Taylor Swift's 20 Funniest Quotes

Summary

• Taylor Swift hilariously jokes about being hailed as a superhero and letting people down for not defeating Thanos with her song ”
  End Game
  .”
• Swift’s funny side shines through as she discusses her desire to throw tantrums like kids and her relatable perspective on rules and societal expectations.
• Swift’s amusing remarks about being the sole songwriter in her music and her sarcastic take on paparazzi capture her witty and lighthearted personality.

Funny Taylor Swift quotes aren’t always the first thing people think of when talking about her, but Swifties can attest to her being hilarious. Swift is best known not just for being a hitmaker, but for being the only female solo artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year three times. These Grammys are for Fearless in 2009, 1989 in 2015, and Folklore in 2020. It’s not just Swift’s music that’s behind the passion of her fans though, as her endearing personality is also part of the winning formula that turns listeners into Swifties — as the funniest Taylor Swift quotes show.

Whether she’s making documentaries like Miss Americana and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, or just hanging out on the red carpet, Swift’s sparkling wit shines through. Even when Taylor Swift isn’t singing on the mic during her live tours, there’s never a dull moment for audiences. Not content with already being a songwriting genius in several genres and having the voice of an angel, Swift consistently finds opportunities to give standup comics a run for their money. It’s great because, apart from being funny, her jokes and one-liners can also sometimes give Swifties more insight into her mindset and creative process.

“This Is Definitely The Highlight Of My Senior Year!”

On Winning The CMA Horizon Award

From 1981 to 2007 the Country Music Association called their Best New Artist Award the Horizon Award. The award is meant to honor newer artists who have risen to national attention in the last year and seem to have a bright future in the industry. In 2007, Taylor Swift was nominated alongside Kellie Pickler, Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, and Rodney Atkins. Swift won the award.

At the time, Swift was still completing her senior year of high school, unlike the rest of the nominees. She had been writing music since she was 13 and playing small venues. With the release of her first album in 2006, however, she exploded onto the country music scene, and 2007 cemented her as a force in the music industry despite her young age. When she won the award, this quote was her hilarious reaction.

“They Were Like Oh My God She’s Going To Defeat Thanos. I Let Everyone Down… Again!”

Taylor Swift To Ellen DeGeneres

A mastermind in the business of Easter Eggs, Taylor Swift unwittingly got pulled into a whole franchise by mere chance. Around the time that she was releasing her album Reputation, the world was captivated by the release of Avengers: Endgame. In that film, Earth’s mightiest heroes had to rally to get revenge on and defeat the villainous Thanos. With the release of the two beloved projects coinciding audiences made a hilarious connection between the Marvel movie and the songstress.

During her Ellen interview, Swift discussed how she was hailed as the next vanquisher of Thanos because she had a new song called “End Game.” She quipped about letting people down again because she was not the superhero people thought she was. It’s fitting of Swift to have a song titled “End Game” as the blockbuster movie was arriving since she always has her finger on the pulse and knows how to have fun with the idea.

“Why Did I Say Sorry… We’re Like… Sorry, Was I Loud… In My Own House That I Bought With The Songs That I Wrote… About My Own Life?”

After Speaking About Sexism In Miss Americana

The documentary Miss Americana allowed Swift’s fans a peak into her life long before The Longpond Sessions did. Though there was plenty of footage of Swift recording and performing, there were also candid moments and interviews with the artist. During one of the interviews at the end of the documentary, Swift speaks about the nature of sexism and misogyny, and then, seeming to think that she’s stepped onto a soapbox for too long, apologizes.

Then, she thinks twice about that apology with this quote. It’s a sarcastic quip, wondering why she should apologize for her own thoughts about women in the media and the difficulty of success when she is, quite literally, being interviewed about her success as a woman in the industry in her own home. There’s no need to apologize for who she is, and the moment is both a funny reminder of that and a refreshing one.

“I’m Having His Baby. No, I’m Not, But You Should See Your Faces.”

From The Song “But Daddy I Love Him”

…a wink and a nod to those who have speculated about her relationships.

Taylor Swift has never shied away from making jokes or teasing the person interviewing her, but even some of her song lyrics are funny. A lot of Swift’s music is written from her own experiences, and her music is heartfelt and often raw, even with the catchy hooks and choruses that get stuck in the listener’s head. It’s rare for jokes to be made in her music. Her song “But Daddy I Love Him” from The Tortured Poets Department, however, gave a lot of listeners a chuckle or, at the very least, a wide grin, on their first listen.

