NYU's 2022 Commencement Speaker Taylor Swift

[@cambrie7946]

This woman is always prepared. That's one of the big reasons for her success.

[@christianfigueroa8805]

Is she the best oh yes oh I cry every time she talks she's so cute it's tears of joy cause I feel so happy for her it comes to me naturally to have tears of joy and good love😊

[@jessecommentary]

She’s very thorough

[@JGJGJGJGJGJG3]

Heeheeheehaw

[@heartlights]

and also the advantage of not being a real person

[@ktrimbach5771]

She’s very smart and works hard. And very humble. The secret to anyone’s success.

[@harrystylesmophair]

the fact the she referenced her new album in the commencement speech is iconic.

[@kuqho]

wait how??

[@alinenchantee]

@@kuqho breath in breath through breeth deep breeth out

[@sofivear]

@@alinenchantee also "you're on your own now" right?

[@Augustching13]

I know right.. She has been teasing us the whole time

[@alinenchantee]

@@sofivear yeeeah it must have been a reference too

[@roshnihassan9344]

She is so peaceful while giving the speech like no anxiety no unbalanced breathing no slipping of wordsss ahh I wanna give speeches like her😭

[@irandude1655]

This is why it’s important to hire a great speech writer and speech trainer. And that’s happen when you have a shit load of money.

[@anisanurraudah8383]

@@irandude1655 Except that SHE WROTE HER OWN SPEECH. When you are the greatest songwriter of the decade, you need no people to write for you.

[@irandude1655]

@@anisanurraudah8383 -Oh, yes, because even the President of the United States writes their own speeches right? Lmao. Please stay on your bubble, its safe and warm inside.

[@jollyjokress3852]

practice. but you have to start small.

[@booabo]

@@irandude1655 how tf does being the president correlates with her being a songwriter?

[@mje1625]

I'm not a Swiftie. I'm just an old guy who hears only about war and violence and anger and disagreement and pessimism and arguing and negativity and darkness on youtube or the evening news or during family gatherings or on bumper stickers. But then I watch this thankful, articulate, humble woman, speak of beauty and parents and friends and positivity and brightness and my heart fills with hope. Maybe I am a Swiftie. Thank you, Taylor, for being a tiny speck of light at the deep end of a dark tunnel.

[@cluek9780]

Well stated. This performance is admirable and natural- whatEVER one thinks of her music

[@PatriciaPalmer-z5f]

Well said. Thank you for noticing, and speaking up.

[@allymayful]

So true!! Thank God for rays of sunshine. Isn’t it lovely to witness the success of someone decent and authentic.

[@sandragruhle6288]

I taught high school and college for more than 40 years and am inspired by my former students, who wow me with what they give to humanity. They provide optimism beyond measure, and I was lucky to have them all. There is reason for optimism. Vote Blue!

[@philmenges9887]

​@@sandragruhle6288 While I admire Taylor Swift for all the happiness and joy that she has brought to so many-through her sterling work ethic and inherent talent-it is also sad to see Ms. Swift, as an “influencer” to so many, naively lead young voters astray, in her advocacy for “voting Blue.” When one looks at the unchecked crime and rampant homelessness in so many of America’s major Blue cities, this should tell anyone who is “awake” that the Democrats are failing to serve the decent citizens-who deserve _better_ ! Way too many decades have gone by since the Democrats were the party of JFK. To quote another great president of the postwar era, Ronald Regan, “I did not leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left _me_ .

[@Jiwoonginne]

"the scary news is You're on your own Now, but the cool news is You're on your own Now" that always make my day.

[@vaishnaviyadav4144]

thats my new fav quote

[@Swiftiesparadise]

And I think it reminds me of you're on your own kid

[@JaimeCastañónMiranda]

Minute plss

[@I.luv.taylor.swift123]

26:18 ​@JaimeCastañónMiranda

[@justsofia079]

''No matter how much you try to avoid being cringe, you will look back on your life and cringe retrospectively'' Taylor is so iconic

[@TheoneandonlyEETFUK]

I was scrolling through the comments and read this as she said it

[@padtrickkeys3261]

What She said WAS So True, Like Alot people Think There not being cringe By doing Stuff They typically think isn't cringe. but When they look back there going too Cringe So Hard 😂 hopefully I said that right..

[@christinemarie98]

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[@asukaii.0]

14:05

[@redwanrefaat9174]

Meaning?

[@ranibatra4664]

She’s such an impressive communicator. Poised, confident, humble, funny, charming, and so attuned to her audience. She deserves every bit of the success that has come her way.

