 " Change " is a song performed by American singer @-@ songwriter Taylor Swift . Swift self @-@ penned the song and co @-@ produced it alongside Nathan Chapman . The song was released on August 8 , 2008 , with all proceeds being donated to the United States Olympic team . " Change " was written about Swift 's hopes and aspirations in regards to succeeding , although being signed to the smallest record label in Nashville , Tennessee . The track was later chosen as one of the themes for the 2008 Summer Olympics and was included on the AT & T Team USA Soundtrack , which was released August 7 , 2008 . The song was later included on Swift 's second studio album Fearless , which was released in November 2008 . " Change " is musically pop rock and uses divergent string instruments . Lyrically , it speaks of overcoming obstacles and achieving victory . 
