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Taylor Swift’s Songs to Motivate You

Taylor Swift’s Songs to Motivate You

A playlist dedicated to the FEARLESS leaders out there

Searching for the perfect playlist to accompany you while studying, exercising, or creating positive changes in the world? Look no further, because we’ve got the perfect compilation of Taylor Swift’s most motivating songs for you!

YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN KID

As the track 5 of Taylor’s latest album, Midnights, this song is painted with vulnerable emotions of longing for love and friendships that she felt in her younger days. In the end, however, Taylor reminds us not to be afraid of growing up and being on our own. 

“You’re on your own kid, yeah you can face this”

THE MAN

Not only does this song make you want to dance around your bedroom, it also highlights the unfair judgement society holds over powerful men and women. While the public celebrates men for being successful, they condemn women for doing the same thing, scrutinizing their every move for mistakes. This iconic feminist anthem opens our eyes to the significance of gender inequality.

“‘Cause if I was a man, then I’d be the man”

ONLY THE YOUNG

Though underrated, Only the Young sends an important message to the youth. Taylor believes that the younger generation has great power in leading positive changes for a better future. This song has even empowered the youths of the Philippines to take action following a controversial election in 2022.

“They aren’t gonna change this, we gotta do it ourselves”

CHANGE (TAYLOR’S VERSION)

Change (Taylor’s Version) teaches us about perseverance. Though the battle for success is challenging and we may encounter obstacles along the way, with patience and effort we will eventually reach our goal.

“And the battle was long, it’s the fight of our lives, but we’ll stand up champions

LONG LIVE

This song is the perfect wrap-up to the playlist. Long Live is filled with an ode to Taylor’s career journey. Moreover, this song tells us to embrace our youth and savour the moments.

“I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you”

 

Reference:

https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/music/a41735477/taylor-swift-youre-on-your-own-kid-song-lyrics-explained/ 

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/241395/taylor-swift-song-the-man-lyrics-meaning-explained 

https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/taylor-swift-only-the-young-trends-2022-philippines-elections/

Fiona Catleyana