Adam Young, the musician behind Owl City, makes electronic pop music from his home in Minnesota.
His songs blend warm vocals with bright electronic sounds and hopeful lyrics.
He became well-known in 2009 with his hit song “Fireflies,” which shows his style of mixing digital music with personal, dream-like stories.
About the Song
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Enchanted |
| Release Date | August 16, 2011 |
| Album | The Midsummer Station (Deluxe Edition) |
| Original Writers | Taylor Swift |
| Cover Performed By | Owl City |
| Producers | Adam Young (for the Owl City cover) |
“Enchanted” is a heartfelt ballad originally written and performed by Taylor Swift for her 2010 album Speak Now.
Owl City’s Adam Young covered the song in 2011, adding his signature electronic touch. The cover gained attention as a response to Swift’s original, expressing Young’s admiration for her.
Enchanted Lyrics by Owl City
Verse 1
There I was again tonight forcing laughter, faking smiles
Same old tired, lonely place
Walls of insincerity
Shifting eyes and vacancy vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
Your eyes whispered “have we met?”
Across the room your silhouette starts to make it’s way to me
The playful conversation starts
Counter all your quick remarks, like passing notes in secrecy
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
Oh, Taylor, I was so enchanted to meet you too
Chorus
This night is sparkling; don’t you let it go
I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I’ll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you, too
Verse 2
The lingering question kept me up
2 AM, who do you love?
I wondered till I’m wide awake.
Now I’m pacing back and forth, wishing you were at my door
I’d open up, and you would say
It was enchanting to meet you
Oh, Taylor, I was so enchanted to meet you, too
Chorus
This night is sparkling; don’t you let it go
I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I’ll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you too
Bridge
This is me praying that this was the very first page
Not where the storyline ends
My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again
These are the words I held back as I was leaving too soon
I was enchanted to meet you,too
Please don’t be in love with someone else
Please don’t have somebody waiting on you
Please don’t be in love with someone else
Please don’t have somebody waiting on you
Chorus
This night is sparkling; don’t you let it go
I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I’ll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don’t you let it go
I’m wonderstruck, dancing around all alone
Taylor, I’ll spend my whole life wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you, too
Outro
I was never in love with someone else
I never had somebody waiting on me
‘Cause you were all of my dreams come true
And I just wish you knew
Taylor, I was so in love with you
Similar Songs by Owl City
Owl City’s song carries a distinct mix of soft electronic beats and sweet, honest lyrics.
Adam Young weaves stories through his music using light synthesizer sounds and simple words that paint pictures in listeners’ minds.
- “Good Time” (with Carly Rae Jepsen) – A bright, cheerful duet that pairs upbeat electronic melodies with sunny lyrics about enjoying life.
- “When Can I See You Again” – A fast-paced electronic pop song with playful lyrics and bouncy synthesizers made for the movie Wreck-It Ralph.
- “To The Sky” – A soaring electronic track with a light, airy sounds, and lyrics about flying freely through life.
- “Vanilla Twilight” – A gentle love song with soft electronic tones and heartfelt lyrics about missing someone special.
- “Umbrella Beach” – A summery electronic pop tune with beach-themed sounds and lyrics about escaping to the coast.
FAQs
Is Owl City 1 Guy?
Yes, Owl City is the music project of one person – Adam Young.
He started making music in his parents’ basement in Minnesota while dealing with insomnia. He still creates and produces most of his music by himself.
Was Enchanted Written About Owl City?
Actually, Taylor Swift wrote “Enchanted” first after meeting Adam Young at an event.
When Young learned the song might be about him, he recorded his own version as a Valentine’s Day response to Swift in 2011, adding his own lyrics to the melody.
Why Is He Called Owl City?
Adam Young chose the name Owl City through simple wordplay.
He wanted something that sounded interesting and stood out. In interviews, he mentioned he tested different word combinations until he found “Owl City” – which felt right because it was unique and memorable.
Which Ex Is Enchanted About?
“Enchanted” was written by Taylor Swift after a brief meeting with Adam Young in New York City.
They weren’t exes – they only met once. Swift later hinted the song was about their short encounter, which led to Young creating his response version.