Reaction videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok have become incredibly popular over the last five years, and reacting to album releases has become a popular trend for those who work in the music industry and fans alike. When Swift released The Tortured Poets Department, one of the songs that saw the most reactions shared online was this one because of this line. So many people were genuinely shocked that she would sing “I’m having his baby,” only to laugh when they realized Swift was trolling them on the song.

The line provides commentary on just how much people think they know about Swift’s life simply because she’s used her feelings and stories in her songs, and it does it with a wink and a nod to those who have speculated about her relationships.

“I’m Not Gonna Talk About That In My Monologue…”

During “The Monologue Song” On Saturday Night Live

Taylor Swift first hosted Saturday Night Live more than a decade ago, and she clearly had a lot of fun despite how nervous she was. Her appearance happened right after Kanye West interrupted her at the VMAs and rumors surfaced that she was dating Taylor Lautner. Instead of ignoring all the press surrounding her, including repeated questions about her breakup with Joe Jonas, Swift decided to poke fun at everything during her monologue.

She wasn’t the first person to sing during her opening monologue, but she definitely had one of the cheekiest musical monologues in the show’s history. With every rumor she mentioned, she promised she wouldn’t talk about it in her monologue, sometimes with a wink and a whispered comment, and she captured the hearts and the laughs of the audience in the studio and at home.

“When I See A Kid Throwing A Massive Tantrum In A Grocery Store, Part Of Me Is Like ‘Man I Feel You.’”

From The Taylor Swift ‘Folklore’ Documentary

Swifties got to delve into the true meaning of each Folklore song in the documentary Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions. As usual, Swift’s funny side made an appearance when she discussed “Seven” with her co-writers and producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. Swift realized that maybe the kids have it right when it comes to disagreements as they tend to just scream, stomp, and throw tantrums to get what they want.

It was a relatable moment for Swift because she feels like doing that even more as an adult but, of course, she isn’t allowed to. Her childlike side came through, showing her perspective on rules and societal expectations. The quote is also the kind of thing that a lot of people have felt throughout their lives, which makes Taylor Swift herself more relatable and that’s not easy to do given her star power.

“I Find It Funny Thinking About If I Were To Have A Party For All The Songwriters On That Song.”

On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

“Yeah Because It Would Just Be Me.”

As audiences hear more of Taylor Swift’s rerecorded songs with the “Taylor’s Version” releases of her past hits, it becomes clearer that she is pretty much a one-woman show. Her producers are fantastic, but she takes great pride in the fact that she writes almost all her songs on her own. On top of that, the music icon has an amusing way of expressing her songwriting skills and the fact that she doesn’t have a big team doing it for her.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Swift giggled her way through the interview as she told Jimmy Fallon that if she had to throw a bash for the writers of “Lover,” she would be the only person in the room since she usually writes by herself. This is one of those rare lines that balance being comedic with also being something of a humble brag.

“I Don’t Like Sea Urchins.”

Taylor Swift Talking To Ellen DeGeneres

“You Could Lose Your Hand, You Could Lose Your Foot. You Could Lose Your Hand Getting It Off Your Foot!

There’s a treasure trove of hilarious quotes by celebrities during their appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and that includes Taylor Swift’s several stops there. Everyone has irrational fears, but Swift’s rant about how terrified she was of sea urchins made audiences roar with laughter, becoming one of her funniest quotes.. She believed that sea urchins could fatally impale her to the extent of losing her limbs, and this ridiculous thought came through amusingly.

Ellen DeGeneres did her best to try and explain how the creatures could be dangerous, but not to the point of causing someone to lose their arms and legs, Taylor remained adamant about her fear and dislike of the sea creature. This is one of those funny Taylor Swift quotes that nobody saw coming, which is part of what made it so memorable.

“This Is A Song About A Guy Who Made The Choice To Cheat On Me, And Probably Shouldn’t Have Because I Write Songs!”

Taylor Swift In Concert

If ever there was a perfect quote to describe Taylor Swift’s success that stem from her past relationships, this is it. Like many other singer-songwriters, Swift has written about her past loves and break-ups but with her, they become massive hits and end up associated with her ex forever.

She also owns her desire to write about her romantic liaisons cleverly, by asserting in her concerts that her love interests will be written about whether they like it or not. She loves sharing anecdotes about her life, and her storytelling is flawless and funny. Swifties got to hear a bit about her life on one of her earlier tours with her usual funny flair. In terms of funny Taylor Swift quotes about her exes, this one is harsh, but it’s also a fair warning to her future lovers.

