What it's about: Being Able To Love And Accept Who You Are Moving swiftly on Going back to Taylors earlier days of gorgeous blonde curls and a country western twang, Tied Together With a Smile is an old school ballad that appeared on Taylors self-titled album released way back in 2006; at just the tender age of sixteen. Taylor penned the song after learning that one of her dearest friends was struggling with bulimia, stating how she couldnt believe somebody so strong could have such a horrible, horrible weakness. Tied Together With a Smile, although sad in subject matter, has an uplifting message with heart-wrenching lines such as seems the only one who doesnt see your beauty, is the face in the mirror staring back at you. Taylor has stated that one of the biggest overlooked problems girls face is insecurity, however, hearing your hero sing words of hope and support could help young fans to feel better about themselves and accept who they are.