[@marythomas9038]

I agree

[@mariacondori736]

@@marythomas9038

[@ocumstweezers]

it may be blasphemous but this speech smokes "Sermon on the Mount"

[@NizarZaidan6]

And Me Too University Computer Indonesia Swasta Too

[@emmiii-is-here]

i am here in late january 2024 and i watch this every two months and i come back because this always falls into place with my life

[@AnthonyDelaCruz-pz1hi]

❤

[@marthacervantes2041]

I second this 🙏🏻❤️

[@PersonalStash420]

Nobody cares and we don't even know what you are trying to say. "this always falls into my place in life" what? 🤨

[@PersonalStash420]

You second an incoherent comment?@@marthacervantes2041 🤣🤣🤣

[@sherrih6375]

​@@PersonalStash420"We are all a patchwork quilt...". I guess you are missing the square's on treatment of others and good manners. 😮

[@AlecxInKeyWest]

If you are still wondering why after so many years in the industry and yet the name “Taylor Swift” is never fading, because she is intelligent and compassionate woman. She was born to make a difference.

[@twolak1972]

More like she went down the same road Katy Perry and others have. SIGNED THEIR SOUL.OVER TO THE DEVIL IN BLOOD FOR FAME. WHAT STUPID FOOLS, WAIT TILL PAYDAY

[@emmanethery73]

@@twolak1972Lmao what

[@melaniaarnett1755]

@@twolak1972 GROW UP YOU RELIGIOUS NUT

[@twolak1972]

@@melaniaarnett1755 Thank you. I'm A Jesus Freak. Your pretty much done for.

[@BadMannerKorea]

Uh, no it's because she makes good music, is attractive etc.

[@pinkk_peaches6059]

How could she speak with so much of calmness even without looking at the paper. You are a gifted speaker. You inspire me with your words.

[@reticentraven]

She's reading from a teleprompter, the two square screens that rise up beside the podium. And she's doing a great job at reading off the screens.

[@debradunbar6160]

There are screens she’s reading on either side

[@doviebruder1285]

​@reticentraven "watch her eyes" ..she is not looking at a teleprompter!!!

[@roycheers]

​​@@doviebruder1285there are two teleprompters, on her left and right. 03:35 04:25

[@jeffreysearle2996]

She is just good at reading a prompter. Didn’t learn from trump.

[@rostislavmarkov7488]

It's remarkable how thoughtful and inspiring her words are, and the fact she speaks without reading from a script makes it even more incredible

[@arseniavezyridou1557]

Exactly my thought on that

[@advikaghuwalewala9150]

I hate it to break it you that her speech was on the telepromts but she knew the whole it before hand so you couldn't really tell

[@rostislavmarkov7488]

@@advikaghuwalewala9150 Thanks for pointing out, you are right!

[@shania1twain2]

She managed to do the song all too well from memory

[@lflagr]

Most definitely used a teleprompter but I get your point

[@JimiCeleste]

I will be 71 years old next week and it's taken me this long to hear this message. I am grateful to live in the time of Taylor Swift. I guess I am officially a "Swiftie" now!

[@dianamoore2241]

Hello, Jim Celeste.... I'm 79 & I guess I am, too.

[@marythomas9038]

I agree

[@patriciabeard5521]

Me too. I'm 62 and just discovered this amazing woman. She is a fine example of womanhood

[@solong_abigail]

Aww welcome! 🥹🤍

[@dandelionsedyn]

Welcome to the club! 💗💗

[@YanWang0622]

I didn't skip or fast-forward any sentence during the entire speech. She is down-to-earth yet incredibly inspiring and intelligent. Listening to her address is like talking to a wise friend. Congrats, Dr. Taylor, and graduates all over the world. 👏👏👏

[@glacialtempest]

why are there no replies here

[@BadMannerKorea]

People with honorary doctorates don't call themselves "doctor" or labeled as such. It's a fake degree.

[@switch12345678]

Those are empty phrases. Which budding billionaire in the music industry is down to earth?

[@420chans]

​@@switch12345678 her

[@switch12345678]

@@420chans naive

[@jonesnwilliams140]

Taylor is classic, and brilliant. Education is more than just a degree on paper. This young lady spoke like someone with more than 3 doctorate degrees.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

