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| "Crazier" | |
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| Song by Taylor Swift | |
| from the album Hannah Montana: The Movie | |
| Released | March 24, 2009 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:12 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
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| "Crazier" on YouTube | |
"Crazier" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from the soundtrack to the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie. Swift wrote the song with Robert Ellis Orrall and produced it with Nathan Chapman. A country ballad, the song has lyrics about falling in love. In Hannah Montana: The Movie, Swift makes a cameo and performs the song. "Crazier" was released on Radio Disney and Disney Channel.
The song peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It also entered the singles charts in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Crazier" was praised by critics, many of whom named it the best song on the soundtrack. Swift performed the song as part of a mashup with her song "All of the Girls You Loved Before" (2023) on June 8, 2024, in Edinburgh as part of the Eras Tour (2023–2024).[1]
Background and release
[edit]Swift co-wrote "Crazier" with Robert Ellis Orrall. The song is set in compound time with six eighth notes per bar.[2] It is played in E major at a moderately fast tempo of 144 beats per minute.[2] Swift's vocals span from E3 to B4.[2] The chorus has a chord progression of E—B—C#m—A.[2] USA Today described it as a "pretty waltz".[3]
The song's appearance in Hannah Montana: The Movie came about after filmmakers approached Swift about using her music in the film. Film officials emailed her asking for a song "that was perfect to fall in love to" and "sort of a country waltz".[4] Although it was not written intentionally for the film, Swift sent in "Crazier" and the filmmakers "loved it".[4] In addition, Swift offered to perform the song in the film herself as a cameo appearance. In the film, Swift performs at an open mic fundraiser to save a small town's treasured park from developers.[4] The quick scene was filmed in a single day, but Swift's performance impressed film members. Film director Peter Chelsom said, "I've made a very big mental check to work with her again."[5] A music video for "Crazier", directed by Peter Chelsom, features excerpts from Hannah Montana: The Movie and premiered on March 28, 2009, on the Disney Channel. It features Swift playing the song on acoustic guitar and her backup band playing other instruments, intertwined with scenes of the movie characters Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and Travis Brody (Lucas Till).[6]
Critical reception
[edit]Warren Truitt of About.com complimented Swift's "chim[ing]" in the ballad.[7] Heather Phares of Allmusic praised the track, calling it "the best song on Hannah Montana: The Movie".[8] She complimented it for being "more genuine, more effortless, than any of [Cyrus'] or Hannah's tracks".[8] James Berardinelli agreed, stating, "Arguably, the movie's biggest mistake is having Taylor Swift perform a song, since she can sing and the comparison is not flattering to the movie's star."[9] Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly described "Crazier" as "a pretty, yearning ballad".[10] Premiere magazine reviewer Olivia Putnal referred to Swift's performance as one of the film's "high points".[11] Peter Hartlaub of the San Francisco Chronicle believed that Swift's cameo was enjoyable, but also called it a mistake on the part of the filmmakers, explaining "Swift is so talented that she makes Cyrus seem bland by comparison."[12] Perry Seibert from TV Guide wrote, "when genuine teen star Taylor Swift shows up to perform [...] she demonstrates all the spontaneity and authenticity that Miley Cyrus lacks."[13] In June 2022, Insider ranked "Crazier" as Swift's fourth best soundtrack song.[14]
Chart performance
[edit]"Crazier" made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 72 on the week ending April 11, 2009.[15][16] "Crazier" rose three spots to number 69 in the following week,[17] and jumped to number 38 on the week ending April 25, 2009, due to an 87 percent increase in digital downloads.[18] For the week of Saturday, May 2, 2009, the song reached its peak on the Hot 100 at number 17, selling 110,000 downloads.[19][20] It also peaked at number 28 on the Pop 100 chart.[21] As of November 2014, "Crazier" has sold one million copies in the United States.[22]
As the song was not officially released to radio as a single, digital sales also accounted for its appearance on international charts.[citation needed] The song debuted at number 79 on the week ending April 11, 2009.[16] For the week ending May 2, 2009, it reached number 30 on Hot Canadian Digital Singles[21] and number 63 on the Canadian Hot 100.[16][20] "Crazier" reached number 57 on the Australian Singles Chart.[23] The song debuted and peaked at number 100 on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending May 16, 2009.[24]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[25] | 57 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[26] | 67 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 100 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[27] | 17 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[28] | 11 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[29] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[30] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[31] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, Katie Louise (June 9, 2024). "Here's Every Surprise Song Performed on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour". Capital FM. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Digital sheet music – Taylor Swift – Crazier". Musicnotes.com. April 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 23, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Shriver, Jerry (March 24, 2008). "Miley Cyrus' alter ego: She's a solid pop persona: Spotlight". USA Today. p. D.4. ProQuest 409057661. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Hannah Montana The Movie Production Notes" (PDF). VisualHollywood.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 23, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2009.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (March 31, 2009). "Hannah Montana Director Also Says Sequel Unlikely". E! Online. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ "Crazier (2009)". AOL. Retrieved January 30, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Truitt, Warren (March 24, 2009). "Miley Cyrus – Hannah Montana: The Movie Soundtrack". About.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Hannah Montana: The Movie [Soundtrack] > Review". Allmusic. Archived from the original on November 9, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Berardinelli, James (April 9, 2009). "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Reelviews.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Greenblatt, Leah (March 18, 2009). "Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Putnal, Olivia (April 9, 2009). "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Premiere. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Hartlaub, Peter (April 10, 2009). "Movie review: Hannah Montana: The Movie". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Seibert, Perry. "Hannah Montana: The Movie". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Ahlgrim, Callie; Larocca, Courteney (June 26, 2022). "All 8 of Taylor Swift's soundtrack songs, ranked". Insider. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala; Silvio Pietroluongo (April 2, 2009). "Lady GaGa Scores Hot 100 Milestone With 'Poker Face'". Billboard. Los Angeles and New York City. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Taylor Swift – Crazier – Music Charts". aCharts.us. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2006.
