You Belong With Me Lyrics | Fearless | Taylor Swift
About the Song: An Early 2000s Anthem
"You Belong With Me" is a quintessential Taylor Swift classic that defined the country-pop sound of the late 2000s. Released as a single from her sophomore album, Fearless, the song tells a highly relatable story of unrequited love from the perspective of an everyday girl pining for a friend who is dating the popular, yet wrong, girl. Co-written by Swift and Liz Rose, the track was praised for its catchy melody and narrative lyrics. It became a massive international hit, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
The Iconic Music Video
Much of the song's success can be attributed to its beloved music video, directed by Roman White. The video brought the song's story to life, with Taylor Swift cleverly playing a dual role as both the nerdy protagonist, 'the girl next door,' and the antagonistic, popular cheerleader girlfriend. The video's charming narrative and triumphant ending resonated with millions of fans and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 2009—an event made infamous by Kanye West's interruption of Swift's acceptance speech.
Release Date: May 2, 2009
Director: Roman White
Starring: Taylor Swift and actor Lucas Till.
Where to Watch: The official music video is available on YouTube.
Creative Artists
Taylor Swift is the celebrated singer-songwriter who built her career on narrative-driven songs. Find her full credits on IMDb.
Liz Rose is a songwriter who was a key collaborator on Swift's early albums, helping to co-write many of her first hits. See her work on IMDb.
Roman White is a music video director who directed several of Swift's early videos, including "Fifteen" and "Mine." His work can be found on IMDb.
About the Album: Fearless (2008)
Fearless is Taylor Swift's second studio album and the record that catapulted her to global superstardom. It masterfully blended country instrumentation with pop hooks and structures, exploring themes of teenage romance, heartbreak, and aspirations. The album spent 11 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and became the best-selling album of 2009 in the United States. It went on to win four Grammy Awards, including the coveted Album of the Year, making the then 20-year-old Swift the youngest artist in history to win the award.
