"We Were Happy" is the twenty-third track from American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's first re-recorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version), released on April 9, 2021, through Republic Records.
Background[]
The song was written in 2005 with Liz Rose, and it appears on a demo CD as the 12th track, and was probably considered for the debut album.
2 demos of the song have leaked: A piano demo from 2005, and a produced version that was probably considered for The original album.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
We used to walk along the streets
When the porch lights were shining bright
Before I had somewhere to be
Back when we had all night and we were happy
I do recall a good while back we snuck into the circus
You threw your arms around my neck, back when I deserved it
And we were happy
[Chorus]
When it was good, baby
It was good, baby
We showed 'em all up
No one could touch the way we laughed in the dark
Talking 'bout your daddy's farm we were going to buy someday
And we were happy
[Verse 2]
We used to watch the sun go down on the boats in the water
That's sort of how I feel right now
And goodbye's so much harder
'Cause we were happy
[Chorus]
When it was good, baby
It was good, baby
We showed 'em all up
No one could touch the way we laughed in the dark
Talking 'bout your daddy's farm we were going to buy someday
And we were happy
[Bridge]
Oh, I hate those voices telling me I'm not in love anymore
But they don't give me choices
And that's what these tears are for
'Cause we were happy, we were happy
[Chorus]
When it was good, baby
It was good, baby
We showed 'em all up
No one could touch the way we laughed in the dark
Talking 'bout your daddy's farm
And you were going to marry me
And we were happy
Yeah, we were happy
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
We were happy
Audio[]
Live performance[]
The song was performed as a surprise song on The Eras Tour on July 23, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany mashed-up with "happiness".
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| "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" | ||
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