Taylor Swift is well known for her breakup songs, but her ability to capture heartbreak, love and any other deep-rooted emotion is what makes her music relatable. Regardless of whether it was a friendship or a relationship, cutting off ties with anyone is difficult. Here are 11 of Swift's greatest songs to help you move on, counting down to the number-one song.
11. "Come in With the Rain"
Although this song is a bonus track off of "Fearless: Platinum Edition," and is not as well known, the song explores the idea of waiting on someone, and still being there for them, even if you're not "together" anymore.
10. "Breathe"
This song was a collaboration with Colbie Caillat. With breathtaking harmonies, the song encompasses what it's like to feel a little lost without this person. Investing in another person and being vulnerable with them is a difficult thing to do, and when they're gone it's difficult to breathe without them. Swift reminds us that we will learn to breathe again, even if it's hard at first.
9. "Cold as You"
"Cold as You" came from Swift's first album, and her ability to have this much depth at 16 years old is incredible to me. Some relationships end because the other person was unfair or harsh, and this song recognizes the toxicity of a relationship and acknowledges that standing up for yourself is best in the long run.
8. "White Horse"
From Swift's "Fearless" album, "White Horse" is heartbreaking. It shows how much pain there is,
and the strength it takes to say "I don't need you anymore."
7. "Dear John"
From "Speak Now," "Dear John" takes a reflective approach to a relationship. Commenting on how looking back, she knows she escaped from a relationship that was abusive, and how love can blind you from this.
"6. All Too Well"
"All Too Well" will forever make me cry. It tells the story of a beautiful relationship and how it twists and turns into a tragic ending. It has deeply personal details in it that make it beautiful and somehow super relatable. In the end, Swift looks back on this relationship with a bittersweet attitude.
"5. Forever and Always"
Whether you prefer the angst of the regular version, or the sadness of the piano version from "Fearless: Platinum Edition," "Forever and Always" expresses the hurt and anger once you realize that all of the promises of "forever" are gone.
4. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
When you're angry at how an ex treated you, this is the song you blast in the car. It's one of the final stages of getting over a break-up.
3. "Holy Ground"
Acceptance. Eventually you look back on an old relationship and realize that though it's over now, you don't regret it for one second. Finally, you have the chance to look back on that relationship and smile.
2. "Begin Again"
After a breakup, getting back out on a first date is so much harder than you would probably expect. This song looks at how being vulnerable again and watching a new relationship start is difficult, but overall worth it.
1. "Clean"
Any relationship that ends is difficult and sad, but eventually all of the memories you had with that person become fond instead of painful. At that point, you're finally "Clean," as Swift would say.
