Taylor Swift: You Belong With Me

Borchetta, S., Chapman, N., & Swift, T (Producers). (2008). Taylor Swift You belong with me. Big Machine: Tennessee.

Winner of the MTV Best Female Video Award, Taylor Swift has made her way into the hearts of teens across the nation. Soft and ethereal, Taylor Swift is a beautiful performer. Though some music critics have called her pitchy, American tweens and teens will be quick to defend their idol. You Belong to Me is a song about a classic love drama that so many teens can relate to. Swift sings about her love for the boy next door who is dating the captain of the cheerleading team. The video shows them writing notes to each other, the football game, and the big dance. Swift carries herself with respect and is a positive role model for tween audiences everywhere. In the video, she dresses like a normal girl-- while lounging in her room she wears tee shirts, glasses, and has her hair back in a ponytail. The song's lyrics speak to teens who might not be the most popular. In this regard, Swift has done the music industry a great favor. She is one of the few artists who offer that image to teens. The music is basic pop with a country flavor-- a few guitar cords, steady drumbeat, and a catchy, cheerful chorus make the song easy to enjoy. Musically, it is about as interesting as every pop song ever written, but Taylor's message and image make this a smash hit with tweens and their parents alike.