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By The Way

Unreleased | 2005

“By The Way” is one of Taylor’s numerous unreleased songs. It was co-written by her, Brett Beavers and Deric Ruttan in her teen years. The lyrics describe a broken hearted girl who sees her ex boyfriend with his new partner.
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Background and Lyrical Theme

In 2004, Taylor performed original songs at an RCA Records showcase, and received an artist development deal, following which she moved to Nashville and worked with experienced Music Row songwriters such as Troy Verges, Brett Beavers, Brett James, Mac McAnally, and the Warren Brothers. She co-wrote “By The Way” with Brett Beavers and Deric Ruttan. Taylor also collaborated with Brett on two other unreleased songs of hers, “Being With My Baby” and “Wildflower.” Furthermore, she co-wrote one of Deric’s songs, “Down Came the Rain,” which he recorded and released in 2006.

In “By The Way”, Taylor sings about still being broken hearted after splitting with the boy she loves. She sees him with his new girlfriend and has to admit to herself that she still loves and misses him. She hopes that he’ll drop what he’s doing and get back with her but realizes that probably will not happen.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I had to catch my breath
When I saw you there across the room
Holding her hand
I’d have never guessed that starting over would look so good on you
But here I am
Still believing there might come a day
We’ll pick up where we left off

[Chorus]
And by the way your eyes are dancing
I’d say the chances of that are getting slim
By the way my heart’s still breaking
It’s going to take it a while to love again
So many things that I forgot to say
By the way

[Verse 2]
I should’ve let you know all the ways you made me feel alive
I guess it’s too late
So I’ll just get my coat and make my way into this breezy night
Give you one last wave
Maybe you’ll drop what you’re doing and come over here to say
I’m looking good

[Chorus]
But by the way your eyes are dancing
I’d say the chances of that are getting slim
By the way my heart’s still breaking
It’s going to take it a while to love again
So many things that I forgot to say

[Bridge]
By the way, you still look amazing
And I must’ve been crazy to let you get away

[Outro]
By the way
If you ever wondered
Still got the same old number
Just in case
I still miss you and I still love you
By the way
By the way, oh

General Information
StatusUnreleased
Leaked2005
Written2004-2005
GenreCountry
Length3:46
SongwritersTaylor Swift
Brett Beavers
Deric Ruttan
Leaked Demo Audio