 Adding it did not "take much [for her] to get that sort of emotion out in a song", she explained physical intimacy did not have to resort to kissing to feel disappointment, frustration, or heartbreak.Although she had written numerous new songs, Swift decided to also include previously written tracks, believing there were stories she did not have the opportunity to put out with "Taylor Swift", and still desired to.Having grouped over 75 songs, recording with Nathan Chapman, who produced all but one song on "Taylor Swift", commenced soon after having completed touring with Strait; in the process, Swift made her record producing debut.