Taylor Swift's Eras tour kicks off in Arizona on March 17, so now's the perfect time to make a dream playlist for it. Swift promised that her first tour in five years would be a "journey through all the musical eras of my career," meaning every album from her 2006 self-titled debut album to 2022's Midnights The album will be represented. With hundreds of smash hits, fan-favorite deep cuts, and yet-to-be-shown new songs to choose from, creating a setlist was going to be no small task for Swift, so I decided to sing for the Eras Tour Shan provides some inspiration to help her.
This completely realistic and unbiased set list is divided into three acts, each with its own thematic segment. The first act focuses on "Midnights," while the second act is inspired by Swift's 2020 Surprise Folklore and Evermore albums, which should get more stage time since they're not touring due to lockdown. The final act is where Swift's throwback albums come into play, celebrating how she's taking back one "Taylor version" of her catalog one at a time, climaxing it with an encore that's exactly 10 minutes long. Don’t worry, there are plenty of lovers mixed in.
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In an effort to bring out as many new songs as possible, the setlist didn't rely heavily on medleys, which was inevitable considering Swift had to fit 10 albums into one show. There are 31 shows in total, and while fans should expect about two-thirds of her previous tours, what's a dream set list without some unrealistic expectations? In addition, 31 is the reciprocal of her lucky number 13. Additionally, you can swap performances if the show is actually as long as this setlist, opening up the possibility of Swift singing Midnights at midnight.
Before her Eras tour, Swift kept driving by and standing outside Arizona State Farm Stadium in Glendale, where Swift had been rehearsing, trying to hear the songs she was practicing. According to TikTok videos (some of which may be fake, so don't take this as gospel), Swift was reportedly heard rehearsing "Anti-Hero," "Shake It Off," "You Belong With Me," "Gemstones" "Puzzle", "Love Story", "Cruel Summer", "Karma", "...Ready?" ” and “Mastermind.” She also strongly hinted at “exquisite” in a TikTok comment.
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However, just because Swift is rehearsing a song doesn't guarantee it will make the final cut, as artists often make constant revisions to their shows even days before a tour begins. Some of the tracks may also just be video interludes rather than full performances. Additionally, Swift often sets aside a time slot or two each night to perform a different song, meaning not every song she rehearses becomes a setlist staple.
Most of these rumored choices appear on this dream playlist, but there's room for more. Without further ado, here's what the setlist for Taylor Swift's Eras tour should look like.
Act 1: Meet me at midnight
1. "Lavender Mist"/"I Think He Knows"
Swift has already hinted on TikTok that she will kick off the Eras tour by mixing Midnights opener "Lavender Haze" with Lover's deep "I Think He Knows."
2. "maroon"
Like Midnight , the lavender haze needed to transform into a maroon halo during the show.
3. "Bejeweled"
Early in the show, Swift may need to pick up the pace after "Maroon," and nothing can sparkle a stadium like "Bejeweled."
4. "Cruel Summer"
"Cruel Summer" may not have been part of "Midnights," but the album might not have been released if the "Lover" fan favorite hadn't gone first. It is therefore worthwhile to end the first part of the play with an epic performance that leads to a surprising turn.
5. “Snow on the Beach”
Picture this: Swift ends "Cruel Summer" against a tropical beach backdrop, where it starts to snow as the band launches into "Snow on the Beach." Plus, giving the song a spot ensures the best chance of Lana Del Rey guest-touring.
6. "Anti-Hero"
Now it's Swift's time to get emotional, and what better way to induce tears than for the audience to collectively scream "It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me."
7. "Child, you can only rely on yourself."
It was only natural for Swift to continue delving into her insecurities with one of the most devastating and self-reflexive fifth tracks in her catalog.
8. "Maze"
The reflective section should end with "Maze" as Swift hypnotizes the audience with her simple declarations of love.
9. "Vigilante Shit"/"No Body, No Crime"/"Karma"
See, "No Body, No Crime" is clearly sonically incongruous with these midnight cuts. But lyrically, it connected the two songs perfectly , creating a medley that told a complete story about deception, revenge, and karma, so Swift just had to find a way to make it work.
10. “Planner”
There's no better song to end Midnight than the album's finale, full of drama, slight scares and cinematic energy that transports the audience into the dramatic atmosphere of the second act.
Act 2: Forest of Folklore
11. “Gold Rush”
The film notes for "Mastermind" will kick things off with a great introduction to "The Gold Rush," kicking off the folklore and playing it out in a grand way before stripping it away.
