During a performance for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series last year, Taylor Swift addressed something I’ve known for quite some time: her best song is “All Too Well.”

Several media outlets have ranked Taylor’s songs over the years, and “All Too Well” is almost always at #1. 

And this is not an unpopular opinion. Every Swiftie knows that “All Too Well” is an absolute masterpiece. 

As someone who has always been in awe of Taylor’s writing, I wanted to analyze what makes “All Too Well” her best work. She has over 150 songs in her catalogue, so what’s different about this one?

Listen hear to find out!