Taylor Swift Tells Us How She Wrote 'Lover' | Diary of a Song

Using exclusive voice memos, video and interviews, Diary of a Song reconstructs how Taylor Swift turned a late-night idea into “Lover,” her fourth track to be nominated for the songwriting award at the Grammys, and her first without a co-writer.
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[@princevincesy]

Stream "Lover" and "reputation" on Spotify!

[@mmmk1616]

My first time watching your series, was blown away! Thank you! I can't wait to check out the rest... After Christmas! Thanks again, happy holidays! 🎄

[@mmmk1616]

@@princevincesy That's *_exactly_* what I was gonna do next! Love your music, you are blessed young lady! A very Merry yule to you and yours 🎄

[@Saiputera]

Propandaga and force diversity agenda

[@sparklecaulipurple1057]

Do London boy

[@FlexNFly]

People truly don't understand what an incredible writer she is.

[@FlexNFly]

@Maria An you're welcome to have your opinion. Merry Christmas.

[@joannajamerson35]

I do

[@FlexNFly]

@@joannajamerson35 so glad you do love. Do you like the new album?

[@stepanova8]

@Maria An Her voice is fine. Easily recognizable when she sings. Is it the biggest, boldest, best vibrato, widest range, with whistle notes? No. She's not a vocalist (you know the ones who impress your with their vocal runs & belts... but you can't remember what the song was actually about). Swift is a singer-songwriter. For her, the story/song always takes preference. However... she has shown some impressive vocals... when the song calls for it.

[@lovettdeleted]

@Maria An Some of the best and most interesting artists have weaker voices. The ones with great ranges and strong vibratos are often boring.

[@user-ld5vg2si9k]

"I reject your feedback, because I love this one." is now my life motto

[@aaminax1665]

Wasted Youth time stamp PLEASE

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

@@aaminax1665 about 8:33

[@aaamina3626]

@@RodneyAndMeVideos this is my other account thanks queen

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

@@aaamina3626 sure thing! 💛

[@guadamartellotta4731]

Feedback also helps you in order to grow, and get better. Feedback is not always negative

[@CCEkeke]

Its cute how she nerds out over songwriting and crafting verses.

[@__alisha9157]

hehe

[@brittneypeyton8498]

It really is!!!

[@sparkles7111]

as an artist let me tell you when you do something GOOD and RIGHT with youe art it feels soooo nice.

[@allie3917]

People seriously underestimate her musical intelligence. We will look back years from now and realize that she was was a defining artist of the 2010s and is one of the few musical talents we have in the modern era

[@shalakaj523]

and they'll honour her and study her albums as a producer/ songwriter genius.

[@jilldurham5498]

yes she is incredibly logical about music that doesn't mean she always makes great music. But she always makes great poems

[@ChocolatexCherries3]

I've come from the future to let you know they definitely did realize this!

[@jilldurham5498]

Yeah three chords to one song isn't music intelligence

[@Seramics]

I super agree. She is an enlightened being.

[@pyropower]

I'm not even the biggest Taylor fan but i admit she is a great producer/song writer. Just listen how she explains her craft. That's a musician.

[@fadyalhachem]

Exactly! Amen

[@taytoosharma7003]

Periodt

[@cheri7054]

I like Pink as a singer song writer. Both Pink and Taylor explain their process.

[@manicpixiecurse5337]

@@cheri7054 straight up want Taylor and P!nk to collaborate on writing something

[@cheri7054]

@@manicpixiecurse5337 Not sure if that would work although in fantasy land I'd love to see it. Pink and Taylor are both great strong writiers so they may clash. They both say things in different ways.

[@beckwilde]

dang thats true. "can i go where you go?" is such a tough question to ask. i like how she broke down the chorus lyrics. i didn't think about how vulnerable and fearful the questions were

[@noijet6002]

My bf ask "can he go alone for holiday trip? " i🙂 😀and said No! Loverrrr

[@arthurtheaardvark13]

I was so enlightened by her describing the lyrics !

[@monicapachikerl284]

Yes!!! Exactly!!!

[@tristianybanez5972]

Hard agree, I've never been vocal about what I want so I tend to don't say it all, and that lyrics explained was just so real

[@doesitmatter143]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elizabeth5985]

She is a musical genius. If she looked like Bob Dylan more people would agree. Being a young pretty female doesn't discount her genius. And for those who complain she writes about past relationships: what do Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bruno Mars, Billy Joel, and any other musician write about: world peace?? "Hot For Teacher" -- was that about global warming?

