Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 to pursue a career in country music. She broke into the country music scene with her eponymous self-titled debut studio album, Taylor Swift in 2006, which included the singles "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song". Swift also released the holiday album, Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, later titled as The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection in October 2007.
Swift rose to mainstream prominence with her sophomore studio album, Fearless (2008), a country pop record with crossover appeal. Aided by the top-five singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Swift's third studio album, Speak Now (2010), blended country pop with elements of rock and featured the top-ten singles "Mine" and "Back to December".
Drawing inspiration from various pop, rock, and electronic genres, Swift's fourth studio album Red (2012) saw her transcending her country roots. She completely moved to pop with her synth-pop fifth studio album, 1989 (2014), and expanded the electropop sound on her next two studio albums, reputation (2017) and Lover (2019), which respectively embraced urban and retro styles. The four albums spawned a string of international top-five singles, including "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "I Knew You Were Trouble", "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", "Look What You Made Me Do", "ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco)", "You Need to Calm Down", and "Lover".
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift experimented with folk and alternative rock on her eighth and ninth studio albums, folklore and evermore (both 2020), whose lead singles "cardigan" and "willow" topped charts around the world. She also released the critically acclaimed documentaries Miss Americana and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions that year. Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights (2022), marked her triumphant return to pop after two folk albums. The album set the record for biggest first day and first week ever on Spotify, spawned the hits Anti-Hero and Lavender Haze, and sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week becoming not only the biggest debut of the decade but also Swift's biggest debut ever. She would make history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from Midnights.
Additionally, Swift began re-recording her back catalog in November 2020 as a result of a publicized dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and her former label Big Machine, regarding the acquisition of the masters of her back catalog. In April 2021, Swift released a re-recorded issue of her 2008 album Fearless, titled Fearless (Taylor's Version). It debuted at number one in the US. Swift continued releasing re-recorded versions of her back catalog in November, 2021 with the release of Red (Taylor's Version), a 30 track re-issue of her 2012 critical smash. The album debuted at #1 in the US, spawned the #1 hit All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault), and broke the record at the time for biggest first day for a female album on Spotify. Red (Taylor's Version) was a critical and commercial hit, and proved that Swift's ambitious plan to re-record her first 6 albums was well worth it.
Along with the release of Red (Taylor's Version) came All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), Swift's filmmaking debut. The 15 minute romantic drama was based on the lyrical content from Swift's 2012 fan favorite "All Too Well" starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. It had a limited theatrical release in major cities, and Swift held special screenings of the film throughout 2022 at various film festivals. In December, 2022 Taylor announced that she would be making her feature directorial debut with Oscar-winning studio Searchlight Pictures.
Following the release of Midnights, Swift would embark on her first tour in five years, The Eras Tour.
Swift has released several songs for film soundtracks. She co-wrote two songs for the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack— "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home" and "Crazier", and contributed two songs to the Valentine's Day soundtrack, including the single "Today Was a Fairytale", which was her first number one on the Canadian Hot 100, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. She also contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound - from The Hunger Games Soundtrack", co-written and recorded with The Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". "Safe & Sound" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack, which received a Best Original Song nomination at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. Swift and English singer Zayn Malik, mononymously known as Zayn, released a single together, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever", for the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker (2017). She also recorded an original song called "Beautiful Ghosts", which she wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the Cats's soundtrack (2019). In 2020, Swift's documentary Miss Americana featured the song "Only the Young" which was written after the 2018 United States elections. In 2022, she released an original song titled "Carolina" for Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) inspired by the novel written by Delia Owens.
With sales of over 200 million records worldwide, Swift is a best-selling music artist. Her accolades include 12 Grammy Awards (including three Album of the Year wins), two Brit Awards (including a Global Icon award), an Emmy Award, 28 [https://guinnessworldrecords.com/]Guinness World Records, 32 American Music Awards (the most wins by an artist), and 23 Billboard Music Awards (the most wins by a woman). She ranked eighth on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists Chart (2019) and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015). Swift has been included in various power rankings, such as Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2010, 2015 and 2019) and Forbes Celebrity 100 (placing first in 2016 and 2019). She was named Woman of the Decade (2010s) by Billboard and Artist of the Decade (2010s) by the American Music Awards.
Mr. Perfectly Fine
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Mr. "Here to stay"
Mr. "Looked me in the eye and told me you would never go away"
Everything was right
Mr. "I've been waiting for you all my life"
Mr. "Every single day until the end, I will be by your side"
But that was when I got to know Mr. "Change of heart"
It takes everything in me just to get up each day
But it's wonderful to see that you're okay
Hello Mr. "Perfectly fine"
How's your heart after breaking mine?
