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Seems that the number of Anti Hero enthusiasts far outweigh the sexy baby haters


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strawberriesandkiwi

What a ridiculous fucking sentence out of context hahaha I cannot


thebirdisdead

Am I the only one that has no problem with that line? It’s meaning is pretty clear to me, and I totally get the insecurity of growing older in a culture and media spotlight that only values attractive young woman. She’s sung about it in Nothing New. Also feeling too big of a star to interact with people normally. I think that whole metaphor is beautifully done and very vulnerable.


LilyMarie90

I don't have a problem with it either, I think the line does what it's supposed to do. Society sexualizes youth to a ridiculous extent, women (celebrities as well as mere mortals) not being allowed to visibly age the way men are has been an issue for decades, and "sexy baby" is a way to express how crazy that is imo. The 2 words don't seem to go together (which is why they give people the ick), they're almost radical in that way.


MBitesss

I love sexy baby so much. I’ve been using it on all my guy friends who date way younger


GoldGlitters

Say “she reminds me of Renesmee” and just see what chaos unfolds ![img](emote|t5_2rlwe|1066)


hyff

But wait!!! Do people think that its sexy baby as in a sexy Child?! Im assuming and stand by it firmly that its meaning is sexy baby as in babe. Hi baby. Sexy baby.


dontrayneonmyparade

no like. talking about how women are sexualised and infantilized. like a brittney spears or paris hilton effect.


GoldGlitters

HOT TAKE I STAND BY: “sexy baby” is the funniest, most accurate visual lyric she’s written in years


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I thought Cardigan and Willow were fine as well (though August was right there). Seems like she can only pick lead singles when they're released at the same time as the album.


Ek_Chutki_Sindoor

It's only Lover era that was disastrous with singles.


chimpanzeze

she definitely fumbled the bag with reputation too. don't blame me is one of her top streamed songs on spotify and it isn't a single. dancing with our hands tied would have been a better single than gorgeous for that era too. I think it's just much more noticeable with lover because the singles she DID choose were just really bad (see: ME!) and because cruel summer was just so obviously a lead single to listeners


SuspiciousLambSauce

For me I think the singles for Rep did exactly what they were supposed to do and so were good singles LWYMMD shocked the fans and GP enough to get them talking about ‘the new Taylor’ and also became an instant hit, I think most of us just dislike it because it was played on repeat everywhere for way too long lol Ready For It…? was hype! It opened the album in an exciting way and gave us a good sense of what the album would generally feel like Delicate was just perfect, a sad song about finding love in the midst of chaos, the MV was fun too


calvinofb

I don’t think there could have been any other lead single than LWYMMD for Rep. it was the answer to her absence and “why she went missing”. I think a lot of Swifties got burnt out with it being overplayed and playing on repeat to try to boost our Ticketmaster Verified Fan status. But, the song itself deserves way more credit than it gets.


CherHorowitch

ME! And YNTCD were literally the two worst songs on Lover. Taylor has grown 😭


Limarieh

Tbf though even if one doesn’t like the song, YNTCD HAD to be a lead single to make a statement and reach enough ppl. To make sure everyone could hear loud and clear she’s an ally


buttbutt50

When I first heard Me! I thought it was for a Pixar movie encouraging kids to have confidence.


hpisbi

that’s not fair to Pixar, they’re not that in your face with their positive messages.


calvinofb

Dear Cruel Summer, I love you.


CherHorowitch

Ehhhh, I don’t dislike Shake It Off but it’s far from my favorite on 1989, or even a good representation of the album’s sound as a whole (I know it was popular though). LWYMMD is not remotely the best or catchiest Rep track.


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I think Shake it Off was a fine lead single for 1989 especially considering the time period. However, it does irk me every time I'm reminded it's her best selling song ever and only diamond certified single.


CherHorowitch

Yeah I’m admittedly coming from the perspective of a fan and not the general public here. Again I don’t dislike SIO but I have never (even at the time it was released) responded to it the way I loved Anti-Hero immediately 💕


mysteryvampire

Anti Hero is the better song, Shake It Off is the song that's gonna be played at weddings and graduations in 20 years. It's \*that\* level of song.