[@mamat8184]

Fav comment.👏👏👏

[@misterhappy5462]

the fact that you went out of your way to only list male musicians proves that you're a lame feminist. lmao also for not acknowledging that male artists get criticized by women's groups for their relationship songs too (bruno mars "grenade", etc...). :D

[@gc1450]

Bob Dylan sucks lol

[@miarrem]

She is an amazing song writer and super super talented. But you honestly can't compare her to dylan....2 completely different artists with a completely different level of influence.

[@aarushiyadav7101]

@@miarrem I think they mean that many people don't take her seriously and assume her to be a petty woman with many relationships, like the media sometimes does. If she was a man people probably wouldn't make it that much of a part of her.

[@Mor_timer]

Taylor Swift is the perfect example of what happens when talent meets opportunity, privilege , commitment , passion and unconditional support

[@brittanyr9471]

It makes me wish more people had the opportunity to do things like this. She came from a wealthy family and had the means to make it happen, but the music industry is a better place for it. I think that's why social media is so great because it gives talented people the chance to put their stuff out there

[@beatricecajetan2632]

@@brittanyr9471 absolutely!!

[@tamarac.1735]

I would say “supportive family” instead of privilege. Cause her family literally moved across the country and dedicated much time to her 11 years old daughter [they have a son too]. They believed in her and made sacrifices for it… So it’s a lot about having a supportive family who does believe in you (or at least want to give you a try)

[@ellebresych5282]

She was born in a super wealthy family tho. thats a privilege

[@alicekimpel5469]

@@brittanyr9471 do that is why she had her mom drive her around with demos. Many people grow up with what you all a privileged life and need do anything. She would have done this not matter what it took. I do think her parents short kept her from

[@pasangdorjee6233]

“Have I known you 20 seconds, or 20 years?” This line gets me more than anything

[@doesitmatter143]

it's the best description of love, cause love is not new and exciting, it's familiar

[@xi-sca-02abhradeepjana87]

Shut up bro each and every line is so relatable 🙂😂

[@SaadmanSaif]

Taylor Swift is such an original and talented artist and this is the proof.

[@seekinghisface2312]

Good and talented? Heck yes. Original? No way.

[@SaadmanSaif]

@@seekinghisface2312 Why? Explain

[@seekinghisface2312]

@@SaadmanSaif she hasn't produced a single song that didn't sound like something that was released before. She is the biggest artist in the world but instead of creating trends she follows them. Even Lover sounds so vintage and as good and dreamy as it is it's nothing we haven't heard before. I love her as a song writer but to say she is a game changer or original is far from the truth

[@SaadmanSaif]

@@seekinghisface2312 I get your point

[@nothanks2806]

pyro gambler she was the first mainstream pop artist to completely bring back the 80s influenced music with 1989, and it was the first major release Jack antonoff ever produced, as he went on to produce with artists like Lana, lorde and st Vincent because of it.

[@henrysoprano7]

I absolutely loved how Jack described that the bridge is like a tunnel when you're driving on a highway, he and Taylor are the most genius musicians I know

[@johnburns903]

It’s crazy just how accurate it is

[@ssaifuddin94]

Wowowowow LOVE THIS. I feel like so many female artists have to answer stupid questions about the “who is your crush?” Or “what’s your favorite lip color” that we BARELY get to experience their brilliance and really appreciate you did that here. Thank you.

[@misterhappy5462]

^^idiotic feminist whining. because boy bands and male pop artists are ONLY every asked about their songwriting abiliies. get over yourself karen... lol

[@ciggytwiggy]

Theres a clip of Ariana arranging her verses. I was blown away too. And people ask her stupid questions during interviews.

[@annikalelievre6140]

Yes! This was a really good interview where you actually get to know the artist and their process better.

[@celinakabel]

exactly great interview

[@Deldelo-]

Cardboard cutout Interviewer :Whose your latest boyfriend are you getting married are you planning babies blah blah blah - TS answer- no one - no and no. She then yawns and goes home to her real partner and cat crew🎉

[@eserv3308]

Taylor is powerful....even her haters are obsessed with her ...

