So here we are. Taylor Swift has released The Life of a Showgirl, and naturally, I couldn’t resist ranking the songs after replaying it 5+ times while cutting chain and packaging orders. Let me be clear: I love every single track on this album. If something is ranked lower, it doesn’t mean it’s bad — it just means another song resonated with me more, whether that’s through lyrics, production, or the way it hit me in the moment.
And why am I ranking a Taylor Swift album when my business is about jewelry? Simple. This is my journal, and I can do what I want with it.
12. Ruin the Friendship
A song about blurred lines and the risk of losing something precious. It’s subtle, reflective, and bittersweet — but for me, it didn’t land as deeply as some of the others and didn't seem to fit the album. Still, it’s a solid entry point into the emotional fabric of the album.
11. Eldest Daughter
This track feels vulnerable (as most track 5s do), touching on the quiet weight of responsibility. It’s beautifully written, and I admire its rawness, but it just didn’t stay with me as long as the songs I ranked higher.
10. Honey
Warm, tender, and a little sticky-sweet. Honey is one of those softer moments that wraps around you. I like its intimacy, but compared to the powerhouse tracks on this album, it gently slides down to this spot.
9. Father Figure
Okay, now this is where it started getting really hard to pinpoint. The interpolation and lyrical depth make this track special. It’s sultry yet vulnerable, clever yet restrained. Putting it at 9 feels almost wrong — but that’s how stacked this album is.
8. Wood
Bold, raw, and unapologetic. This track has an earthiness to it, a straightforward honesty that makes it stand out. And that's all I can say about this one...IYKYK.
7. Wi$h Li$t
Playful, wistful, and sly all at once. The hook sticks in your head, and the push-pull between longing and reality feels classic Swift. It’s fun and layered, and I find myself replaying it more often than I expected.
6. Actually Romantic
This one is clever — Taylor at her most tongue-in-cheek. The title itself is a twist, and the track leans into irony while still managing to feel authentic. It’s witty and catchy, with that sparkle of wordplay only she can pull off.
5. The Life of a Showgirl (ft. Sabrina Carpenter)
The centerpiece of the album. This title track is glamorous and tragic all at once, with a duet that adds texture and story. It ties the whole album together for the theme. And Sabrina did an astonishing job with her parts.
4. Elizabeth Taylor
A shimmering portrait of glamour and complexity. Taylor’s nod to old Hollywood is layered with depth, exploring what it means to live under a spotlight. It’s cinematic, sparkling, and deeply emotional — one of the standouts.
3. CANCELLED!
Theatrical, sharp, and bold. This is Taylor in full command of satire and swagger. It’s explosive in energy, and the drama of the production makes it impossible not to rank near the top. And I do want to know, is this about Blake?!
2. The Fate of Ophelia
The opening track and the tone-setter. Haunting, tragic, and poetic, it feels like an invocation — pulling you into the world of the album with imagery that’s as devastating as it is beautiful. This one shook me from the very first listen.
1. Opalite
And here it is — my number one. Shimmering, luminous, delicate — just like the stone it’s named after. The lyrics sparkle, the production glows, and it feels like the emotional heart of the album for me. It’s soft but powerful, layered but clear. This is the one I keep coming back to. Now I want to sell Opalite jewelry...
These are my first day impressions of The Life Of A Showgirl album but opinions tend to change the more time I give it.