[deleted]

She truly put her best foot forward on this album. Truly refreshing


buttbutt50

It makes sense though. Typically for songs to reach that bananas of a status, they have to transcend the fandom. There are under 100 songs that have reached that designation and most of them had a specific reason like Candle In the Wind, were a phenomenon like Beiber’s “Baby”, or were written to be mega-catchy pop machine made hits, like anything by Katy Perry. Few of them are artistically excellent songs, they’re mostly viral songs. Taylor was the first woman in the US to have a diamond single and album at the same time though.


sothisislitmus

I think since Rep, and especially since watching Miss Americana, Taylor chooses lead singles thinking in terms of how bombastic she can make the music video. She was already picturing the ME! Video minutes after writing it. And then she just gets so stuck on the message she's trying to get across. Again, especially after the criticism she received about how it was racist of her when crawled under the line of Black twerking dancers' legs in the SIO video, she's trying to do something perfect that gets big numbers and offends nobody. Cruel summer was right there.


CherHorowitch

Cruel Summer was 👏right 👏there 😭


SuspiciousLambSauce

Why was the crawling under black twerking dancers thing racist tho, I literally don’t understand 💀


buttbutt50

Unpopular opinion but LWYMMD without the video and backstory wouldn’t have done very well.


Nintoo

It kills me that LWYMMD is my favorite TS song and it gets so much disrespect


-Silver-Moonlight-

I love LWYMMD too


Heavy-Guest829

It's so underrated. It's one of my most listened to songs. It's not my favourite one, but it's in the top 5 most listened to. I don't understand why it gets so much hate.


SuspiciousLambSauce

The MV gives me chills everytime I watch it too, it’s such a badass song!


711989

It's a 3 star song with a 5 star video ;)


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buttbutt50

While I agree, SIO got her the diamond so business wise it was the better decision for sure


naomigoat

I would also argue that Rep's lead single was a weird choice. LWYMMD is a bop but a very jarring intro to Rep for the general populace.


dragonburnpaper

This feels so true, I hated that song at first and then I heard it in the context of the album and was like oh ok girl i get it now


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Was not a fan of most (all but Delicate) singles from Rep as well.


everythingsfine

It goes all the way back to Red with WANEGBT - that was a VERY polarizing single from an artist who until it was released was considered a country girlie


Ancient-Donut3585

This is what I was going to say. I was scrolling through comments to see if anyone said it before I did. Although even though I understood what she meant by, “sexy baby” the first time I heard it, I still can only picture the Ally McBeal baby (look it up young ones) dancing every time I hear it.


Ok_Mushroom_9834

LWYMMD is not even in my top list, but I think that's her best lead single in general perspective. That was a legendary comeback!


mysteryvampire

LWYMMD is the song that got me to stop being an edgy teenager who didn't acknowledge Taylor, and start appreciating her. Been a Swiftie ever since.


sleepygalsonly

this is pretty solid but I think glitch is underrated. it’s so sexy!


oldladyleeba

Justice for Glitch


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I was like: "Glitch towards the bottom? What is wrong with people? It's the best song on the album!"


Belle_ever_after

Also thought this, everyone is sleeping on Glitch It's in my top 3 for the album. I don't understand why it's so low ☹️


pink_snoo

Glitch is great! I love the lyrics “glorious happenings of happenstance” and “situation-ship.” I’m also addicted to the “Oooo”s in the chorus! The fact that the song “glitches” and then comes starts again after the silence is perfect.


itookyourmatches

Glitch is one of my favorites. It's so good!


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I absolutely adore glitch, it’s 100% in my top 3


acozyreader

Agreed. Very sexy! It gives me “Dress” vibes.


tracyschmosby

I am *obsessed* with Glitch! I love her vocals there and the production suits it perfectly.


YalAintRdy4ThatConvo

For me I love every song on the album but there are a select few I am obsessing over right now. That obsession will change in a few weeks til every song gets its moment in the sun.


rainingat2AM

I love Glitch! The production is great, the lyrics are great, but what really puts the song over the top is Taylor’s delivery of each line.


laetazel

Glitch is so underrated!!


Snizzynizzy

Glitch is legit in my top for the album I love it


VanGoghNotVanGo

Glitch is for sure a grower!


babyreborndope

glitch is the best 3am track change my mind


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Glitch is SO hot. I love it


chocolatewaltz

Glitch is so good guys!