Truth, which we do not like: - there is no billions of years, there is only 6000 years. - The UFOs have always been the FALLEN ANGELS. Fallen angels and the devil is not a myth. - there is no planets, there is only plane knows as EARTH. - there is no cosmos, there is HELL - EARTH - WATERS - THE KINGDOM OF GOD. - there is no evolution, there is the CREATIONS OF GOD. - there is no humans being only carnal being, there is HUMANS - being created after the image of GOD. (Human being = SPIRIT BEING). - the reality is not that live however you like, you still be in heaven. The reality is, COME TO REPENTANCE - BORN AGAIN, DO THE WILL OF GOD = THE NARROW ROAD TO HEAVEN. Matthew 7:21 The truth we don`t like: - we are sinners who are called to repentance and to born again, Luke 13:5 , John 3:7 - we are called back home with renewed minds and hearts, yet many shall reject the calling and perish into the torment. - we live under demonic power, the evil spirits in high places: Ephesians 6:12 - there is a risk to be a lukewarm and a cast away. Revelation 3:15 , Luke 9:25 - the final A.I shall be humans themselves, Spirits in-prisoned into the machine, wishing to die, yet no death for them. Revelation 9:6 - as time pass by, there be more and more betrayals, among families: ¤ son against his father, father against his son, ¤ daughter against her mother, mother against her daughter, ¤ mother in law against daughter in law …...

[@LilyEvans1996]

Yep!! Some people think that she shouldn’t get a doctorate, but her experiences and her skills most likely surpass what they teach in college. She just didn’t take the classes and learned the skills outside the classroom.

[@mitchelltseng1801]

She is an angel mistakenly falling to this earth world ❤

[@km3710]

100% agree. She is just an incredible human in all the ways.

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@enkive]

quotes (timestamps) 11:11 "you get what you get" 12:59 you can't carry everything 13:38 you get to pick - be discerning 15:19 don't hide your enthusiasm 16:04 never be ashamed of trying 18:56 taylor's perfectionism 20:25 on mistakes, loss, and failure 24:07 mistakes are inevitable 25:22 making the right choice

[@emilywatermelon9851]

So many likes but not comments?

[@JohnReySamson-oj3tq]

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[@AmineBelfatmi]

26:19 scary news is.. cool news is

[@chulia2901]

Best quote: "And I'm a doctor now, so I know how breathing works!" 😂😂

[@lilchickenhoodie]

Omg tysm

[@LL512-WTX]

“you’re on your own kid, you always have been” 🥺💜🎓

[@blackpinkistherevolution1277]

Breathe in , breathe through, breathe deep and breathe out is litreally a reference/ lyrics of her album before even releasing it . She's soo smart

[@areensamr8723]

And the your on your own now

[@jonathantornito7716]

May 2024, anyone? I always come back to this speech when I somehow need an inspirational speech. Thank you, Taylor!! They can never make me hate you.

[@QuantumDevil54]

It always hits home ❤

[@kristinrobertson8169]

I needed to come watch it for a palette cleanser after Harrison Butker’s speech!

[@jonathantornito7716]

@@kristinrobertson8169😢 Just watched it hays

[@anshikakhurana8986]

Just watched it, needed it 🥹❤️

[@MoxieMeerkat]

Yes! So needed. Taylor inspires entire generations over and over. ❤️

[@rachelmorales3870]

She’s so honest and self aware. She impresses me every time I hear her speak.

[@lulunitaaa]

Anyone here after whatever Harrison Butker said in his speech? THIS is how you do a commencement speech. I love this speech of hers so much

[@nathanjasper512]

Ironically the football player.... Fumbled?

[@sepideheydari3368]

Her speech was both inspiring and shocking at the same time. The idea of how she could remember and calmly articulate all those complex sentence structures just amazed me.

[@DestinyMykyta100]

It wasnt completely memorized...she is reading off of teleprompters to both her right and left. Those are those glass sheets that get raised up right before her speech.

[@The_Woodss]

​@DestinyMykyta100 but she wasnt really looking left or right

[@DestinyMykyta100]

@@The_Woodss She absolutely was. The entire video, she was oscillating between looking left and right.

[@berntolofsson]

She is an experiensed and skillful artist so she knows how to memorise texts and deliver them, sometimes supported by keywords. That is why you rarely noticed her glancing at the teleprompter.

[@DestinyMykyta100]

@@berntolofsson Im going to have to agree to disagree. She is very often looking directly at the teleprompters to her left and right. Of course, she probably went over her speech a million times, which is why it is so smoothly delivered, and she is able to look forward and away sometimes, but she clearly didn't have it memorized by heart. Its not a big deal or even a little one. Its normally how these things go. It has nothing to do with being a skillful artist. Thanks have a good day!

[@leejiunnie]

"why can we eat salad and not grass?" Such wholesomeness from my dear taylor

[@montse93]

16:09"Effortlessness is a myth. The people who wanted it the least were the ones I wanted to date and be friends with in high school. The people who want it the most are the people I know hire to work for my company"one of my favorite quotes from taylor👏👑💗

[@pinkdiana7683]

Can u please explain what does that mean? "the people who wanted it the least" want what? sorry but i am having hard time understanding that.

