Lead her up the stairwellThis ain't Hollywood, this is a small town,I was a dreamer before you went and let me downNow it's too late for youAnd your white horse, to come aroundMaybe I was naive,Got lost in your eyesAnd never really had a chanceMy mistake I didn't know to be in loveYou had to fight to have the upper handI had so many dreamsAbout you and meHappy endingsNow I knowI'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy taleI'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet,Lead her up the stairwellThis ain't Hollywood, this is a small town,I was a dreamer before you went and let me downNow it's too late for youAnd your white horse, to come aroundAnd there you are on your knees,Begging for forgiveness, begging for meJust like I always wanted but I'm so sorry'Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytaleI'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me wellThis is a big world, that was a small townThere in my rear view mirror disappearing nowAnd its too late for you and your white horseNow its too late for you and your white horse, to catch me nowOh, whoa, whoa, whoaTry and catch me nowOh, it's too lateTo catch me now

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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: Elisabeth Wagner Rose, Taylor Alison Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Release

"White Horse" was released on December 8, 2008, as the second single from Taylor Swift's second studio album "Fearless."

Songwriting Team

The song was co-written by Taylor Swift and Liz Rose, a frequent collaborator of Swift's early music career.

Chart Performance

"White Horse" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on Hot Country Songs in the US.

Awards and Nominations

The song won two Grammy Awards in 2010, for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

TV Series Appearance

"White Horse" was also featured in the season finale of the fourth season of the television show "Grey's Anatomy."

Critic Reviews

Critics praised "White Horse" for its stripped-back production and emotive lyrics, which marked a departure from Swift’s earlier country-pop sound.

Involved Themes

The song talks about disillusionment and lost love, in which Swift says she realizes that 'Prince Charming is not coming to save her'.

Music Video

The music video of "White Horse," directed by Trey Fanjoy, features actor Stephen Colletti as Swift's love interest.

Inspiration

"White Horse" was reportedly inspired by an actual event in Taylor Swift's life when she thought that someone was her prince charming but turned out to be nothing of the sort.

Album Success

The track is part of the "Fearless" album which was a major commercial success, becoming the best-selling album of 2009 in the United States.

Number of Copies Sold

As of August 2020, "White Horse" sold over 2 million digital copies in the United States.

Recognition in Country Music

It was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its sales, further cementing Swift's status in country music.

Tour Performances

"White Horse" was a regular fixture in Swift's setlist for The Fearless Tour which ran from April 2009 to July 2010.

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