"Halfway to Texas" (also listed as "Half-Way to Texas" on some early demo CDs) is an unreleased song by American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift. It is the sixteenth track on Taylor's Songs. The song leaked in full on August 24, 2023.[2][3]
Background[]
In November 2018, Brian Mansfield uploaded a photo of the demo CD on Instagram, revealing the titles of several unreleased songs.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
When I got mad at you, I always said I'd move to Texas
As a crazy little girl, what was I supposed to do?
And I'm still crazy and I guess I haven't gotten much better
You're getting complicated, so I'll hit the road for someplace new
[Chorus]
Well, I'm halfway to Texas, enjoying this roadside view
Just clearing my head, trying not to think back on you
And I'm trying to be strong
Maybe this whole thing is wrong
So I'll focus on the winding road leading to Texas
[Verse 2]
The wind in my hair is reminding me of the way you held me
Back home is far, I won't give up just yet
Right now, you'll probably call wondering what I'm doing
And a voice in the wind will tell you I'm a long time gone
[Chorus]
Well, I'm halfway to Texas, kinda thinking back on you
There's a thought in my head saying my best option is you
And I hope I can stay strong
I'm starting to think this is wrong
I'll just focus on the winding road leading to Texas
[Bridge]
I've stopped the car
All I can think of is you
Maybe you were right
Now I know how much I love you
[Outro]
I'm halfway to Texas, I'm turned around, 'cause I love you
I'm coming back to you darling, wanna spend my life with you
And I know I have this wrong
I've stayed away from you this long
I'm taking you with me next time I go to Texas
I'm taking you with me next time I go to Texas