"You Belong with Me '' is a song recorded by American singer - songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was co-written by Swift and Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman with Swift 's aid. It was released on April 18, 2009, by Big Machine Records as the third single from Swift 's second studio album, Fearless (2008). Swift was inspired to write "You Belong with Me '' after overhearing a male friend of hers arguing with his girlfriend through a phone call; she continued to develop a story line afterward. The song contains many pop music elements and its lyrics have Swift desiring an out - of - reach love interest.
who wrote you belong with me by taylor swift
Taylor Swift Liz Rose