Taylor Swift's '22': The Timeless Anthem That Speaks to Every Generation!

It feels like the perfect night—to celebrate Taylor Swift‘s latest milestone.

12 years back, on March 12, 2013, the Grammy-winning artist made her song “22” available to the public as the fourth single from her cherished album titled “Red“. This track resonated with Swifties all over due to its lyrics that encapsulate the complex feelings of being in one’s early twenties: happiness, freedom, confusion, and loneliness.

In 2012, Taylor Swift expressed that her twenty-second year was her most cherished, sharing this sentiment with Billboard. She finds it exciting to be at an age where one is still growing and learning, yet has acquired some wisdom.

She went on to say, “Even though you’re clueless about many things, you’re aware of your ignorance. Now that you’ve grown older, it’s time for you to map out your life, but remember, there are still countless mysteries left unsolved.

As she sings, her words continue to resonate deeply within me, a devoted fan, capturing both the ecstasy and melancholy that Swift’s music evokes – a feeling that hasn’t wavered with the passage of time or my own aging process.

Indeed, the popular song has experienced a well-earned revival in recent years, partly due to the rollout of Red (Taylor’s Version) and The Eras Tour. During this tour, Taylor Swift surprised one fortunate fan by giving them her hat on stage while performing “22”.

Certainly, Swift reflects on her career spanning from her debut up to the ‘Red’ era and beyond, with great satisfaction, which led her to celebrate through her worldwide tour.

She explained to TIME in December 2023, every aspect of you that you’ve ever been, each stage you’ve ever gone through, was you figuring things out in those moments with the knowledge you had then. There are many aspects I look back on now and think, ‘Wow, a few years ago I might have winced at this.’ Embrace who you are today, where you’re headed, and the journey that brought you here.

So, keep dancing like you’re 22 and keep reading to learn more about T.Swift…

Taylor Swift composed every song on her ‘Speak Now’ album entirely on her own, without any collaboration from other writers. The album came out in October 2010, making her only 20 years old at the time of release.

2. She spent her childhood on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, where she was raised alongside her family. This setting is reflected in the holiday song that bears the same title.

3. She’s named after James Taylor. That’s right, from one music legend to another.

4. Similar to celebrities like Channing Tatum, Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Roberts, and Ashton Kutcher, Taylor Swift also worked as a model for Abercrombie & Fitch back in 2003.

5. In 2006, she handed Eric Church his first gold record after he was let go from Rascal Flatts’ tour. Interestingly, she reached out to him following their dismissal. As he shared with the Arizona Daily Star, “I read in the paper that we were fired. She called and said ‘I want you to know that I love what you do.'” He joked with her, “This is your crowd; they’re going to love you. You’re going to owe me your first gold record.” However, when he indeed received his first gold record, she kept her promise and gave him one, accompanied by a note: “Thanks for playing too long and too loud on the Flatts tour. I sincerely appreciate it. Taylor.

6. She has elbows that bend beyond the usual range, a trait known as double-jointedness. In her 2016 Vogue 73 questions video, Taylor was questioned about any unique or unusual skills she possesses. To this, she admitted, “Well, I realize it’s not really a talent, but this is the only thing I can point to. I have double-jointed elbows.

7. Her drink of choice? Vodka and Diet Coke, as revealed in that same Vogue video.

8. She decided to disable comments on her social media platforms to “shield herself from some of the chatter.” In her article for Elle, titled “30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30”, Taylor shared, “social media can be beneficial, yet it often floods your mind with pictures of what you’re not, how you’re falling short, or who is in a more appealing location than you at any given time. To mitigate this constant feeling of inadequacy, I take steps like turning off comments. Yes, I deactivate comments on my posts. This allows me to share updates about my life with my friends and followers, but it also helps me train my brain not to rely on validation from others telling me that I look fantastic.

9. At first, Taylor Swift had planned to call her seventh studio album “Daylight.” However, as it was the successor to “reputation,” she felt that “Daylight” might be too straightforward a title. Instead, when she penned the song “Lover,” she decided that would make a fitting name for the album.

10. Taylor Swift, at only 20 years old, became the youngest solo artist to receive the Album of the Year award, which she won in 2010 for her critically acclaimed album, “Fearless.

11. Taylor Swift created a historic moment at the 2024 Grammys, as she became the first female artist to win the Album of the Year award four times (with albums “Fearless”, “1989”, “Folklore”, and “Midnights”).

12. In just a few months after its release, the singer’s album titled “Lover” managed to sell more than a million pure copies within the U.S., as reported by Chart Data. Notably, it was the first album that year (in 2019) to achieve this sales milestone.

