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"The Way I Loved You" is the tenth track from American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's second studio album, Fearless, released on November 11, 2008, through Big Machine Records. It is also the tenth track from her debut re-recorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version), released on April 9, 2021, through Republic Records.

Hidden message[]

Hidden message: We can't go back.

Swift realized that the relationship she had was too perfect, and she needed something more. She says that she and her ex-lover can never go back to the relationship they once had, although she wants to.

Lyrics[]

[Verse 1]
He is sensible and so incredible
And all my single friends are jealous
He says everything I need to hear and it's like
I couldn't ask for anything better

[Pre-Chorus]
He opens up my door and I get into his car
And he says, "You look beautiful tonight"
And I feel perfectly fine

[Chorus]
But I miss screaming and fighting
And kissing in the rain
And it's 2 A.M. and I'm cursing your name
You're so in love that you act insane
And that's the way I loved you
Breaking down and coming undone
It's a roller-coaster kinda rush
And I never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you

[Verse 2]
He respects my space and never makes me wait
And he calls exactly when he says he will
He's close to my mother
Talks business with my father
He's charming and endearing and I'm comfortable

[Chorus]
But I miss screaming and fighting
And kissing in the rain
And it's 2 A.M. and I'm cursing your name
You're so in love that you act insane
And that's the way I loved you
Breaking down and coming undone
It's a roller-coaster kinda rush
And I never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you

[Bridge]
He can't see the smile I'm faking
And my heart's not breaking
'Cause I'm not feeling anything at all
And you were wild and crazy
Just so frustrating, intoxicating, complicated
Got away by some mistake and now

[Chorus]
I miss screaming and fighting
And kissing in the rain
It's 2 A.M. and I'm cursing your name
I'm so in love that I acted insane
And that's the way I loved you
Breaking down and coming undone
It's a roller-coaster kinda rush
And I never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you

[Outro]
And that's the way I loved you
I never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you

Lyric video[]

Audio[]

Live performances[]

"The Way I Loved You" was performed as part of the main setlist of the Fearless Tour. It was also performed as a surprise song on The Eras Tour on May 24, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal, mashed-up with "Come Back...Be Here" and "The Other Side Of The Door".

Fearless
"Fearless" • "Fifteen" • "Love Story" • "Hey Stephen" • "White Horse" • "You Belong With Me" • "Breathe" • "Tell Me Why" • "You're Not Sorry" • "The Way I Loved You" • "Forever & Always" • "The Best Day" • "Change"
Platinum Edition
"Jump Then Fall" • "Untouchable" • "Forever & Always" (piano version) • "Come In With The Rain" • "Superstar" • "The Other Side Of The Door"
Taylor's Version
"Today Was A Fairytale" • "You All Over Me" • "Mr. Perfectly Fine" • "We Were Happy" • "That's When" • "Don't You" • "Bye Bye Baby"
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