The summary of ‘TIER RANKING EVERY TAYLOR SWIFT SONG *swiftie edition*’

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In this part of the video, Ally introduces herself and explains her ambitious project to rank every single Taylor Swift song. She shares her concerns about the extensive editing required, potential audience backlash, and the possibility of Taylor Swift releasing new music shortly after. Ally expresses her deep admiration for Taylor Swift and emphasizes that even her lower-ranked songs surpass others’ music. She outlines her tier system, which includes categories like “god tier” for top favorites and “I forgot that you existed” for less memorable tracks. Ally begins ranking songs from Taylor Swift’s debut album, categorizing “Picture to Burn” as iconic and placing “Our Song” in the “Twilight Baseball Scene” tier. She decides to delete the “She’s Really Good” tier for simplicity. Ally continues ranking tracks, highlighting her nostalgic connection to Taylor’s earlier music while acknowledging the evolution of her songwriting.

00:05:00

In this part of the video, the speaker is ranking various Taylor Swift songs into different categories based on their personal preferences and emotional connections. They highly praise “Other Side of the Door” and “Fearless,” placing them in the top tier. “Untouchable,” a cover, and “Love Story” are also deemed marvelous tunes, although the speaker acknowledges overplaying issues with “Love Story.” Songs like “You Belong with Me” and “Fifteen” are noted for their iconic status. Additionally, the speaker expresses personal sentiments towards tracks like “The Best Day” and “Dear John,” linking them to significant life events and feelings of nostalgia. Several songs receive detailed commentary on their emotional impact, lyrical content, and the speaker’s subjective experiences listening to them over the years.

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In this part of the video, the speaker rates and discusses various Taylor Swift songs. They express high praise for the electric guitar used in one of her songs and describe it as “god tier.” They find “Speak Now” the least relatable title track and place it in a lower rank. The track “Mine” is praised for its happiness and cinematic quality, while “Mean” is celebrated for both the original and live versions, especially looking forward to Taylor’s re-recording. “Long Live” is deemed exceptional, capturing the essence of friendships, and is placed in the highest tier. Other songs like “Back to December” and “Haunted” are similarly highly rated. The speaker also delves into the context and personal growth surrounding the song “Better Than Revenge,” suggesting it should be re-recorded with proceeds benefiting Camilla Belle. Mixed emotions are shared for other tracks like “Innocent” and “Ours,” with some placed lower due to personal associations or sentiments. Songs like “Never Grow Up” evoke deep emotions, and “The Story of Us” and “Enchanted” are highly praised. Finally, “Today Was a Fairytale” is celebrated and considered for a top tier placement.

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In this segment, the speaker discusses their thoughts on songs from Taylor Swift’s album “Red.” They express that “Red” deserved a Grammy and defend its lack of sonic cohesiveness, explaining it reflects Swift’s varied emotions at the time. Several tracks are evaluated: “The Lucky One” is appreciated for its storytelling, but “The Last Great American Dynasty” is preferred. “Sad Beautiful Tragic” evokes personal memories, while “Stay Stay Stay” is compared to a commercial jingle. “All Too Well” is hailed as the best song ever written. “Red” and “Treacherous” are praised, with “Treacherous” highlighted for its lyrics. “Begin Again” is noted for personal resonance, but not frequently played. “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “The Last Time,” “The Moment I Knew,” “Starlight,” and “Girl at Home” receive positive remarks, with specific elements of “Starlight” and “Holy Ground” particularly lauded for their impact and energy. “Everything Has Changed,” “22,” “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” and “State of Grace” are reviewed with varying degrees of enthusiasm, noting issues like overplay and initial misunderstandings of lyrics.

