22 is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fourth studio album, Red (2012). It was released as the album's fourth single on March 12, 2013, by Big Machine Records. 22 is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fourth album, Red (2012). It was written by Swift along with Max Martin and Shellback. Listen to 22 (Taylor's Version) on Spotify. Song · Taylor Swift · 2021 Official lyric video by Taylor Swift performing “22 (Taylor’s Version)” – off her Red (Taylor’s Version) album. Listen to the album here: . Watch the 22 (Taylor's Version) [Lyric Video] music video by Taylor Swift on Apple Music. Taylor Swift said about this song, For me, being 22 has been my favorite year of my life. I like all the possibilities of how you're still learning, but you know enough. 22 Lyrics The sixth track on Red finds Taylor Swift celebrating her early twenties by having some (reckless) fun. The song was written when Taylor Swift celebrated her 22nd birthday. Swift crafts a narrative celebrating the messy, imperfect, yet magical aspects of being 22 – from staying out too late and dancing until dawn to navigating heartbreak with resilience and humor. America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift has released the video for her No. 1 hit “22,”—in keeping with the song, she and her friends “dress up like hipsters” and have a day that most any. 22 is the sixth track from American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift 's fourth studio album, Red, released on October 22, 2012, through Big Machine Records.