As a self-proclaimed Swiftie, I am here to tell you that Taylor Swift’s bridges go hard. There’s never a time that I don’t want to scream Taylor Swift lyrics at the top of my lungs while speeding down the streets with my besties. Unfortunately, that won’t be possible for a while, but the next time you’re having a solo karaoke session add these to your mix, you won’t regret it. I didn’t put them in any particular order. Each one is beautiful, and each one deserves to be recognized as good!
7. Seven
Seven is one of those reminiscent, soft songs that takes you back to your childhood when things were so much simpler. It sounds and feels like you’re walking through a mildly haunted dream, as evidenced in the bridge:
“And I’ve been meaning to tell you
Your dad is always mad, and that must be why
And I think you should come live with me
6. Tolerate It
Whew. This song hurts. But this bridge? Obliterates me. There are simply no other words.
“While you were out building other worlds, where was I?
Where’s that man who’d throw blankets over my barbed wire?
I made you my temple, my mural, my sky
Now I’m begging for footnotes in the story of your life
Always taking up too much space or time
You assume I’m fine, but what would you do if I”
5. You Are In Love
This is the sort of song that you can’t dedicate to someone because if you break up, this song will haunt you forever. It’s perfectly wonderful and is reminiscent of the very simple moments that remind you of your unique love story. I especially enjoy the last line of this bridge and it always brings me to tears, reflecting upon Taylor Swift’s entire discography & what she’s tried to capture with her songwriting.
You two are dancing in a snow globe, ’round and ’round
And he keeps a picture of you in his office downtown
Why they lost their minds and fought the wars
And why I’ve spent my whole life trying to put it into words”
4. Back To December
Oh, back in those Taylor Swift x Taylor Lautner days. Is it a universal experience to give something really good up, because Taylor sums up that feeling perfectly in this bridge:
“I miss your tan skin, your sweet smile
And how you held me in your arms that September night
The first time you ever saw me cry
Maybe this is wishful thinking
Probably mindless dreaming
But if we loved again, I swear I’d love you right
I’d go back in time and change it, but I can’t
So if the chain is on your door, I understand”
3. Begin Again
Oh. It’s another one of these again— the kind of bridge that makes me ball like a baby. This bridge is just pretty and feels safe. It’s one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs, and somehow feels bittersweet. Not sure why.
“And we walked down the block to my car
But you start to talk about the movies
That your family watches every single Christmas
And for the first time, what’s past is past”
2. You Belong With Me
Oh to be a teenager and fall in love with your next-door neighbor. I don’t care what Kanye West says, the “You Belong With Me” music video was a cultural reset. This is the perfect song to sing in the car, though your childhood bedroom will suffice as well :).
“Oh, I remember you driving to my house
I’m the one who makes you laugh
When you know you’re ’bout to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me ’bout your dreams
Think I know where you belong
Think I know it’s with me”
1. All Too Well
Full stop. We are waiting on the nine-minute version of this song!! This is the perfect song to end your solo karaoke night. Even if you aren’t brokenhearted, it’s fun to pretend like you’re upset at some imaginary partner. Every single lyric in this song deserves to be screamed at the top of your lungs, but the bridge just gets me.
“Maybe we got lost in translation
But maybe this thing was a masterpiece
Running scared, I was there, I remember it all too well
And you call me up again just to break me like a promise
So casually cruel in the name of being honest
I’m a crumpled up piece of paper lying here
‘Cause I remember it all, all, all