Taylor Swift: Shake It Off Meaning

Song Released: 2014

Shake It Off Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I stay up too late, got nothing in my brain
That’s what people say, that’s what people say
I go on too many dates, but I can’t make them stay
At least that’s what people say, that’s what people say

[Pre-Chorus]
But I keep...

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   anonymous

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   May 12th 2015 !⃝

   Taylpr is basically saying that you should ignore everyone that is bothering you. For her they are the haters. She is telling us/you that you just need to keep your mind of all the people that are criticizing you or just being mean to you and well "shake it off."

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   Sep 11th 2014 !⃝

   You don't have to be talented to do what you love; it's okay if you don't fit in, and if you're bullied or teased for that, just shake it off :)

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   anonymous

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   Aug 30th 2014 !⃝

   Just do what you want even when people say you are crap.
4. anonymous

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   Jul 23rd 2023 !⃝

   This song it all about not caring what other people think of you and to feel free to do whatever you want without caring what others think of you.
5. anonymous

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   Nov 12th 2019 !⃝

   I feel like watching my dating life has become a bit of a national pastime, and I’m just not comfortable providing that kind of entertainment anymore. I don’t like seeing slide shows of guys I’ve apparently dated. I don’t like giving comedians the opportunity to make jokes about me at awards shows. I don’t like it when headlines read ‘Careful, Bro, She’ll Write a Song About You,’ because it trivializes my work. And most of all, I don’t like how all these factors add up to build the pressure so high in a new relationship that it gets snuffed out before it even has a chance to start. Life and who people are can be greatly reflected in how they dance. I really think that…and I don’t mean how good you are, I mean your willingness to dance.

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6. anonymous

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   Sep 19th 2017 !⃝

   It's about haters don't like you but you just gotta shake it off
7. anonymous

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   Apr 23rd 2016 !⃝

   Thr hidden message itself will be the best meaning of this song "SHE DANCED TO FORGET HIM"
8. anonymous

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   Jul 15th 2015 !⃝

   The insults she gets just roll right off of her. Its like she's dancing and dosn't care who sees her or what they think.
9. sweet4evermore

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   Feb 1st 2015 !⃝

   Expiring to everyone who is being bulled! I should know we have lots in my school.
   It can be annoying after a while!
10. anonymous

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    Jan 18th 2015 !⃝

    Its about how everyone shouldn't listen to the bullies and just ignore the haters. By shaking the hateful comments off their mind
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    Jan 18th 2015 !⃝

    She ran out of material and she wanted to write a song about someone, so she wrote a song about her haters. XD Lol jk…(Probably) THe song's about ignoring mean things that people say to you and "shake it off".
    
    Finally! A song that's not about her ex-boyfriends!
    
    Very inspirational (But annoying) :)

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12. anonymous

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    Nov 11th 2014 !⃝

    Anything people say or do about me, Taylor Swift lets it slip off her.
13. anonymous

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    Oct 28th 2014 !⃝

    This song inspire to believe what I want and do what I want and no let the rude people being my down because im strong than they think
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    Oct 19th 2014 !⃝

    What I like about this song is that when Taylor is saying she doesn't care what ppl think, she doesn't hide it in lyrics that could mean a dozen different things. She's literally being herself, not making you guess if that's what she means or not. Also, is it possible to not dance to this incredibly long song? Or at least head bop? The only song I don't mind being stuck in my head, because it's a truly good song!
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    Sep 29th 2014 !⃝

    She doesn't give a fuck
16. anonymous

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    Sep 12th 2014 !⃝

    Shake off whatever the fuck is holding you down because chances are it never really mattered in the first place. Ariannastinkerama.

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17. anonymous

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    Sep 7th 2014 !⃝

    Have more fun than the haters.

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