The Way I Loved You
Fearless (2008) | Fearless (Taylor's Version) [2021]
Background
«It was always one of my goals to write with John. I had heard so many things about him. I just wanted to see what it was like to get into a room with him because I know I'm a very opinionated writer and I knew he was a very opinionated writer. So I knew this was either going to be the best thing in the world or was just going to be a complete train wreck.»
Lyrical Theme
«The whole time you’re with him, you’re thinking about the guy who was complicated and messy and frustrating. So I brought that idea, the title and where I thought the song should go to John. He was able to relate to it because he is that complicated, frustrating messy guy in his relationships. We came at the song from different angles. It was just so cool to get in a room and write with him because he really is an incredible writer.»
Live Performances
Commercial Performance
Taylor's Version
«Some of my favorite songs to re-record on Fearless I think were 'The Way I Loved You' and 'Hey Stephen.' Those were always lowe key favorites of mine, and favorites to sing live. I think having a bit of a more grown up voice really lent itself to songs like 'The Way I Loved You' and 'Tell Me Why.' Just songs that maybe I kind of struggled to master live back when I was eighteen. They were so much easier to sing now and they kind of felt more like they fit.»
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 2am 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 2am 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 feelin’ anything at all
And you were wild and crazy
Just so frustrating, intoxicating, complicated
Got away by some mistake and now
[Chorus Variation]
I miss screaming, and fighting, and kissing in the rain
It’s 2am 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 (Oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I never knew I could feel that much
And that’s the way I loved you
| Albums | Fearless Fearless (Taylor’s Version) | |||
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| Released | November 11, 2008 | |||
| Re-Released | April 9, 2021 | |||
| Written | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:04 | |||
| Labels | Big Machine Records Republic Records | |||
| Songwriters | Taylor Swift John Rich | |||
| Producers | Nathan Chapman (original) Christopher Rowe Taylor Swift | |||
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