Taylor Swift Released ‘1989’ 1,000 Days Ago

We still remember waiting up until midnight to hear the infectious pop beats that would soon bounce off our stereos for years to come. We never knew we could relate to the freedom in ‘Welcome To New York” as much as we did or the anxiety in “Out of the Woods”. But there was one thing we did know. We knew Taylor Swift had a major hit on her hands.

1989 wasn’t just an album we all fell in love with. It was an era. It was an era that felt a like more like freedom than heartbreak, and an era that was more magical than anything else we have ever felt in a long time. This era showcased the importance of happiness. It showcased how much Taylor focused on her happiness, and for that, we fell in love.

After 1,000 days of hits, Grammy awards, history being made, and over 10 million copies being sold, 1

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is still going strong and touching the lives of millions around the world. The album has been critically acclaimed by several publications like Rolling Stone and The New York Times and is still considered to be one of the best selling albums of our time, if not, ever.

We could write a novel about the album, really. We’re thankful Taylor addresses the effect any kind of bully or mean girl can have on you in “Bad Blood” and “Shake It Off” or how we all can relate to the tragedy that is written in “I Wish You Would”. We’ve all been where she’s been, and we all relate to her brilliant songwriting and storytelling that we know will never go unnoticed.

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taught us about bravery, freedom, and what’s it’s like to do something you never thought you’d ever do. For Taylor, it was moving to New York and cutting her hair For us, it was shaking off the bullies, finding freedom in our voices, and finding romance in loving yourself and being happy. While Taylor has said thousands of times before that we’ve taught her so much, we can say the same thing back to her.

She’s been there when no one else has, and her words still hit home for so many of us around the world.

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is more than an album. It’s a lifestyle that should be demanded. Live in freedom and happiness, and you will find out that you’re living your life with a whole new perspective and it’s beautiful.

Thank you, Taylor, for 1,000 days of 1989.