“We're happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time” — Taylor Swift, “22” (Red, 2012) | Tay of the Day

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We're happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time

— Taylor Swift“22”Red · 2012

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Red · 2012

The pre-chorus of '22' — a whole decade of life summed up in one contradictory breath.

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