[@reenai_14]

​@@pinkdiana7683meaning.. the people who does not exert effort on something and didn't work hard for what they want.. If you succeed without struggling, it might be a sign that you set your sights too low. The higher you aim, the more challenges you face. Any goal worth pursuing will have obstacles along the path, in short u need to work hard.

[@margaritasytcheva2730]

​@@pinkdiana7683 There’s an old high school myth, where the “cool kids” are the ones who never try (or “want it the least”), and that “desperation” is unattractive. If you ever watched 21 Jump Street the Movie, you’ll see that. Luckily, that seems to be changing now. :)

[@inzahniety]

@@pinkdiana7683 If you're confused with what "it" pertains to, you can change it into the words "dream" or "goal" or "success" since in the context that she's speaking, she's talking about these things. Thus, the people who wanted it the least are the people who think that being successful or achieving your dreams are effortless. Meaning, they don't want it enough to work hard on it. The people who worked hard are the ones that she's hiring now because she knows they can be dependable.

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@aaryajoshii]

this was definitely the speech version of you’re on your own kid ❤❤

[@kassi4837]

“ my experience has been that my mistakes Led to the best things in my life and being embarrassed when you mess up is part of the human experience. Getting back up and dusting yourself off and seeing who still wants to hang out with you afterword and laugh about it ; that’s a gift. “ these words really touched my heart today. Beautiful. “ being publicly humiliated over and over again at a young age was excruciatingly painful but it forced me to devalue the ridiculous notion of minute by minute ever fluctuating social relevance likability.” This is something everyone needs to learn. This is one of the most down to earth speeches I’ve ever heard.

[@jasminesaesthetics9191]

Great.... copied and pasted actually

[@shania1twain2]

Well only Taylor can do give a speech like that it was so down to earth how she had to fight for everything and look at now

[@maggiebriguera135]

@@jasminesaesthetics9191 SOUR LOSSER GET LOST

[@jasminesaesthetics9191]

@@maggiebriguera135 firstly. It's not LOSSER but loser. Thank me later 😉

[@heavenonearth4935]

@@jasminesaesthetics9191 tay’s fans mostly are the educated ones❤

[@ryuulysm]

I believe she's born to be this big. Nobody can handle this such kind of huge popularity except her.

[@crystalmarie3526]

Its almost as if she didnt realize all of her accomplishments until she heard it out loud. She is an amazing person and musical artist of our time 💕

[@marybethg5505]

Yes I totally agree

[@marythomas9038]

She is Great

[@emcpadden]

Very classy. No wonder she is as successful as she is. She does it on her terms and empowers women (and men) to not let anyone stop them. I’m glad there are celebrities with integrity.

[@marythomas9038]

I agree

[@goldenesorro6925]

"It only hurts this much right now" That's what I was thinking the whole time BREATHE IN, BREATHE THROUGH, BREATHE DEEP, BREATHE OUT I'll be getting over you my whole life" - from track 10 'Labyrinth' (10th studio album 'Midnights') by Taylor Swift. Doctor of Fine Arts is another thing to prove that she is incrediably talented

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@lourenfeelz7905]

How is it possible to remember the whole speech? 20mins without hesitation. Can someone teach me to remember like she does? Can Taylor teach us? *0* I am sooo admired by her and her speech, love

[@cambrie7946]

She had her speech on teleprompters, but she obviously knew it and practiced beforehand so you couldn't really tell. She's amazing.

[@vanhook2003]

@@cambrie7946 m

[@vanhook2003]

Nn

[@rexxxxx6474]

Obviously many of words in her speech are improvised. She prepared for the speech undoubtedly, but what makes her can fluently speak are her abounds of impressive experiences she gained

[@cowboylikemartin]

oh you should see cristina fernandez de kirchner then

[@mohammedgailan1656]

“I’m a doctor now so I know how breathing works” 😂💖

[@Maggie-bg8gm]

Who knew that was gonna be a Easter egg

[@musaibbilal9051]

@@Maggie-bg8gm you're on your own kid was the one

[@timber982]

I heard that too ，that's a good one

[@irgendwieanders2121]

As if MDs really know how breathing works...

[@wendygichuru7309]

😂

[@deborahsevigny4763]

Such wisdom usually comes from a long life. As a 72 year old woman, I look at Taylor with hope for future generations. I only wish I had had someone in my life like her to talk to and to seek advice from. Kind of funny that a woman of my age would see Taylor as a roll model, but she inspires me to continue a life with hope for my future. Thank you , Taylor.

[@marythomas9038]

She is Marvelous

[@sarahford2536]

I imagine phrases from this speech echoing back to these alumni all throughout their lives, encouraging them to shake off mistakes and knowing when it’s time to go.

[@sarahsajid1807]

I see what you did there 👀

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@RedditsNightOwl]

I've watched this speech LIVE and every day since then. I'm just so proud and inspired!

