Oh, TSwift. It seems I can’t escape you. For years now, I’ve been acting as a self-proclaimed Taylor-hater and would go as far to say that she’s what’s wrong with so many jaded teens these days. Shockingly, I’m experiencing a bit of a change of heart as of late. Maybe it’s my own coming-of-age story to accept TSwift and give into her simple, yet oddly profound songs but, upon turning 20, I can’t seem to escape her. The majority of my iPod is full of obscure bands and musicians that “really spoke to me” at one point or another in my life. In reality, it’s a collection of vague lyrics that can apply to anything I want it to and that’s why it works. But Taylor is different. She spells out the story, usually a love story, plain and clear. She even goes as far to attribute many of the songs to a specific boy, making the story that much more realistic. Maybe I can chock it all up to pure nostalgia, but something she does is just so right. Thanks Taylor, stay golden.
All the moments Taylor Swift absolutely nailed it:
“He said the way my blue eyes shined
Put those Georgia stars to shame that night
I said: “That’s a lie.” – Tim McGraw
“The only one who’s got enough of me to break my heart.” – Tear Drops on My Guitar
“You’re beautiful
Every little piece love,
And don’t you know
You’re really gonna be someone,
Ask anyone.” – Stay Beautiful
“Back then I swore I was gonna marry him someday
But I realized some bigger dreams of mine.” – Fifteen
“Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t a fairytale,
I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well
This is a big world, that was a small town
There in my rear view mirror disappearing now.” – White Horse
“So this is me swallowing my pride,
Standing in front of you saying, “I’m sorry for that night.” – Back to December
“I am not the kind of girl
Who should be rudely barging in on a white veil occasion
But you are not the kind of boy
Who should be marrying the wrong girl.” – Speak Now
“Sophistication isn’t what you wear or who you know
Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go.” – Better Than Revenge
“It feels like a perfect night to dress up like hipsters/We’re happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time. It’s miserable and magical.” – 22
“Your eyes look like coming home.” – Everything Has Changed
“Don’t you dare look out your window, darling,
Everything’s on fire.” – Safe & Sound
“And you were wild and crazy
Just so frustrating intoxicating
Complicated, got away by some mistake and now,
I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain
It’s 2am and I’m cursing your name
I’m so in love that I acted insane
And that’s the way I loved you.” – The Way I Loved You
