[2026] Taylor Swift’s Best and Most Popular Songs: A Guide for Beginners

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Taylor Swift – Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar

It’s always painful to be betrayed by someone—especially by someone you felt was truly important.

Even so, the time you cherished them and the fact that you did doesn’t disappear.

Taylor expresses this as having become “enemies.” It’s a song that lets you feel the flip side of becoming popular.

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Taylor Swift – Begin Again

The song included on the album Red by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift portrays moving past the pain of a past relationship and finding hope in a new encounter.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and Swift’s expressive vocals resonate in a way that feels close to the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2012, the track not only earned high marks on the Billboard charts but was also nominated for a Grammy Award.

It’s a recommended song for anyone seeking to heal from heartbreak and find the courage to step into new love.

Its heartwarming melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.

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Taylor Swift – Change

It carries a slightly political feel, but its powerful words are truly inspiring, making it more than strong enough to serve as an anthem.

From the rock-tinged intro, a bold vocal bursts forth.

It’s a song I want people to hear when they’ve run into a tough wall.

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Taylor Swift – Eyes Open (Lyric Version)

The stop-motion MV is incredibly cute.

At the same time, the band-leaning sound of the song has a very dramatic and cool side.

The way it makes you want to rewatch it and search for meaning might mean you’ve already been drawn into Taylor’s world.

Please watch it with your eyes wide open.

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Taylor Swift – Fearless

As the album’s lead track, it’s incredibly catchy and instantly draws you in.

With a gentle tone that feels like speaking to someone you love, it’s very soothing.

Even so, the unwavering sense of rhythm and tight rhymes showcase the artist’s excellent sense of balance.

The bridge is really cool.

I Knew You Were TroubleTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble

It’s a song about the resolve to cut off feelings for someone I used to love.

In a way, I think it’s different from Taylor’s usual image, but maybe it’s precisely because she has this side to her that her signature qualities stand out.

As always, the lyricism is outstanding.

I’m Only Me When I’m With YouTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – I’m Only Me When I’m With You

This is a song by American country singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

It’s a bittersweet track about how “I can only be my true self when I’m with you.” It was included on the deluxe edition of her debut album, Taylor Swift, and released in October 2006.

It’s said to be the first co-written song she wrote at age 14.

A music video, reminiscent of a homemade film she made with friends, was also released and became a hot topic.

Why not listen to it with someone special and strengthen your bond?