1) Fearless: The title track as well as the fifth and final single from the album. Before the album's release Taylor sang an acoustic version of the song while she was touring. The song was released as a promo single before being released as an actual single later on. It's a great song but I was really annoyed with the video. I wanted the video to have a storyline but instead it was just shots of her on her tour. 10/10
2) Fifteen: The fourth single from the album. This song was my sister's favorite song on the album at the time of it's release. I thought it was a good song until Taylor sang the song with Miley Cyrus at the Grammys. After that I didn't like the song. While the song tells a good message and has a great video, I wish this song wasn't a single. 7/10
3) Love Story: The first single from the album. In this song Taylor sings about being with a guy that no one approves of. It also uses Romeo and Juliet references, with the exception of it being a happy ending. The song became one of Taylor's biggest hits and was a perfect choice as a lead single. 10/10
4) Hey Stephen: This song was written about Stephen Barker Liles from the country band "Love and Theft" who opened up for Taylor Swift while she was touring. Like "Love Story" the song was completely written by Taylor herself. It's a really happy, lovey dovey ballad (yes I said that but it's true). 10/10
5) White Horse: The second single from the album. This song initially wasn't going to be on "Fearless", in fact Taylor wanted to wait and put on her third album, which became "Speak Now" but the executive producers of the show "Grey's Anatomy" wanted to include some of Taylor's music on the series. She played "White Horse" for them and when the producers responded, "White Horse" was put on the album. It is completely different from "Love Story" lyrically and musically. A very sad song that took me awhile to like it. The video also made me cry, yes I admit it I cried! 10/10
6) You Belong With Me: The third single from the album. While I thought the video was amazing, I felt that the song was repetitive once it was released as a single. It's sad because I liked the song when got the album. The song was her biggest hit in the U.S. until "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". 6/10
7) Breathe (featuring Colbie Caillat): This is my favorite song on the album. It is also the one I relate to the most. The song is about the end of a relationship or friendship but no one is to blame for it. Colbie Caillat sings background vocals on the song which makes it more amazing. It was also nominated for a grammy and there is a video on youtube of Taylor and Colbie recording the song. 10/10
8) Tell Me Why: This song is the angriest song on the album. It reminded me a little bit of "Picture to Burn" from her first album. I love the lyrics and kinda wish it was released as a single. 10/10
9) You're Not Sorry: Another angry song. This song was about a partner who's been lying and keeping secrets. The song also remixed when it was on an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" which Taylor guest stared on. While Taylor was great on the episode the song, and it's remix, weren't as good. 7/10
10) The Way I Loved You: You know how relationships are complicated, well that's what this song is about. It also talks about wanting to be with a guy that drives you insane but you love them over someone that is completely perfect. It's a pretty good song. 8/10
11) Forever & Always: This was the last song recorded for the album. Before the album's release, Taylor went on "Ellen" and mentioned that the song was about her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas who broke up with her over the phone. OUCH! Despite it's lyrics being sad and angry the song is very upbeat. It should've been the album's fourth single instead on "Fifteen". 10/10
12) The Best Day: Taylor wrote this song about her mother. It's a really cute song and even had a video. I like the song and I'm glad it was on the album. 8/10
13) Change: The song was originally one of the theme songs for the 2008 Summer Olympics and was later included on the album. The song is very empowering and even had a video. Despite this I don't listen to it as much as the rest of the album. 7/10
"Fearless" was re-released in 2009 and won album of the year in 2010 at the grammys like I had already typed earlier. My favorite songs on the album are: "Breathe (featuring Colbie Caillat)", "Fearless", "Forever & Always", "Love Story", "White Horse", "Tell Me Why", and "Hey Stephen". Out of 130 points I give the album 113 which is 86%, a B. 86%? Really? Funny I thought it'd be more but a B is still good nonetheless!
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