Fearless (Taylorâs Version), to set the record straight. Prior to Swift joining Colbert for her rare late-night appearance, he played a 2009 Colbert Report clip in which he claimed the track was about him. âI stand by that theory. âHey Stephenâ has got to be about me,â the host said. âJust like âLucy in the Sky With Diamondsâ has got to be about Lucille Ball flying in an airplane with all her jewelry. To believe anything else, youâd have to be high on acid.â Alas: When the singer was asked point-blank about the origins of her song, she denied any association. âNo, Stephen. I mean, I first recorded that song in 2008. I think I was 18,â Swift explained. She does, however, seem to know a lot about the host, including his exact age at the time of the songâs original recording (âabout 44 years, 179 days old, give or takeâ) and the specific address for his