[2025] Taylor Swift’s Best and Most Popular Songs: A Guide for Beginners

White HorseTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – White Horse

Many of you may be able to guess from the title.

It’s a song about a prince on a white horse.

But reality is harsh, and a real prince on a white horse isn’t going to come and whisk you away.

Still, because we’re girls, we end up dreaming and hoping for that kind of love, don’t we? It’s a song I want people struggling with the gap between dreams and reality to listen to.

The vibe of the song is also very cute and soothing.

All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) – Recorded at Long Pond Studios

Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter who is also extremely popular in Japan.

As the title suggests, her “All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)” is an arrangement of the 2012 song “All Too Well,” reimagined with the theme of a “sad girl in autumn.” The vintage-tinged piano tone pairs exquisitely with her wistful vocals, evoking a nostalgic autumn atmosphere.

Back To December (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Back To December (Taylor’s Version) (Lyric Video)

Many of you probably have memories of an ex from December.

For those people, the piece I want you to listen to is Back To December.

This song was released by the world-renowned singer Taylor Swift.

The lyrics are said to be based on her real experiences, expressing a wish to return to the happy December she spent with her former lover.

The heartbreaking situation is so relatable it almost makes your chest ache, but the melody is wonderful—so be sure to give it a listen.

I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is known for love songs based on episodes she’s actually experienced.

Among her realistic love songs, a recommendation is “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version),” included on Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), the rerecorded third album originally released in 2010 and re-released in 2023.

In this track, the chorus line—“So what would you do if I just knew that I can see you.

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.”—beautifully captures the frustration of not being noticed by the man she likes.

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

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

Taylor Swift is an American singer known for writing love songs based on her real-life experiences, and this track features a refreshing, fast-paced guitar sound.

Taylor’s vocals are adorable as she sings, “The only time I can be my true self is when I’m with you.”

The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift

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It’s no exaggeration to say that Taylor Swift, arguably the world’s biggest pop star right now, is hugely popular here in Japan as well.

Taylor’s Version of the concert film Taylor Swift: THE ERAS TOUR—featuring additional footage such as songs not included in the theatrical release and acoustic versions—is currently streaming on Disney+.

Since this is the Disney+ edition, it’s available exclusively there, so Swifties should definitely check it out!

folklore: Long Pond Studio SessionsTaylor Swift

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This is a work where you can fully enjoy Taylor Swift’s performance.

What’s showcased here are all the tracks from her 2020 album, folklore.

The album was produced remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this session was apparently the first time Taylor performed together with the other musicians.

While there’s a distinctive sense of tension, you can also savor the lovely atmosphere of the Long Pond recording studio where it was filmed, making for a thoroughly enjoyable piece.