A highly successful singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift is known for her versatility across country, pop, and alternative genres. She gained fame with her 2006 self-titled debut album and became a global superstar.
Swift has sold over 200 million records worldwide and is among the best-selling artists of all time. She has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammys, and is praised for her songwriting. Her Eras Tour became one of the highest-grossing tours in history, setting her position in the music industry.
About the Song
Speak Now is about interrupting a wedding to stop a mistake. The song tells a story with playful and dramatic lyrics. It was released as part of her Speak Now album.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Released | July 7, 2023 |
| Album | Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) |
| Writers | Taylor Swift |
| Producers | Christopher Rowe and Taylor Swift |
Lyrics of The Song Speak Now
Verse 1
I am not the kind of girl
Who should be rudely bargin’ in on a white veil occasion
But you are not the kind of boy
Who should be marrying the wrong girl
I sneak in and see your friends
And her snotty little family all dressed in pastel
And she is yelling at a bridesmaid
Somewhere back inside a room
Wearin’ a gown shaped like a pastry
Pre-Chorus
This is surely not what you thought it would be
I lose myself in a daydream
Where I stand and say
Chorus
Don’t say yes, run away now
I’ll meet you when you’re out
Of the church, at the back door
Don’t wait or say a single vow
You need to hear me out
And they said, “Spеak now”
Verse 2
Fond gestures are еxchanged
And the organ starts to play a song that sounds like a death march
And I am hiding in the curtains
It seems that I was uninvited by your lovely bride-to-be
Pre-Chorus
She floats down the aisle like a pageant queen
But I know you wish it was me
You wish it was me, don’t you?
Chorus
Don’t say yes, run away now
I’ll meet you when you’re out
Of the church, at the back door
Don’t wait or say a single vow
You need to hear me out
And they said, “Speak now”
Don’t say yes, run away now (Run away now)
I’ll meet you when you’re out
Of the church, at the back door
Don’t wait or say a single vow (Say a single vow)
Your time is running out
And they said, “Speak now”
Post-Chorus
Ooh (Run away now), la
Ooh (Say a single vow), ooh
Bridge
I hear the preacher say
“Speak now or forever hold your peace”
There’s the silence, there’s my last chance
I stand up with shaky hands, all eyes on me
Horrified looks from everyone in the room
But I’m only lookin’ at you
Verse 3
I am not the kind of girl
Who should be rudely bargin’ in on a white veil occasion
But you are not the kind of boy
Who should be marrying the wrong girl, haha
Chorus
So, don’t say yes, run away now
I’ll meet you when you’re out
Of the church, at the back door
Don’t wait or say a single vow
You need to hear me out
They said, “Speak now”
And you say, “Let’s run away now (Run away now)
I’ll meet you when I’m out
Of my tux, at the back door
Baby, I didn’t say my vows (Say a single vow)
So glad you were around
When they said, ‘Speak now'”
Live Performances of Speak Now
1. Live at Speak Now World Tour 2011
2. Live on Letterman
Similar Songs Like Speak Now
If you like Speak Now, here are Taylor Swift’s songs with a similar playful storytelling style and themes of love, impulsive decisions, and bold actions:
- You Belong with Me: A fun song about wanting someone who is with the wrong person, just like Speak Now’s wedding-crashing theme.
- Love Story: A dramatic love song with a fairytale theme, much like Speak Now’s bold romance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Song did Taylor Swift Write at 12 Years Old?
Taylor Swift wrote The Outside when she was 12 years old. It was one of her earliest songs and appeared on her self-titled debut album in 2006.
How Old was Taylor Swift When She Wrote Speak Now?
Taylor Swift was around 19 years old when she wrote Speak Now, which was released in 2010 as the title track of her third studio album.
