Taylor Swift's Music and Songwriting

Born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania
Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Family moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue country music career
Has been in high-profile relationships with Joe Alwyn, Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris, and Taylor Lautner, among others
Has been open about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and sexism in the music industry

Often focuses on themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment
Uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey emotions
Has been praised for her ability to craft relatable, confessional lyrics
Examples of iconic lyrics: "I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain" ("Blank Space"), "I knew you were trouble when you walked in" ("I Knew You Were Trouble")

Writes or co-writes most of her songs, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and emotions
Collaborates with other songwriters and producers to craft her music, known for her storytelling ability and lyrical depth

Typically features Swift herself, as well as other celebrities and actors, and are visually striking and narrative-driven
Has broken multiple records for most views on YouTube and Vevo with examples such as "Bad Blood", "Blank Space", and "Shake It Off"

Born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Family moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue country music career
Has been in high-profile relationships with Joe Alwyn, Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris, and Taylor Lautner, among others
Open about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and sexism in the music industry

Focuses on themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment in her lyrics
Uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey emotions, praised for her ability to craft relatable, confessional lyrics
Iconic lyrics include "I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain" from "Blank Space" and "I knew you were trouble when you walked in" from "I Knew You Were Trouble"

Released debut album in 2006, focusing on country-pop sound
Explored themes of storytelling, personal experiences, and relationships in lyrics

Fearless (2008): continued country-pop sound, focused on love, heartbreak, and self-empowerment
Speak Now (2010): written entirely by Swift, explored personal growth, relationships, and storytelling
Red (2012): transitioned to pop-rock sound, focused on heartbreak, anger, and self-discovery
1989 (2014): fully transitioned to pop sound, explored love, relationships, and self-empowerment
Reputation (2017): experimented with electronic and dark pop sounds, focused on reputation, fame, and personal growth
Lover (2019): returned to upbeat and colorful sound, explored love, self-empowerment, and positivity
Folklore (2020): explored indie-folk and alternative sounds, focused on storytelling, love, and personal growth
Evermore (2020): sister album to Folklore, continued indie-folk and alternative sounds, focused on storytelling, love, and personal growth