Safe & Sound
Taylor Swift
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I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'll never let you go When all those shadows almost killed your light I remember you said don't leave me here alone But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight Just close your eyes, the sun is going down You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound Don't you dare look out your window, darling everything's on fire The war outside our door keeps raging on Hold onto this lullaby even when the musics gone, gone Just close your eyes, the sun is going down You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound Just close your eyes, you'll be alright Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
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Written by: John Paul White, Joy Williams-Yetton, T Bone Burnett, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Safe & Sound" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, known for her narrative songs about her personal life.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration between Taylor Swift and the alternative country duo, The Civil Wars.
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Soundtrack InclusionIt was originally written for the soundtrack of the 2012 movie "The Hunger Games," where Swift also made a cameo.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song instantly peaked at number 1 on iTunes and number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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AwardsIt won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
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Release Date"Safe & Sound" was released as a single on December 26, 2011.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Swift walking through a worn-out, barren landscape intercut with scenes from the movie.
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GenreThe track departs from Swift's signature country-pop style, instead exploring a folksy, haunting sound.
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LyricsIts lyrics depict the comfort of being with loved ones and feeling safe and secure, adding a poignant layer to the violent context of "The Hunger Games."
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ProductionIt was produced by T-Bone Burnett, a renowned music producer, and was praised for its understated, minimal production.
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ReceptionCritics praised Swift's mature vocal delivery and noted that "Safe & Sound" indicated her growth as an artist outside her comfort zone.
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ImpactBeyond its contribution to "The Hunger Games" universe, the song has also been played and covered in various TV shows and music competitions, underscoring its impact and popularity.
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SuccessDespite being a folk song and not radio-friendly, "Safe & Sound" was a significant commercial success, selling over two million copies in the United States alone.
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