Why is Taylor Swift currently running the world? Well, one reason is because she knows how to write absolutely heartbreaking, tear-jerking songs. If you give these Top 5 Saddest Taylor Swift Songs the chance, I have seen them bring a grown man to tears. So many times Taylor uses her music to connect to the deepest parts, and sometimes the darkest parts, of the human heart. In these songs, you can literally hear your most somber, loneliest experiences put into words and music.
No. 5: "Breathe."
Starting with number 5, "Breathe," from Taylor’s 2008 "Fearless" album definitely can put a girl (or anyone) down in the dumps. Taylor writes on this whole idea of being completely abandoned by someone. Having to force yourself to live without someone that you literally can't live without is unbearable, like living without breathing. This person is, “The only thing I know like the back of my hand,” and now there’s, “No one here to save me.” Oh God, Taylor. Please, do remind us all of this feeling where, “It’s 2 a.m., feeling like I just lost a friend. Hope you know it’s know easy, easy for me.”
No. 4: "Dear John."
"Dear John" is from Taylor’s 2010, "Speak Now" album. This song illustrates what it’s like to be in that terrible, terrible relationship, where it consumes you. Really, it’s on the verge, or it just is, an emotionally abusive relationship. The other makes you feel as though you are always wrong, no matter how much you tried to convince yourself that you had a reason to be mad/sad. They are emotionally unavailable when you need love. They play the victim and try to deflect or blame you rather than take personal responsibility. These people, “Are an expert at sorry, and keeping lines blurry. Never impressed by me acing your tests.” It’s only until you leave the relationship that you realize how unforgivable it really was. Looking back, you may, “See it all now it was wrong. Don’t you think nineteen’s too young to be played by your dark, twisted games? When I loved you so, I should’ve known.”
No. 3: "All Too Well."
Yes, this is the, “Crumpled up piece of paper song,” landing at number 3. From Taylor’s 2012 album, "Red," this is possibly the best and worst song to scream (not sing) along to. This song illustrates the pain that comes with memories. It hurts to think back to the beautiful moments that made something worth it, and to the dark memories that might even still haunt you. Thinking back to the small moments, “In the middle of the night. We’re dancing around the kitchen in the refrigerator light.” Or thinking back to the moments so big they suffocated you in all your misery where, “You call me up again to just break me like a promise, so casually cruel in the name of being honest.” Oh, how it can hurt to remember.
No. 2: "Last Kiss."
The second saddest Taylor Swift song is "Last Kiss" from her 2010 "Speak Now" album. When the person you love most leaves you, what do you do? You go sit on the floor wearing your lover’s clothes, wishing to be embraced by their arms like the way things once were. This song reminds you what it’s like to long for someone who doesn’t long for you anymore. While crying you think how, “I’ll feel you forget me like I used to feel you breathe.” When you realize your lover is without a doubt fine without you, nothing feels certain except for, “All that I know is I don’t know how to be something you miss.” Someone can move along with life perfectly fine, yet still be vividly reminded of dark times when listening to this perfectly sad song.
No. 1: "Never Grow Up."
Yes, Taylor Swift’s saddest song ever written is, again, from her 2010 "speak Now" album. "Never Grow Up" is every adult’s saddest lullaby, young or old. This song makes you realize the undeniable, unpreventable obstacles you face as an adult while emphasizing how magical childhood is. It makes you appreciate your parents when you weren’t wise enough to, especially during those middle school days. Taylor reminds you to, “Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home. Remember the footsteps, remember the words said, and all your little brother’s favorite songs.” She reminds you that adulthood is, “So much colder than I thought it would be.” She basically makes you wail (I can say this from experience). Literally, if you give this song the chance, I guarantee -- 100 percent -- tears will run. It just makes you feel so, reminiscent, thankful, and yet regretful. Oh, it’s the worst song I can’t stop listening to.