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time," baby
Hello Mr. "Casually cruel"
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
I've been Miss "Misery" since your goodbye
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
Mr. "Never told me why"
Mr. "Never had to see me cry"
Mr. "Insincere apology so he doesn't look like the bad guy"
He goes about his day
Forgets he ever even heard my name
Well, I thought you might be different than the rest
I guess you're all the same
'Cause I hear he's got his arm 'round a brand-new girl
I've been pickin' up my heart, he's been pickin' up her
And I never got past what you put me through
But it's wonderful to see that it never phased you
Hello Mr. "Perfectly fine"
How's your heart after breakin' mine?
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time," baby
Hello Mr. "Casually cruel"
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
I've been Miss "Misery" since your goodbye
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
So dignified in your well-pressed suit
So strategized, all the eyes on you
Sashay away to your seat
It's the best seat, in the best room
Oh, he's so smug, Mr. "Always wins"
So far above me in every sense
So far above feeling anything
And it's really such a shame
It's such a shame
'Cause I was Miss "Here to stay"
Now I'm Miss "Gonna be alright someday"
And someday maybe you'll miss me
But by then, you'll be Mr. "Too late"
Goodbye Mr. "Perfectly fine"
How's your heart after breakin' mine?
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time," baby
Goodbye Mr. "Casually cruel"
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
I've been Miss "Misery" for the last time
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
You're perfectly fine
Mr. "Look me in the eye and told me you would never go away"
You said you'd never go away
The song Mr. Perfectly Fine by Taylor Swift is a captivating break-up song that depicts the heartbreak and pain of being let down by someone who promised to love and stay with you forever. The song brings to light a relationship where the singer was promised lifelong love but was eventually let down by the other party. The song opens by describing the perfect partner that the singer had always wanted, Mr. Perfect face, Mr. Here to stay, and someone who promised to never leave. However, as the song progresses, the singer reveals that the partner had a change of heart, which led to the eventual breakup. The chorus is a rhythmic and melodic shout-out to that partner, who just moved on to another girl while the singer was left heartbroken.
The second verse highlights the apathy of the partner while also portraying the singer's willingness to move on despite their heartbreak. Taylor Swift aptly describes the partner's behavior, who forgets the breakup and moves on with his life while the singer continues to be mired in grief. The final verse of the song describes how dignified the partner appears while announcing the singer's decision to move on from the pain and brokenness. The song ends with the singer bidding goodbye to Mr. Perfectly Fine, sending the message that she has finally moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. "Perfect face"
Referring to the ex-partner's physical appearance as perfect.
Mr. "Here to stay"
Believing that the ex-partner is devoted to the relationship and will stay with the singer forever.
Mr. "Looked me in the eye and told me you would never go away"
Ex-partner's promise to never leave the singer.
Everything was right
Relationship seemed perfect.
Mr. "I've been waiting for you all my life"
The singer had been waiting for the ex-partner to come into their life.
Mr. "Every single day until the end, I will be by your side"
Promise to stay together forever.
But that was when I got to know Mr. "Change of heart"
Realizing that the ex-partner changed their mind about the relationship.
Mr. "Leaves me all alone," I fall apart
Ex-partner's decision to leave the singer caused them emotional pain.
It takes everything in me just to get up each day
Struggling to cope with the heartbreak.
But it's wonderful to see that you're okay
The singer ironically finds comfort in seeing the ex-partner going about their life, seemingly unaffected by the breakup.
Hello Mr. "Perfectly fine"
Addressing the ex-partner sarcastically as if everything is okay with them.
How's your heart after breaking mine?
Asking how the ex-partner feels about the pain they caused the singer.
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time," baby
The ex-partner always seems to have things go their way.
Hello Mr. "Casually cruel"
Pointing out the ex-partner's indifference towards the singer's feelings.
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
Self-centeredness of the ex-partner's personality.
I've been Miss "Misery" since your goodbye
The singer has been feeling miserable since the breakup.
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
The ex-partner appears to be doing well after the breakup, while the singer is still suffering.
Mr. "Never told me why"
The ex-partner never gave a reason for the breakup.
Mr. "Never had to see me cry"
The ex-partner never witnessed the singer's emotional pain.
Mr. "Insincere apology so he doesn't look like the bad guy"
The ex-partner's apology for the breakup felt insincere and was only made to avoid looking bad.
He goes about his day
The ex-partner moves on quickly with their daily life.
Forgets he ever even heard my name
The ex-partner forgets about the singer and never speaks about them again.
Well, I thought you might be different than the rest
The singer had higher expectations of the ex-partner.
I guess you're all the same
The breakup with this ex-partner is similar to the singer's past breakups with other people.
'Cause I hear he's got his arm 'round a brand-new girl
Learning about the ex-partner moving on to someone new quickly after the breakup.
I've been pickin' up my heart, he's been pickin' up her
The singer has been struggling to heal their heartbreak while the ex-partner moves on.
