Taylor Swift's saddest hits: A soulful soundscape for fall
There's nothing better than listening to sad songs during long fall evenings. Fortunately, many artists in the world love to immerse listeners in melancholy. Without a doubt, Taylor Swift is one of them. Below you'll find suggestions for heart-wrenching songs.
9 October 2024 18:33
Taylor Swift is currently the most popular and influential singer in the world. She regularly breaks popularity records. For almost two years, she has been on tour, and her film showcasing a spectacular show has smashed the box office. Social media is full of information about the artist. Fans speculate about when the singer will announce the release of one of the most anticipated albums, "Reputation (Taylor's Version)."
Taylor Swift gained such immense popularity partly because she writes very honest lyrics. She describes the exact emotions that accompanied her during important life events. She has far more sad than happy songs to her credit. She is the ideal artist for those who love to get emotional and cry while listening to music. Below, you'll find five truly heart-wrenching suggestions (chosen quite subjectively).
"Exile": A heartbreaking tale of separation
"Exile" is a song from one of Taylor Swift's best albums, "Folklore." She wrote and recorded the song with Bon Iver's frontman, Justin Vernon. The song is about a breakup. It presents the perspective of both sides. The listener can feel the emotions and immense pain of a woman and a man who have to come to terms with the fact that the relationship they created together has come to an end. Taylor Swift and Justin Vernon sound amazing together, giving you chills.
"The moment I knew" - Understanding when something ended
"The Moment I Knew" is a song from "Red (Taylor's Version)." The artist tells us about a birthday party organized for her 21st birthday. The listener learns that her then-boyfriend did not show up at the party, which completely devastated her and made it the worst day of her life. It was the moment when she realized that the relationship was over, even though no one had officially said anything. The song is full of immense sadness, which resonates with the listener.
"The prophecy": An anthem for the lonely
If you feel lonely in life and think that no one understands your thoughts, listen to "The Prophecy" by Taylor Swift. The singer wrote this song after breaking up with Joe Alwyn, the person she considered the love of her life. At that time, she thought she would never find someone who would want to spend time with her, talk, or love her. Taylor Swift wonders if there is someone who could change her life. It's one of the saddest songs from the album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology."
"How did it end?" - A song about not understanding the situation
"How Did It End" is a song that always breaks your heart. Taylor Swift refers to the words spoken by people worldwide when the artist broke up with Joe Alwyn. Everyone wanted to know what happened so the relationship couldn't be saved. A sad and even devastated Taylor Swift explains to the listeners that she can't say what happened and that she doesn't understand the situation she's in. This is your go-to song if you want to feel even more heartbroken after a breakup.
"All too well (10 minute version)": A classic of sad Taylor Swift
"All Too Well" in the 10-minute version is an absolute anthem of despair and a genre classic. Taylor Swift outdid herself when writing this song. She wrote about a short but incredibly significant relationship, where the other party promised a lot but suddenly disappeared from her life. The listener can feel all the emotions the singer experiences. If you think that 10 minutes is too long for a song, you're very mistaken. Time flies, and we're curious to hear what Taylor Swift says.