[@emiliojrtandoc7877]

Will madam ure greatly I'm appreciated and congrats, someday u r good public servants ok, God bless u always ok thx ok

[@sandee333]

are u also an nyu graduate? if so congrats!:)

[@adamkaufman6739]

Nice speech!

[@JGJGJGJGJGJG3]

I'm black 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@merlinpindan3922]

Thank you so much..

[@urviicky]

I come back to this speech every few months and life automatically falls into perspective Thank you, Taylor! 💖

[@MinervaPsych]

Me too!!:D

[@PaigeEbsworth]

Same

[@larissavillagra2153]

Same, i need

[@yousraslaoui9889]

I love this speech. She just says whatever is on her mind and she has a great sense of humor.

[@filipecarvalho3105]

You can tell how this 33-year-old person has already experienced life in such an intense way. This was a perfect speech. Bravo, Dr. Swift!

[@marythomas9038]

Great Speech

[@traydaniel0403]

She was actually 32 at the time, but close. That WAS a perfect speech indeed, Dr. Swift!

[@anajuliaperes2837]

“Welcome to New York, It’s been waiting for you” I SCREAMED HAHAH THIS WOMAN IS A GENIUS IN FACT

[@jiminmochi2139]

this is by far the only celebrity related thing that motivated me to get my shit together and actually try

[@douglaswalker8340]

Another celebrity that you might have heard of that gave a POWERFUL commencement speech before is an actor by the name of Denzel Washington.

[@jiminmochi2139]

@@douglaswalker8340 nope i have not heard of that person before

[@seyfun1452]

Taylor needs to be a motivational speaker lol 😂 so many other “motivational” videos online are so stressful cause they just scream at you and speak aggressively

[@heartlights]

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[@ktrimbach5771]

“The people who didn’t want are the ones I wanted to date in HS. The ones who did want are the ones I hire now.” Terribly convicting.

[@barductube]

became a swifty now at 70.. but never too late.... and trust she'll use her influence to make people in the US not only enjoy her but make the world a better place for non millionaires :)

[@abuff9358]

Taylor Swift is such a deadly combination of intelligence and hardwork. Great visionary!

[@briankim6594]

The most fluent and profound speech I've ever watched. Makes me feel she's been living this world third or fourth. Amazing young woman.

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@Gracieinspired]

Is this comment a joke?

[@abcd-vc8kh]

​@@Gracieinspiredno but u r🤣

[@MrLatthawat]

@@Gracieinspired idk but you sure are the biggest joke!

[@jonathantornito7716]

Embrace your inner Taylor Swift in a world full of Harrison Butker.

[@MrLatthawat]

yes!!

[@Ovprksdnw]

Thank you for your comment and for supporting women - that's what REAL men do!

[@isa_cd]

lets...leave harrison alone please he's allowed to have his views

[@Ovprksdnw]

@@isa_cd Butker is allowed to have his views and we're allowed to disagree with them. It's a free country

[@MrLatthawat]

@@isa_cd and that "view" seems to be sexist dont you think

[@susanna6978]

This is really good because you don’t get to hear her talk this much at once. It’s a real insight to Taylor. She’s relatable.

[@smartalec1991]

I’m literally filled with so much motivation and inspiration after listening to her speech. I’m so proud of her.

[@Waiting664]

I yesterday was angry toward her

[@IAB14]

I love how Taylor delivered her speech with some jokes but also shared a powerful word of wisdom. I love you Taylor. Big fan here🙋🏻‍♀️💗✨

[@easy-peasygrammar1304]

Our Taylor saying " Hi I am Taylor " As she hasn't healed us through her lyrics, helped us with the music, encouraged with her speeches and amazed us with the sarcasm and much more is cutest and forever favorite thing about her!

[@camilecavalaro]

I realized I never left a comment here, although I always come back to hear this speech over and over again. Taylor might have not given advice, but she certainly made us breath. Everytime I listen, I feel stronger, inspired and not alone. Thank you Taylor.

[@Sanjiste91]

I had never listened to this speech before today and I really have to say She never ceases to amaze me. I've never admired someone as much as I admire her, for her strength, her intelligence, her ability to use words. I love her music, the way It makes me feel and think. I wish I had been able to get tickets for the italian dates of the tour... She's my favourite artist, a great person and a great woman!

[@lalayys]

Fr.. I wasn’t able to get tickets to the eras tour and I’m so sad 😭

[@안영실-h3z]

This is the best speech I have ever heard. She regards sincerity as the most important thing. Taylor Swift is a great story teller. I root for her as a writer, artist and 'good girl'. She will be 22 years old forever.

