You know the drill: Taylor Swift’s Midnights is out, so that means the Swifities are going wild. The anticipation leading up to the Oct. 21 release of Swift’s 10th studio album has been heightened, to say the least. From her chaotic “Midnights Mayhem with Me” series on TikTok to the subtle hints she’s been dropping about the album for months, I’m here for all the Midnights content.
Not to mention, Swift dropped seven more surprise tracks at 3 a.m. that even those who leaked the album didn’t know about.
Swift’s lyrics undeniably make the best secret encrypted messages, and what better place for subliminal messaging than an Instagram caption? Here are all the lyrics from Midnights you can use as your new Instagram captions to catch the attention of your followers.
- Karma is my boyfriend, karma is a god.
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No better lyric to celebrate your successes or send a message to those who put you down.
- Lately I’ve been dressin’ for revenge.
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The full line is preceded by, “I don’t dress for women, I don’t dress for men.” Show off your best ‘fit with this one.
- When I walk in the room, I can still make the whole place shimmer.
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Do you polish up real nice? This one’s for you.
- I don’t start sh*t, but I can tell you how it ends.
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Mic drop. Enough said.
- Summer went away, still, the yearning stays.
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We’re officially well into fall, but if you’re still nostalgic for summer, put your hands up. This could be great for a throwback photo.
- Breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out.
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Sometimes we all need this reminder — plus, this lyric is already iconic for Swift having spoiled it in her NYU commencement speech months before Midnights even came out.
- I thought the plane was goin’ down, how’d you turn it right around?
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This is perfect for couple pics. Give your SO some love!
- Tonight feels impossible, but it’s coming down.
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For any of those “too good to be true” nights you have that you want to document on Instagram.
- Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, you were bigger than the whole sky.
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Graduation photos? End of the semester before break? Saying goodbye to your high school besties before you go back to college again? This lyric (plus the next line, “You were more than just a short time”) has your back.
- I’m so in love that I might stop breathing.
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Dramatic? Perhaps. Whether you use this one for pics of your SO or your pet, I won’t judge.
- He wanted a bride, I was making my own name.
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Looking to subtly throw shade at your ex? Let them know you’re building your empire. Swift knew what she was doing with this lyric.
- He was sunshine, I was midnight rain.
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Alright, this one is a little emotional, but if you’ve been having thoughts about your ex and remember them as sunshine, this one’s for you.
- Big city, wrong choices.
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Find yourself on a girls trip or just moved to a big city with endless possibilities? Use this as a caption for your post in that “big city.”
- They say looks can kill, and I might try.
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This lyric would make the perfect caption for an A+ selfie. You know you want to use it!
- Fake it ’til you make it, ’til you do, ’til it’s true.
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This is such a classic saying. It may be a little melancholy, but spicing up your social media with a truthful caption never hurt anyone.
- What could’ve been, would’ve been.
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Tired of reminiscing on what could’ve been with a past lover or friendship gone wrong? Listen to Swift on this one and leave those thoughts about the past in the past.
- I shine so bright.
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I mean, who wouldn’t want to use this lyric as a caption? Maybe you’ll use it to caption your latest golden hour photos or a photo of you in a new outfit. Either way, this lyric is radiating confidence.
- It’s me, hi.
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For when you want to remind your followers exactly who you are. (But remember: You’re not the problem.)
- I polish up real nice.
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Just got done testing out a new makeup look and are heading out with your girlfriends for the night? This caption will do your *look* justice, trust me.
- Meet me at midnight.
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If you’ve been wanting to hint at a secret meeting with someone that follows you on Instagram, this caption is sure to get their attention.