According to Psychology Today, some artists have a more positive impact on the mood and health of young people than others. And top among them is none other than Taylor Swift – accounting for 32% of those with the most positive impact. So what helps Taylor Swift have such a strong influence on the spirit of fans?

1. Feeling of belonging

One of the reasons why Taylor Swift has a loyal fan base is because she always creates the feeling of a “warm embrace”, a companion for all joyful or broken emotions in life. She often interacts with fans on social media and even invites them to private parties to preview her upcoming album.

Taylor Swift is also known as a star who knows how to treat people well, whether they are fans or crew. After finishing her Eras Tour in the US in July this year, she gave a “hot bonus” of 55 million USD (~1.3 trillion VND) to hundreds of her employees.

Swifties have a very unique fandom culture. They are friendly, civilized and like to share “melting” stories about their idols in humorous ways. In particular, Taylor Swift’s fans also “follow in” their idol’s footsteps and participate in many charity activities. In 2020, Swifties donated 200,000 masks, 200,000 antiseptic brushes and 1,000 bottles of soap to distribute to workers and tourists in Wuhan.

Psychiatry professor Dan Siegel said people find happiness and meaning in life when they belong to a group and build that group to develop, instead of focusing entirely on themselves. By creating a diverse fan community and promoting authenticity, Taylor Swift has helped Swifties become more engaged and create good values ​​for society.

2. Learn how to express emotions through lyrics

Taylor Swift has become a prominent name with her natural ability to compose music. Her songs are loved not only because of their catchy melodies but also because of their storytelling style that expresses emotions very well in each lyric. Taylor’s lyrics help listeners recognize and express their emotions on a deeper level. If we are used to writing to heal, Taylor can do both: write it down and sing the lyrics.

As in the song Cardigan , instead of simply saying “I love you even when no one cares about you”, she confessed more lyrically through 3 lines: “And when I felt like I was an old cardigan/ Under someone’s bed/ You put me on and said I was your favorite.” (Temporarily translated: When I feel like a well-worn coat, forgotten under someone’s bed, you put it on and say this is your favorite shirt).

Listening to Taylor’s music is not only about the melody, but also helps listeners feel the depth of the words. Taylor Swift always knows how to tell stories and make clever use of literary materials through each verse. For example, the book title The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The “dream person” of the main character Gatsby in the work – Daisy Buchanan, is likened to the “golden girl”.

Since then, Taylor Swift has also used gold to symbolize love and beauty in songs like End Game (It’s like your eyes are liquor, it’s like your body is gold), Dress (Made your mark on me, a golden tattoo), or Daylight (I once believed love would be burning red, but it’s golden),… Thanks to that, her songs have more layers of meaning, creating dimension. deep.

Her songs have touched fans’ hearts in unique ways. Another fan, after losing her husband, was lifted up by the song Bigger Than Whole Sky , because she felt sympathy and understanding for the loss in each lyric. Or the album Midnights helped other Swifties stay motivated during the stressful medical school period. Thanks to her symbolic lyrics and rich life material, Taylor Swift has become an important part of the lives of music listeners.

3. The book “Self help” with practical examples from the writer

If you need advice like a self-help book but proven to be applicable to life, check out how Taylor Swift overcomes life’s events. In 2020, the documentary Miss Americana outlined her struggles with mental health, including eating disorders and anxiety. Despite facing obstacles, Taylor Swift still has a strong mindset, determination to overcome and inspire. When he ended his documentary by saying: “The pop music industry is not ready to see the demise of the name Taylor Swift.”

And just 3 years later, we saw a singer with the Eras Tour world tour establish countless achievements. She also radiantly received an honorary Doctorate of Arts degree from New York University (USA) with an inspirational speech. Just quote any sentence in that speech, we can draw lessons for ourselves.

“My mistakes have led to the best things in my life. Have you ever felt embarrassed when you made a mistake? This is just an inevitable part of human development. . After every failure, stand up, dust yourself off and see if anyone still wants to play with you and laugh about the past. That’s when you receive a gift from life.”

After all the scandals about her personal relationships, in the end she still proved her success and shone even more brightly. Taylor Swift truly believes and follows what she says, thereby creating the undeniable influence she has today.

4. What happens when an idol triggers your sense of humor?

Besides the common name Swifties, Taylor Swift’s fans also call each other by another humorous name – You Guys (originating from the fact that the female singer often calls her fans “you guys”) . Instead of worshiping or idealizing the female idol, fans see her as a close friend and sister. That is also the reason why a series of joking words like “Thuy Loan” and “fair singer” were born.

One lovely weakness of the female singer is that she is quite confused with technology (also known as low-tech). Since then, a series of funny stories and memes about the “technology queen” have been passed on by fans.

Taylor Swift is also known to have a good sense of humor and skill in communication. The female singer’s openness and eloquence have closed the gap between fans and idols. Humor can help the other person feel comfortable, become closer and reduce stress. Along with gratitude, hope and spirituality, humor is highly appreciated for uplifting the spirit.

These values ​​assist us in creating connections with the world and giving meaning to life. Activities associated with humor such as sharing memes or listening to funny stories will increase feelings of happiness and optimism. Thanks to this good value, the You Guys community always spreads a bustling atmosphere to actively promote the female singer.