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

EpiphanyTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – epiphany (Official Lyric Video)

Global songstress Taylor Swift.

Her 2020 release “Epiphany” is known as a song honoring healthcare workers.

However, it’s also actually a track themed around her grandfather.

The first half of the lyrics specifically sing about her grandfather, drawing on his experiences in World War II to convey the preciousness of life.

The song as a whole has a sacred atmosphere, built on a gentle melody and soaring high vocals.

Just listening to it can be healing and make your heart feel lighter.

Forever WinterTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Forever Winter (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) (Lyric Video)

A masterpiece that lets you feel deep affection, “Forever Winter.” It’s a track included on Taylor Swift’s album Red (Taylor’s Version).

The lyrics use winter and cold to symbolize the harsh seasons of life, and the summer sun to symbolize love.

The key point, though, is that the message is addressed to a former lover.

Because of that, you can feel a heartwarming message while also being moved by a bittersweet sadness.

With that in mind, the title’s meaning also feels more profound when you listen.

Forever Winter (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Forever Winter (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) (Lyric Video)

Let me introduce a classic winter song that really hits home, with its simple band ensemble, Taylor’s slightly wistful vocals, and an emotional melody.

Forever Winter was newly released in 2021 as part of Red (Taylor’s Version), the re-recorded edition of her fourth album Red, which originally came out in 2012 and was a huge hit.

The lyrics are heartbreakingly poignant, expressing the realization of a loved one’s struggles and hardships, and the vow to remain “the summer sun” for someone living through an eternal winter.

Since Taylor herself has said that Red is “an album about heartbreak,” there are various theories about who the “he” in this song might be.

But rather than focusing on the song’s backstory, it can be wonderful to listen while reflecting on your own life and love experiences.

I Almost DoTaylor Swift

I Almost Do

Originally, she was a country music singer.

This song is packed with her true charm, isn’t it? The lyrics she writes feel so real and come straight into the heart of anyone in love.

If you’re in a love that can’t be, it’ll really tug at your heartstrings.

The guitar in this track also stirs your emotions.

It’s a song you want to listen to quietly, alone.

I think it’s one of her masterpiece-level works—she’s a genius.

Lavender HazeTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Lavender Haze (Official Music Video)

Taylor Swift’s Lavender Haze, which captivates with its languid mood and sweet atmosphere, is included on her 2022 album Midnights.

The title “Lavender Haze” is a phrase that was popular in the 1950s, referring to the state of being in love.

The song expresses that hazy, floaty feeling you have in the midst of romance.

Try dancing to its relaxed four-on-the-floor beat at a school festival or similar event.

Long LiveTaylor Swift

Long Live (Live/2011)

It’s a song I’d proudly recommend not only to fans but to anyone.

Released as a digital download in 2012, it’s a thank-you song written for the band members and staff—the management team that supports her—and it conveys a bond of care and consideration.

A hidden gem that reached No.

13 on Billboard’s Country Digital Songs chart, it’s often given to express gratitude to friends, colleagues, and others who are always there for you, which is why I selected it as a friendship song in Western music.

Midnight RainTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Midnight Rain (Official Lyric Video)

For those who want to boost their study motivation through the power of music, Billie Eilish’s “Billie Bossa Nova” is a perfect fit.

Released in July 2021, this track enhances immersion with a mellow, downbeat melody set to a comfortable bossa nova rhythm.

Its Brazilian-influenced sound and the way her gentle vocals weave a story of hidden love embody ultimate relaxation.

Listening while studying can help you stay focused yet relaxed.

The softly flowing melody also makes it ideal for long study sessions.

Definitely give it a listen.