“I’m Not Asleep. My Mind Is Alive!”

Taylor Swift In A Video Her Mother Released

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon has become a place where celebrities are often on the receiving end of things like pranks, jokes, and pure comedy. In one appearance by Taylor Swift, her mother decided to prank her by releasing a private but extremely comical video of her after she had Lasik surgery while she was on her prescribed pain meds.

The talk show host then aired this to the entire world, in which an extremely loopy Taylor cried over bananas not having heads. She then lay down on her bed to eat a banana, and when her mother cautioned her against sleeping, she famously proclaimed, “My mind is alive!” For gifting viewers with the joy of a loopy Taylor exclaiming nonsense, this is one of those Taylor Swift quotes that will live on in infamy and made everyone love her mother even more.

“So He Calls Me Up And He’s Like ‘I Still Love You.’”

Taylor Swift At The Grammys

“And I’m Like ‘I’m Sorry, I’m Busy Opening Up The Grammys And We Are Never Getting Back Together. Like Ever.’”

Speaking of funny Taylor Swift quotes, this is a blistering one that at least one person will never, ever forget. The now four-time Album Of The Year Grammy winner loves making bold statements, and her fans adore her for it. Like many other stars, she’s had her fair share of woes in the romance department, but her way of combating these things is to be her lighthearted self.

She was exactly that version of herself while on the world stage at the Grammys in 2013. She altered her famous song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” to include the fact that while her ex was known to be both confused and oscillated while going both hot and cold in their relationship, she chose to move on and perform at music’s biggest night. Lines like this are a huge part of Swift’s overwhelming charm.

“Happy National Snake Day! My Favorite Day Of The Year!”

Taylor Swift In Concert

After famously feuding with Kim Kardashian over allegedly giving her permission to use a lyric in a song (via BBC), Swift went into hiding from the internet backlash. It was a rare time when the star remained somewhat out of the spotlight. However, when she returned, she proved that she was stronger than ever and she became an even bigger star afteward.

The snake was something that she had been bullied with, but she reclaimed it as her own and made it her icon for Reputation. In true Taylor Swift fashion, she kept one of her tour dates on National Snake Day, and proudly claimed that it was her favorite day of the year as she sang her famous comeback song “Look What You Made Me Do.” Now, Kim and her daughter dance to Taylor Swift music, while the snake has remained part of her show.

“Passive Aggressive? Petty? Why Did She Do That? What…”

Taylor Swift In A BBC 1 Interview

“Why Is She Greeting Us? Who Is She Greeting? She Greeted Us Too Soon. She Greeted Us Too Late! She Greeted Us With A Weird Undertone…”

In a moment of total spontaneity, Taylor Swift shot off this memorable quote in a BBC 1 interview when the interviewer spoke about how her saying a simple “hello” can make waves in the whole world. Swift funnily imitated her haters, who would question even her tiny “hello” on Twitter. Interestingly, both her haters and her fans tend to diseect everything the superstar does.

Even though her delivery was hilarious and on point, the reason this stood out is that it accurately spoke about how women in general, especially when they’re famous, are perceived in the media and scrutinized for the smallest actions in a big way. They’re often shed in a negative light, making it both one of the funniest Taylor Swift quotes and one that is also packed with real wisdom from the worldly star.

“We Will Breathe In, Breathe Through, Breathe Deep, And Breathe Out.”

Taylor Swift In Her NYU Commencement Speech

“I Am A Doctor Now, So I Know How Breathing Works”

One of Taylor Swift’s biggest achievements to date has been her Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts bestowed on her by New York University. Although some might have expected that music and global icon Taylor Swift would give a serious commencement address after she had been awarded such an honor (via CBS News), fans were more than delighted when she decided to go with a humorous approach.

Ultimately, Taylor Swift was very proud of being a Doctor but she managed to make light of even this massive feat by joking about simply breathing through the tough stuff. Whether it’s the small things or something major like this kind of achievement, Swift gave sag advice while also being funny. Even during her sage commencement speech, she managed to be funny and relatable to the thousands of students around her.

“I Look Up And There’s Four Paparazzi At The Gate. Snap, Snap, Snappin’. Cutest Outfit Ever.”

