Taylor Swift has obviously become an incredible force in our culture. She always seems to know how we feel and expresses these emotions in ways that resonate. Her lyrics help us feel less alone in what we’re going through.

Below is a list of Taylor Swift songs that can help you cope with a wide range of feelings.

  1. Screaming, crying, throwing up: “All Too Well”

Time won’t fly, it’s like I’m paralyzed by it / I’d like to be my old self again / But I’m still trying to find it

Even better if it’s the 10-minute version!

  1. Feeling nostalgic or reminiscent: “Never Grow Up”

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room / Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home / Remember the footsteps, remember the words said / And all your little brother’s favorite songs / I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

I can’t listen to this song without crying. It makes me so emotional my heart can’t take it! When I moved into my new apartment without my parents, I cried my eyes out after they dropped me off. Even though leaving was the best decision and I will never regret it because I have healed, it hurt.

  1.  Deeply in love: “Lover” 

Can I go where you go? / Can we always be this close forever and ever? / And ah, take me out, and take me home

This is no longer a love song for most of us. How could they separate? How dare they? I would have even willingly accepted my parents’ divorce, but no, I cannot accept Taylor and Joe’s separation.

  1. When feeling hopeful and optimistic: “New Romantics”

‘Cause baby, I could build a castle / Out of all the bricks they threw at me / And every day is like a battle / But every night with us is like a dream

This song is for people like me, who love art, obsess fast, and spend the day daydreaming.

  1. You have a major crush on someone: “Sparks Fly”  

Drop everything now / Meet me in the pouring rain / Kiss me on the sidewalk / Take away the pain / ‘Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile

July 7th, I’m waiting for you. 

  1. You are hesitating to start a new relationship: “Delicate”

This ain’t for the best / My reputation’s never been worse, so / We can’t make any promises / Now can we, babe?

Frankly, a song about falling in love really fast and obsessing over them (it’s me! hi!).

  1. I get it,  you are in a complicated relationship: “Style”

You come and pick me up, no headlights / A long drive / Could end in burning flames or paradise / Fade into view, oh / It’s been a while since I have even heard from you

Why would someone talk to a person everyday and flirt for months only for that to turn into nothing, yet still be willing to return to them? (Yes, that’s me. Again!)

  1. Yeah, I can’t stand men either: “The Man”

I’m so sick of running as fast as I can / Wondering if I’d get there quicker / If I was a man

I can’t stand the patriarchy. If I were a man, oh damn, I’d be unstoppable.

  1. I know, I also feel self-conscious: “Tied Together with a Smile”

Seems the only one who doesn’t see your beauty / Is the face in the mirror looking back at you / You walk around here thinking you’re not pretty / But that’s not true ’cause I know you

Taylor Swift (her debut album) is very underrated and needs appreciation.

  1. When the simping gets too dangerous: “You Belong With Me”

If you could see that I’m the one who understands you / Been here all along, so why can’t you see?

This song is literally Wattpad in 2014.

  1. Crying in the fetal position on your bed: “my tears ricochet”

I didn’t have it in myself to go with grace / And you’re the hero flying around, saving face / And if I’m dead to you, why are you at the wake?

I told Taylor my life story and she wrote this song. I told you not to tell anyone, baby.

  1. Keeping a relationship a secret: “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”

I’d kiss you as the lights went out / Swaying as the room burned down / I’d hold you as the water rushes in / If I could dance with you again

Reputation is more of a love album than Lover.

  1. Overcoming heartbreak: “All You Had To Do Was Stay”

I’ve been picking up the pieces of the mess you made / People like you always want back the love they pushed aside / But people like me are gone forever when you say goodbye

This song is an anthem. That’s all.

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