Call It What You Want

Taylor Swift

About Call It What You Want

"Call It What You Want" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her sixth studio album Reputation (2017). It was released on November 3, 2017, as a promotional single from the album. Swift wrote and produced the song with Jack Antonoff. It received critical acclaim upon release.


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My castle crumbled overnight
I brought a knife to a gunfight
They took the crown, but it's alright
All the liars are calling me one
Nobody's heard from me for months
I'm doing better than I ever was, 'cause

My baby's fit like a daydream
Walking with his head down
I'm the one he's walking to
So call it what you want, yeah, call it what you want to
My baby's fly like a jet stream
High above the whole scene
Loves me like I'm brand new
So call it what you want, yeah, call it what you want to

All my flowers grew back as thorns
Windows boarded up after the storm
He built a fire just to keep me warm
All the drama queens taking swings
All the jokers dressin' up as kings
They fade to nothing when I look at him
And I know I make the same mistakes every time
Bridges burn, I never learn, at least I did one thing right
I did one thing right
I'm laughing with my lover, making forts under covers
Trust him like a brother, yeah, you know I did one thing right
Starry eyes sparkin' up my darkest night

My baby's fit like a daydream
Walking with his head down
I'm the one he's walking to
So call it what you want, yeah, call it what you want to
My baby's fly like a jet stream
High above the whole scene
Loves me like I'm brand new
(Call it what you want, call it what you want, call it)
So call it what you want, yeah, call it what you want to

I want to wear his initial
On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck
Not because he owns me
But 'cause he really knows me
Which is more than they can say, I
I recall late November, holdin' my breath
Slowly I said, "You don't need to save me
But would you run away with me?"
Yes (would you run away?)

My baby's fit like a daydream
Walking with his head down
I'm the one he's walking to
(Call it what you want, call it what you want, call it)
So call it what you want, yeah, call it what you want to
My baby's fly like a jet stream
High above the whole scene
Loves me like I'm brand new
(Call it what you want, call it what you want, call it)
So call it what you want, yeah, call it what you want to

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Call it what you want, yeah
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Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. more »

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Written by: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff

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11 facts about this song

Songwriting
“Call It What You Want” was co-written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Antonoff is also known for his collaborations with other major artists such as Lorde and Lana Del Rey.
Production
Jack Antonoff also handled the production of the track. He had previously worked with Swift on her "1989" album where he co-wrote and co-produced several songs.
Album
The song is a part of Taylor Swift's sixth studio album, "Reputation". The album was released on November 10, 2017.
Release
“Call It What You Want” was released as a promotional single from the album on November 3, 2017.
Lyrics
The song is known for its vulnerable lyrics as Swift sings about finding love, moving on from the past and becoming indifferent towards her public perception.
Critics' review
Most music critics have reviewed the song positively. Many of them praised the song's introspective lyrics and reflective tone, which contrast the more aggressive tracks found in the album.
Live performance
Swift first performed the song during a special concert film "Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour" for Netflix.
Music video
Though a full-length music video was not released for the track, Swift did share a lyric music video on her official YouTube channel.
Chart performance
Although it wasn’t the official single, "Call It What You Want" debuted at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Celebrity references
As many of Swift's songs, "Call It What You Want" supposedly contains hidden references. Some fans believe that the song may be about her relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn.
Song dedication
Taylor Swift dedicated a live performance of “Call It What You Want” during her "City of Lover" concert to her mom, Andrea Swift, as it was Mother’s Day.

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