"Hey Stephen" is the fourth track from her second studio album, Fearless, released on November 11, 2008. It was re-released on April 9, 2021 as a part of Fearless (Taylor's Version).
Background
“Hey Stephen” was written for a guy who opened a few shows for her while she was on tour, that she had a crush on, but who never knew she liked him. She sent him a text message when the album came out, saying “Hey, Track 4.” He then sent her a long e-mail saying “Oh, my God!”[1]
Hidden message: Love and theft
Live performances
This song was performed acoustically as a part of the setlist for her first tour, the Fearless Tour.
Hey Stephen (Fearless Tour)
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hey Stephen, I know looks can be deceiving but I know I saw a light in you
As we walked we were talking and I didn't say half the things I wanted to
Of all the girls tossing rocks at your window
I'll be the one waiting there even when it's cold
Hey Stephen, boy you might have me believing I don't always have to be alone.
[Chorus]
'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel
Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so
Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you
Can't help it if there's no one else
I can't help myself
[Verse 2]
Hey Stephen, I've been holding back this feeling
So I've got some things to say to you
I seen it all so I thought but I never seen nobody shine the way you do
The way you walk, way you talk, way you say my name
It's beautiful, wonderful, don't you ever change
Hey Stephen, why are people always leaving
I think you and I should stay the same
'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel
Can't help I if I wanna kiss you in the rain so
Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you
Can't help it if there's no one else
I can't help myself
[Bridge]
They're dimming the street lights
You're perfect for me why aren't you here tonight?
I'm waiting alone now so come on and come out and pull me near
Shine, shine, shine
Hey Stephen I could give you fifty reasons why I should be the one you choose
All those other girls, well they're beautiful but would they write a song for you
[Chorus]
'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel
Can't help I if I wanna kiss you in the rain so
Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you
Can't help it if there's no one else
I can't help myself
If you look like an angel
Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so
Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you
Can't help it if there's no one else
[Outro]
I can't help myself
Myself, can't help myself
I can't help myself.