[@glennmalimban5256]

I watched this speech of Taylor two years ago and rewatched it today. Man, she is really one great speaker aside that she is already known for as a great singer/songwriter and businesswoman. Her speech was so simple yet so natural, moving, inspiring, and realistic. It is just like she is talking to friends. 😊😊

[@beckwil0852]

I am a 71 year old grandmother who is just now in late 2023 appreciating this remarkable young woman. I was of the impression that she was just another bubblegum pop star with whom all of the tweens were obsessed. My God, she is an amazing woman in so many respects. I’m in total awe of her persona and talents. This speech was delivered as though she were sitting next to a friend and talking. I’m floored. I’m so happy that I have finally become a fan, albeit about 12 years late. I wish I could just sit and have a cup of coffee with her one day.❤

[@Splodgeit03]

Her Billboard "Woman of the Year" acceptance speech is pretty good too.

[@GoodFang]

A special woman

[@BigDemocracyEnergy]

SAME!!

[@DivineMizE]

Me too, sister and I'm 66!

[@pankajpatel1228]

What a describe with generation gap and well describe for Taylor.

[@titiksha_de]

26:21 she dropped an easter egg. She said "You're on your own now" and yesterday she revealed the tracklist for Midnights with track 5 named "You're on your own kid " . This woman never fails to blow my mind. She's so cool, that makes me hate her so much...

[@icebear5654]

AND THE RECENTLY RELEASED LYRICS ---BREATHE IN BREATHE THROUGH BREATHE DEEP BREATHE OUT

[@its_eva]

lol, here after the album release, the whole thing about losing things also rly reminded me of the line « every thing you lose is a step u take » in yoyok

[@geoshogoki]

You are so gorgeous

[@savann-gp2yz]

I see what you did there

[@UkeyClipsOfficial]

Anddd i got a boyfriend, he's older than us

[@carked5707]

How proud must her parents be of the woman they raised. Love her humility and her confidence.

[@ZATennisFan]

This might be the best example of why I've always said that Taylor is possibly the best role model, at least in the world of entertainment, for young women and girls. She is very, very special...

[@kharibalawan4818]

I am mesmerized while getting goosebumps hearing her deliver her speech. She's is exemplary in what she does.

[@bkirstie]

go watch her in concert

[@christinacascadilla4473]

Better than a lot of commencement speeches I’ve heard.

[@chaudharysameerbalyan]

Not better than steve jobs's commencement speech

[@AlfiPratama]

@@chaudharysameerbalyan convince me

[@ccdogpark]

Yeah but grammar school commencement doesn't count, genius.

[@christinacascadilla4473]

@@ccdogpark no, she was better than Steve Jobs at Stanford.

[@ccdogpark]

@@christinacascadilla4473 That's because you hear what you want to hear. And listening to all her insipid music has probably made you a lot more simple minded than the average person.

[@semipenguin]

I’m a 53 year old truck driver who’s never had any children. If I had a daughter like Taylor, I’d be so proud of her ❤

[@robloxwithkenzie]

Id be worried if you wouldnt

[@semipenguin]

@@robloxwithkenzie Yeah. I’ve always wanted a daughter

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@Himanshu_Singh793]

Aww that's so sweet 🥺❣️

[@magggz5731]

Aww🥹🥹 if you are able and serious, you could always foster (and maybe then adopt) a daughter!! There are so many kids in the foster system that would love a chance at life with a loving parent who would listen to Taylor swift with them lol

[@evgeny_baskakov]

What a Woman she is. We are all blessed to be alive along with her in this world.

[@coinmarketcharts7276]

I couldn't foresee such eloquence flowing by Taylor Swift, Hands down one of the best speeches ever made!

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@beatricebrunetti3534]

I would like to thank the singer, the songwriter and the composer Taylor Swift for making that speech. I realized that I needed to hear some specific sentences. She is so wise. I esteem and I appreciate the way she declared some statements. Thank you so much.

[@NoriAbrigon]

I like how relaxed she was delivering her speech. Such confidence. Great content too.

[@jeanniestamps6996]

I’m pushing 40, med school graduate, mother of 3. Yet Tay can inspire me like never before ❤️

[@fajr4337]

Really proud of you cool stranger ❤️

[@essyadhiambo8245]

Hello. Sorry to invade your privacy. I am an academic writer. And I can help you out with your assignments. I got a wide experience in various disciplines.

[@spookyfish24]

HEY! look at what you've done for yourself. That's really awesome. I bet your family is so proud of you.

