Taylor Swift knows how to tell a story. I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE is honesty at its best

 

So many times in life and entertainment we try to find someone to blame for our actions. With I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE Taylor Swift flips the script and admits the mistakes she made in love.

This song is honesty at its best. "He was long gone when he met me, and I realize the joke is on me," she sings, appreciating that even when they were together, they really weren't. Wow. What a revelation. 

When we want to see the best in others, it can be hard to admit the truth that is right in front of us. As Taylor says, though, "The blame is on me." The signs were there. She just chose to ignore them. When the truth can't be denied, that is when the lightbulb really turns on bright. This comes through in the line: "And the saddest fear comes creeping in that you never loved me or her, or anyone, or anything." 

Lesson learned for sure. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. We've all been there, yet thanks to Taylor Swift we can sing about it---and pray we never make THAT mistake again. 

When enough is enough Jessica Lynn's NOT YOUR WOMAN shows how you find the strength to move on

NOT YOUR WOMAN is a song of dual messages: dealing with betrayal but also realizing your own inner power. Dealing with someone who is not who they pretend to be can be tough, but Jessica Lynn sings the words that women (and men, actually) can embrace, realizing that they deserve to be someone's first choice. 

These lines say it all: "I'm not your woman anymore. I'm not someone you run around on then come walking through my door... I'm through, I'm done, ain't no more I can say. It's too late now, and I'm way too strong to stay."

For those looking for a song that speaks to the heart yet reminds you of what you deserve, NOT YOUR WOMAN is that anthem. Step into your power and realize that you deserve more. 

Feeling lost? Abi Nav's DEVIL WITH NO NAME shares the struggles so many contend with daily

 The moment I heard the words of this song it resonated with me. We have all either been there or know who someone who has been lost in their own heads. We might look like we're alright, but the restlessness is there. 

'My mind is racing as I am pacing...' that is a sentiment that can plague us as we're dealing with doubt, fear and uncertainty in life. When we're able to gather our thoughts and realize that the power is in being ourselves and knowing that we are worthy, things change. That is what Abi talks about, and that is the freedom we can all enjoy. 

Parker Graye's LAST TIME shows when the love is gone nothing else seems to matter

 

We can make all the promises we want, but when the love is gone there is nothing else that matters. 

In Parker Graye's LAST TIME we see how even the good memories don't keep us from the hurt and disappointments that come when we love that special someone. When we feel what is colorful and bright fade to black we know that the words "last time" don't mean anything if you can't back it up with actions. 

She sings about the promises that were made, but she can't believe it was never enough. In the end we have to do what is best for us, and that is what she realizes. No matter how much they promise it is what is done that matters. 

Riley Clemmons' STUCK INSIDE MY HEAD shows that it's not always easy to free yourself from the past

We all know the importance of moving on, especially when it comes to something that doesn't serve us well. That is sometimes easier said than done, and that is what Riley Clemmons' STUCK INSIDE MY HEAD shows. 

I love the honesty in this song, showing that we are wanting to move on but we can't stop thinking about that someone or something that has brought us good and bad. The beat on this song is addictive and makes you want to move. 

As it starts talking about that song or movie that we can't get out of our head, that is exactly what this song becomes. "I would rather think of anything else instead," she admits, but "you're stuck inside my head."