Taylor Swift In A Promo Shoot For Speak Now

When it comes to fashion, Taylor Swift is something of an icon as almost anything she wears starts trending as her fans and onlookers flock to try and match her style. Many of them felt she indeed wore “the cutest outfit ever” when she sported an oversized red basketball jersey to promote the vinyl release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) for Target.

However, in a fun behind-the-scenes peek at the shoot for the promo, Swift sarcastically complained about being spotted by paparazzi while wearing an unflattering ensemble that was several sizes too large. Although the line about it being cute was sarcastic, most fans agree that Swift wore the outfit well. The presence of paparazzi is a constant issue for celebrities like Swift, and this is one of the funny Taylor Swift quotes, showing how she approaches it with humor.

“Get Out Of My House!”

Taylor Swift In The “Look What You Made Me Do” Video

“I hate you! Get out of my house!” screamed Taylor during the making of the music video for “Look What You Made Me Do” in a memorable moment. The whole thing got better when Taylor Swift explained the line in the behind-the-scenes video, stating that she was

“not sure where that came from. I have no experience with home invasion. But you know, you just gotta follow the muse.”

The simple message proved itself to be one of the greatest Taylor Swift quotes not just for giving viewers a small peek at her creative process. However, the real reason that it is so easily remembered is the delivery. Swift said it with so much rage and conviction, even though she revealed it was just a random quip she snatched from thin air. That’s the kind of random comedy that she has become known for.

“This One Even Comes With A Phone, So He Can Break Up With Other Girls.”

Taylor Swift On MySpace

The youngest Swifties likely have no recollection of the time Taylor Swift posted a video of herself on her MySpace account. She might be a modern megastar but she got her start during the era of that formerly popular social media platform. In this particular video, Swift was holding a Joe Jonas doll and making some astute observations about the time he split up with her over the phone.

Millennial Swifties likely remember this moment all too well. Swift has since admitted, on yet another memorable Ellen guest appearance, that calling out Joe Jonas for breaking up with her in a 25-second phone call in 2008 was “too much.” Although her longtime fans likely hold no ill will toward Jonas, this is just one of those funny Taylor Swift quotes that will forever live on in infamy.

“What Do You Mean?”

As The Tortured Poets Department Has A #1 Debut

Taylor Swift is one of the winningest musical artists of all time. Her albums bring in huge sales, her singles dominate radio and streaming, and she regularly gets award show recognition. Swift has admitted in several of her interviews and documentaries that she wants to put out work she is proud of, and that she can be competitive. When her music does well, it’s a reminder of how hard she’s worked, and how much people enjoy the part of herself she’s willingly shared with them through her lyrics.

Some cynics dislike that she always seems surprised when winning an award, but that is part of her charm. Despite how much success she has, she is always thrilled to beat herself, and that’s what happened when The Tortured Poets Department debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album had the biggest streaming launch ever, but also sold nearly 2 million physical albums (and almost 900,000 of those were vinyl). Her response to that hugely successful launch of her album in the middle of her Eras Tour was to ask, “What do you mean?” on X.

“Hey Guys, It’s Dibbles!”

Taylor Swift To Ellen DeGeneres

In one of her many Ellen interviews, Taylor Swift explained how her cat has two names. “In the house, it’s Dibbles, because it suits her personality more. She’s like a scrappy little cat, so, her name is like, Olivia. But it’s like, her personality’s more like, ‘Hey guys, it’s Dibbles!” The best part is how Swift switches her voice to sound like a silly character while doing her impression of Dibbles, also known as Olivia.

A short but sweet look into Taylor’s relationship with her cat at home, this funny bit is also one of the most adorable Taylor Swift quotes. It gets even funnier when realizing that Swift named her cat after Law and Order: SVU character Olivia Benson and that she has other cats at home who are now named after Grey’s Anatomy’s Meredith Grey and Benjamin Button from the David Fincher movie.

“I Think For Me, Um…”

A Line Used In Countless Taylor Swift Interviews

Out of all the funny Taylor Swift quotes, this one is the most repeated, not just by Swifties, but by Taylor herself which is what makes it even more hilarious. Try as she may, Swift has never really been able to shake off saying “I think for me, um,” before she goes into almost any explanation. Whether in interviews, onstage, or behind-the-scenes footage, she’s bound to drop this line.

Loyal Swifties continue to tease her about it, but it’s all good fun, and Swift herself has since given up on fixing something that isn’t broken. The phrase has become somewhat of a trademark for the star, and the fact that she has run with it and can poke fun at herself is why she’s so funny. it’s these little quirks that remind people that Taylor Swift is still human, after all.