Swifties pride themselves on their unquestionable knowledge about all things Taylor Swift.
Whether it’s decoding the clever Easter eggs she slips into her Instagram posts or discovering the connection between the color of her nail polish and her love life, her fervent fan base is well trained in the art by Taylor Tidbits.
But even the most ardent devotees can mishear a word and, as those of us who are self-deprecating tend to do, laugh it off (or would that be toss it aside?).
Maybe you still think Swift sings about the “Starbucks lovers” in “Blank Space” or her “good girl face” in “Style.” Or maybe you learned that you were singing some of his lyrics incorrectly while watching the movie The Eras Tour with subtitles.
Given Swift’s extensive catalog — and her penchant for lyrical chatter — there’s plenty of room for error. But here are 10 of our favorite mondegreens (the official term for misheard lyrics) from Swift Central.
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“Empty Space” from “1989”
Misheard words: “All the lonely Starbucks lovers”
Actual word: “I have a long list of ex-lovers”
“Without Fear” from “Without Fear”
Word misheard: “You take my hand and drag me head first, feet last”
Actual word: “You take my hand and drag me head first, without fear.”
“I Knew You Were Trouble” from “Red”
Word misheard: “And the stratosphere crawls in”
Actual word: “And the saddest fear comes”
“Cruel Summer” from “Lover”
Word misheard: “He’s so pretty, like the devil”
Actual word: “He looks up and smiles like the devil.”
“Bejeweled” from “Midnights”
Word misheard: “And I miss you, but I miss Spider-Man”
Actual word: “And I miss you, but I miss the sparkling”
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“I Bet You’re Thinking of Me” from “Red”
Word misheard: “Chasing maple leaf status, last time you felt free”
Actual word: “Looking for imaginary status, last time you felt free”
“Our Song” from “Taylor Swift”
Word misheard: “Our song is thin as green doors”
Actual word: “Our song is the screen door that slams”
“Style” from “1989”
Word misheard: “And I have this good girl face and a tight little skirt.”
Actual word: “And I have this good girl Faith and a tight little skirt”
“Maroon” from “Midnights”
Word misheard: “Burger King on my T-shirt”
Actual word: “The burgundy on my T-shirt”
“Starlight” from “Red”
Word misheard: “I’m a Barbie on a Walk, Summer 45”
Actual word: “I met Bobby on a walk in the summer of ’45.”