[@esraaz8933]

E Serv hahaha well said👏🏽

[@neilwritesstuff]

they FLOCK on this video even though they hate her, her power

[@celeste9473]

She is so sweet, I don’t know how haters don’t feel bad hating her

[@rahuldhargalkar]

Haha yes you said it!

[@__alisha9157]

facts

[@temujinsharavdorj1561]

I cant wait for the Netflix series of her

[@temujinsharavdorj1561]

Anthony Lopez get lost psycho

[@mandzardzulfikar4308]

Is it series?

[@victoriamk6693]

M Andzar Dzulfikar it’s a documentary!

[@hithereitsbloop3003]

@Temujin Sharavdorj when?

[@victoriamk6693]

hithereitslaura It’s going to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2020, but I’m not sure when it’ll come to Netflix.

[@CM-cu7ve]

I think we can all agree that when Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff work together they make musical magic, not just music.

[@jayy2949]

I would love to be in studio with them.....i am daydreaming hard

[@YouDontKnowISH_]

I love this whole series. Shoutout to this one for 1) highlighting the engineer (they rarely get any love but their work is important for sure lol) and 2) even cooler that it's a female engineer (which is rare!)

[@z_bennet4208]

sound engineers are the reason why professional music sounds so smooth, magical and easy on the ears. wish they got more credit

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

I actually didn't like Lover that much when I first heard it, but I think it's the kind of song that grows on you.

[@bluelion6783]

Lynn Marie Anderson I loved it the first time I heard it

[@CarolCreates]

Don’t like the song either BUT I do find it fascinating how a songwriter writes a song … it’s cool how she put the song together 😎

[@Question8619]

It’s very melancholic

[@koeywinglee]

Same! And now I’m OBSESSED

[@jinsstyle]

Same. I didn't particularly hated it but I still wasnt a fan of it but after sometime when she started performing it live it started to grow on me and now it's my 3rd fav song off lover.

[@dataww6976]

Taylor Swift doesn't keep instruments around her. They flock to her wherever she goes to be useful.😊

[@jojodunn835]

Both your comment and the replier is like my two personalities; the whimsical cute one and the dry, sarcastic one. Lol.

[@claire_elizabeth]

“Can I go where you goooo”

[@kristenkristen7140]

@@juliaalonzo5998 who is kanye west ?

[@sallyarafaine9063]

@@juliaalonzo5998 If you don't like Taylor then why are you here?

[@noorwaleed3465]

@@juliaalonzo5998 are u asking for hate or something cause do u know where your even commenting this Like seriously you're so weird 🙄

[@BethThereseReacts]

so many artists have bridges that are not that exciting, even boring or lazily written. Taylor truly does bridges right and they always elevate her songs

[@zehra.gunay.]

For reaal!

[@celinakabel]

taylor swift builds the nicest bridges of the world!!

[@calliezz5207]

i love the way she talks so passionately about the whole process of making a song, she is such an amazing and empowering artist who deserves the world.

[@mandycote5662]

she’s got it all right- the world 🔥

[@pasangdorjee6233]

Makes me sad that a lot of people don’t really to listen to other tracks besides the singles. IMO, thats how you truly appreciate Taylor for the songwriting genius that she is.

[@jeongtris77]

Yeah... most of the time my favorite song of the album isn't the singles released from that album...

[@jalenchanyeol9620]

Yeahhhh, yet they keep saying they are real Swifties and they can't even name other songs beside the singles :

[@yoannam.2243]

@@jeongtris77same

[@ishane]

honestly my favourite songs of hers are usually the most vulnerable songs in her albums that aren’t singles but for “Lover” the album i feel like “Lover” the song is truly the best song and my favouirte

[@chloecox2045]

@@jalenchanyeol9620 lol i can name any taylor song from the first second of it. Even unreleased songs

[@aidenpowers]

artist of the decade and songwriter of the century wbk, haters stay presses but Taylor stays winning period

[@thunderbird7936]

Artist of the decade is ed Sheeran tho

[@taytoosharma7003]

@@thunderbird7936 for uk maybe worldwide taylor .now stay pressed

[@awesome55555]

@@thunderbird7936 no, Taylor

[@allison477]

Nupur Padvi the first song I heard of Ed’s was thinking out loud lol

[@jollyjokress3852]

Nooo not songwriter of the century. That's too much. Alanis Morissette always blows me off my feet with her songwriting. The way she weaves words together is to me very sophiaticated. Even Taylor appreciates her songwriting skills. And I bet there are loads of songwriters out there who are better. But Taylor is kinda better than her peer celeb songwriters like.. umm... Yah, than Grande for instance.

