Evermore
A poignant exploration of a failed marriage proposal and its aftermath.
What is Champagne Problems?
Confronts the pain of a disintegrating relationship and the realization that it was built on lies.
What is Hoax?
Tells a tale of two married neighbours who have an affair over the course of a fortnight.
What is Fortnight?
Captures the transformative power of love in a sweet duet
What is Everything Has Changed?
A whimsical love song capturing the magic of a blossoming romance.
What is Willow?
Tells the story of a summer romance and the pain of unrequited love.
What is August?
The album's titular track that speaks to being in a doomed yet deep relationship filled with emotional turbulence and heartbreak.
What is The Tortured Poet's Department?
Reflects on the hindsight realization of a toxic relationship's warning signs.
What is I Knew You Were Trouble?
Reflects on the allure of fame and the fleeting nature of infatuation.
Explores the secrecy and consequences of infidelity.
What is Illicit Affairs?
This song refers to an ex who self-sabotaged his and Swift’s relationship when it was going well and evokes the classic childhood story of being the old favourite toy that eventually, the child doesn’t want to play with anymore.
What is My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys?
A euphoric anthem capturing the intensity and excitement of new love.
What is State of Grace?
A murder mystery ballad narrated by her friend who avenges her.
What is No Body, No Crime?
Reflects on trauma and resilience, drawing parallels between war and the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is Epiphany?
The song appears to explore Swift’s period of heartbroken questioning over the termination of their relationship.
What is Down Bad?
Celebrates the nostalgia and gratitude for a past relationship's positive memories.
What is Holy Ground?
This song captures the longing for a lost love and the hope for reconciliation.
What is Evermore?
A nostalgic reflection on a tumultuous relationship and finding solace in memories.
What is Cardigan?
Swift describes a relationship she thought would be forever but wasn’t, ending with her mourning what could have been.
What is LOML?
Chronicles a whirlwind romance inspired by Ethel and Bobby Kennedy's love story.
What is Starlight?