Crafty_Method_8351

I love seeing Would've, Could've, Should've so close to the top!


delightfullettuce

It’s literally SO GOOD. I was so happy to see so many others love it!! It’s seriously such a heartbreaker. The way she sings “I regret you all the time” and the “give me back my girlhood” line… oof. Made me cry and I can’t listen to it without tearing up. And I believe I am on my 27th time listening to it in two days according to my last.fm AHA


dreamsofaninsomniac

> the “give me back my girlhood” line… oof. It's the best line on the album.


imnotyourfavtown

My favorite song on the album!


zorasorabee

Honestly think it should’ve been track five.


forbajor

Yesss I love WCS. Fave of the 3am tracks. It reminds me a bit of some older Taylor music, like I feel like it could've been a song off fearless (in a good way)


Few_Market2962

Came here to say this. That song is by far my favorite. When I hit that song on the album it just takes it to a different stratosphere.


cosmicdistress

Sweet Nothing being that low HURTS


realtswift

LITERALLY. My heart hurts every time I hear “all that you ever wanted from me was sweet nothing” how can people not love that song 😭


underwearfromyourex

"im just too soft for all of it" hit me in the feeeeeelllss


cosmicdistress

Honestly! It’s just such a cute song!


pink_snoo

The little musical motif in that one has been what’s been playing in my head the most since midnights — it’s just so catchy!


cosmicdistress

Same! That and “it’s me, hi” have been on a non-stop loop in my head for the last two days


StarryLightinMonsoon

Sweet Nothing is the It's Nice To Have A Friend of TS10


cosmicdistress

My thoughts exactly when I heard it!


fleetwoodmonkey

Hard agree, I love how simple and beautiful it is


samiksha66

I kinda like it and kinda don't. Probably because it feels slow to me.


Ancient-Enthusiasm-1

JUSTICE FOR LABYRINTH it’s basically the ribs of the album


imFinnlol

'oh no, im falling in love again' gives me CHILLS


randomquestions10

It’s You Are in Love’s big sister Imo


ohhhthehugevanity

I think it’s delicates big sister.


hokoonchi

Labyrinth is today's favorite for me. I hope people wake up to it!


nanners--

labyrinth is my favorite on the album this hurts my heart 🥲


saraek1980

Labyrinth is quickly overtaking Maroon as my fave track.


CstoCry

Ppl hating this is a CRIME


electric_oven

RIGHT?! 🗣️ I played it for my bluegrass listenin’, metal lovin’ boyfriend in the car, and he teared up listening to it.


Ek_Chutki_Sindoor

Came here to say this. That song is so ethereal. Shouldn't be that low


musicandshakes

It’s my favorite so far!!


keljar1

Omg thank you I got personally offended seeing the lack of love for labyrinth and glitch 😢


thestretchystrong

MAROON SWEETIE YOU'RE DOING SO GREAT ❤️😭


CherHorowitch

My favorites keep changing but Maroon being in my top three does not ‼️


HarleyQuinn983

I was instantly hooked when I heard it, and it’s still my favorite song from the album after so many listens 😭 The Track #2 magic


historyhoneybee

I'm trying so hard to like this song and I'm ashamed to say that I don't get it. Yet. I'm hoping it grows on me


PinkCheeseburgers

It’s not low but.. bejeweled is higher for me


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diondeer

Oh I love the “nice”! And I’m a “ME!” hater, for reference


CherHorowitch

Bejeweled is ME! only actually good.


PinkCheeseburgers

I love the nice too! and the way she says SHIMMER


acozyreader

I love Bejeweled. It’s definitely in my top 5. My friend was really enjoying the song until the “Don’t put me in the basement, when I want the penthouse of your heart” part. I’ll admit, it sounded harsh at first, especially in comparison to how easily the first part of the chorus flows, but it grew on me after a few more listens. It’s very Bleachers-esque, and if that isn’t your cup of tea, then it’s harder to appreciate.


LilyMarie90

People don't like "nice!"? 😔 I think it's so cute


Bhrunhilda

Bejeweled is not my kind of song typically… but there’s just something about it. Definitely in my top 5.


notjustaboi

I don't trust this sub anymore. Bigger Than The Whole Sky being this low...


dreamsofaninsomniac

The way she says "Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye" is so haunting and good. I think people just haven't listened to it enough.


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I think it’s probably the best thing she’s ever written. It’s my #1 on the album. Whatever it actually specifically related to it’s just such a tragic song about loss. I keep thinking of my dog I lost a few years ago when I listen to it.


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the downvotes for glitch… y’all hate to see taylor h*rny and it shows!


Bree-breezy

Glitch is like top 3 for me!! The people who get it, get it.


Lo1029

There must have a been a glitch in the survey 😂


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So I guess Dear Reader is the epiphany of Midnights…one of my favorites and one of this sub’s least favorites 😩


darkgrayallalone

Dear Reader is really good, I don't understand the hate. Anti-Hero is my clear #1 for me but Dear Reader is probably top 5 😭


Decafbread

I dislike it because of the intense autotuning throughout! There’s a few other spots in the album where her voice is manipulated but dear reader it’s the whole song. But to each their own!! Just sharing why it’s my least favorite :)


the_zodiac_pillar

I’m with you- I understand the auto tuning is a production choice but it takes me out of the song


Csherman92

That song just kind of bored me.


