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This song is ✨Unreleased✨.
“4 U” alternatively known as “For You” is an unreleased Taylor Swift song from “Taylor Swift Volume 2” - her second demo CD.
In this song, Taylor thanks an unknown person, perhaps a lover, friend, or mentor, for coming into her life and changing it for the better, even if they are too humble to accept her praises.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It would've been nice to see you coming
But that would've ruined the surprise
It would've been nice to have a picture perfect world
But then, the truth would hurt my eyes
It would've been good for you to be there
And every time you always would
Everything seems to have a picture perfect time
And nothing seems to be a blur
[Chorus]
It's hard to see a picture drop before it hits the ground
It's nice to know you're here and you're helping me down
But you were always there when I needed
You would always see me clearly
And you were never looking for a thank you
I'm saying one for you
[Verse 2]
Would've been cool to never fall down
But then I never would've seen
The power isn't with the picture perfect person
You told me better things to come from in between
[Chorus]
It's hard to see a picture drop before it hits the ground
It's nice to know you're here and you're helping me down
But you were always there when I needed
You would always see me clearly
And you were never looking for a thank you
I'm saying one, saying one, saying one for you
[Bridge]
It would've been nice to see you coming
But that would've ruined the surprise
It would've been nice to have a picture perfect world
But then the truth would hurt my eyes
[Chorus]
But you were always there when I needed
You would always see me clearly
And you were never looking for a thank you
I'm saying one for you