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“
Hey Stephen” was written for Stephen Barker Liles from the country music duo Love And Theft, who were an opening act on her Fearless Tour in 2008. The song’s hidden message in the album booklet for Fearless was “Love and Theft,” confirming the mysterious Stephen’s identity.
Little did Taylor know, Stephen returned her feelings — he even wrote a song for her called “Try To Make It Anyway!”
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hey Stephen, I know looks can be deceiving But I know I saw a light in you And as we walked we were talking I didn't say half the things I wanted to Of all the girls tossing rocks at your window I'll be the one waiting there even when it's cold Hey Stephen, boy, you might have me believing I don't always have to be alone
[Chorus]
'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you Can't help it if there's no one else Mmm, I can't help myself
[Verse 2]
Hey Stephen, I've been holding back this feeling So I got some things to say to you I've seen it all, so I thought But I never seen nobody shine the way you do The way you walk, way you talk, way you say my name It's beautiful, wonderful, don't you ever change Hey Stephen, why are people always leaving? I think you and I should stay the same
[Chorus]
'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you Can't help it if there's no one else Mmm, I can't help myself
[Bridge]
They're dimming the street lights, you're perfect for me Why aren't you here tonight? I'm waiting alone now, so come on and come out And pull me near and shine, shine, shine Hey Stephen, I could give you fifty reasons Why I should be the one you choose All those other girls, well, they're beautiful But would they write a song for you?
[Chorus]
'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you Can't help it if there's no one else Mmm, I can't help myself 'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you Can't help it if there's no one else Mmm, I can't help myself