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In this segment, the speaker discusses their thoughts on various Taylor Swift songs, categorizing them into different tiers based on personal preference. They express mixed feelings about the bonus songs, finding some like “Eyes Open” and “Safe and Sound” less impactful, while others like “Sweeter than Fiction” are praised. They dive into the “1989” album, rating “Bad Blood” poorly but placing “Wildest Dreams” and “Style” in high regard. The speaker also mentions their wish for a collaboration between Taylor Swift and Harry Styles. They have high praise for songs like “Welcome to New York,” “Blank Space,” and “Wonderland” but are less enthusiastic about tracks like “Shake it Off” and “This Love.” As they move to the “Reputation” album, the discussion includes “New Year’s Day,” noting its emotional connection to a personal story shared by Jimmy Fallon about his mother.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various Taylor Swift songs, focusing on their emotional impact and live performances, specifically from the Reputation Stadium Tour. The songs like “Marvelous Tune” and “Look What You Made Me Do” are highlighted for their enhanced live versions. The speaker expresses mixed feelings about “End Game,” noting personal associations with the phrase “end game” that affect their enjoyment. Songs like “King of My Heart” and “Getaway Car” are praised for their live renditions, while “Dress” and “Don’t Blame Me” are acknowledged for their mature themes and impressive live performances. The speaker also shares personal desires, such as wishing for Taylor Swift to re-record and release some tracks, like “Babe,” on her album “Red.” Overall, the segment conveys admiration for Taylor Swift’s live performances and personal reflections on song choices and their emotional resonance.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker passionately discusses several Taylor Swift songs from various albums, expressing their intense admiration for certain tracks and explaining personal connections to others. They consider “Babe” a top-tier song and highly praise tracks like “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “Cruel Summer” for their outstanding lyrical content and emotional impact. The speaker also shares their personal struggles with heartbreak, which allowed them to relate more deeply to some of Swift’s songs. They discuss how the pandemic prevented “Cruel Summer” from becoming a single, a significant disappointment for them. Other songs, such as “The Man” and “London Boy,” are given mixed reviews, appreciated for their messages yet placed lower in their ranking. They mention a special fondness for the lyrics in “Daylight” and remark on the maturity reflected in “Afterglow.” Some tracks, like “Soon You’ll Get Better,” are avoided due to personal emotional reasons, while others are noted for not aligning with their taste despite recognizing their quality. Overall, the segment is a detailed personal critique and ranking of Taylor Swift’s songs based on lyrical content, personal relevance, and emotional resonance.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their deep emotional connection to various Taylor Swift songs, categorizing them into different tiers based on their personal impact and significance. They express a longing to return to New York and revisit Cornelia Street, which they associate with a new beginning in their life. The speaker praises “Cornelia Street” and several other songs like “False God” and “Christmas Tree Farm,” noting specific ones they find difficult to listen to due to personal associations and emotional intensity, such as “Epiphany” and “My Tears Ricochet.” They also reflect on how songs from different albums have affected them during significant life events, such as lockdown and personal loss, making it challenging to listen to some tracks even though they recognize their artistic value.

00:40:00

In this segment of the video, the presenter ranks various Taylor Swift songs into different categories based on their personal significance and emotional impact. Notably, they place “My Tears Ricochet” in the highest tier due to its profound respect. “Cowboy Like Me” is appreciated for its uniqueness, landing in “marvelous tune,” while “Right Where You Left Me” and “Willow” are labeled as “twilight baseball scene” for their iconic status. The presenter considers Taylor Swift an underrated poet, especially acknowledging the lyrical depth of “folklore” and “evermore.” Songs like “Tolerate It” evoke strong emotions and are placed in the “this is me crying” category due to their soul-crushing nature. The segment ends with a recap of their rankings from “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” particularly highlighting “Mr. Perfectly Fine” as a top-tier song.

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In this part of the video, the speaker interacts with their audience, asking for opinions on which songs they would skip from each album and if they have any controversial favorite songs. They express gratitude for the support, encouraging viewers to like the video, which helps their channel. The speaker also mentions that watching the ads supports them and helps them create more content. They sign off by sharing their hope for Taylor Swift’s next album to be in the country or pop punk genre.