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"The 1" is the opening track from Taylor Swift's eighth studio album, Folklore, released in 2020. The song was written by Swift in collaboration with its producer. It combines folk, soft rock, and indie folk elements, featuring Swift's conversational vocal delivery accompanied by piano and percussion instrumentation. Republic Records made it available for download in Germany in October 2020.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song's narrator reflects nostalgically on a romantic relationship that did not work out, specifically recounting the moment when she encountered someone she believed could have been her perfect match, though this connection ultimately never materialized.
| Producer | Aaron Dessner |
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