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10	%%* "Never Grow Up", "Everything Has Changed".
11	%%* If nothing else from her, then definitely "Mine" and "Sparks Fly".
12	* "Change". Taylor's account of her and her band's struggle to be noticed -- with a note of confident triumph. Taylor's dad convinced her that the song could be applied to other people and events -- and it's a fitting closer to "Fearless". "...and we'll sing hallelujah."
13	* "Long Live". The melody came to Taylor while she was touring for "Fearless" hearing the screaming crowds.
14	* "Eyes Open" from ''Film/TheHungerGames'' is an alt-rock track that represents Katniss's struggles against the Capitol, serving as a warning to not trust anybody while she fights against the system.
15	* "All Too Well", certainly the Grammy performance at least. The emotional intensity she conveys simply by singing and playing the piano works incredibly well. The album version is equally good, although doesn't touch the Grammys performance.
16	* Not technically by Taylor Swift, but [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWtIE-iFK2g this parody]] of "You Belong With Me", sung from the perspective of Mass Effect's Tali. Cute, yet somehow saddening...
17	* The bridge to "Treacherous".
18	-->Two headlights shine through the sleepless night\
19	And I will get you, and get you alone\
20	Your name has echoed through my mind\
21	And I just think you should, think you should know\
22	That nothing safe is worth the drive and I would\
23	Follow you, follow you home...\
24	I'll follow you, follow you home...
25	* "I Knew You Were Trouble" Live. Watch videos of it on Youtube; the entire crowd are absolutely ''roaring'' the chorus at the top of their lungs, and the final note is ridculously high and held for ''two counts of eight.'' Many critics consider it the highlight of her Red Tour.
26	* The majority of ''1989'', but particularly "Welcome to New York" which has the elements of 80s pop music and is practically giddy, the beautifully haunting "Blank Space", "Clean" and "Style".
27	** Her song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLf9q36UsBk "Out of the Woods"]] is both romantic and pretty sad, reflecting on a past relationship's moments, the good and bad. [[http://www.mtv.com/news/1962757/taylor-swift-jack-antonoff-out-of-the-woods/ It's also a collaboration with fun's Jack Antonoff.]]
28	** "Shake It Off," a self-aware TakeThat to critics while being an incredible catchy tune.
29	* "Better Than Revenge": The only thing more shocking than the idea of Taylor Swift doing a pop-punk song is that it's actually a ''good'' pop-punk song.
30	* From her very first album, "Picture to Burn". The ultimate revenge fantasy song, especially with the music video.
31	* "Bad Blood" may have one of the hammiest music videos of the 2010s, but it's pretty damn awesome in its own right. The hip-hop pop fusion song marches to the beat of its own drum (quite literally in fact) as Taylor narrates a friendship gone south, scornfully calling out her friend for all the problems they caused. The remix version with Music/KendrickLamar amps the edge up, incorporating Lamar's fantastic rap with a bold, bass-pumping instrumental.
32	* "Style" is simply incredible, from start to finish. With its serene, borderline eerie instrumentals, vivid imagery in the lyrics, and Taylor's powerful vocals, it's easily one of the most impressive tracks off of the very impressive ''1989''. The bridge is especially great, with Taylor's voice conveying so much emotion as she sings, "Just take me home!"
33	* "Look What You Made Me Do", the first single released from her sixth album, is a significant aesthetic departure from her previous work, taking on a synth-rock style reminiscent of Music/StVincent or {{Music/Peaches}}. She absolutely rocks it, with a contagious intensity and energy. Especially important is the context of said single. Released after tensions and criticism over her career had reached an all-time high, with Twitter trends such as [=#TaylorSwiftIsOverParty=] #[=TaylorSwiftIsDead=] and #[=RIPTaylor=], and going so far as to have a mural in Melbourne, Australia depicting her death, she released a song which, in four days, broke 13 records on Spotify, iTunes, and Website/YouTube. Talk about a comeback.
34	* "...Ready For It?" is sexy, catchy, and fun -- and, if you look closely at the lyrics, a gloriously tongue-in-cheek response to how the media paints her relationships (and celebrity relationships in general).
35	* The bouncy, catchy, and sweet "Gorgeous" proves that the old Taylor is, in fact, ''not'' dead, given its resemblance to songs from ''1989''. That just makes it even better.
