"Anti-Hero" - Taylor Swift (Cover by First to Eleven)

[@FirstToEleven]

Thanks for watching our cover of “Anti-Hero“ by Taylor Swift! Remember you can find this song & all of our other covers on Spotify & all streaming platforms! We release songs every Tuesday & Thursday at 12:00pm EST! Go to our website firsttoeleven.com/shop for merchandise & more!

[@audraandtheboys]

Thank you very much for this one!!! 💘

[@overdrive7349]

This was great! How about The Warrior by Scandal?

[@timothylopez8572]

REQUEST: "My Way" Limp Bizkit.

[@davidblalock9945]

Taylor Swift use to be a role model for young women, now she’s being fed through the Hollywood meat grinder and turned into a mockery of the woman she use to be.

[@ChowMeinWarrior]

You’re welcome, guys!

[@chiragchatterjee4011]

Thrilled to hear Anti-Hero in Audra's sweet vocals.

[@pjkr123]

Because "They did it for the Thrill" ;)

[@Gadris0192]

As someone kind of obsessed with the original, I LOVE your spin on this one. Great job!

[@jbeber6783]

The same here

[@tariedelweiss3013]

More Taylor Swift songs pleaseee 🥺

[@julianomorais9410]

I'm part of the minority that doesn't listen to Taylor Swift, but that doesn't mean I don't respect her great work... Listening for the first time to this song with Audra's charming voice❤️👌🏻

[@koushikdas1992]

After 2016, Taylor has produced some modern classic. Give a try. You don't to be a fan or regular listener.

[@DoodooSwaggy]

​@@koushikdas1992 and before 2016 lol

[@Robertdbd20]

@freireromulo it's okay they are allowed

[@julianomorais9410]

@Rômulo Freire Taylorzete é fod@!!! Esqueço que certas pessoas precisam de uma explicação mais detalhada… Obviamente n conheço pq não escuto, se a Audra dissesse que era da autoria dela eu acreditaria.. Pq? Pq n conhecia até entao kkkkkk … Alias, ainda não escutei e não vou ouvir a versão original 🙃

[@hermang.gerhardt4378]

Same here but this is actually very good song by Taylor. Watch the music video its very good. With that said Audra does it better.

[@musemusician11235]

The facial expressions at 2:43 and 2:47 match the lyrics so well lmao

[@douglasmorris81]

I had the same thought

[@samybelguembour926]

Well that's Audra xD , makes you relate to every song you'd listen to.. especially the original song "just a friend" from concrete castles. The members are real artists not only musicians

[@maddsua]

Yeah, gold

[@bobbyrw1398]

You did full justice to the original. Stayed true in many ways, but weren't afraid to spin it your way. Hope to hear more Taylor from you.

[@peterlange4473]

Can`t decide wich version i do love more, the original or yours! Both are great ! Love your cover! Great work as always folks!

[@danforthlaertes]

This is better :)

[@carljcmjk8609]

The original is the best

[@user-R2D2397]

Fukn a, either way

[@LukeOrrOfficial]

Absolutely incredible cover!!! But I gotta know... HOW DO YOU GET THAT SNARE SOUND because it's AMAZING

[@docvalentine13]

I just love how this band has such range...

[@profpenatieri]

I am from Brazil, I heard this version by First to Eleven of Taylor Swift's song "Anti Hero." So, I went to read the lyrics and translation of the song, and despite its danceable vibe and cheerful beats, the lyrics actually depict a very different reality. I think everyone has felt this way at some point in life, like the source of all problems and simply wishing to leave so that they would all end. Very sad!

[@oldfool666]

Absolutely loved this cover, guys. Thank you.

[@SuperSissen]

I love how expressive Audra is on this one, really adds to the music video!

[@mar.vil_0]

Your Taylor Swift covers are really some of the greatest. Incredible cover as always 💞💞

[@ianlee4565]

I need the entire F211 “Midnights” cover album and I need it *now.* If they can improve “Anti-Hero” this much, I would love to see what they can do with the rest of the songs!