[@AnaLu07]

I'm graduating Med School next year. Taylor inspires me very much too❤❤

[@leavega6874]

Dr. Taylor...I am a 45 year old woman with a young girl who loves your music. As a mother, being protective, I've search not just your music but who you are and what you represent. All I can say is that your speech had me on tears.... your music, talent, wisdom, and empathy, definitely will take myself and my girl to your concert. Don't worry any longer of what you didn't have in life. You now have a life were most can only dream of. You've made and continually making an impact to young girls most female college grad can barely scratch. I am proud of you and your family who is there with you every step of the way since hardship to now success. You are remarkable talented and very much loved. Yes we all are allowed to make mistakes. Mistakes is what makes us humans and a way for growth. Continue to shine Taylor. 🥰I am now officially a Swiftie.... 🤩

[@zehra.gunay.]

I need a mom like this

[@Sam_Ardern_II]

We need less white influencers like Taylor Swift and more Infuencers of color like Beyoncé

[@drms1767]

Aww❤

[@heathermarie3834]

Yeah, me too. I'm 65 and started checking her out to see what all the fuss was about! her music, videos, Concert Tours and commencement speech and interviews. I learned a lot from her NYU commencement speech, I wish I knew at her age and had to learn the hard way. I love her music and many songs are on my playlist, I love the way she performs on her tours and am especially impressed at how she surprises her audience/fans with surprise celebrities, with such grace! She has written her own music, which is fantastic! She has paved her own way and is fantastic for her younger fans! Now I see what all the excitement is about, and why there are so many Swifties, I am now one myself.🌹

[@sheetalamaresh2305]

Hello @leavega6874 from another Swiftie mother, I so resonated with your comment, Im a protective mom too, and a recently converted "Swiftie" after my daughter forced me to accompany her to the Eras Show movie (since her friends were busy and she had no company) and I couldnt be more comfortable of her choice to adulate Taylor since then! She is so elegant and totally bowled me over with her flowwy dresses and simple yet touching lyrics. And this speech - simply amazing.

[@elyssa44hz]

i'm not even a fan but that was an AMAZING speech, not many people can pull that off so effortlessly as well. i wanna be like this someday

[@akshitaagrawal6195]

heyyyy she just said, didn't you listen... effortlessness is a myth

[@lauraschrock1570]

She is very mature. I'm an 88 yo grma who watched her when she 1st started her career.Amazing.😊

[@DuaKhan-o9g]

Her excitement is the CUTEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN ❤❤❤

[@navyasingh3267]

“we are all literary chameleons and I think it’s fascinating.” how does she do that🤧💗

[@Jazlin92665]

I love how proud she is of herself ❤️ she isn’t full of herself but she knows who she is and what she’s accomplished. Very humble young woman.

[@suzannecodd2588]

Oh my goodness - at 75 I've just become a Swifty! What an incredible young woman

[@gracejessen3660]

Took me till now at 81..and couldn't be more pleased...

[@SwiftiesVersion13_Tv]

Hey it’s been a year, how you doing? :)

[@boo2cute250]

2024 here...Taylor Swift for President..!!!

[@cerysbettis]

she is literally the mother ive never had. i adore her. i listen to her speeches whenever i feel low and its insane how much reassurance they give me. listening to this speech and her clean speech are parts of my daily routine 😭

[@shania1twain2]

Whatever people might say or think about Taylor, she's very humble in the way she said about the support she got from her family during her career, any success she's had she's worked for it

[@shania1twain2]

@PALUMBO DEJVID if that's a joke it's in bad taste, It's both hurtful to Taylor and joe

[@leahdodd2017]

The person who yelled PERIOD ate that and Taylor’s speech was phenomenal 🎉

[@CreoleLadyBug]

I admire Taylor for being a performer that is not vulgar and not exposing too much of her body. That’s rare in today’s pop culture. Her talent is her heart and she most definitely has a good one. Congratulations Dr. Swift on this accomplishment.

[@cigxhang486]

i just love her talking, the pronunciations are so clear

[@savannahjones123]

I don't know how I'm only watching this now. This made me cry. I grew up with Taylor- I was 13 when "Tim McGraw" first hit the radio, and I've been a fan ever since. I didn't have the opportunity to go to college. Somehow this feels like she's up there on behalf of all of us who never got that opportunity.

[@minna22]

Harrison, this is how you make a good commencement speech.

[@MrNicolasLombard]

Her speech is bringing the attention of the audience to the joyful and positive aspects of life without denying the obstacles on the path. Let’s make this world a better place for everyone 😊

[@anncarroll2204]

Taylor Swift for president. I was so impressed with her commencement speech it blew away. What eloquence ❤ from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@sarahgbrand]

I feel so proud to have grown up with her in my generation. Taylor is incredibly inspiring.

