"Shake It Off": This song alludes to the famous line "Haters gonna hate", which was popularised by rapper Lil' Kim.
"Blank Space": The line "Got a long list of ex-lovers, they'll tell you I'm insane" alludes to the public perception of Swift as having many short-lived relationships.
"The Story of Us": This song alludes to the movie "When Harry Met Sally", specifically the scene where Sally demonstrates how men and women can't be friends.
"Style": The line "Midnight, you come and pick me up, no headlights" alludes to the idea of a secret, clandestine relationship.
"Bad Blood": This song is believed to be about Swift's feud with rapper Kanye West and reality TV star Kim Kardashian, with lyrics like "Cause, baby, now we got bad blood".
"Getaway Car": The song alludes to the Bonnie and Clyde duo, known for their life of crime and their eventual downfall.
"Delicate": The line "Is it cool that I said all that? Is it too soon to do this yet? Cause I know that it's delicate" alludes to the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with starting a new relationship.