[@bp1152]

I have to say that First to Eleven is probably the best cover band in the United States! I will definitely see them when they tour again. I hope it is soon, they need to come to Cleveland. Great job! Brad in Cleveland

[@dragonstorm8171]

Not only can First to Eleven get an old metal head like myself headbanging to Christmas music, now they get me jamming out to Swifty! Amazing!👍👍👍👍

[@romirosta1917]

In my opinion, Anti Hero is the best self-loathing anthem. She nailed it with the introspective and self-critical thinking. I’m sure everybody can relate to this song. Also, Karma is a pop banger. It really showcases the “good karma” is real, the compassion, the integrity, the dedication as human being. Karma makes me feel like the all the pain I went through was worth it. It’s all gonna work out in the end. I think for me Midnights just feels like an epilogue of sorts. A lot of the album seems like she’s getting some lingering feelings off her chest that must have ballooned up having to go back and re-record her previous albums and revisit old memories and old wounds. I believe She’ll continue exploring the sounds and storytelling elements for her up coming projects. Well, “Midnights” already placed in my Top 5 Taylor’s discography. Not gonna lie, so many songs from “Midnights” are such grower, but I’m pleased and I appreciate how introspective and self-critical she can be. As a songwriter, she’s far ahead of where she was even four or five years ago. Many music critics praise Taylor Swift’s discography as one of the statement stated that “Taylor Swift’s discography display storytelling prowess and genre-bouncing genius”. And I kinda agree with this statement. I think for me it’s ok if you dislike some of Taylor’s project because I do too prefer some of her project over the other, but as a whole discography, I think it’s very strong, and I hope Taylor keeps making ground breaking project after/between rerecording (we never know). I learned so many things from her discography, as her call it (eras). From musical stand point (lyrics, melody, composition, instrumentation, etc.), Business stand point (Marketing strategy, Decision making, social media usage, etc.), Legal/intellectual ownership. She really puts so much effort and really pay attention to the detail about color composition each of her albums, specific clues, dress code/costume themes, visual (videos+performances), etc. And the most important things, she really stood her ground for keep being humble and relatable and really resonate to our own lives that really show from her lyrics and her behavior. PS: Thank you for the cover I really enjoy it 👏

[@robertbash380]

The eight bars from 2:43 to 3:03 are some delightful guitar playing.

[@bp1152]

Wow! Amazing arrangement here of one of the best pop songs of recent memory! Taylor Swift would be proud of you! You are all amazing! -BP in Cleveland

[@markt.4661]

When I listen to the original I think that it sounds "nice." When I listen to Audra sing this cover I get chills. She owned it.

[@Magnetshroom]

The original sounds like 80s with some modern beats and this version sounds like 2000s and it sounds like a good combination.

[@axlfox4048]

This is literally my favorite song off Taylor Swifts new album because if you really listen to the words of the song, the message behind the lyrics is so powerful that it's almost scary how true and accurate the message truly is!

[@truthedministry]

lol, are you a bot or a real person?

[@axlfox4048]

@@truthedministry I'm a real person

[@truthedministry]

@@axlfox4048 If you say so, but how can "everybody is a sexy baby" and "at tea-time" be "so powerful that it is almost scary"? The message behind the song is that she pretends to recognize that her behaviors are the problem, but she doesn't actually believe that since most of the things she claims are problems are exaggerated and crazy indicating that she actually believes it's her insecurity that is the actual problem, not her behavior. The music video supports this as she stands on the scale that tells her she is fat, but she obviously isn't fat, so it's just her insecurity telling her that she's fat that she believes is the problem. Throughout the video she is drinking heavily and throwing up, but none of that actually changes her behavior and in the end, she offers an entire bottle to herself. This also indicates that she truly believes she doesn't have a problems with drinking and need to stop or cut back, but rather that it's just her insecurity about drinking that makes her think its a problem. So, not powerful or insightful, just more narcissistic "I'm perfect just the way I am, if only I could just get myself to accept that" modern feminist tripe. Still, it's a catchy song that is a bit of an ear-worm. Just because it gets stuck in your head doesn't make it deep, insightful, or powerful though. Many of her earlier songs were both catchy and insightful, this is just the former. After 1989, it seems like she lost her ability to write songs that were both catchy and meaningful, and instead just picks one or the other, and more often than not, neither.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

@@truthedministry Really missed the point of the song lmao

[@truthedministry]

@@TheGeorgeD13 You mean that I understand the "point" of the song exactly as it is presented, empty words about recognizing she's the problem without actually meaning any of it.

