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"Shake It Off" serves as the opening single from Taylor Swift's fifth studio album, 1989, released in 2014. Swift handled the lyrical composition independently while collaborating with producers on the melodic arrangement. The track was distributed by Big Machine Records in mid-August 2014 to introduce Swift's transition toward pop music, marking a departure from her country music roots.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song addresses Swift's dismissal of negative commentary from critics and detractors, drawing from her personal encounters with intense media attention.
| Producer | Max Martin and Shellback |
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