13. Another historic achievement! At the 2019 American Music Awards, Taylor exceeded Michael Jackson’s record, making her the most honored artist in the history of the AMAs.

14. Growing up, Taylor harbored dreams of becoming a stockbroker, much like her father. However, her passion ultimately lay elsewhere, and that was in music. To pursue her dream, she and her family relocated from Pennsylvania to Tennessee at a later stage.

15. At about 12 years old, she picked up playing the guitar after a computer technician taught her some basic chords. Subsequently, she penned down her first tune titled “Lucky You.

16. Taylor is “completely smitten” with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In conversation with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed her admiration for Fleabag by saying, “She has a unique ability to make you laugh out loud, leave you in shock, and tug at your heartstrings within mere minutes of the show.” Later on, Taylor graced the stage during an SNL episode that Phoebe Waller-Bridge hosted!

17. In 2009, Taylor penned a monologue specifically for her performance on Saturday Night Live, an uncommon practice among celebrity guests. Impressively, she won over the team with “Monologue Song (La La La).

18. Ever since our friendship blossomed during our shared experiences with the Jonas Brothers back then, Selena Gomez has been more like a sister to me. Just last November, she stood by my side when I gracefully returned to Saturday Night Live to perform an extended version of “All Too Well.” As for their respective relationships, Joe Jonas and I crossed paths in 2008, while Selena was dating his younger brother, Nick. Over time, we grew incredibly close, and that bond has only strengthened through the years. In fact, when it comes to Selena’s upcoming wedding with fiance Benny Blanco, I’m even honored to be considered for the role of flower girl.

19. In the song “Fifteen” by Taylor Swift, there’s a mention of a red-haired girl named Abigail who holds a special place in her heart. Interestingly, this Abigail Anderson remains one of Taylor’s dearest friends to this day! Taylor was even a bridesmaid at Abigail’s wedding in 2017.

20. She serves as a godmother to Jamie King’s son, Leo Thames, and also shares a close friendship with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who she is godmother to their daughters James, Inez, and Betty respectively.

21. Taylor mentioned in an August 2019 Q&A session during a SiriusXM Town Hall special that she might not perform her song “Soon You’ll Get Better,” which deals with her mother’s cancer struggle. She explained, “It was tough to compose, it’s difficult for me to sing. It’s hard to listen to, but sometimes music can be like that.” (In simpler terms) Taylor mentioned that she finds it challenging to perform her song “Soon You’ll Get Better,” as it is about her mother’s cancer battle, and it’s emotionally taxing for her to write, sing, and even listen to the song. However, she acknowledges that music can sometimes be emotional or difficult.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I personally find myself devoid of the application once known as Twitter on my mobile device. In a recent conversation with Billboard, Taylor Swift articulated her sentiments succinctly: “On occasions when I tap into Twitter, I’m often inundated to the point of feeling overwhelmed and promptly closing it. For quite some time now, I’ve opted not to have Twitter on my phone because I prefer to limit my exposure to news. While I keep abreast of political affairs, that’s about where my interest lies. I steer clear of the gossipy aspects such as breakups and fashion trends, as my mental resources are finite.

23. Taylor mentioned in an interview with Rolling Stone in September 2019 that she relies heavily on her mother for emotional support because her mother has witnessed almost every aspect of her life over the past 29 years. Essentially, Taylor implied that she hasn’t sought professional therapy.

24. As stated in an interview, the lyrics from her “Lover” album that she finds most appealing are, “Gentlemen and ladies, could I have your attention please? / With every guitar string scar on my hand, I embrace this magnetic attraction of a man as my love.

25. Taylor has become a billionaire! As per a report published by Bloomberg in October 2024, Taylor’s success in the industry for more than a decade, particularly through her Eras Tour, led to her earning billions.

26. The 2019 Netflix film titled “Someone Great” served as inspiration for her music. She shared that she cried while watching the movie and for nearly a week, she would wake up from dreams where she was living out the storyline—believing it was happening to her in real life. During an interview with Elvis Duran, she explained this. The lyrics for the song came to her based on the relationships portrayed in the film, and she collaborated with Jack Antonoff in the studio. This collaboration resulted in Taylor’s creation of the song “Death By a Thousand Cuts.

27. She sets aside a significant spot for her deeply emotional tunes. From “All Too Well” to “The Archer,” the star typically places the fifth track on her albums as a heartfelt ballad.

28. She’s no longer evading the spotlight when it comes to her relationship with Travis Kelce: In fact, she has been openly supporting him at NFL games since 2023. As she explained to Time magazine, “A public relationship means I get to see him doing what he loves, we support each other in front of others, and we don’t care about who sees us. The opposite is going to great lengths to keep our relationship hidden. But we’re proud of each other.

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