[@SikVTS]

Taylor should definitely do this version with you guys, it´s awesome 🙂

[@ethanbrotherton6290]

Thrilled to hear Anti-Hero! If ya'll are going to do new releases, I'd love to see what you could do with "Forget Me" by Lewis Capaldi. Kinda can't get that one out of my head atm.

[@valvur6871]

Love these covers of newly releasad song.

[@oliverpena9712]

There’s so much resemblance to Taylor’s voice and it’s amazing

[@justanothermobilemechanic7997]

Been listening to you now for couple days since I found you.. you guys rock and your super talented to sing all those songs

[@audraandtheboys]

You won't regret!!! They're nothing short of magnificent!!!

[@justanothermobilemechanic7997]

She sings some of the songs better then the originals. Plus she is very beautiful.

[@federicoaradori5781]

Have you checked Concrete Castles? Same band, original songs! They're great

[@justanothermobilemechanic7997]

I seen that only because her short video she did said that. Or l would have not known that either.. they need to be on the radio..

[@thegigonroof86]

I never listen to cover-bands, but somehow they became one of my favourite bands ever! They've got something.. They're talented, creative, great solid sound and Audra's voice... Hope they become more famous so I may be able to see them live here in Europe!!

[@devashendy]

Anti-Hero in this version of music just beautiful.

[@haflongbar9697]

Anti hero is a song which works better with more aggressive instrumentals and vocals.

[@sharkwhite4345]

this is amazing im playing this on repeat! i love her voice it vibes so much with the music the band makes

[@OfficialRobloxGaming]

Anti-Hero Lyrics [Verse 1] I have this thing where I get older, but just never wiser Midnights become my afternoons When my depression works the graveyard shift, all of the people I've ghosted stand there in the room [Pre-Chorus] I should not be left to my own devices They come with prices and vices I end up in crisis (Tale as old as time) I wake up screaming from dreaming One day, I'll watch as you're leaving 'Cause you got tired of my scheming (For the last time) [Chorus] It's me, hi I'm the problem, it's me At teatime, everybody agrees I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero [Verse 2] Sometimes, I feel like everybody is a sexy baby And I'm a monster on the hill Too big to hang out, slowly lurching toward your favorite city Pierced through the heart, but never killed [Pre-Chorus] Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise as altruism Like some kind of congressman? (A tale as old as time) I wake up screaming from dreaming One day, I'll watch as you're leaving And life will lose all its meaning (For the last time) [Chorus] It's me, hi I'm the problem, it's me (I'm the problem, it's me) At teatime, everybody agrees I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero [Bridge] I have this dream my daughter-in-law kills me for the money She thinks I left them in the will The family gathers 'round and reads it and then someone screams out "She's laughing up at us from Hell" [Breakdown] It's me, hi I'm the problem, it's me It's me, hi I'm the problem, it's me It's me, hi Everybody agrees, everybody agrees [Chorus] It's me, hi (Hi) I'm the problem, it's me (I'm the problem, it's me) At teatime (Teatime), everybody agrees (Everybody agrees) I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

[@audraandtheboys]

I've been listening to this song and CC's WAYN for 14 hours non-stop!!! Actually i slept with my phone beside my pillow playing today's releases all night long!!! Great cover!!! 🥰

[@martinrichards6087]

You shouldn' singer mone Mony from bily idall

[@allocat5867]

Vigilante shit on the same album would be SO FIRE in a rock cover!

[@Micktz28]

Never heard the original, but y'all did a awesome job on it. Sounds great !!🤟❤❤🤟

[@nicomalaret9997]

Omg can you do other song from midnights like Maroon, Midnight Rain, Bejeweled, Karma and Would've Could've Should've ???

