Taylor Swift: 'Teardrops On My Guitar'

Released on Monday, Jun 1 2009

Published Saturday, May 16 2009, 12:36 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 34 comments

"I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about," sings Taylor Swift on her latest single. "And she's got everything that I have to live without." Hmm... it takes a hefty stretch of imagination to believe the blonde-haired, blue-eyed, million-selling US country-pop darling would ever be passed over for another girl. However, according to Swift, the tale is true and during her freshman years she was ignored by a chump called Drew who spent all day talking about his girlfriend.

We suspect Drew may be kicking himself just a little when he hears 'Teardrops', but in the mean time the rest of us have to put up with another plodding country weepy from Swift - one that lacks even the faintest flourish of excitement. Destined to soundtrack a slow dance scene in a dreadful teen rom-com, 'Teardrops' will undoubtedly entertain Swift's die-hard followers, but it's unlikely to win over those who consider her polite pop ditties as thrilling as a sack of potatoes.

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Giggle Girl, on February 15th, 2011
I think she is absolutly right. a guy is treating me badly right now too.

chloe england, on October 24th, 2009
i think that it is a awsome song its a real song i happends to every one in life and i think this song is like a warning like the future or something .....

caleb kessler ,westclarcksville , on October 9th, 2009
her music awesome and she hot and if you do not like her music then f**k you

Hannah, Hitchin, on June 16th, 2009
The acoustic version of this song is so beautiful, the version released on her album totally ruins the song.

Julie London, on June 8th, 2009
Think whoever this critic is has been very harsh. when is it going to be realeased as a single?

lea plymouth, on June 8th, 2009
this is my fav song of hers

Hannah, Northamptonshire, on May 31st, 2009
Bit harsh! I love the single. It's sweet, honest and genuine, and Taylor's vocals can't be falted. I have to give it 5 stars!

J, Plymouth, on May 31st, 2009
I really liked Love Story but this song is a slight let down. No airplay, little showings of the video. It is an ok song, which many people can relate to but i don't think that it will do well. Taylor Swift needs to do better to keep up with the current chart standard.

miles ppearce basingstoke, on May 29th, 2009
Its an addictive song but some of the lyrics are just dull and forgettable although it is a good song and one you can to over again you just o theres gonna be loads more of these types of songs, but this is one is a good one. hit no 51 in the charts but the next week it fell to 59.

julia, swindon, on May 28th, 2009
well apparently the next song she is releasing here is "fifteen" which i think is a great song! cant wait!

Jane, London, on May 27th, 2009
WOW!! brilliant song! why does alex fletcher only give it 2 stars, when it deserves 5?!?!?!

lucy, on May 27th, 2009
Ugh this is so annoying, this was out years ago! Just because she's suddenly become famous here doesn't mean she has to release old songs, i was hoping for white horse or you belong with me. Think of your early fans taylor!

dopes, on May 26th, 2009
sick song ber nice cnt wait 2 listen 2 her new track xx

Emma ,Middlebourgh, on May 26th, 2009
Why don't they bring out you belong with me or our song or crazieror Hey steven this song was 1 of her first songs.It is good mind you. But they are better songs ! Taylor rocks

clare, NI, on May 23rd, 2009
I love this song its really beautiful but i think it was a mistake for her to release two slow songs after each other she should have released 'our song' or 'Should 've said no'

Sanj, Birmingham, on May 20th, 2009
Hey BGwOK I'm from the UK and i don't agree with the ignorant and tasteless Alex Fletcher, who clearly cannot appreciate different styles of music! I think this is a fantastic song, v. different to Love Story which is much more upbeat! I think Taylor is the best at what she does (Country-pop) and the fact that she has sold millions of albums suggests that either she has A LOT of "die-hard followers" OR Alex Fletcher is in the minority. I'm sure many people will be inclined to believe the 2nd of those =]. P.S. The 5 stars are for the song, unfortunately the option of awarding no stars at all to the reviewer wasn't available! =D

Kirsty, on May 18th, 2009
I actually love this review...LOLOL!! Made me laugh. I actually hate Taylor, she's a stuck up s**t so yeah.

BGwOK, on May 18th, 2009
This is a ridiculous review the song is great C'mon "Thrilling as a sack of potatoes" , Then again Euros would rather watch Eurovison, Sugar babes and Robbie Williams or Peter Andre so this review doesn't surprise me coming from a Euro

elle bradford, on May 17th, 2009
OK maybe not the best song everbut it undeniably isnt as bad as this reviewer makes out!! i mean come on this get 2 stars whereas shitley cyrus gets more!!! you guys are are mad!! you all favouritise and you're all biased!! 1* for the review and 4* for the song!!

Jemma Essex, on May 17th, 2009
I think every girl has her 'Drew' and singing about it is fair but the song is dull and rather boring. not bad but nothing special

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