[@octoberxivsalomon5277]

Taylor Swift sings like she is telling a story. Touching and relatable. So perfect.

[@casblue18]

Jack explained the importance of a bridge so good

[@lamiakalam7368]

Taylor is so good at telling a story through every song and it's like she spins this entire scenario and it's like you're right there in the moment living that! She is a genius artist!

[@mitchlaurensantillan58]

Lamia Kalam yesss i agree

[@duhitap2778]

Exactly

[@Seramics]

Indeed

[@AnaLu07]

She made a music video for All Too Well, but, for real, she could've made a book. When I listen to this song i am completely transfered to the character's stories. It should've been a book.

[@patriciahimawan]

wish she does this for each of her songs, can be series of episodes ❤

[@incognaytopotayto]

I can’t believe she came up with the whole chorus, in the middle of the night, and the first recording is perfect. Incredible talent

[@nadariff08]

"Anything I do is polarising." And yet her talent and confidence still shines through 🥺💕✨

[@toladep]

She’s brilliant. We all don’t want to accept it because she has made cheesy pop songs. That she knows how to balance that with beautiful songs like Lover is truly special.

[@samferr16]

Yeah. Most of the songs from her that you hear on the radio are those cheesy and overly catchy songs, whereas her best stuff are usually hidden in her albums :) (Not that there's actually anything wrong with mainstream pop songs)

[@harith9138]

ME! for instance..ugh i hate the fact that she chose it as a lead single when cruel summer exists

[@jiansong1987]

harith Exactly!!!

[@aribh4929]

harith the thing is, is she used Cruel Summer as the lead singer, we would have been sort of disappointed with the album. She always leaves the best songs for the album! And Me! Set the tone for the album and for the era. It was sort of saying, hey the reputation era is over, welcome to the lover era, and I don’t think Cruel Summer would have had that same effect.

[@fadyalhachem]

@@aribh4929 but Cruel Summer is like the aftermath of Reputation with continuing on similar production so imo would have been great as 1st single

[@k_dellz]

Understand this - Taylor’s the only real and raw pop star out there. And she has the voice memos and receipts to prove it.

[@edenburger5847]

Muntazir Music its not wrong. She’s the one who is very popular and respected and well known for that so to me.. she’s the ONLY real and raw.

[@guinessbeer]

Ummm Adele?!

[@na-ll1yl]

@@guinessbeer adele is not a popstar lmfaoo

[@__alisha9157]

FACTS

[@AliSami-lh5kp]

umm... Lady GaGa? I am a huuuuuge swiftie, but I must admit that Taylor is not the only real and raw pop star out there. She is one tho.

[@haleezhaimnida918]

This is what makes Taylor different from another famous artist..while other just sing what they get from song writer and producers. here's really multi talent artist of decade.she's singer,dancer,song writer,composer,she can playing instrument by her self..oh,God this is trully idol!!

[@charleneleynes9169]

Ahhhh. Jack perfectly explains how i feel everytime i listen to taylor's bridges. It has always been my favorite part and what i wait for on all Taylor Swift songs. It just really gives so much depth on the whole song which makes it different from other songs. She is such a genius. I super love her!!! 💓💓💓

[@rabbitlotte2773]

100th like

[@emmaella7163]

When she hugs her face and says "I love a bridge". Like yep, same.

[@johnnyharris]

This was so well done.

[@Sophie-vs4jm]

i can’t believe you’re not verified?!

[@mundoddl]

johnny is a swiftie

[@a.16.g]

Didn't know Johhny was into Taylor Swift of all musicians.

[@Santiino]

Yes lol Nice to see you as a swiftie

[@venisshaachenduru5678]

It's really nice to see someone who actually writes their own songs, like from scratch. Most artists just write lyrics from a melody someone else gave them.

[@lyndseycupit6318]

OH. MY. GOSH.. When he described how a bridge fits into the song and how its needed... I was covered in chills. That was the PERFECTION way to describe it!

