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"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

References[]

Unreleased songs
Leaked songs 4 U10 Dollars and a 6 PackA Little More Like YouAll Night DinerAmerican BoyAm I Ready for Love?AngelinaBaby BlueBeautiful DaysBeing with My BabyBetter OffBrand New WorldBrought Up That WayBy the WayCan I Go with YouCannonballCheck Out This ViewClosest to a CowboyCross My HeartDark Blue TennesseeDiary of MeDon't Hate Me for Loving YouDown Came the Rain (feat. Deric Ruttan) • Drama QueenFall Back On YouFall Into Me (feat. Emerson Drive) • FireFireflyGracieHalf-Way to TexasHerHoney BabyHouston RodeoI Know What I WantI Used to FlyI Wished On a PlaneI'd LieIn the Pouring RainJust South of Knowing WhyKid in the CrowdLet's Go (a.k.a. Battle) • Live for the Little ThingsLong Time GoingLook at You Like ThatLove They Haven't Thought of YetLove to LoseLucky YouMade Up YouMaking Up for Lost LoveMandolinMary JoMatchesMe and BritanyMy Turn to Be MeNeedNeed You NowNever FadeNevermindOne-Sided GoodbyeOur Last NightPerfect Have I LovedPermanent MarkerPoint of ViewPretty WordsRain SongR-E-V-E-N-G-ERide OnSame GirlSmokey Black NightsSpinning AroundSugarSweet Tea and God's GracesTell MeTennesseeThat's LifeThinkin' 'Bout YouThirteen Blocks (a.k.a. Can't Call It Love) • This Here GuitarThis Is Really HappeningTonight (a.k.a. VMA Side Story) • 'Til Brad Pitt Comes AlongUnder My HeadWait for MeWelcome DistractionWhat Do You SayWhat to WearWho I've Always BeenWhy Do You Tell Me?Writing Songs About YouYou DoYou Don't Have to Call MeYour AnythingYour FaceYour Heart's Somewhere Else
Unleaked songs Acting Like a BoyAnymoreBother MeFamilyGail's SongGo SlowGoodbye ButterflyHeavenHis LiesI'm Looking Out for YouIt's Still YouNashvilleNone of the AboveNot One DayOne More DayScreamSomeone Just Told MeSomeone Loves YouThis One's DifferentTodayToo BeautifulUnknown Craig Wiseman outtakeUnknown Harry Styles outtakesUnknown Midnights outtake with The 1975Unknown Reputation outtake with DrakeUnknown Ryan Adams Red outtakeUnknown Aaron Dessner Folklore OuttakeWildflowerWonderful ThingsYouYou Walk AwayYour Picture