“Mastermind”

“Mastermind” (Track 13 on “Midnights”): I always joke that nobody loves this song more than I do. I’ve always been a pop music lover, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would enjoy this track, but after listening to it for the first time, it quickly shot to my favorites. As a hopeless romantic, I’ve always loved Swift’s songs where she details love and soulmates as fate, one that even you can control. “Mastermind” has a catchy beat that just had me as soon as I heard it for the first time and the lyrics are just beautiful, describing someone who schemes to ensure that their love will prevail, and their lover already knows as this is simply part of their persona and nature. It’s unique, sweet, and one of my most favorite songs because of it.