[@fabrizioibarracondorelli1132]

It's so sad that lover didn't make it to the roty at the grammy too because jack really deserves it a lot as well as taylor with soty

[@aidenpowers]

fa brexx I agree but I think the songwriting on the song are much more impressive than the production itself, the production of it is a sort of timeless band so it's nothing super innovative since she didn't want to take away from the lyrics

[@blogistuff4383]

@@aidenpowers I agree BUT the production was magical and beautiful, I think the melodies from all the instruments deserved to be recognized at least for a nomination.

[@napoleon4380]

I agree with what u said about Lover not being nominated 4 album of the year, i think it really deserved to win in that category. But anyway grammys are not the big thing any more and i'm sure many can relate 2 this. I reckon that now they nominate certain songs and artists 4 just bein popular

[@aidenpowers]

Juan Pablo Sebastián Lover the album 100% deserved a Grammy nomination at least for album of the year. It's just disappointing that Lil nas x gets a nomination for an album that was so bad and lover, a critically acclaimed album gets nothing, then again the scammies may be reluctant due to the fact that she has won twice and the criteria for her is higher

[@awesomeblossom5214]

@@napoleon4380taylor is a very popular artist though! What do you feel about her winning folklore now? (I think it's well deserved.)

[@romhermosa1232]

She is a unique pop star ...

[@jeremiahh.3865]

@To Be Honest presseddd

[@acecolorsred6543]

To Be Honest lol hater who hate all the most talented artist

[@hahaha-jn9fj]

local popstar lul

[@MC-od1nr]

The first recording proves that she doesn't use autotune and has a legendary voice!

[@Kylelongwest]

Taylor is the only artist that can make me picture life stories through her songs' lyric. I'm thankful for her everyday.

[@MatthewSmith-nb3pk]

Taylor explaining the Christmas lights January thing...mind-blown. I thought it was silly (and normally I see her reasoning behind decisions and realise they are great choices earlier than most others clock on) but because I've never had that in my life and never moved house it didn't click for me. Seeing her explain such a simple sentence with so many layers with such real passion and excitement is truly inspiring to me...just makes me sit back and go "huh :)" smiling to one side of my face in awe.

[@isabelcervantes2570]

Matthew Smith same! I love that part

[@ishahakeem]

The way you described it was beautiful :')

[@kimberlykauss5793]

You know eastern orthodox, orher Religions celebrate Christmas not on same date

[@mirasoldonoz3084]

Well, we do that in the Philippines.

[@Zed-uq4zo]

Right? I was gobsmacked when I finally understood her reasoning behind it. It was like, "Yeah, I know. This is what all people do, it's so mundane. But this is our house, we make the rules." 🤯🤯🤯

[@aida9864]

Hope she releases this kind of videos more. It's always fun to see bts of making music

[@jehle1777]

Aida Styles There's a making of a song series for reputation which actually inspires the Diary of a Song series :). Also her documentary coming out in January goes completely behind the scenes of the entire Lover album. There was also voice notes of her creating blank space, I know places and I wish you would on 1989

[@jessicawhittemoore7829]

@@jehle1777 What day in January does it come out?

[@user-gw5gx8gn2g]

Jessica Kostelecky - 24

[@jessicawhittemoore7829]

@@user-gw5gx8gn2g Thank u

[@edengallagher1044]

@@jessicawhittemoore7829 it's actually the 23rd (idk if it'll be on Netflix that day or not though, it just premieres at Sundance Film Festival that day)

[@abbyjing1117]

Taylor, 2019: I love to take a common phrases and twist it. I like to add something that changes the phrase. Me, 2021: *cries in "One for the money, two for the show, I never was ready so I watched you go"*

[@ishahakeem]

If the shoe fits walk in it

[@papergirl3393]

idek whats the original

[@Sk_-vu6dv]

@@papergirl3393 its a song by elvis

[@paolinagrosser]

@@Sk_-vu6dvit’s actually a nursing rhyme to help children learn how to count. it’s “one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to go” which is why taylor changed it to “one for the money, two for the show, i never was ready so i watch you go”

[@lkcullen1918]

@@paolinagrosser I think she was going for the Elvis reference, she brings up Tupelo in the very next song

[@sed9385]

Can we talk about the editing though? I love it.

[@madpadlovesyou]

i knoow, its so good

[@PepinsSpot]

I love Taylor. I don't care what anyone says she is one of the best song writers out there.