- ^ Trust, Gary; Keith Caulfield (April 16, 2009). "Chart Beat: Rascal Flatts, Miley Cyrus, Eminem, Jason Mraz". Billboard. Los Angeles and New York City. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala; Silvio Pietroluongo (April 16, 2009). "Hannah Montana' Boosts Six Songs On Hot 100". Billboard. Los Angeles and New York City. Archived from the original on May 9, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Pietroluongo, Silvio; Keith Caulfield (April 23, 2009). "Eminem, Green Day Make Big Hot 100 Debuts". Billboard. Miami and Los Angeles. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Crazier". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Taylor Swift > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Archived from the original on February 17, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Trust, Gary (November 11, 2014). "Ask Billboard: All-Taylor Swift Edition". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 23, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Charts" (PDF). Pandora. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 4, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 273.
- ^ "Taylor Swift Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Taylor Swift Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Taylor Swift – Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 28, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Taylor Swift – Crazier". Radioscope. Retrieved July 17, 2025. Type Crazier in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "American single certifications – Taylor Swift – Crazier". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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Crazier
View on GrokipediaBackground and development
Writing process
"Crazier" was co-written by Taylor Swift and Robert Ellis Orrall. Orrall, an established Nashville songwriter, had previously collaborated with Swift on her debut album. The song draws inspiration from the intensity of new love. The song originated as a demo co-written by Swift and Orrall around 2004 and was later adapted for the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack.[1][9]Recording and production
"Crazier" was produced and mixed by Nathan Chapman and engineered by Chad Carlson. The track features country instrumentation including acoustic guitar and fiddle.[10][11]Composition and lyrics
Musical structure
"Crazier" is structured as a country ballad in the key of E major, employing compound time in 6/8 at a tempo of 133 beats per minute and lasting 3:12 in duration.[12][13][14] The song adheres to a verse-chorus form, beginning with an intro and progressing through two verses, multiple chorus repetitions, a bridge, and an outro, while Taylor Swift's vocals span a range from E3 to B4.[12][3] Its arrangement creates a whimsical and uplifting sonic texture by blending core country elements with accessible pop sensibilities.[15]Thematic content
The lyrics of "Crazier" portray a whirlwind romance that progressively intensifies the narrator's emotions, with the beloved's presence driving the central refrain of becoming "crazier" in love. This narrative unfolds through vivid imagery of being swept away, as in the chorus where the partner "lift my feet off the ground" and "spin me around," symbolizing an exhilarating loss of control and elevation beyond everyday reality.[3] Metaphors such as the sensation of falling—"Feels like I’m fallin’ and I am lost in your eyes"—evoke the fluttering butterflies of infatuation and the disorienting flip of an upside-down world, capturing the raw emotional intensity of newfound passion. Themes of vulnerability emerge in the opening verse, where the narrator reflects on prior isolation and failed independence: "I was tryin’ to fly but I couldn’t find wings," highlighting a surrender to love's transformative power. This vulnerability intertwines with joy, as the partner "showed me what livin’ is for," instilling a sense of purpose and openness that dispels previous hiding.[3] The song's exploration of self-transformation underscores how love reshapes perception, with lines like "You opened my eyes and you made me believe" illustrating a shift from distant observation to immersive belief in connection's possibilities. Written when Swift was thirteen, these elements reflect her early songwriting style, centered on the idealized, fairy-tale essence of youthful infatuation rather than personal experience.[3]Release and promotion
Soundtrack inclusion
"Crazier" is featured in the film Hannah Montana: The Movie, released on April 10, 2009, where Taylor Swift appears in a cameo role as herself, performing the song during a barn fundraiser scene.[16] The track is included on the official soundtrack album Hannah Montana: The Movie, released on March 24, 2009, by Walt Disney Records, representing Swift's first major contribution to a film soundtrack.[17][18] As a promotional single from the soundtrack, "Crazier" became available for digital download on March 24, 2009, coinciding with the album's release.[19]Music video