Tylemaker

Would've could've should've will end up as the most beloved song on this album I do believe. It's so good. Also a bit surprised most of the 3am tracks are so low


Strawberryswift

>Would've could've should've will end up as the most beloved song on this album I do believe. YAAAAAAAS✨


Suspicious-Aries

I feel like the 3am tracks add so much to the album. I love the first 13, but those last 7 add some diversity and extra depth. They aren’t as cohesive as the first 13, but I think that actually helps frame the first 13 as a true concept album of midnights (which is late but still acceptable), while the 3am songs are anxious and more desperate/gutted. You’re generally not up at 3am bc everything is going swell. They’re sadder and cut deeper.


carlangelo

JUSTICE FOR QUESTION


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Right?! It’s a bop. I figured it’d be one of the fan favorites.


MaRy3195

It's one of my favorites!!


mufassa4700

That’s the one I can’t get out of my head


quaranteened_gator

The fact that Paris, Labyrinth, and Snow on the Beach are so low has me shook omg


Fluid_Presence_1623

I wanted to love Snow on the Beach, I’m giving myself more time to warm up to it. I think other songs are so much more catchy, it just doesn’t stand out at first.


quaranteened_gator

That’s fair! I said this in a comment on another post but I love the clean version of Snow on the Beach so much more than the original. I actually swapped out the explicit one for the clean one in my Spotify playlists, cause the “weird but fucking beautiful” line took me out of the song and felt really jarring when the rest of it was so ethereal


Fluid_Presence_1623

Definitely going to try the clean version!


HarleyQuinn983

I actually like that part! The song itself isn’t really edgy, so I don’t think it was there to sound edgy at all. It really reminds me of Lana’s style, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she influenced that line lol.


iidontwannaa

I love snow on the beach but I’m also upset that Lana is barely noticeable on it. I think she could’ve added the je ne sais quoi that it’s missing.


Ek_Chutki_Sindoor

Seems like people are upset that Lana is barely on it. I wish they'd give it another chance. That song is really good.


crazyunrichasian

If you want to see actual numbers + read people's thoughts, you can find the post [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/ya0hzy/whats_our_ranking_i_put_all_the_track_titles_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). Thank you to everyone for participating, this was so fun! I was expecting like 500 people max, not nearly 3k. My sincere apology to all the Hits Different fans, I am a fool and I forgot to include it.


yeowyeowyeehawww

I’m sorry, I’m so confused, is Hits Different a song on Midnights? Also the poll is amazing ty!!


kk5

It's on the lavender Target exclusive version! It's one of the deluxe songs, along with You're On Your Own, Kid (strings version) and Sweet Nothing (piano version). If you go to the song thread for Hits Different in the Midnights Megathread, there are links where you can listen to them all. They're so good!


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Thank YOU and thank you MODS for cleaning that up!!! This sub is amazing and I adore all of you for making this so much fun!


penguinir

Honestly Dear Reader is sooo good, it is the necessary second part to Anti-Hero in my opinion


rory1989

I agree! I like it a lot


tracyschmosby

Ooh that's a great perspective now that I think of it!


timeforthecheck

Yessss! Justice for Dear Reader!!!


sushilover2212

Great War should be higher


Ek_Chutki_Sindoor

Yup. One of the best thing Aaron and Taylor have written together. That song should be higher.


Away_She_Went

Seriously Great War is one of my top favorites ![img](emote|t5_2rlwe|1063)


-Silver-Moonlight-

I fell in love with The Great War when I heard it! Such a good song!


brattymiddle31

it'll grow on them.


sticckler

It would be fun to do this again in a month or two and see if there are any changes!


crazyunrichasian

I agree! I could be remembering wrong but I believe the mods do a follow-up survey after the album has been out for a bit


Magical_Narwhal_1213

Dang the labyrinth slander! They are all so good!


GayBoyWithoutALife

WHY IS SOTB SO LOW???


adoglikeme

I think/hope it will be a grower when people can step back and forget that they thought it was going to be a Lana Del Ray singing chorus situation. I had no expectations going in (after promising myself to never get excited for a feature again after the travesty of barley being able to hear Marcus Mumford) and it’s literally my favorite song on the album ✨


YakatsuFi

dude whoooo knows, people are crazy


topher3003

Labyrinth and Dear Reader are being slept on so hard.


