Swift began professional songwriting at 14 and signed with Big Machine Records in 2005 to become a country singer. She released six studio albums under the label, four of them to country radio, starting with Taylor Swift (2006). Her next, Fearless (2008), explored country pop, and its singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me" catapulted her to mainstream fame. Speak Now (2010) infused rock influences, while Red (2012) experimented with electronic elements and featured Swift's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one song, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". She departed from her country image with 1989 (2014), a synth-pop album supported by the chart-topping songs "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood". Media scrutiny inspired the hip-hop-influenced Reputation (2017) and its number-one single "Look What You Made Me Do".
After signing with Republic Records in 2018, Swift released the eclectic pop album Lover (2019) and the autobiographical documentary Miss Americana (2020). She explored indie folk styles on the 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore, subdued electropop on Midnights (2022), and re-recorded four albums subtitled Taylor's Version after a dispute with Big Machine. These albums spawned the number-one songs "Cruel Summer", "Cardigan", "Willow", "Anti-Hero", "All Too Well", and "Is It Over Now?". Her Eras Tour (2023–2024) and its accompanying concert film became the highest-grossing tour and concert film of all time, respectively. Swift has directed several music videos and films such as Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020) and All Too Well: The Short Film (2021).
One of the world's best-selling musicians, with over 200 million records sold as of 2019, Swift has been named Global Recording Artist of the Year three times by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, whereas six of her albums have opened with over a million sales in a week. She is the highest-grossing female touring act, the most-streamed woman on Spotify and Apple Music, and the first billionaire with music as the main source of income. The 2023 Time Person of the Year, Swift has appeared on lists such as Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time, Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists, and Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Her accolades include 14 Grammy Awards (featuring a record four Album of the Year wins), a Primetime Emmy Award, 40 American Music Awards, 40 Billboard Music Awards, and 23 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Taylor Swift Lyrics
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'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road
I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
The way I do
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's okay
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Oh, I'm just a girl
Oh, I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh, I'm just a girl
In "A Place in This World," Taylor Swift sings about feeling lost and unsure of her place in the world. She opens up the song by admitting that she doesn't know what she wants and she's still trying to figure it out. She's walking down a road, not knowing what lies ahead, but determined to see through the rain. Swift emphasizes that she's not alone in feeling lost, but she's still alone as she tries to find her place. Through the lyrics, she processes the challenges of meaning-making and successfully invokes a sense of tension between independence and longing for community.
As the song progresses, Swift reflects on the simple joys in life, like a sunny day and favorite music. The future is uncertain, but she's ready to fly and fulfill her mission, whatever that may be. She acknowledges that life will bring its ups and downs, but she's determined to keep going and find her place in the world. The concluding lines repeat the chorus with a sense of resolve, emphasizing that despite the struggles and uncertainties, she's just a girl on a mission trying to find her place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
I'm unsure of what I really want in life, so I don't have an answer for you
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
I'm in the process of discovering myself and my true desires
Don't know what's down this road
I'm uncertain of what lies ahead on my journey
I'm just walking
I'm taking it one step at a time, figuring things out as I go along
Trying to see through the rain coming down
I'm struggling through the difficult times, hoping for something better on the other side
Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
Others around me are also grappling with similar challenges and emotions
I'm alone, on my own
I may be by myself but I have to rely on my own strength and determination
And that's all I know
The only thing I'm sure of in this moment is that I have to stand on my own
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Even if I make mistakes, I'll still try to be resilient and keep going
Oh, but life goes on
No matter what happens, life continues and I have to find my way through it
Oh, I'm just a girl
I'm just an ordinary person with my own hopes, fears, and dreams
Trying to find a place in this world
I'm searching for my own purpose and a sense of belonging
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
I have the comforts of familiar things around me, helping me stay grounded
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
I'm not hiding my emotions and expressing myself truthfully
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
I'm trying to appreciate the positive things in my life and stay optimistic
Could you tell me what more do I need?
I'm wondering if there's something else I'm missing, or if life is simple as it is
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
I have no idea what the future holds and that's both scary and exciting
Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
Perhaps, I have a unique quest or purpose that I must fulfill
But I'm ready to fly
I'm prepared to take risks and embrace new opportunities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Songtrust Ave
Written by: ROBERT ORRALL, TAYLOR SWIFT
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