"A Place in this World" is the fourth track from the standard edition of American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's self-titled debut studio album, Taylor Swift, released on October 24, 2006, through Big Machine Records.
Background[]
| “ | I wrote this song when I was thirteen and had just moved to Nashville. It was tough trying to find out how I was going to get where I wanted to go. I knew where I wanted to be, but I just didn’t know how to get there. I’m really happy this is on the album, because I feel like I finally figured it out. | ” |
Swift wrote the song on November 2003 at the age of thirteen. Her family lived in Pennsylvania but would frequently travel to Nashville in an attempt to get her a record deal. The Swift family then relocated to Nashville in 2004 when Swift was offered a "Developmental Deal" at RCA Records.[1]
She wrote "A Place in this World" about her dream of becoming a famous musician, knowing that it was what she wanted out of life, but was unsure whether or not her goal would be attainable.[2]
Robert Ellis Orrall revealed on his Instagram page that he recorded the song with Taylor, Angelo Petraglia, and Jamie Tate on January 15, 2004, along with "I'm Only Me When I'm With You" and "What Do You Say." This version appeared on one of Taylor's demo CDs and may be different from the one on her debut album.[3][4]
Hidden message[]
Hidden message: I found this.
Swift wrote the song when she was thirteen years old. She later found it when she was producing the album, and decided to include the song in the album.
Audio[]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
'Cause I'm still tryin' to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walkin'
Tryin' to see through the rain comin' down
Even though I'm not the only one who feels
The way I do
[Chorus]
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Tryin' to find a place in this world
[Verse 2]
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearin' my heart on my sleeve
Feelin' lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me, what more do I need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery
Oh, yeah
But that's okay
[Chorus]
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Tryin' to find a place in this world
[Bridge]
Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly
[Chorus]
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'm just a girl
Tryin' to find a place in this world
[Outro]
Oh, I'm just a girl
Oh, I'm just a girl
Oh, oh
Oh, I'm just a girl
Live performances[]
Swift performed this song live on iTunes Live SoHo. She also performed this song during the Reputation Stadium Tour as a surprise song. "A Place in this World" was performed as a surprise song on The Eras Tour on April 22, 2023, in Houston, Texas. It was performed again on The Eras Tour on the final show in Vancouver, Canada, on December 8, 2024. It was played on the guitar and mashed up with New Romantics.
Trivia[]
- Swift originally wanted to name her first album A Place in this World before later deciding to name it after herself.[5]
Media[]
- The song featured in the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus stars Joey King and Selena Gomez.
References[]
- ↑ "Taylor Swift: The Songs." Taylor Swift Switzerland, 2014-2019. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift - A Place In This World Lyrics." Genius, 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ↑ "Robert Ellis Orrall on Instagram: 'My talented friend...'" Instagram, 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift Era." You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love, 6 November 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift: The Songs." Taylor Swift Switzerland, 2014-2019. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
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| "Tim McGraw" • "Picture To Burn" • "Teardrops On My Guitar" • "A Place in this World" • "Cold As You" • "The Outside" • "Tied Together with a Smile" • "Stay Beautiful" • "Should've Said No" • "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" • "Our Song" | ||
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