Taylor Swift, the global pop icon and lyrical genius, is known for her chart-topping hits and captivating performances. While her music and public persona are widely celebrated, there are many fascinating aspects of her life and career that may be lesser known to her fans. Here are 13 intriguing things you might not know about Taylor Swift!
Famous poets get a nod in her lyrics…
In the Lakes song, from the album Folklore, the lyrics “what are my words worth” are a reference to poet William Wordsworth, a romantic poet who lived in the Lake District. Wordsworth wrote the lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” which could fit just as well into this album’s tracklist. Beautiful!
Is that to takeaway?
Taylor’s go-to coffee order is a skinny caramel latte – yummy! Starbucks ran a special in 2021 when Red (Taylor’s Version) was released, with fans being able to order ‘Taylor’s Latte’ or ‘Taylor’s Version’ and baristas would make the caramel drink for them!
Let’s get Enchanted…
“Enchanted” is allegedly about Owl City band member Adam Young. Adam Young responded by releasing his own version of Enchanted with the lyrics “Taylor I was Enchanted to meet you”.
Who would you write a song about?
Chant away!
Heart hands at the ready for “Fearless”! Swifties have their own special chants and gestures during Taylor’s tours. Some of Era’s tour chants so far are:
Bejeweled – Scream “Where are you going Taylor?” at the ending of the first verse.
Style – Scream “What time is it?” before the first verse.
You Belong With Me – Double hand clap during the bridge.
If you could start a chant or gesture, what would it be?
OG lyrics…
The original lyrics to “Cardigan” from the album “folklore” were going to be: “I knew I’d wish you’d change your mind, I know you’d miss me once the moment died, I knew to love would be to lose my mind” – very deep! What other original lyrics do you like?
Mega crowds!
At the time of writing this, the biggest crowd Taylor Swift has performed to stands at about 96,000 people! Imagine stepping on stage to all of those amazing fans!
A Greek tragedy…
The song “Cassandra,” from the album The Tortured Poets Department is thought to be about Cassandra, a princess in Greek Mythology, who backed out of a deal with Apollo which made him furious, so he put a curse on her that nobody would ever believe what she said. Hence the lyric: “Do you believe me now?” in Taylor’s song. Tragic!
Talent competition!
“Our Song” was written for Taylor’s school talent show. The lyrics are about a young couple using the regular events in their lives to create their own song. What would you write a song about to enter a competition?
Hidden disguises!
Taylor is known for her creative disguises to get into venues unscathed, such as hiding in suitcases and cleaning carts! She can only do this with a professional team behind her, it isn’t a recommended way of travelling around!
A career in crime investigation?
In an interview, Taylor once said if she had not become a famous singer, she’d have liked a career solving crimes. What back-up career ideas do you have?
The most duets…
Taylor has had the most duets with Ed Sheeran! In 2021, they released a very emotional duet called “The Joker and The Queen”. Who would you like to duet with?
Unlucky for some…
Taylor loves the number 13 as she was born on the 13th and turned 13 on Friday 13th! Unlucky for some, but not for Taylor! What is your favourite number?