[@__alisha9157]

I agree she is my fave

[@awesomeblossom5214]

the rolling stones listed her as the youngest person out of the 100 greatest songwriters of all time... and that was only after red. If they updated it with folklovermore, imagine where she'd be

[@unique519]

@@awesomeblossom5214 undoubtedly.. She is the best songwriter of this generation.

[@twist9268]

Awesome Blossom but they included kanye in that list lol.

[@rafaelamartini5576]

Also... I love the fact that Taylor shows us on every song that even though she is making pop, she can still add a lot of talent, art, her own lyrics and her own melody to everything. She changed pop music because of it, and for that I am beyond proud.

[@tonyofarrell2775]

She's very talented ,nothing wrong with pop ,but a lot of Taylors songe are written by MAX MARTIN

[@silviaferreira5164]

@@tonyofarrell2775 co-written

[@RyanStorey1231]

Tony Ofarrell - Yes, he produced and is a cowriter on many of her songs, but Taylor is still the main songwriter. Many of her cowriters like Liz Rose and Ryan Tedder have even said that when working with Taylor, they functioned more like editors.

[@tonyofarrell2775]

@@RyanStorey1231 Well at least you know she uses other songwriters ,MAX MARTIN is one of the biggest hitmakers out there ,for years now .But he is not an editor

[@RyanStorey1231]

Tony Ofarrell - Okay, but she still writes the songs. She always has. She even writes many of them completely on her own. She wrote the entirety of her third album Speak Now on her own without any cowriters. She also wrote songs like "State of Grace", "Red", "I Almost Do", "Stay Stay Stay", "Holy Ground", "Sad, Beautiful Tragic", "The Lucky One", "Starlight", "Begin Again", "This Love", "Lover", "Cornelia Street", "Daylight", and "Christmas Tree Farm" on her own. Why do people always feel the need to diminish or explain away a woman's talent or success? People have been questioning whether she ACTUALLY writes her songs since the beginning of her career, and I know for a fact that people don't do the same with Ed Sheeran.

[@cheric2010]

I would honestly love to watch how Taylor breaks down EVERY SINGLE SONG. WOW. JUST WOW!!! and btw, her creative partnership with Jack Antonoff is just a match made in heaven. Chef's kiss!

[@SilviaBi]

I love how genuine and pure she sounds everytime she explains her creative process. A decade in the industry but you can feel she still takes it as it was the first time, every single time. That's pure talent❤

[@karhinwong2265]

This video truly shows how talented she is as a songwriter.

[@CapitalCH]

She is the real deal. I’d be mad too if someone who hated me owned all of my old hard work. But she has the talent to make many more beautiful songs.

[@Lara-vg7zx]

i always thought this was such a genuinely genius lyric, like that’s nothing much of “can i go where you go? can we always be this close” or “and at every table i’ll save u a seat” but this is so beautiful and describes love so well

[@kritikaaagaur]

It's so fascinating that something that was in her head is here with us we can listen to anytime. Like it's just surreal, I just love this about music, you get to share experience of the artist and their craft anytime and that makes you feel numerous things at the same time

[@shoeb7713]

Taylor's songwriting is so beautiful and well thought out, it tells a complete and beautiful story in such an extraordinary way. Her talent is truly rare

[@__alisha9157]

She is amazing. She tells a whole story with her songs

[@nehabhageria9877]

And this is why this woman right here is the artist and the women of the decade... She's not someone who just writes a word in the song for credit or has no production ideas She's involved in the song from start to end It's her work,her lyrics,her art I love her so so so much❤

[@shalakaj523]

and she gives credit where it is due, is respectful of the band who records with her and her background singers. and the people she produces these songs with awa the mvs

[@riennasoliven753]

God, I got goosebumps hearing her voice memo on the night she was inspired to write Lover. It's not the best track in her album, but it's just so enchanting to hear how she realizes an idea of a song.

[@anastasiakozlova1766]

She’s so talented. She always leaves me speechless

[@scyllamonster]

On the word Lover being polarizing I think it's beyond Taylor. Yes some people are simply creeped by the use of it sexually. But more than that, it's the casual use of such a powerful word, and meaning it. To call someone your lover is so intimate and strong that to do it so openly and unflinchingly scares more cynical less sentimental people because the concepts of love and forever are indeed scary and intense and not everyone knows how to be openly vulnerable the way (for example) songwriters are.

