Taylor Swift’s vast musical catalog has something for just about everyone, from fans of bops (Alexa, play 1989) to those who enjoy heart-wrenching ballads (See: Folklore, Evermore and The Tortured Poets Department). Every time Swift releases an album, fans know we’re in for a rollercoaster ride of powerful emotion, strong storytelling and revealing personal narrative. Â
On the heels of her latest album release, The Tortured Poets Department, we Swifties have been busy decoding and absorbing lyrics from a whopping 31 songs poignantly chronicling heartbreak, grief, love and trauma. In addition to new album drops, fans now also look forward to rereleases of the singer-songwriter’s first six albums, which include never-before-released “From the Vault” songs.Â
See also: The Complete Guide to Taylor Swift’s New ‘Tortured Poets’ Double Album, by Fans for Fans
Here are some of my all-time favorite lyrics Swift has written. This doesn’t include every great line she’s ever penned (otherwise this list would be much, much longer). Rather, they’re lyrics I’ve often reflected on and discussed with fellow fans, and have found deep personal meaning in.
The tearjerkers
“You can plan for a change in the weather and time, but I never planned on you changing your mind.” (Last Kiss)
— A poetic way of describing unforeseen heartbreak.
“You call me up again just to break me like a promise, so casually cruel in the name of being honest.” (All Too Well)
— I could quote this entire song because it’s a lyrical masterpiece. But I’m trying to be selective.
“And you say I abandoned the ship, but I was going down with it, my white knuckle dying grip, holding tight to your quiet resentment.” (So Long, London)
— At a certain point, you’ve just got to let go.Â
“You know there’s many different ways that you can kill the one you love, the slowest way is never loving them enough.” (High Infidelity)
— Emotional pain can be the most lethal.
“You kept me like a secret, but I kept you like an oath.” (All Too…
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