The official music video for "Crazier" was directed by Peter Chelsom.[20] Swift is featured performing in a flowing white dress inside a barn, with the video intercutting this footage with selected clips from Hannah Montana: The Movie, highlighting adventurous and heartfelt moments including scenes with horses and wildflowers to complement the song's themes of love and exhilaration.[20] It premiered on the Disney Channel on March 28, 2009, coinciding with promotional efforts for the film's soundtrack.[21] The video was subsequently uploaded to YouTube, where it has amassed millions of views as of 2025.[22]Reception
Critical response
Upon its release in 2009, "Crazier" was praised by critics, many of whom named it the best song on the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack for its heartfelt lyrics and country ballad style that aligned with the film's themes of love and self-discovery. Perry Seibert of TV Guide commended Swift's authentic and charming performance in the film, noting it as a standout moment.[23] Warren Truitt of About.com (now part of Dotdash Meredith) complimented Swift's "chiming" chorus, highlighting its polished production and emotional resonance in the soundtrack's youthful context.[24] In retrospective analyses, critics have acknowledged "Crazier" as a key example of Swift's early crossover from country to pop via Disney platforms. Some later rankings, such as BuzzFeed's 2025 comprehensive song list, viewed it more critically, ranking it low (47/100) for lacking originality while still noting its sweetness.[25]Accolades and rankings
"Crazier" did not receive nominations or wins at major music award ceremonies such as the Grammy Awards or American Music Awards. Despite this, the song has earned recognition in retrospective rankings and lists highlighting Taylor Swift's contributions to film soundtracks and her broader discography. In a June 2022 ranking by Business Insider, "Crazier" placed fourth among Swift's eight soundtrack songs, commended for its heartfelt portrayal of love's transformative power and emotional depth.[26] The track has appeared in comprehensive compilations of Swift's early work, including Rolling Stone's 2021 ranking of her first 206 songs, where it was noted for its role in the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack and Swift's cameo appearance.[27] It has also been featured in fan-driven polls, such as Billboard's 2022 reader vote on favorite Taylor Swift soundtrack contributions, underscoring its enduring popularity among listeners.[17]Commercial performance
Chart performance
"Crazier" debuted at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending April 11, 2009, before climbing to its peak position of number 17 on the chart dated May 2, 2009.[28] The song spent a total of 12 weeks on the Hot 100. Internationally, "Crazier" achieved moderate success, peaking at number 57 on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia during 2009. In Canada, it debuted and peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 for the week of May 2, 2009.[29] The track entered the UK Singles Chart at number 100 in May 2009, marking its only week in the top 200.[30] Following Taylor Swift's live performance of "Crazier" during the acoustic set of her Eras Tour in Edinburgh on June 8, 2024, the song experienced renewed interest, including increased streaming and social media engagement.[8]Sales and certifications
In the United States, the song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on September 12, 2014, denoting 1 million units (including sales and streaming equivalents). Digital downloads and streaming have exceeded 1.5 million equivalent units as of 2025.[31] The track received a gold certification from Recorded Music NZ for 15,000 units.Live performances and media usage
Concert appearances
"Crazier" received its live debut during Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour on June 8, 2024, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.[8][32] Performed as part of the acoustic surprise song segment, Swift mashed up the track with "All of the Girls You Loved Before" from her 2019 album Lover, delivering an intimate piano rendition that marked the song's first-ever concert appearance 15 years after its 2009 release.[33][34] The performance elicited enthusiastic responses from fans, who celebrated the unexpected inclusion of the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack single, highlighting its enduring nostalgic appeal among Swift's audience.[8] This surprise set closer underscored the tour's tradition of reviving deep-cut tracks, connecting Swift's early career work with her contemporary catalog.[32]Film and media features
In the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie, Taylor Swift makes her first scripted theatrical cameo, performing "Crazier" live during a pivotal romantic fundraiser scene set in the fictional town of Crowley Corners, Tennessee. Accompanied by her on-screen acoustic guitar playing, the ballad accompanies an intimate slow dance between protagonists Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and Travis Brody (Lucas Till), capturing the film's themes of young love and Southern roots. Critics highlighted the performance as a standout moment, praising how Swift's country-infused delivery elevated the sequence beyond typical soundtrack fare.[35] The song received airplay on Radio Disney and the Disney Channel in March 2009 to promote the film.[36]Personnel
- Vocals – Taylor Swift[3]
- Songwriter(s) – Taylor Swift, Robert Ellis Orrall[3]
- Producer(s) – Nathan Chapman, Taylor Swift[3]