[@shalakaj523]

also because lover is not used as much in the current generation. we have boyfriends and girlfriends and partners and baes. beau/ lover/ suitor are perhaps older as terminology and evolution go. also the more obvious sexual implication of lover as you rightly pointed out. also, lover is often used as a non heterosexual reference- often played for laughs in sitcoms, say FRIENDS or so.

[@kyoshisfan4053]

she's literally a legend of songwriting!

[@sarahburkett4790]

rih ann so is Mariah Carey Carrie Underwood and I don’t care if u don’t like my opinion that’s life. There are plenty of artists who are legends at song writing Taylor isn’t the one.

[@neilwritesstuff]

@@sarahburkett4790 they said "a legend", not "the one and only legend"

[@sarahburkett4790]

a J yes she does.

[@sarahburkett4790]

Luh Ayu purnayatri she’s not the only legend of song writing. Don’t tell me she’s the only artist who’s literally writes her own songs. That’s funny.

[@sarahburkett4790]

a J ok I’ll make this simple so ALL of u can get it AGAIN I’m speaking my mind my opinion. Everybody has one. If u find them offensive or don’t like them then please don’t read them. Take my opinion how u see fit but, I’m actually happy. 👍🏽

[@fairouzmazar2519]

Jack described so beautifully the bridge that it actually made sense !

[@karinal1043]

“I wanted to write a song that people who were in love would want to dance to” yep this song was our first dance at our wedding and I know lots of other couples make the same choice!

[@ewanoxborrow1024]

She’s a fabulous songwriter Whether you love or hate Taylor Swift, you have to admit she’s DOMINATING music because she’s EXCEPTIONALLY talented

[@AnthonyAlexanderonYT]

She's a genius when it comes to songwriting. I will say she will be remembered as one of the most remarkable singer/songwriter ever when it's all said and done This song, Lover is a masterpiece. It covers right emotion with well-written story-telling lyric. The song will be a classic

[@idontknowanymore6588]

when jack was explaining the transition from the bridge to the chorus then the chorus played gave me straight CHILLS!

[@evflyleaf]

Taylor is one of those artists that will only be fully appreciated way after her time. I think people are finally starting to see her for who she is. She’s the foundation.

[@karenchristopher122]

I’m reading your comment from 3 years ago. You predicted exactly what a phenomenon she has become from her latest tour. Because I’m 60, I never was interested in a young pop artist, but now I’m intrigued and amazed by this genius.

[@shellandashole]

this aged well

[@rafaelamartini5576]

I am happy on how proud she is of this one because it really is a masterpiece and people are going to dance to it forever, it is a song that - unlike most of what we hear on the radio right now - won't ever grow old. No one is ever gonna listen to this song and think "oh no that is too 2019", nope because it could have been made 20 years or 20 seconds ago (see what I did there lol) and I am very very happy with it.

[@sarahburkett4790]

Rafaela Martini there are plenty of great songs out there playing on the radio. And ya so in 2021 that song will be like who sang that. And news flash some songs that come out this year or years ago do get old. Like some of her older songs are old. Swifter fans will have sleep overs and be like, “like omg Taylor is like omg the Bomb like really for sure”! 😂

[@sofiskaya13]

I've heard her talk about her songs a hundred times but for some reason this seems more profound, I guess that's what happens when they get asked that from people who care about the answer

[@kikicrete]

It's the NYT. They have excellent journalists who know how to conduct an interview. So much came out in just a few minutes. That's how it should be.

[@swift_1989]

I love her omg

[@suelyons531]

I just love that they are all so young and there isn't some old guy in the sound room telling the performer how it should be.

[@taytoosharma7003]

Song of the year is lover.period

[@coderainbow2581]

No

[@harith9138]

Anthony Lopez get a life pls 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@awkwardlyshypotato6848]

@@harith9138 i mean tay's older music were my thing as well tho, but i still live her Lover (era as well) album

[@harith9138]

AwkwardlyShy Potato nah it’s cool i told him to get a life cus he’s been commenting a lot of unnecessary stuff abt taylor lately

[@awkwardlyshypotato6848]

@@harith9138 oh-- okay, I'm sorry *-*

[@wiam5117]

This song doesn’t get old. It feeds my soul everyday and it gets actually better every time I listen to it as if it I wasn’t in love with it from the first listen already💗

[@mrKpooper4]

She's such a brilliant talented human being.

[@minerva_polanco]

her writing is just fascinating

[@YouHaveGreatMusicTaste]

She’s beautiful, like her energy can hella fill a room without being famous.