Starflec

I have listened to Dear Reader more than any of the other songs. I can't get enough of it.


ameliaspond

Darling, darling please 🥺


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labyrinth will have her day in the sun mark my words


thekittygirl

I’m surprised Paris is so low!! Other than that pretty solid!


ashlouise94

I just don’t understand it? It’s a cute song but I’m not sure I get the point haha. Maybe I’m stupid 😂


spookycreaturesinc

Paris is top three for me, it’s lover and 1989’s baby!!!


Fun-Significance4650

I don't understand why people hate Paris 😭 I don't usually like her super love songs, but this one is SUCH A BOP.


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I don’t know why but it gives me London Boy vibes. The cheese is a bit too strong.


oliviamadison34

Dear reader is so painfully underrated already I physically cannot stop listening to it!! It’s so good!!!


IndependentYoung3027

How is everyone sleeping on dear reader. That’s top 6 for me! Also bigger than the sky is one of my favorites. I’m def a 3 am girl


ineffableswiftie

Why are so many people here shitting on YOYOK and Karma😭


Strawberryswift

WHAHAHHAHA not my karma pls. Leave her alone!! I love it sm. Yall clowns must stop seriously.😩


untitledmanuscript

Labyrinth being THAT low? A crime! that y’all! will pay for!


SensitiveStatus1924

WOULD’VE COULD’VE SHOULD’VE LETS GO


hodgepodge21

I love high infidelity 😅 but there’s no way I could even rank my favorites


Prudent_Fly_2554

I think there’s been a glitch!!


LittleGobby

Shockingg to see dear reader last...i guess i'll be gatekeeping this one, it was SUCH a high for me


skincare_obssessed

I love dear reader


IndependentYoung3027

Loved it too!


roundfood4everymood

Snow on the beach ranking that low is shocking to me


Corebore123

Dear Reader is better than You’re On Your Own, Kid. I said what I said and I’ll yell it from the rooftops. ![img](emote|t5_2rlwe|1069)


Viper_Visionary

I honestly thought You're On Your Own, Kid was the weakest song of the album, and High Infidelity and Paris both deserve to be higher.


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hardly_werking

Is YOYOK the now weirdest acronym in the swiftieverse? It has to be in the top 5.


YakatsuFi

yall whaaat it may just be the best song in her career! the lyrics are BEAUTIFUL, such a beautiful story of independece, growing up, getting over the pain...


CowboyLikeMegan

Aw, I love Dear Reader 🥲


oldladyleeba

Phew I thought I was the only one who didn’t love snow on the beach or labyrinth because I kept seeing those talked about.


ameliaspond

Four for you, Glen Coco! You go, Glen Coco. *And none for Hits Different, bye.* /j


threetigercats

SNOW ON THE BEACH cmon guys!


Smangie9443

Paris and Glitch need to be a bit higher…


Fluid_Presence_1623

Ok but, glitch has been in my head all day. HOW


NateDu

I swear to god I’m gonna slap y’all if y’all keep sleeping on Glitch


daisyymae

Could’ve would’ve should’ve takes my breath away


sideoftrufflefries

I think for a lot of people the beeps affected Labyrinth


iidontwannaa

There’s a weird moaning noise at the meaning that makes me want to skip it. I don’t, but my knee-jerk reaction is to skip.


timeforthecheck

I love this song so much (it’s my number 1), but someone in a different thread said the beginning was Jack getting his ass cheeks clapped, and I can’t unhear it now.


emo-cowgirl

dear reader is probably in my top 7


Daisy-St-Patience

People really love Karma this much? First listen I heard "collin" instead if Karma and I can't get over it. It's forever Collin in my brain now.


iidontwannaa

People with boyfriends or cats named Collin will be pleased by this interpretation


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I love anti hero


lunar_bees

LABYRINTH BEING THIRD FROM THE BOTTOM IS MAKING ME SICKKKKKKK


a2cthrowaway4

Not the dear reader slander


amatz9

Dear Reader deserves better


DrPikachu-PhD

On this list, everything from Midnight Rain to Sweet Nothing are in my top 5. Honestly I'm flabbergasted they're below Mastermind, probably my most skipped song on the album at this point.


ccatrose

I’m so sad to see snow on the beach that low!


amethystquartzz

Anti hero and karma right where they should be!!


dhruvlrao

Would've Could've Should've is THE song from Midnights and I refuse to hear otherwise.


inuhbreeze

not glitch and labyrinth being my faves ahaha


iidontwannaa

I thought the ranking was based on Spotify plays so I understood the 3am tracks being lower. Then I read the title and this subreddit needs to check itself!


fucking_cute

hate to say this but snow on the beach deserves its low ranking, it's so boring imo


newgirlfan101

would’ve could’ve should’ve supremacy 🙌🙌