[@wendyraymond1751]

Phenomenal as always thanku so much love an God bless always from Cyprus x

[@SunshineMoonshine91]

Hope Taylor hears this. And then imagine you singing on stage with her... this cover is better than the original for me! And for this to be a Taylor swift cover says a lot for me. I love this.

[@ferittuzer4629]

she gave copyright so she probably checked it out.

[@Nil-Green]

Audra Miller, you look beautiful with that haircut 😍

[@BH-qr9uj]

This is absolute class!

[@markhannah3853]

Another in a long line of great covers!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@sergiovillasboa]

#1 cover band at the World,you deserve that mention guys.be proud of it.

[@yhwhmelek]

Increíble!!!, Desde ecuador deseando lo mejor a esta agrupación.

[@rewindthelifetape]

it sounds better than the original. especially the arrangement

[@Bryan-de2gh]

Just discovered Anti Hero this evening. This is a excellent cover. Top notch..I appreciate this, thank you.

[@Randomite_Z_17]

I have a crush on Matt's guitar playing

[@sclydin]

Audra you have clean, rich sounding alto tones in this song that I haven't heard before, but I haven't listened to all your guy's tracks yet. Keep up the good work with your voice!

[@KampalaEdgeTimes]

Taylor should watch this! Wow 💖💖💖👑

[@scholzgabi]

This is such a cool version of the song and you all performed it just perfectly!!!

[@bennykugger1516]

Nice cover "Anti-Hero" by F211..❤ this music so dynamic..👍

[@CutThroatComics]

You all rock, I love hearing your versions of cover songs, especially Taylor Swift song (Anti-Hero)

[@KLYDEtube]

This is giving such Hey Monday vibes i love it🫶🏻

[@mythghost]

This song seems like it was meant to come out of Audra’s voice. A great cover

[@vXIMVASSY]

against the current + icon for hire, plus some more guitars from the score. also getting some envoi vibes, probably cause you look a bit like maddie. love it

[@JawTooth]

You guys are unbelievable !

[@MattHunterSays]

Y'all's covers are always great, but this one is exceptional. Taylor Swift's original is a great song, but it's got an energy and anger to it that makes a listener want to hear it as a rock song instead of synth-pop. This delivers that PERFECTLY. The drums especially enhance it.

[@ozllad]

as i've opened it, i fell in love..........

[@moeofdoom]

Walnuts are my hero

[@jenn_vintage]

Finally ❤️‍🔥😍🤘🏼yeah!!!

[@TransBrat]

an instant like, you all always give an amazing twist to popular songs and im here for it

[@cjehinds]

Great arrangement - well done! Such awesome musicality!

[@cambridgeport90]

love the guitar thing you've got going on there. And Audra does it again!

[@eusouobn]

This band is amazing... The original version of this song I heard only 1 time... Cover I can't stop listening It's just sensational

[@salmajarraya3771]

My song of the moment! I love your cover!

[@johnezekiel7031]

I love this version better than Taylor Swift's original, great job Sam, Matt, Ryan and Audra!

[@MiniKitty27]

this cover was amazing! i hope you do more covers of Taylor's songs!

[@kamelkadri2843]

Me: ughh Taylor Swift cover this gonna suck.............few seconds later......This is EPIC !!!!!!

[@davidhampson1958]

F211 please will you do a cover of Taylor's "Haunted" It will be brilliant :):)

[@korbangabut5767]

Her Voice Really Fit the song !

[@aatmodheegoswami7989]

Love this cover! More Rock-esque while retaining the pop theme!

[@Dmitrizaitsev.2608]

Вы очень крутая, шикарный вокал, подача, работа на зрителя, а главное к Вас свой стиль. Спасибо все талантливо и ярко. Супер.