12. "Mirror Ball"
Ideally, Swift would sing this dreamy folk gem on an actual mirror ball while flying through the stadium to a smaller B Stage, the "exquisite" stage on the Reputation Stadium Tour, where There, a smaller band was waiting to perform in the woods.
13. "Cardigan"/"August"/"Betty"
In a just world, this folklore trilogy would have its own way out. But considering how these songs tell three sides of the same love triangle, and have both already received their own awards show performances, it made sense to combine them into one story and give the other songs their due.
14. "From the Vault" song
Typically on tour, Swift takes time to play just for herself, the audience, and her guitar, rotating between songs that aren't part of her regular set to make each show unique. Since this tour will cover all of her albums, it would be fun to dedicate this acoustic slot to the "Vault" track from her "Taylor's Version" re-recording, while also creating space for her collaborators to appear on stage Opportunity.
15. "Seven"
If I could only make one selfish request of Swift on tour, it would be to perform "Seven." Even in Swift's vast library, there are few songs that can make me cry, and this broke that barrier on first listen. I won’t rest until I hear it live.
16. “The Champagne Problem”
At this point, Swift should put down her guitar and head to the piano for what is sure to be the most cathartic chorus of the night — well, until the encore.
17. "Peace"
If Swift decides to pull off a hat trick of asking fans to put away their phones and be with each other, it should be for this hidden gem of folklore . There won't be a dry eye in the stadium as Swift belts out the minimal yet devastating song in complete silence.
18. "Ivy"
This fan-favorite clip will be a very effective way to pick up the pace and have the audience spinning in their seats.
19. "Willow Tree"
It's easy to imagine a seamless transition from "Ivy" to evermore's lead single. Mixing in a little "invisible rope" isn't a bad move either.
20. "The Last Great American Dynasty"
Swift was supposed to end the folklore- inspired performance by telling the album's most epic story — and singing "I had a great time and ruined everything" as she flew back to the main stage.
Act Three: Taylor's Version
21. "Blank"
After a video looking back at her legacy and showing how she's rediscovering her music, Swift should lead the "Taylor Edition" performance with the first song that brilliantly dismantles her public persona, sending a message to her naysayers Necessary reminder.
22. “I knew you were trouble.”
Although this hit single from Red fits perfectly into its sonic world, it's oddly omitted from the Reputation Stadium Tour's tracklist, which means it's time for a resurrection.
23. “That Man”
A segment with themes of betrayal and revenge was supposed to end with Swift's ode to the music industry's gender double standards, the basis of a carefully crafted statement performance.
24. "Obsessed"
Swift hinted at performing the fan-favorite " Speak Now " in her tour announcement, and it deserves another revival. Imagine her returning to her fairytale days, belting out a six-minute epic against a castle backdrop that would make Cinderella tremble.
25. "Love Story"/"Sparks Flying"/"Mine"
There's no better song to continue a fairy tale than "Love Story," but it shouldn't end there. The climax of Swift's 2009 hit was supposed to be the epic "drop it all now" moment in "Sparks Fly," before leading into "Mine," which is basically a "love story" about a pair of star-crossed lovers as The story of a married couple. Full circle moment.
26. “You belong to me”
Swift hasn't performed a full, non-acoustic performance of "You Belong With Me" since her Red Tour nearly a decade ago. it's time. Ideally, she embraced the marching band theme of the music video, leading straight into the 1989 hit single.
27. “Get rid of it”
Considering the number of times "Shake It Off" was played, it wouldn't be the worst thing if it was left off the setlist. But Swift's chances of forgiving Scooter Braun are better than skipping the guaranteed dance.
28. “Tim McGraw”
It's scientifically impossible for Swift to hold a tour that represents all of her era without performing the 2006 song that started it all. This is science.
29. "Exquisite"/"Cornelia Street"/"Lover"
Switching from acoustic guitar to piano, Swift was able to appropriately tell her own love story with this medley. From the dive bar in "Delicate" and her former home on "Cornelia Street" to the walkways in "Lover," these songs are sure to soundtrack some of the audience's proposals.
30. "Long live"
No matter how Swift plans her Eras tour, there's no better penultimate song on the setlist than "Long Live," an ode to her fighting dragons and breaking down barriers with her fans. Without them, her era would not have been possible.
Encore
31. “Everything Is Fine (10 Minute Version)”
Is there any other song she could have ended with?
