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| "Cold as You" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Taylor Swift | |
| from the album Taylor Swift | |
| Released | October 24, 2006 |
| Genre | Country |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Nathan Chapman |
"Cold as You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, from her eponymous debut album, Taylor Swift (2006). Co-written with Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman, its lyrics was hailed by critics as one of the best on Swift’s discography.
Background
[edit]In 2004, Pennsylvania-born Taylor Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee at fourteen to pursue a career in country music.[1] She signed with Sony/ATV in 2004 to become a professional songwriter, and with Big Machine Records in 2005 to become a country-music singer.[2][3] Near the end of 2005, Swift recorded songs for her self-titled debut album with producer Nathan Chapman.[4] By the time production wrapped, Swift had completed her first year of high school in Hendersonville, Tennessee.[5]
Lyrics and composition
[edit]"Cold as You" is a breakup song.[6] It speaks of the aftermath of a gut-wrenching heartbreak, showing her emotional maturity at the age of sixteen.[7] Early on in the song, she thinks that she has a part to play in the heartbreak after a break-up with a bad boyfriend, before realizing that she had no part and was a better person than him.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Jake Viswanath of Bustle commended the lyrics of "Cold as You", putting it as a highlight for Swift’s songwriting prowess, elaborating that she had been a "tortured poet from a young age".[9] Samantha Olson of Cosmopolitan acknowledged the song as one of the saddest on Taylor’s discography, saying that "Cold as You" would hit harder once its re-recording releases.[7] Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone commended Swift’s honesty on "Cold as You".[10] Alex Hopper of American Songwriter listed "Cold as You" as one of Swift’s best track fives, elaborating that it "reminds us of why she was feted as a songwriter right from the start of her career".[11] Callie Ahlgrim and Kim Renfo of Business Insider hails "Cold as You" as an indicator that Swift’s songwriting skill "should not be underestimated", highlighting it as one of Swift’s best songs on Taylor Swift.[12]
Live performances
[edit]Swift occasionally performed "Cold as You" as a surprise song on various tours. She first performed the song on acoustic guitar during the second St. Louis stop on the Red Tour (2012-2013).[13] She performed it twice on piano during the Eras Tour (2023-2024), during the third Houston stop and the first New Orleans stop, the latter in a mashup with her 2020 single, "Exile".[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Jo, Nancy (January 2, 2014). "Taylor Swift and the Growing of a Superstar: Her Men, Her Moods, Her Music". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on November 10, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ DeLuca, Dan (November 11, 2008). "Focused On 'Great Songs' Taylor Swift Isn't Thinking About 'the Next Level' or Joe Jon as Gossip". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 1. Archived from the original on November 18, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Hiatt, Brian (October 25, 2012). "Taylor Swift in Wonderland". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 31, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ Morris, Edward (December 1, 2006). "When She Thinks 'Tim McGraw,' Taylor Swift Savors Payoff: Hardworking Teen to Open for George Strait Next Year". CMT News. Archived from the original on December 29, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ Spencer 2010, p. 28.
- ^ Jones, Nate (2024-05-20). "All 245 Taylor Swift Songs, Ranked". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ a b "Taylor Swift's Track 5 Songs Ranked: How "So Long London" Stacks Up". Cosmopolitan. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "20 of Taylor Swift's Best Tell-off Songs". EW.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "These Taylor Swift Lyrics Prove She's The Queen Of "Tortured" Pop". Bustle. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Sheffield, Rob (2024-04-25). "All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Hopper, Alex (2023-10-12). "5 of Taylor Swift's Best Track No. 5s". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Renfro, Callie Ahlgrim, Kim. "The 22 best Taylor Swift songs you probably missed if you're only listening to her radio hits". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Graves, Shahlin (2013-04-01). "Taylor Swift performing 'Cold As You' live for the very first time". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Smith, Katie Louise (December 9, 2024). "Every Surprise Song Performed On Taylor Swift's Eras Tour So Far". Capital. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.