[@shyamray1988]

Please make the same for miss americana and heartbreak prince.

[@bidushiroy7234]

I love that song sooo sooo much

[@zzzblbl1373]

Yes pls

[@Chelsea-ze9yz]

i feel like this makes me really appreciate the song more, and i already loved it

[@CristinaFl]

As an emerging artist... THIS IS PURE GOLD 🥹💖

[@beeyoungkah_vip]

Some people will keep denying her success and the reason behind it till the day they die, but I’m pretty sure they had at least one of her songs stuck in their head 🤷‍♀️ I love her as a songwriter, been a fan for 10yrs and I’m still just as excited each time she releases music.

[@happyhorse1028]

BEEYOUNGKAH _VIP lol 😂 Fan or not. It is impossible not to have Taylor Swift songs stuck in your head.

[@sarahburkett4790]

BEEYOUNGKAH _VIP my friend told me her music is based on her personal relationships and I agree. I don’t care what anybody says. Her reputation is speaks volumes.

[@victoriancarwash4393]

ppl love to hate her bcs shes a woman

[@mycah1993]

@@victoriancarwash4393 right. I hate how a lot of people are angry upon the success of a woman

[@mrittikanath]

A VIP AND A SWIFTIE?! Impeccable taste!!! 😍

[@fernandotorres521]

I love how she explained everything so well 🥰

[@numa9586]

Fernando Torres she explained everything all too well ;)

[@jonatafontela5595]

I just love watching her talk about the creating process of songs, you can tell she's really connected with herself when she does that. It's just beautiful. Lover is a masterpiece

[@yujia2667]

this is just fabulous - we are ready to hear more than just the song, but the story and emotions behind it and how it call came together

[@norahfaraj3928]

Ohh myy she’s so talented

[@parastooabmaryam3445]

She is proud of this song so am I, she is the greatest Songwriter ever

[@arthurtheaardvark13]

Lover is my favourite song of all time; this video is so enlightening to get a deeper understanding of the song! Thanks so much for sharing Taylor!

[@syahrani7821]

I really admire her. She is such a great singer ever. And she has positive energy and mind.

[@kingstonsotelo6161]

IT HONESTLY MADE ME LOVE THE SONG EVEN MORE

[@eleanordawson8363]

Taylor Swift is a living proof that if you're talented, generous, kind and passionate about everything you do, you will go far both professionally and personally in life. I am so proud of how much I really am in love with this beautiful woman!

[@annado3885]

This girl is so talanted

[@yinyang1935]

I cried after watching this. I only just recently started stanning Taylor *once more* ( got a love-hate fanship with her the past few years) and the whole of Lover album took me back home for good. What I like about her songwriting the most is how clear her vision is in each and every song she writes. I could watch her talk about her songwriting process all day honestly.

[@simplychiq1]

Taylor is brilliant!

[@Ayah594]

My girl is super talented

[@krysteljae1797]

I cant explain how much this song grabs my heart. The first time I heard this song it just hit a place in my soul. The very beginning is almost 70s..

[@hifsaahmed5855]

She is so passionate about the song in this video, explaining every detail. Its sad to see that this song that she made with so much love, wont ever be the same for her.

[@levevo]

Masterpiece. She's such an amazing story teller. So articulate, relatable to the point you don't have to be in love to feel the 'love' in this song. This better get the grammy!

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I'm loving this Diary of a Song series already! Thank you TNYT!

[@MusicsInMySoul977]

I danced my first dance at my wedding to this song. I love it so much, it's everything that I've ever wanted to say to my husband about how we feel.

[@christyferguson4438]

She is so talented. Lover is such a beautiful and universal song. The chorus is so powerful. I love how stripped-back the instruments are; they sound gorgeous and each stands out and contributes to the song while really allowing the lyrics to shine

[@muhamadsopian4131]

Lyrically genius, sonically enchanted 😍

[@katiekillam7180]

Lover is my ALL TIME favorite Taylor Swift song!

[@mitchelljj3860]

There is absolutely no doubt that she has to be considered one of the greatest singer, songwriters and musical artists of all time

[@user-ew9eh6he7c]

I agree...and not to mention how old she was when she dropped her first album ( that she wrote)❤

[@_lifeofrye]

Feeling so many emotions right now after watching this.