[@elizabethsimmons5087]

I love this song and you guys nailed it!!👏👏❤️❤️🎤🎤🎸🎸🥁🥁🎶🎶

[@mikeyshauntings2897]

Way better than the original!🤘🔥🤘

[@miliksasateron]

I still remember when i use to watch their videos on 2019 and now 2022 it’s so amazing the girl change a-lot she improved a-lot ❤

[@simonforester424]

I'm not even that big of a fan of Taylor Swift, yet I still enjoyed this cover. You guys could cover a song by Mozart and I'll still be listening to it afterwards. Outstanding! 🙏

[@ВолодимирСтеців-г6ъ]

I really enjoyed listening to your Incredibly beautiful cover of this magical song and music. Thank you First To Eleven 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@haraldobst7880]

GREAT. ...LOVE this SONG. ...Audra SOOO BEAUTIFUL and TOP Outfit. ...😀👏👊❤

[@jennep3847]

Wow. Dann. This fits so perfect. Nice version.

[@smalltowncop4907]

This is actually my preferred version of this song.

[@etiennelarderet]

That's so cool that you already make a cover of this beautiful new song of Queen Taylor Swift ! And you did an amazing job !!!

[@VForVendetta89]

Great face expression audra 😂❤ 2:47

[@llamabot9889]

You just gave this song more energy it's great

[@paulhofer4829]

LETSGOOO NICE COVER!!! 😍😍 i love the production value of your work.. great job!

[@radhikareads8225]

It sounds amazing guys!!

[@miroahcomirt]

Beautiful cover. Nice to find Matt’s playing strats more often lately.

[@samybelguembour926]

Saw the Pre-release on Facebook Page i was like Chandler when he said : IT WOULD BE PERFECTION. And here you are going over expectations 😎

[@iana6713]

Nicely done! The original was on the radio a couple of times at my work today, and here's a superb cover of it. You guys have done it again!

[@Arkanis81]

The wait is finally over! I loved this one so much; spectacular job folks!

[@deanpolis4516]

Waited for taylor swift to bring this tune out, just so i can hear you guys cover it one day. And you did not disappoint 👌👌

[@paulsink9861]

Another fantastic cover Audra and F211!!

[@annavitoria9921]

Taylor corre aqui ver o seu hino arrasar nessa voz perfeita e com a identidade First To Eleven 👏👏🤘

[@李亭儀-b8s]

I have this thing where I get older but just never wiser Midnights become my afternoons When my depression works the graveyard shift All of the people I've ghosted stand there in the room I should not be left to my own devices They come with prices and vices I end up in crisis (tale as old as time) I wake up screaming from dreaming One day I'll watch as you're leaving 'Cause you got tired of my scheming (For the last time) It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me At tea time, everybody agrees I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby And I'm a monster on the hill Too big to hang out, slowly lurching toward your favorite city Pierced through the heart, but never killed Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise as altruism Like some kind of congressman? (Tale as old as time) I wake up screaming from dreaming One day I'll watch as you're leaving And life will lose all its meaning (For the last time) It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me (I'm the problem, it's me) At tea time, everybody agrees I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero I have this dream my daughter in-law kills me for the money She thinks I left them in the will The family gathers 'round and reads it and then someone screams out "She's laughing up at us from hell" It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me It's me, hi, everybody agrees, everybody agrees It's me, hi (hi), I'm the problem, it's me (I'm the problem, it's me) At tea (tea) time (time), everybody agrees (everybody agrees) I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero

[@nosiphomkhize707]

I just fell in love with this version 💖💕👌🏾🙆🏽‍♀️ love et!..

[@DragonRoyZ]

Nice drumfills.

[@920flashback]

Again better than the original.

[@MysteryFrenzyOfficial]

Different rush of energy from the original. Feels like its reborn into something more energetic

[@YOURRACHINAPRIL]

Vibin'!

[@SAMURAI585]

I'm in love with your voice! And your guys are super cool at playing instruments!!! Thank you for the given emotions!

[@allisonkrug9759]

I’m a huge swiftie. Audra killed it with this. This is incredible!

[@mickypheonix8915]

Great cover guys , like a fine wine you just seem to keep getting better and better , would you consider teaming up with Trevor Vogt to do ( Neuropa - Beyond here and now ) , i think you guys would be amazing together on that track