Taylor Swift brought her signature charm to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the two dove into a fun back-and-forth about her music, career, and creative process. The conversation moved through several light topics, but then Colbert surprised her with a fan-favourite question: which songs from her own catalog are her personal favourites? The moment, shared widely on Instagram, captured Swift reacting with laughter.
Taylor Swift reveals two of her top 5 songs from her own catalog on Stephen Colbert show
When Stephen Colbert asked Taylor Swift for a ranked list of her favourite songs from her own catalog, Swift immediately laughed. She said it was to narrow down her discography that spanned 18 years, 11 studio albums, and multiple genres, down to a few favorites. As she said this, Colbert jokingly picked up a copy of her latest vinyl album and placed it on the desk. Swift then added, “I think I require a little bit of time to appreciate my work and it’s constantly changing,” explaining why choosing a fixed top five on the spot wasn’t something she could commit to.
Even so, Swift shared two songs that felt meaningful to her at that moment. She first named “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” from Red (Taylor’s Version) as her number one favorite. She then mentioned “Mirrorball” from Folklore, saying it would “somewhere be in the list.” Swift explained that a friend had recently sent the song to her, and after listening again, she realized how much she genuinely likes it.
When Colbert invited her to expand on the remaining spots, Swift smiled and said she needed more time, because her favorites change depending on what she’s revisiting at the moment. She added that she is “really obsessed with The Life of a Showgirl right now,” hinting that new inspirations are constantly shaping how she viewed her own work. Her thoughtful and lighthearted response offered a rare glimpse into how she reflects on her own top songs catalog, making the moment a standout of the interview.
Originally reported by Viha Shah on Mandatory.