36	* And following this trend is "Call It What You Want", a beautiful love song which -- if you listen closely to the lyrics -- makes a few references to her life and detractors ("No one's heard from me for months", anyone?).
37	* Although "King of My Heart" is quite different, even compared to tracks off of ''1989'', it's still wonderful. The joyful, free-spirited way she sings the chorus, and the lyrics that show she's head-over-heels for this guy, make for a lovely listening experience.
38	* "New Year's Day" has been called ''reputation'''s "All Too Well," and with good reason. The sincere emotions and quiet tenderness of the lyrics prove that, sometimes, the simple route is the best one.
39	* [[https://youtu.be/FuXNumBwDOM "ME!"]], the first single from ''Lover'', is an ''amazing'' song, with an upbeat and gorgeous melody and catchy lyrics. As a bonus, it's also a duet with the ever-so-awesome [[Music/PanicAtTheDisco Brendon Urie]].
40	* ''Lover''[='=]s second single, "You Need To Calm Down", is probably her most outwardly political song ever. In it she calls out: men who tell women how to control their emotions, homophobes, internet trolls. The music is beautiful too, especially the hook. It's upbeat and catchy as hell.
41	* "The Archer" addresses Swift's main criticisms where she addresses all of her flaws and insecurities and has her go so personal to the point that even some of her critics adore it
42	* "Cruel Summer" has been called the lovechild of "Style" and "Getaway Car" -- which are themselves Awesome Music. The upbeat sound masks some very emotional and well-written lyrics. The bridge in particular is wonderful, with Taylor making an AnguishedDeclarationOfLove to her lover, before practically ''screaming'', "He looks up, grinning like a devil." [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNfk8TO08I0 The beat, lyrics, and bridge]] have become such a fan favorite that Taylor's been known for encouraging her fans to "scream [the bridge]" on tour.
43	* "Soon You'll Get Better", which was a collaboration with Music/DixieChicks, is a simple, deeply moving song, bound to bring tears to your eyes if you've ever had a friend or family member (particularly a parent) with a serious illness.
44	* "mirrorball," much like "The Archer," is a quieter, more introspective track about the narrator's insecurities, with the instrumentals providing an almost dreamlike backdrop.
45	* "mad woman" is like the TranquilFury version of "Look What You Made Me Do," with a scathing critique of how angry women are demonized and painted as crazy, sung over a gentle instrumental. It's ''extremely'' effective.
46	* "betty" brings us back to Taylor's country roots, with a simple guitar-and-harmonica setup that allows us to enjoy the story of immature-but-passionate teenage love.
47	* "the lakes" is a bonus track, and it was well worth the wait. Not only are the instrumentals absolutely gorgeous, the lyrics remind us that Taylor is, as well as a great songwriter, a ''very'' gifted poet. The melancholy mixed with tenderness makes for an absolutely wonderful ending to ''folklore''.
48	* "no body, no crime" is a MurderBallad in the vein of Music/TheChicks' "Goodbye, Earl," telling the uneasy narrative of a woman who seeks to avenge the murder of her best friend. Like "betty," it's a return to country for Taylor, and it is ''magnificent''.
49	* "marjorie", a tribute to Taylor's late grandmother, is a beautiful and gut-wrenching song, especially if you've lost a loved one before you really knew about them.
50	* "epiphany" is a heartfelt song dedicated to the doctors and nurses bravely sacrificing their lives to help and treat COVID-19 patients. The instrumentals and harmonies are absolutely gorgeous, too, notably building up during the bridge; they definitely add to the atmosphere of the song.
51	* The Taylor's Versions rereleases. Taylor has matured and grown vocally since the original recordings, so getting the chance to do it all again to show off her more mature voice is bound to make Swifties' hearts swell with pride.
52	* "Would've, Could've, Should've", the only country-inspired track on ''Midnights'', is a painful, angry, but downright ''beautiful'' rant against a past abusive partner. The song's beat quickens, with the vocals starting out calm and controlled before becoming more emotional and downright frantic, and the lyrics are filled with fantastic metaphor and imagery, all perfectly capturing the heartbreak and fury that comes from such a situation.
53	* "Our Song", from her self-titled debut album, is an absolute ''bop'', and well over a decade later can still get an entire football arena rocking. It's one of her most iconic songs for a reason -- and she wrote it for ''her ninth-grade talent show''.

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