An Attempt to Rank Every Song on Taylor Swift’s Midnights.
November 16, 2022
Can I ask you a question..? How does one even begin to rank a flawless album? You’d have to be a mastermind!
Taylor Swift’s newly released album, Midnights has flooded billboard charts by holding every single top 10 position and became Spotify’s most-streamed album in just one day. This album made midnights become our afternoons. Rolling Stone even labeled Midnights as an instant classic and rated it five stars. That’s a real lasting legacy.
So Midnights has been doing insanely well, here is how I would rate the perfect songs with the best lyric from each song.
- Maroon. This song hasn’t been getting the recognition it deserves, its powerful lyricism puts it in the top spot. “Carnations you had thought were roses, that’s us.”
- Lavender Haze. This album opener caught us all off-guard, its strong electronic sound and beat makes it a fun song to listen to. “I’ve been under scrutiny, you handle it beautifully.”
- Karma. Karma is a light-hearted song about revenge, what could be better than that? “Karma’s a relaxing thought, aren’t you envious that for you it’s not?”
- Mastermind. Have you ever plotted out a relationship? This song is for you. “I’m only cryptic and Machiavellian ‘cause I care.”
- Sweet Nothing. A beautiful, simple love song written by Taylor and her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. This song is like a lullaby in the best way. “To you, I can admit, that I’m just too soft for all of it.”
- Vigilante Sh*t. An angry revenge song most likely towards her ex-record label manager, Scooter Braun. “They say looks can kill, and I might try.”
- Labyrinth. Falling in love again can be scary and exciting at the same time, Taylor describes it perfectly. “I thought the plane was going down, how’d you turn it back around?”
- Question…?. Can I ask you a question…isn’t this song amazing? “Did you wish you’d put up more of a fight?”
- Midnight Rain. A song about the golden retriever boy and the black cat girl. “I broke his heart ‘cause he was nice.”
- You’re On Your Own, Kid. A true track-five song, hitting us where it hurts. “So make friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.”
- Bejeweled. This upbeat song about making the whole place shimmer is sure to put a smile on your face. “Putting someone first only works when you’re in their top five.”
- Anti-Hero. This top-charting song has been doing amazing, unfortunately, it’s becoming overplayed and over-marketed. “I’ll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror.”
- Snow On The Beach (Feat. Lana Del Ray). With a witty Janet Jackson reference and background vocals of Lana Del Ray, this song is almost perfect, if only Lana had a line to sing. “Life is emotionally abusive.”
I’ll be getting over you my whole life, Midnights.