As a recent Taylor Swift convert thanks to 1989, I’ve noticed what a phenomenal job Tay (we are on nickname terms already) does in all of her music videos. “Blank Space” anyone? Here is the *undisputed* ranking of all 27.
27. Change
Her hair looks great and all, but it’s a pretty vanilla video if we’re being honest.
26. Fearless
This is just footage from her Fearless Tour with song overlay. Mediocre, but better than “Change” since “Fearless” is a better song.
25. Back to December
She takes a bath in a tank top. And it snows indoors.
24. Ours
Honestly, this depiction of corporate America is just so depressing there is no way I could have ranked this any higher. Makes me grateful that my summer job was working at a summer camp, but makes me scared for the cube farm.
23. Red
Pretty much just Taylor performing again, but her energy is more palpable here than in Change. Now I want to see her on tour. I don’t think she would disappoint, especially with “1989” out.
22. Sparks Fly
See “Red” description
21. Mean
Ah, the banjo! That’s a nice touch. V country, v nice. I love the flamboyant guy and football players and we can see Taylor’s sense of humor in all with scenes with the mean people. She also debuts her now signature red lip!
20. White Horse
Flashes back to their happy relationship but she can’t forgive him after he cheats. We can feel her pain as she catches the other girl at his house. Shoutout to her Motorola Razor.
19. 22
Reminds me of a sorority recruitment video tbh.
18. I’m Only Me When I’m with You
Commendable use of home videos Tay! You have so many friends, it’s so sweet. All about those friends. Soulja Boy dances. Cats. This is the real Taylor.
17. Picture to Burn
Taylor has a secret service getting back at her ex, i.e. trashing his apartment. No pictures were actually burned though (ugh).
16. Teardrops on My Guitar
A classic. She looks stunning in that strange green prom dress cuddling with her guitar. Drew is not even worth crying about Tay, like he’s wearing a gaudy silver chain necklace and his girl wears a jean skirt/jacket combo. You are beautiful. #bringbackthecurls2014.
15. Our Song
She looks pretty betchy in the opening scene (she’s painting her nails and talking on a pink telephone). Now she’s in a gown that matches her rose. Weird. This doesn’t really relate to the song…
14. Tim McGraw
But the guy in this isn’t Tim McGraw…? The flashbacks are sweet and he looks super wholesome and nice. I’m sorry things didn’t workout between them. The video is nice. V pleasant.
13. Mine
You can actually see the connection in Taylor and her blonde lover’s eyes at the restaurant. I kind of love all the pictures hanging in the forest and their Oceanside vacation. This is what it means to be a millennial with a Pinterest page. Then he proposed. Then they fought. Then he was nice and they made up. Surprise. They have two adorable blonde boys in the end, and Tay shows zero baby weight.
12. “Fifteen”
Opens with a picture of Abigail. Another classic. There aren’t any walls to these buildings which is a little freaky Abigail makes her debut. Poor Abigail. Good thing you have Taylor as a friend and got an iconic high school song about you.
11. “Safe and Sound”
The natural setting is beautiful and Taylor looks like a serene angel with her pale skin, white dress, and bare feet. I almost do believe that I’ll be safe and sound, but then I remember finals are coming…
10. I Knew You Were Trouble
Moral of the story: if you fall for a bad boy, you will get stranded in a post-apocalyptic desert.
9. The Story of Us
So college. This is how I imagine Yale. I like this one because it’s set in a library and I love libraries because Davidson.
8. We Are Never Getting Back Together
Tay’s pj’s are adorable, but the people in animal costumes are a little strange. I could dig it though.
7. Love Story
If Jane Austen wrote Romeo and Juliet, this is what the movie adaptation would look like. I wish my hair was as blonde and curly as yours, Taylor!
6. Begin Again
She is beautiful. The song is beautiful. Paris is beautiful. This video is romantic and fresh, and no one can rock a mid-length skirt like Taylor can.
5. Shake It Off
I absolutely love her ability to make fun of herself here. We all saw her awkward dancing at the VMAs, but it’s okay because she knows that she’s an awkward dancer and that makes all the difference.
4. Everything Has Changed
LITTLE TAYLOR AND ED I’M DYING! It harkens me back to those simple times of chasing boys around the playground and hoping that cooties are a myth (they aren’t, unfortunately). Then big Taylor and Ed meet!
3. The Best Day
More home videos, but these are in homage to her mother. Taylor was so cute when she was younger. This is easily her most underrated music video. It ends with the words “I love you mom.” There’s a 76% chance I’m tearing up rn.
2. Blank Space
Okay, so “Blank Space” is 2, but that’s really just because it seems too predictable to put it at 1. This video is everything and I’ve watched it maybe thirty times and have accidentally picked up approximately two guys by making them watch it.
1. You Belong with Me
Kooky and fun, Taylor maps out this oh-so-typical scenario in a fresh way that completely makes us swoon. Remember how the other brunette girl is actually also Taylor! Also, she’s Cinderella and it is no wonder that he falls for her (blonde, nerdy Taylor) in the end. Friends first, always.