Over the years, Taylor Swift and her music have helped millions of people feel more confident in who they are, their emotions, and their hope for the future. And one of the best examples of that is the Lover album! She released Lover in 2019 after the darker reputation era and various hate waves, documenting her journey as she decided to “step into the daylight” and embrace joy instead of harping on the negativity she’s faced. One of the biggest themes of the album is love, whether it’s romantic, platonic, family, or even yourself.
There are so many different kinds of love we experience throughout our lives, but we guarantee that you could work on your self-love a little bit! When’s the last time you said you’re proud of yourself or reflected on everything you’ve pushed through? What about the last time you made a list of things you love about yourself? Time to press play on the Lover album, because we’re highlighting five standout lyrics you can apply to your self-love journey.
“I Thought That It Would Kill Me, But It Didn’t…”
Lover kicks off with the bouncy ‘I Forgot That You Existed,’ where Taylor reflects on the reputation era and some more negative times of her life, only to realize how much she’s really moved on and grown. We’re sure you can relate in some way! There’s probably a bad memory or sad experience you haven’t even thought of in a while because it’s not relevant to your life anymore. Take a second to think about one of those things, and acknowledge how strong you’ve been in dealing with it.
“I Know This Is A Fight That Someday We’re Gonna Win…”
Sometimes, those negative experiences don’t feel so far away, and that’s totally understandable! But that’s no reason to get down on yourself, because there’s still so much potential and hope for your future. Whether it’s the memory of a breakup, an insecurity you’re trying to overcome, or a challenge you want to handle, you’ll definitely get to where you want to be if you keep trying. Recite this line from ‘Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince’ when you need a reminder of that!
“A Fresh Page On The Desk, Filling In The Blanks As We Go…”
Even though this lyric from ‘Cornelia Street’ is about the fresh potential of a new relationship, you can definitely apply it to your journey of self-love and self-discovery! You can begin again at any time and change things in your life that you wish were different. And you don’t have to have everything sorted out before you make those changes – you can figure things out as you go! Speaking of pages, we think journaling is a great way for you to learn more about yourself and your goals.
“Snakes And Stones Never Broke My Bones…”
One of the most inspiring things about Taylor is her resilience, and she touches on that quality a bit on ‘You Need To Calm Down.’ She acknowledges one of the hardest periods of her life when a viral hate train left her Instagram comments filled with snake emojis, while also acknowledging how strong she was through that time. Being longtime Swifties, seeing her rise above that hate and negativity in the reputation and Lover eras is one of our most special fandom memories! This line reminds us that cruel words or actions from others don’t have to define you or hold you back. You’ve made it through every hard thing you’ve experienced, and you can keep going!
“Threw Out Our Cloaks And Our Daggers Because It’s Morning Now, It’s Brighter Now…”
If you’ve spent any time searching up self-improvement tips online, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about survival mode and how we pick up various habits to get through a hard time. And while those habits might help us in the moment, they might hinder us later. In Taylor’s case, this line from ‘Daylight’ references how she had her guard up in the reputation era because she didn’t want to be hurt by outside opinions of her anymore. Ultimately, she doesn’t want to constantly live in defense mode and wants to embrace the excitement of getting to know new people and try new things.
Think about a habit or trait you picked up during a difficult time, then offer yourself some understanding and acceptance for trying your best. Were you seeking a lot of reassurance? You might have felt unsafe and wanted confirmation that you would be okay. Did you cling too tightly to someone or freak out about losing them? You valued your connection and wanted to keep that person in your life. Just as you learned that habit, you can unlearn it and feel more secure in yourself now!
What are your favorite lyrics from Lover? Is there a certain Taylor song that has helped you in your self-love journey? Let us know in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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