I Decided To Rank Taylor Swift's "Lover" Based On The Most To Least Skippable Songs And I'm Prepared To Defend My Choices

This is my favorite Taylor Swift album of all time, and I don't see why it gets so much hate. All I can say is that all of the songs are number one, even If I rank them low.

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NOTE: Songs I ranked lower are ones I don’t listen to very often. Songs I ranked higher are ones I listen to often and love!

Out of respect for the song and what Taylor Swift revealed it's about, I will not be ranking the song "Soon You'll Get Better."

17. "You Need To Calm Down"

Republic Records

When I first listened to song I thought it was great, but it hasn't really grown on me that much. The message of this song is great, and in MY opinion, I feel like music video is much better than the song itself. TBH the music video sends the message better than the song itself. 

Points: 5/10 

Best lyric: "You are somebody that I don't know, but you're taking shots at me like it's Patrón, and I'm just like 'damn, it's 7:00 a.m.'"

16. "Me!" Ft. Brendon Urie

Republic Records

Ever since "Me!" came out, I didn't really understand the hate for it. I mean, it's a really fun, lighthearted song; you don't have to take it seriously! The only reason why this song isn't higher is because of Brendon Urie. Brendon's verse didn't fit the rest of the song, and his verse was kind of...bland. 

Points: 5.5/10 

Best lyric: "Hey kids, spelling is fun!"

15. "Daylight"

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Okay! I know most Swifties won't agree with this, but I still adore this song! I tried putting this song in my top 10, but then I realized it would mean some of my favorite songs would be lower! I like this song, I just don't listen it as much. Something I also wanted to add is "Daylight" is a pretty light album closer, leaving you complete and relaxed. From now on, I'll start listening to this song more.

Points: 6.5/10 

Best lyric: "Luck of the draw only draws the unlucky, and so I became the butt of the joke"

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14. "It's Nice to Have a Friend"

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The only reason why this is so low is because it's sooo short! This song was definitely a teaser of what Folklore and Evermore would sound like, with a slightly different sound. The "ooohs" in the background are absolutely heavenly. And I like how she added a trumpet in the song, it makes the song better! There should be an extended version of "INTHAF!" 

Points: 7/10 

Best lyric: "Light pink sky up on the roof, sun sinks down, no curfew, 20 questions, we tell the truth"

13. "I Think He Knows"

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So this song is at 13, right? But it's Taylor's lucky number! And just because it's 13 doesn't mean it's bad? And I would say so if it was. Anyway, "I Think He Knows" is an upbeat pop ballad that I simply cannot get enough of. 

Points: 7.5/10 

Best lyric: "He got my heartbeat, skipping down 16th Avenue, got that, oh, I mean"

12. "Afterglow"

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Songs like this deserve more attention. I love the melody of this song, it makes me feel much more relaxed. 

Points: 8/10

Best lyric: "I blew things out of proportion, now you're blue, put you in jail for something you didn't do"

11. "I Forgot You Existed"

Republic Records

It's hard to actually describe this song. I would describe it as a diss track that's not too bad. Not the strongest opener for Lover, but still has great production. 

Points: 8.5/10 

Best lyric: "I forgot that you, got out some popcorn, as soon as my rep starting going down, down, down"

10. "Death By a Thousand Cuts"

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I just love this song so much, it's one of my favorites from my album. If any song is in my top 10, it means I like it and listen to it a lot. I'm just disappointed this wasn't on the Eras Tour setlist, but I'm happy it was a surprise song at least once (she might even sing it again, because she "messed it up"). The bridge is outstanding too! 

Points: 10/10 

Best lyric: "My heart, my hips, my body, my love, trying to find a part of me that you didn't touch"

9. "London Boy"

Republic Records

What a cute song! I love listening to this song when I'm a good mood, or just looking to dance. 

Points: 11/10

Best lyric: "And now I love high tea, stories from uni, and the West End"

8. "Paper Rings"

Republic Records

This is one of those songs on the album that you can just simply dance to and it isn't filled with sadness, just love throughout. Just like "Lover"! 

Points: 13/10 

Best lyric: "I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings"

7. "The Man"

Republic Records

I really love the way the message is conveyed in the music video, like how women are treated in the music industry and just in general. The music is one for the ages! 

Points: 13/10 

Best lyric: "What's it like to brag about, raking in dollars, and getting bitches and models"

6. "Lover"

Republic Records

In my opinion, this is the best single on the album. The title track is really gorgeous and the music video production is considerable too. 

Points: 20/10 

Best lyric: "We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January, and this is our place, we make the rules"

5. "The Archer"

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Now, onto my top five! "The Archer" is such an appealing song that talks about anxiety and Taylor's struggle with it. But what I love even more about this song is the way the beat keeps building up representing what it's like to have anxiety. The production and lyrics are just genius overall! 

Points: 20/10 

Best lyric: "All the king's horses and all the king's men, Couldn't put me together again"

4. "Cornelia Street"

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If I'm going to be honest, this song deserved a music video where we see Taylor Swift actually walking on Cornelia Street. The visuals would've bene so good! The beat is what makes this song so great paired with the sweet lyrics.

Points: 30/10 

Best lyric: "We were in the backseat, drunk on something stronger than the drinks in the bar, 'I rent a place on Cornelia Street' I say casually in the car"

3. "False God"

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I am so obsessed with this song! Every time this song comes on, I end up listening to for about 30 minutes or so. I adore the saxophone in the background, because I play one myself. It's one of most underrated songs on Lover and it also gets some more points for having seductive and sexy lyrics. It hurts me so much to see people put ranking this song so low! I'm so glad played she played this on SNL. I just can't get enough of this song! 

Points: 40/10

Best lyric: "But we might just get away with it, religion's in your lip, even if it's a false god, we'd still worship"

2. "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince"

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I'm so happy that this song is getting the attention it deserves. The fact it's the opener for the Eras Tour makes me so happy! This song to me feels like driving in the summer with the windows opened, and the sunroof opened screaming the lyrics. The song is so refreshing. 

Points: 50/10 

Best lyric: "It's you and me, that's my whole world, they whisper in the hallway, 'she's a bad, bad girl' (okay)"

1. "Cruel Summer"

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I CAN'T EVEN TELL YOU HOW PASSIONATE I AM ABOUT THIS SONG. I am so glad she included on the setlist, because if it wasn't, me and Taylor would have some bad blood. The production AND the lyrics of this song are something else though. "Cruel Summer" vibes feels just like "MA&THP," like driving in the summer with your windows down screaming the lyrics. It also feels like stuffing popsicles in your mouth on a hot summer day!

Points: 100/10 

Best lyric: "'I love you,' ain't that the worst thing you ever heard, he looks up grinning like a devil"

(Additional tie for #1) "All of the Girls You've Loved Before"

Republic Records

I'm at peace now that this song is released. This song is a masterpiece just like "Cruel Summer." I listen to it almost everyday, especially when I'm feeling happy! 

Points: 100/10 

Best lyric: "When you think of all the late nights, lame fights over the phone, wake up in the mornin' with someone, but feelin' alone"

What's your favorite songs from Lover? Let me know your top picks in the comments?

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