[@KaraConnolly]

This speech is absolutely fantastic and so full of hard-earned wisdom. Thanks Dr. Swift! 🙏

[@Ivy-ut2tj]

A fan from China🇨🇳. You can‘t imagine how many fans here in China and how much we love Taylor Swift. Thank you ,Taylor Swift, for your songs and your great social work

[@americanninja6902]

Taylor Swift rove you. She rove China people. Taylor like egg fly lice vely much. She speaky small amount of Mandarin. She has great rove for your country.

[@franciscavanaugh5243]

Totally awesome Taylor. I just recently completed a four year degree. I am sixty eight years old and just now going for my Master's Degree. Congratulations, Nice Work.

[@sorandotiktok3019]

👏👏👏

[@denissem.6793]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@zacharyw9016]

and Taylor got an Honorary degree for being a celeb

[@zacharyw9016]

​@ghetto_baby74 so other people would work their ass off and have to scrounge up tons of tuition but Taylor gets a degree in something she DIDN'T EVEN STUDY. Its kinda offensive to the people who actually put the work in. No shame for her rising to be a celeb but she can't just be handed a degree for it.

[@aaaaaa7644]

@@zacharyw9016 ​ An Honorary Degree is given to artists that have impacted and significantly contributed to their field. She wasn't given an honorary degree for being a popular celebrity, but for her contributions to mainstream pop music.

[@Victoria.Foxworthy]

She did an awesome job! Listening to her accolades at her introduction was amazing.

[@richardlangcay9903]

One of the best speeches , coming out of the heart, experiences... the ups and downs, the despair and hope, the challenges and living for Fun whatever the situations

[@shriyamchaturvedi9370]

13:38 decide what you what to hold on to and release the rest 16:05 never be afraid of trying 23:37 I lose perspective all the time 25:29 it's had to know which path to take

[@47harshini.b13]

Everyone of her speech resides something or the other in everyone’s heart

[@ThomasJr]

A brilliant speech and even more brilliantly delivered. It's no wonder she's such a talented musician.

[@robindawtrey9735]

I'm a 73 year old Australian...at my age nearing the end of life's journey...I never ever expected to become an unashamed fan of this very clever... intelligent young lady...a multitalented genius who has...all by herself...albeit abley supported by those who believe in her...made such an impact upon not only her own country...but the world. And as an added bonus... beautiful as well. Listening to her giving her speech here...unassisted...no teleprompter...no notes...relevant and amongst so many superlatives interesting...no hesitation...confident. if anyone well deserves a Doctorate and incredible honor...Taylor Swift does. In the future...when the tours are done...the songs have ended...I can think of no one more suited able and if willing and brave to serve her country enter into the turmoil of politics and stand for the Senate and for the Presidency. Amongst the turmoils and sadness...conflicts throughout the world...she alone has bought untold relief...happiness hope and joy to millions. What a star...what a legacy.

[@Frey_TRO]

When the Doctor wants to shake her hand but she gave him a big hug is just pure happiness ❤️

[@wellwhatdoyakno6251]

3:37 🤣 she wasn’t looking at his hand. But he got a hug even better. That’s life for you. You get better than what you’ve asked for. Keep the faith.

[@RedditsNightOwl]

I've watched this speech so many times, it's my go-to when I'm anxious or have a panic attack. Mama Swift is always here to the rescue.

[@spekowboy]

Yeah. She wanted to be a healer. You are healed. Congrats!

[@TheTayseen]

She is a mere mortal...sheesh...crazy

[@tchervicky7706]

I have never listened as attentively to a speech like this... Taylor has sooo much wisdom to share and sooo much words to show she cares... She's not just a great artist but a very articulate speaker as well... Bravo...!!! 👏👏👏

[@fairycrossing4557]

ive never been so entertained watching a speech

[@cluek9780]

Tho I’ve not appreciated this young woman’s talents before, THIS is demonstrably excellent. With an acre of TheReddestLipstickEver, she navigates a LONG, uplifting talk (*seemingly without a glance at a teleprompter), delivered like the girl next door. I’m impressed.

[@maisoonazzam8830]

She remembers the speech all too well

[@peterdamen2161]

She read it from the autocue!

[@michaellesko9574]

I guarantee she sat on a couch or a bed and wrote that whole speech herself. She is an unbelievable person. After this 2023 tour, she will go down as one of the biggest ,here from Pittsburgh. I hope I get to see her someday

[@teresousa3940]

My God, every time I listen to this woman I love her more♥️ what a beautiful example of a human being😇

[@christinegipple1207]

Same!

[@Havron12345]

This is the 2nd or 3rd time I have listened. This is the first that I was WOWed as I heard the words. Taylor is really a guiding light for us in America to get our act together and be a better person/country in this world! You go-girl!

[@leehamilton4459]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that she is such a skilled public speaker with all of her stage experience, but I am still blown away by this speech.