We've all been there. Boys—don't be ashamed—there's nothing us ladies like better than a guy who can appreciate a good T-Swift song. Okay, let's be honest: there's really no such thing as a bad T-Swift song, but there's a few times when Taylor really out did herself. You know what I'm talking about—that moment when you're driving in your car and Boom! Tay just laid out the most inspirationally empowering lyrics you've heard in a while. In case you've forgotten, here's the top 12 times she proved her own lyrical ingenuity:
12. "Better Than Revenge"
Lyrics you screamed: "She's not a saint and she's not what you think, she's an actress. She's better known for the things that she does on the mattress."
Yup, this one goes out to you—girl who thinks I don't know what she's doing. I'm onto you, and I'm not as sweet as I look.
11. "The Story of Us"
Lyrics you love: "This is looking like a contest of who can act like they care less, but I liked it better when you were on my side. The battle's in your hands now, but I would lay my armor down, if you said you would rather love than fight."
Alright, we both can't take much more of this standstill, so why don't you just be the adult here and say something first. No? You want me to? Not a chance—I can do a stare down forever.
10. "Cold as You"
Lyrics that broke your heart: "You put up walls and paint them all a shade of grey; and I stood there loving you and wished them all away. And you come away with a great little story, of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you."
I don't know about you, but I think this song is the perfect background music for when you're riding in the car staring out the window pretending to be in a movie.
9. "All Too Well"
Lyrics you love: "You call me up again just to break me like a promise, so casually cruel in the name of being honest."
We all sing these lyrics over dramatically—I'm not really sure what promise you broke, but I know you broke it and I'm going to yell about it to the world!!!
8. "Tied Together with a Smile"
Lyrics that blew your mind: "I guess it's true that love was all you wanted, cuz you're giving it away like its extra change; hoping it'll end up in his pocket, but he leaves you out like a penny in the rain."
Well, this is it. These lyrics just ripped my heart right out, threw it on the ground, and did a Mexican hat dance on top of it. Goodbye, cruel world.
7. "Tell Me Why"
Lyrics that are too true: "I took a chance, I took a shot, and you might think I'm bulletproof, but I'm not. You took a swing, I took it hard, now down here from the ground I see who you are."
Standing up for yourself can be hard, but wherever you lack the words, "Tell Me Why" has your back. Give it a listen for some quick inspiration.
6. "Breathe"
Lyrics you listen to in bed at night: "People are people and sometimes we change our minds, but it's killing me to see you go after all this time."
A great song for that moment when you realize someone isn't who you thought they were, and dealing with change.
5. "Dear John"
Lyrics that you love: "You paint me a blue sky, then go back and turn it to rain; and I lived in your chess game, but you changed the rules every day."
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"Well maybe it's me, and my blind optimism to blame, or maybe it's you and your sick need to give love then take it away."
I'm not sure what all of those puns mean Taylor, but you make it sound so elegant. I'm definitely going to make those lyrics my next tweet.
4. "Fearless"
Lyrics stuck in your head: "I don't know why but with you I'd dance, in a storm in my best dress fearless."
Honesty hour. When this song first came out, I used to love putting on a fun dress and twirling around in my bedroom. Don't judge me.
3. "Picture to Burn"
Lyrics that bring up all your feelings: "Watch me strike a match on all my wasted time, as far as I'm concerned you're just another picture to burn."
Oh yeah! Thats right! I'm throwing out your stupid shirt, your ugly shorts, and all the other stuff you left in my possession. Fool.
2. "Ours"
Lyrics you relate to: "Don't you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine, and life makes love look hard."
This was one of the few songs Taylor wrote talking about a love she hoped would work out. A small inspirational moment to offer the heartbroken something to hold on to.
1. "Blank Space"
Lyrics you and your friends scream in the car: "But darling I'm a nightmare, dressed like a day dream."
If you're not screaming these lyrics in the car with your best friends, do you even "T-Swift?!"