What To Wear
Unreleased | 2004
Table of Contents
Background and Lyrical Theme
«The songs we first cut for her in '04 that we would bring around to record labels were 'The Outside,' 'Your Face,' 'I Heart ?,' 'Crazier,' 'Beautiful Eyes,' 'What To Wear,' 'Better Off,' 'Invisible,' 'Just South of Knowing Why' and 'Need You Now.' And then one more, which is 'I’m Every Woman.'»
“What To Wear” is an upbeat, sweet song about a girl getting ready to attend a school dance. It details her excitement about dressing up, seeing the boy she likes, and having the night of her dreams.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
She’s looking in the mirror
The moment’s getting nearer
She thinks about it as she walks her walk
Up and down the staircase
Make-up fresh on her face
She thinks about it as she talks her talk
[Pre-Chorus 1]
School dance, first chance
Always been a dreamer
There’s one guy, she’s shy
Sees him through the mirror
And everybody looks at her
She thinks about it
[Chorus 1]
Blue dress, angel face
Looking in the mirror
Shoes, purse, hair tied back
And you should see her
She’s got her magic floating through the air
Peace, love
One thing leads into another
Dream big, aim small
Man, you gotta love her
She’s got her hopes up
Got them up to there
Wondering what to wear
[Verse 2]
She’s standing in her bedroom
He’ll be pulling up soon
She thinks about it when she sees headlights
Looking out the window
She’s got her diary to show
That she’s been waiting for this all her life
[Pre-Chorus 2]
First date, can’t wait
Looking in the mirror
Heart all wrapped up
Wait until he sees her
He’s looking right at her
She thinks about it
[Chorus 2]
Sixteen, blue jeans
Abercrombie tshirt
Shoes, purse, hair tied back
And you should see her
She’s got her magic floating through the air
Peace, love
One thing leads into another
Dream big, aim small
Man, you gotta love her
She’s got her hopes up
Got them up to there
Wondering what to wear
[Bridge]
The years went by
The mirror saw her cry
She got up again
She got up again
The wind blew by the small town lights
She got up again
Move out, find out where the world can take her
Bright lights, late nights
Living for the greater
Move to Paris
Living on a prayer
[Final Chorus]
Peace, love
One thing leads into another
Dream big, aim small
Man, you got to love her
She’s got her hopes up
Got them up to there
She’s got her hopes up
Got them up to there
Wondering what to wear
[Outro]
Oh, oh, oh
Wondering what to wear
| Artist | Taylor Swift |
|---|---|
| Status | Unreleased |
| Leaked | 2004 |
| Written | 2004 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:39 |
| Songwriters | Taylor Swift Robert Ellis Orrall |
| Producer | Robert Ellis Orrall |
