Either you love her or you hate her, Taylor Swift has been popular amongst many different age groups ever since her first album dropped in 2006. As a fan myself, it's so hard to pick just one favorite song let alone one favorite album. I made up a short list of her songs that every 20-something-year-old needs to have on their playlist today.
1. New Romantics - 1989, 2014
Because "the best people in life are FREE" and you should never have to beg for anyone's attention at this point in our lives. There are so many better things and people out there for us. This is the time to be making new friends. Don't be afraid to lose touch with old friends if they hinder your growth.
2. 22 - Red, 2012
"Just keep DANCING" the negativity away and look out for yourself during these years. They are all about finding yourself and having fun along the way.
3. Starlight - Red, 2012
It's important to remember to take a step back and not be afraid to pursue your dreams no matter how big they might seem. "Don’t you DREAM impossible things".
4. Style - 1989, 2014
There will always be that one person who keeps coming back into your life. Each time you think that they will change, and you know how it will go every time and take the risk because "we never go out of STYLE".
5. Girl At Home - Red, 2012
We will all come across some boy who will come and complain to you about his relationship all the time. Or worse, you will meet someone who pretends that they aren't in a relationship and look to you instead. It's important to stand your ground and no be the "dumb blonde" he makes you out to be. "So don't look at me you got a girl at home and EVERYBODY knows that".
6. Bad Blood - 1989, 2014
Not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. You're going to get hurt by the people you thought would never hurt you. Like I said before, you are going to lose people in your 20s but it will be for the better. We all need a song that sounds and makes us feel bad ass. "So take a look at what YOU'VE done"
7. State of Grace - Red, 2012
This is one of my favorites because it creates a soft image of falling for someone completely different from what you normally fall for. You'll meet tons of new and different people in your 20s. It gives you a new appreciation for these types of people because you will learn so much from them no matter what type of relationship you have with them. It gives you a newfound faith that "this is the WORTHWHILE fight".
8. Blank Space - 1989, 2014
At this point, many us are over the games and we will be straight up about what we expect from a relationship. We are confident in our selves, we have learned from our past mistakes, and we aren't afraid to admit that we aren't perfect. It's perfectly acceptable to be constantly changing your mind about things and what you want. So hey, we are only young once right? So "find out what you WANT, be that girl for a month".
9. Change - Fearless, 2008
Because no matter what is going on in your life at one given moment, know that it is temporary and that "these things will CHANGE".
10. Shake It Off - 1989, 2014
At the end of the day, always remember "you've got to SHAKE it off".