And I never got past what you put me through
The singer is still traumatized by the breakup and the ex-partner's actions.
But it's wonderful to see that it never phased you
The singer is bitter about how the ex-partner seems unaffected by the breakup.
So dignified in your well-pressed suit
The ex-partner presents themselves well and appears to have everything under control.
So strategized, all the eyes on you
The ex-partner is strategic in their actions and cares about their image in front of others.
Sashay away to your seat
The ex-partner walks away confidently to their designated spot.
It's the best seat, in the best room
The ex-partner always has the best of everything and takes center stage.
Oh, he's so smug, Mr. "Always wins"
The ex-partner is self-satisfied and always seems to come out on top.
So far above me in every sense
The ex-partner is superior to the singer in every aspect of life.
So far above feeling anything
The ex-partner appears to be emotionally detached and unfeeling.
And it's really such a shame
The singer is disappointed in the ex-partner's lack of empathy.
'Cause I was Miss "Here to stay"
The singer was committed to the relationship and expected the ex-partner to reciprocate.
Now I'm Miss "Gonna be alright someday"
The singer is determined to move on and heal from the heartbreak.
And someday maybe you'll miss me
The singer hopes that the ex-partner will miss them in the future.
But by then, you'll be Mr. "Too late"
If the ex-partner realizes their mistake in losing the singer, it will be too late as the singer has already moved on.
Goodbye Mr. "Perfectly fine"
Saying goodbye to the ex-partner sarcastically as if everything is okay with them.
How's your heart after breakin' mine?
Asking how the ex-partner is feeling after causing the singer pain.
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time," baby
The ex-partner always seems to have things go their way.
Goodbye Mr. "Casually cruel"
Pointing out the ex-partner's indifference towards the singer's feelings.
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
The ex-partner is self-centered and only thinks about themselves.
I've been Miss "Misery" for the last time
The singer is finally letting go of their misery and moving on.
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
The ex-partner appears to be doing well after the breakup.
You're perfectly fine
Sarcastic remark indicating that the ex-partner is not as fine as they claim to be.
Mr. "Look me in the eye and told me you would never go away"
Ex-partner's promise to never leave the singer.
You said you'd never go away
Reiterating the ex-partner's promise to never leave the singer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Swift
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Anmol Kaur
Mr. "Perfect face"
Mr. "Here to stay"
Mr. "Looked me in the eye and told me you would never go away"
Everything was right
Mr. "I've been waiting for you all my life"
Mr. "Every single day until the end, I will be by your side"
But that was when I got to know Mr. "Change of heart"
Mr. "Leaves me all alone, " I fall apart
It takes everything in me just to get up each day
But it's wonderful to see that you're okay
Hello Mr. "Perfectly fine"
How's your heart after breaking mine?
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time, " baby
Hello Mr. "Casually cruel"
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
I've been Miss "Misery" since your goodbye
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
Mr. "Never told me why"
Mr. "Never had to see me cry"
Mr. "Insincere apology so he doesn't look like the bad guy"
He goes about his day
Forgets he ever even heard my name
Well, I thought you might be different than the rest
I guess you're all the same
'Cause I hear he's got his arm 'round a brand-new girl
I've been pickin' up my heart, he's been pickin' up her
And I never got past what you put me through
But it's wonderful to see that it never phased you
Hello Mr. "Perfectly fine"
How's your heart after breakin' mine?
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time, " baby
Hello Mr. "Casually cruel"
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
I've been Miss "Misery" since your goodbye
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
So dignified in your well-pressed suit
So strategized, all the eyes on you
Sashay away to your seat
It's the best seat, in the best room
Oh, he's so smug, Mr. "Always wins"
So far above me in every sense
So far above feeling anything
And it's really such a shame
It's such a shame
'Cause I was Miss "Here to stay"
Now I'm Miss "Gonna be alright someday"
And someday maybe you'll miss me
But by then, you'll be Mr. "Too late"
Goodbye Mr. "Perfectly fine"
How's your heart after breakin' mine?
Mr. "Always at the right place at the right time, " baby
Goodbye Mr. "Casually cruel"
Mr. "Everything revolves around you"
I've been Miss "Misery" for the last time
And you're Mr. "Perfectly fine"
You're perfectly fine
Mr. "Look me in the eye and told me you would never go away"
You said you'd never go away
Stingray Karaoke
Strong lyrics!
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Strong lyrics!
dAfoodie101
Strong lyrics!
Amy Falls
Strong lyrics!
Casper
Strong lyrics!
DaDonBABA
Strong lyrics!
liloandstich
I simply love how Taylor gets proven right... every.single.time
Dah Dream
YES! I’m glad that, even if not ever for me, the universe is repaying Taylor for everything she has ever been through. Deserved!
Marwah
Me too but I feel bad for Sophie, she deserves better
Dah Dream
@Marwah agreed ):