"You Need to Calm Down" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on June 14, 2019, as the second single from her seventh studio album, Lover. The fourteenth track on the album, Swift wrote and produced the song with Joel Little. "You Need to Calm Down" is an upbeat, summery synth-pop and electropop song, with a chorus of ascending echoes. Its lyrics see Swift address internet trolls and homophobes, voicing her support for the LGBTQ+ community. An accompanying lyric video was released on June 14, 2019. The music video was released on June 17, featuring an ensemble cast, directed by Swift and Drew Kirsch, and executive-produced by Swift and Todrick Hall. "You Need to Calm Down" divided music critics, some of whom praised the song for its catchiness and pro-LGBT message, while few others criticized its theme as confusing and cynical. Nevertheless, "You Need to Calm Down" is regarded as a gay anthem.
| Genre | Synth-pop, electropop |
| Length | 2:51 |
| Label | Republic |
| Writer(s) | Taylor Swift, Joel Little |
| Producer(s) | Joel Little, Taylor Swift |
About You Need to Calm Down - Taylor Swift
Second single from the seventh studio album of Taylor Swift which addresses homophobia and her critics in the song. It was written and produced by Swift and Joel Little.
Achievement of You Need to Calm Down - Taylor Swift
It debuted at number one in the charts in Scotland and was top five on six charts in other countries. The first single released for the album was called "ME!"
Top Facts You Did Not Know About You Need to Calm Down - Taylor Swift
List of number one singles in Scotland (2019) - The Scottish Singles Chart and Scottish Albums Chart are charts compiled by the Official Charts Company based on physical and digital sales. They were charts that reflected how physical and digital sales towards the UK Singles Chart and UK Albums Chart were faring in Scotland.. MTV Video of the Year Award.. Songs written by Joel Little.. Songs about the media.. Songs written by Taylor Swift.. Taylor Swift songs.. Songs against racism and xenophobia.. LGBT-related songs.. Republic Records singles.. Protest songs.
Latest information about You Need to Calm Down - Taylor Swift updated on July 28 2021.
