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Taylor Swift Dropped ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: The Lyrics Fall So Flat
October 3, 2025 - Photo from Taylor Swift/Facebook ... caliber, the lyrics reveal a side of the pop star that her hardcore fans may call “raw” or “vulnerable,” but that I will call “clumsy,” “foolhardy,” and, at times “Tumblr-core cringe.” “I can make ...
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AS USA
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Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: read all the lyrics - AS USA
October 3, 2025 - [Pre-Chorus: Sabrina Carpenter & Taylor Swift] So she waited by the stage door Asked the club for more to arrive She said, "I'd sell my soul to have a taste of a magnificent life" It's all mine But that's not what showgirls get They leave us for dead
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Rolling Stone
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The Life of A Showgirl: Track by Track Breakdown Podcast
October 8, 2025 - Such has been the case with Taylor ... The Life of a Showgirl, and fair enough, as the artist herself recognizes. But as discussed in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now — which breaks down every track of the album — some of the online discourse around this album has been downright ludicrous, rooted in bad-faith misreadings of lyrics by listeners ...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' Is Officially Here
October 3, 2025 - A forever thank you goes out to my mentors and friends Max and Shellback for helping me paint this self portrait.” The singer also teased, “If you thought the big show was wild, perhaps you should come and take a look behind the curtain…
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Taylor Swift Conquers Her Biggest Stage Ever on 'The Life of a Showgirl'
October 3, 2025 - But those Prince-like snares are rounded out with a full string orchestra of Swedish musicians. The same ensemble is present in totally different capacities across Showgirl highlights like the title track and “CANCELLED!” The horn section on “Wood” saves the song, which would be a misstep on its gauche lyrics and thinly veiled metaphors alone.
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Reddit
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r/TaylorSwift on Reddit: Rolling Stone's 5-Star Review: Taylor Swift Conquers Her Biggest Stage Ever on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
October 3, 2025 - Loved this bit: “Showgirl is the castle she built out of all the bricks that have been thrown at her. She begged on her knees to change the prophecy, and the love she writes about here did just that. She lost her life’s work, but now the empire belongs to her. Everything you lose is a step you take.” ... I love this album, honestly thought TTPD while lyrically amazing was too long.
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Rolling Stone Writers Share Their Favorite — And Least Favorite — 'The Life of a Showgirl' Songs - YouTube
Rolling Stone writers talk about their favorite (and least favorite) songs on @TaylorSwift's #TheLifeofaShowgirl #taylorswift #taylorsversion #TSTheLifeofaSh...
Published   October 3, 2025
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Rolling Stone
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'The Life of a Showgirl' Is the Year's Biggest, Most Divisive Album -- Taylor Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
October 7, 2025 - And on Showgirl, she’s the kind of too bloody much who leaves you wanting even more. ... By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. ... Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation.
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A Taylor Swift Lyric Was One of the Most-Viewed on Genius. Guessing the Song Won't Be… Hard
1 month ago - The second-most viewed song lyric on the platform was also by Swift: “He ah-matized me and opened my eyes.” It’s a line from the bridge of “Wood,” the NSFW lyric about the star’s fiancé Travis Kelce.
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Reddit
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r/MichaelJackson on Reddit: Rolling Stones gave Taylor Swift's new album "The Life Of A Showgirl" 5 stars, but gave Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" 4 stars. MJ Fans, what do you think of this?
August 1, 2025 - Showgirl is a 2/5 at best. No distinctive sound, weak lyrics and a complete miss of theme. ... Well put. More replies ... Imo since Thriller is the best selling g album of all time I'm not fussed what someone rates it. Especially compared to another artist ... I haven't listened to the new Taylor Swift album. ... But Rolling Stone stars, I get two and a half outta Five, and I'll laugh out loud 'Cause that's what they gave bad back in the day Which actually made me not feel as bad now, 'cause If it happened to James It can happen to Shady
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Rolling Stone Australia
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Taylor Swift Releases 'The Life of a Showgirl' Album
October 3, 2025 - Swift is inviting fans around the globe to step inside her world with Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, a cinematic event marking the arrival of her album. Get your daily dose of everything happening in Australian/New Zealand music and globally. The 89-minute feature offers an intimate, celebratory experience as Swift unveils her new era on the big screen. Fans can look forward to the music video debut for “The Fate of Ophelia”, behind-the-scenes footage, brand-new lyric videos, and never-before-seen personal reflections from Swift.
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TODAY.com
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‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Lyrics: Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Explore the Price of Stardom
By the end of the song, they become showgirls themselves. During an appearance on Magic Radio the day the album came out, Swift called some lines in “The Life of a Showgirl” a “manifesto of how I’ve had to operate within the industry.”
Published   October 7, 2025
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Cosmopolitan
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“The Life of a Showgirl” Lyrics Give Fascinating Insight Into Taylor’s Life in the Spotlight
October 3, 2025 - Her name was Kitty Made her money being pretty and witty They gave her the keys to this city Then they said she didn't do it legitly, uh I bought a ticket She's dancing in her garters and fishnets Fifty in the cast, zero missteps Looking back, I guess it was kismet I waited by the stage door Packed in with the autograph Hounds barking her name Then glowing like the end of a cigarette Wow, she came out I said, "You're living my drеam" Then she said to me "Hеy, thank you for the lovely bouquet You're sweeter than a peach But you don't know the life of a showgirl, babe And you're never, ever go
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Genius
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Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl Lyrics and Tracklist | Genius
The Life of a Showgirl was titled after Swift’s major milestone, The Eras Tour. The final night of the concerts featured a door and fireworks in the color orange, which symbolizes the twelfth era. According to Swift, the theme spans her intimate life over the course of her touring experience: I would say it was everything that was going on behind the curtain. Swift’s main goals for the project consisted of contagious melodies and vivid lyrics.
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Variety
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The Best, Most Quotable Taylor Swift 'The Life of a Showgirl' Lyrics
October 3, 2025 - A guide to the lyrics of Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl,' from its sweet love songs to the ones that offer payback to perceived adversaries.
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Genius
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Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
The Life of a Showgirl Lyrics: Her name was Kitty / Made her money being pretty and witty / They gave her the keys to this city / Then they said she didn't do it legitly, oh / I bought a ticket / She's dancing
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Wikipedia
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The Life of a Showgirl - Wikipedia
1 day ago - Using confessional songwriting, The Life of a Showgirl is mostly about Swift's fame and romantic relationship with the football player Travis Kelce. The lyrics depict various emotions such as nostalgia, resentment, vindictiveness, and sexual arousal.
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Rolling Stone
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Feuds, Fame, and Father Figures: Key Takeaways From Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl'
October 3, 2025 - With her returning production partners, she throws it back to the Nineties, wears George Michael’s influence like showgirl feathers, and brings Sabrina Carpenter into her spotlight. She also tosses out her old adage about not getting lost in petty things and letting her nemeses defeat themselves before she gets a chance to swing. Instead, Swift sets off in search of a knockout. Here is everything we learned from The Life of a Showgirl.