Last month, Taylor finally was able to buy back her masters. It was a long journey for Tay but (dare I say it?), maybe it was always meant to happen this way? Because without everything she went through, we never would’ve gotten these amazing vault tracks and bops . Join me for a little trip down memory lane and let’s celebrate some of our favorite hidden gems from each re-recorded album.
Fearless—“Mr.Perfectly Fine”
This country-turned-heartbreak bop is all about wondering how a guy could make all those promises and make you believe they were there to stay. (Because honestly, why wouldn’t you when that’s exactly what they made it seem like?) Then suddenly, he goes about his day like you don’t even exist. It’s the moment you realize he’s really not so different from all those other guys who swept you off your feet only to leave in the end.
The lyrics capture that sharp, messy mix of hurt and confusion when you’re trying to move on but can’t stop wondering if he still thinks about you.
Red—”All Too Well 10-minute Version”
We’ve all heard about this legendary 10-minute song, and honestly, it’s even more powerful than the rumors suggested. It’s not just a longer T-Swift track, but a full story about the kind of love that feels all-consuming and the heartbreak that follows when it falls apart. Taylor takes us through every raw emotion, every memory and every little detail that makes it so real.
For anyone who has ever loved someone so much it hurt or held on to a moment they could not forget, this song hits home in the deepest way.
Speak Now—”Foolish One”
Calling all hopeless romantics! This song is made for those who hold on to what could’ve been instead of facing what actually is. It’s like the movie He’s Just Not That Into You in song form, calling out all the little signs we ignore because we want so badly to believe someone cares. Taylor captures the quiet heartbreak of waiting for someone to change, even when their actions show they won’t.
“Foolish One” is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most important kind of love is the kind you show yourself, especially when it means walking away.
1989—”Now That We Don’t Talk”
You gave your all, and somehow it only pushed them away. That’s the kind of quiet heartbreak this song captures perfectly. The lyrics feel like a conversation you’re having with yourself, trying to convince your brain of what your heart hasn’t caught up to yet. Because after all, it was all for the best… right? You keep telling yourself the space is a good thing, that you’re better off now, but there’s still that sting that hits when things go quiet and the memories start to creep back in.
It’s crazy to think these songs almost never made it to us, because now it feels like they were always meant to be ours.
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