Looking for October-worthy tracks that will make you feel cozy and nostalgic? Let Taylor Swift’s songs wrap you in warmth, like a sweater of golden leaves and autumn vibes.
October feels like everything in between—a summer to remember and an autumn to forget. It gives this untangled feeling of craving slower sunrises and reflective nights. Sometimes, it carries the weight of hurtful nostalgia. Then, suddenly, there comes a night that feels like a lullaby of warmth.
Either way, Taylor Swift’s songs have it all—from achy lyrics to comforting hugs, like sweaters knitted in cotton. To make your October days cozy, nostalgic, and crisp, here are 10 Taylor Swift songs to listen to.
Ready your headphones (and your heart), because this is where October blooms!
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1. “Begin Again (Taylor’s Version)”
Every month can feel like a chance to “Begin Again (Taylor’s Version),” but October feels more like a new chapter waiting to be explored. This is Taylor reminding you that you can always put your life back on track.
It’s a Wednesday night—you sip your favorite coffee and pick up the same notebook you left untouched eight months ago.
“Begin Again” urges you to wipe those tears, put on your heels, and step outside. Because what’s more exciting than feeling the leaves fall on your shoulders while clouds gently shroud you?
2. “cardigan”
Taylor hands you her “cardigan”—a song that feels rebellious in October, yet also aches with yearning. It’s literally a sweater in song form. It pulls you into the tangled question: “Should I continue, or should I stop here?”
And when the bridge breaks, you’ll cry over October memories. It’s hauntingly beautiful, wrapping you in the most excruciating heartbreak you never knew existed inside you.
As the lyrics whisper, “you’d come back to me,” September is no longer just a month—it becomes an entire season of memories resurfacing from the past.
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3. “The Best Day (Taylor’s Version)”
Warm like golden sunrays—that’s what “The Best Day (Taylor’s Version)” feels like. It urges you to get out of bed, call your friends, or simply spend time with yourself. It’s a quiet whisper telling you to create beautiful memories.
This song doesn’t just lull you with its comforting guitar strums—it also reminds you that the best days happen when you decide to make them. So turn your October moments into memories you’ll never forget.
4. “Never Grow Up (Taylor’s Version)”
Paired with “The Best Day (Taylor’s Version),” this song fits the vibes of October. Not only because it tells us to enjoy our youth, but also because it clicks with that younger version of us who once looked forward to chilly October days.
It’s soft, it’s warm, it’s dreamy. This track captures the reflective calm of a October night. If only the month allowed us to stay young—waiting for the rain to fall or the sun to rise—life might feel a little more comforting.
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5. “this is me trying”
Taylor welcomes October with “this is me trying” because, let’s admit it—we’re all trying. This song is a gentle push to face a new month, to keep moving forward despite October’s fears.
When a new month begins, adjusting can be tough. But stepping into it and embracing its coming days is what truly matters. “this is me trying” reminds us that in October, what matters most is that we keep trying—again and again.
6. “This Love (Taylor’s Version)”
What better month to fall in love than October, with its scent of freshly plucked flowers and golden skies? “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” brings out the romantic in you.
In addition, it carries the energy of embracing love again—like the universe softly saying, “Hey, it’s October. Care to love once more?”
Imagine sitting by the shore with someone you like, watching the sun reflect across the ocean. The almost-intertwined hands, the gentle silence. Yes, October might just be the perfect month to open your heart again.
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7. “right where you left me – bonus track”
Honestly, evermore (deluxe version) feels like the perfect album for October—but “right where you left me” captures it most. It’s the song that makes you remember.
If your October leans more toward heartbreak, this track speaks to the feeling of being stuck in the past while the calendar keeps flipping. It’s as if autumn leaves and golden crispness arrive while you’re still standing still.
8. “Daylight”
It’s the gentle warmth of October that pours out of “Daylight.” A soft glow, a golden haze, a reminder that love still exists.
This isn’t a song that puts you to sleep—it enchants you. It heals the broken parts while bathing you in light. “Daylight” feels like reading your diary through tears, only to find the back pages filled with hope and love. It’s the glitter in someone’s eyes on a October afternoon.
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9. “Style (Taylor’s Version)”
From 1989 (Taylor’s Version), “Style” feels like driving in the October breeze, sunlight kissing your face. It’s that rebel-turned-lover energy, that spark when you meet someone unforgettable.
It’s the October crush: long walks, spontaneous drives, and freshly brewed coffee. This song will make you want to scream-sing in the car and wish the month could last longer—because every day feels like a runway of golden light.
10. “Paper Rings”
The playful groove of “Paper Rings” resonates with October’s lively energy. It sparks wishful daydreams of falling in love, maybe even saying “I do” under autumn leaves.
Taylor’s message is simple: October is a good month to pull someone into your arms, hold them tight, and celebrate the joy of love.
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Tracks From Taylor Swift For October Feels
Ten tracks may not be enough to capture October’s cozy, nostalgic magic. If you want to dive deeper into its vibes, stroll through evermore (deluxe version), folklore (deluxe version), and 1989 (Taylor’s Version). These three albums echo perfectly with October’s crisp days and golden nights.
And October might be your month, be ready to take your seats—The Life of a Showgirl lands October 3, and she’s trading fall blankets for spotlight bedazzle.
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