Red: Learn “Nonchalant” & Other English Words With Taylor Swift

As the leaves transition into various hues of reds and oranges, the cozy smell of pumpkin spice dances in the air like it just doesn't care. And the autumn breeze whispers a simple hello. ‘Tis the season of sad girl autumn. A time when your must-wear accessory is your red scarf.

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What pops into mind when you think of the autumn season and the red color? Maybe the one hundred and more shades of red out there like Scarlet, Merlot, Crimson, Sangria, Wine, Burgundy, Cinnabar, Jasper, and Tomato. And yes, Tomato (not Tomatoes) is not only a fruit, but it is also a medium reddish-orange color. It might sound funny, but you cannot argue with the fact that Tomato (not Tomatoes) is still a shade of red. And, of course, Taylor Swift’s second re-recorded album called Red (Taylor’s Version). After all, that’s a shade of red, I will never ever forget. *wink*

Autumn, sometimes referred to as Fall in many places, represents the transition from summer to winter. Fall is not too hot. Fall is not too cold. However, it can feel a bit windy and sometimes gloomy. But the cool air and the falling leaves make everything look like a movie scene, not to mention the wistful tunes in the background. Once you start blasting Taylor’s Version of Red, you are sure to take a dramatic trip down memory lane filled with heartbreaks and heartaches.

Red (Taylor’s Version) is an album with 30 songs that explain what it is like to fall in and out of love. There is also a 10-minute version of her song “All Too Well” that can really entrance you in nostalgia and make you reach for that tissue box ‘cuz heaven knows you’ll need it ASAP.

Perhaps, there is always this fleeting magic in the autumn air that is perfect for capturing poetic words and painful melodies to the intricacies of life's love and loss. And listening shamelessly to Red (Taylor's Version) on repeat is the perfect way to completely lose yourself in this special autumnal blues. Even her relatable lines can make you feel like you are the main character of the album, singing the pain away while trying to move on. *dramatic sigh* But before you drown yourself in feelings, browse through this listicle of words that can hopefully help you channel your inner sad girl autumn vibes. Xo.

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1. Achilles Heel (State of Grace, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – a point of weakness

Sentence – I am not telling you my Achilles heel.

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2. Maserati (Red, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – an Italian luxury car

Sentence – He is driving a red Maserati.

3. Treacherous (Treacherous, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – more likely to break trust

Sentence – Don’t trust him, he is known to be the most treacherous brother.

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4. Notch in your belt (I Knew You Were Trouble, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – an achievement

Sentence – Winning this game is just another notch in your belt.

5. Sweet Disposition (All Too Well, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – refers to a person's compassion and kind personality

Sentence – He is known for his sweet disposition.

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6. Hipsters (22, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – one whose interests are different from the mainstream culture

Sentence – The new coffee shop is always crowded on Saturdays with hipsters.

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7. Hard week (I Almost Do, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – describing tough times

Sentence – It’s been a hard week for you, so feel free to take a break some time.

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8. Exhausting (We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – extremely tiring feeling

Sentence – Mowing the lawn is an exhausting weekend chore.

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9. Groceries (Stay Stay Stay, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – food sold in the grocery store

Sentence – We need to buy some groceries before dinner.

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10. Aching (The Last Time, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – hurting; feeling sorrowful

Sentence – This song is so sad that my heart is aching.

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11. Reminiscing (Holy Ground, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – to remember the past

Sentence – The leaves are falling and I am reminiscing about autumn 2 years ago.

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12. Locket (Sad Beautiful Tragic, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – a necklace with a case that can store special things like a picture

Sentence – Your favorite vintage locket is now on sale.

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13. Riviera Views (The Lucky One, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – coastline views

Sentence – The Italian couple just bought a house with a Riviera view.

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14. Butterflies in the stomach (In my stomach is butterflies) (Everything Has Changed, Taylor Swift ft. Ed Sheeran, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – an uneasy feeling

Sentence – I’m getting butterflies in my stomach and I don’t like it.

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15. Dressed to the nines (Starlight, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – to wear a perfect outfit for a special occasion

Sentence – The guests for this year’s Met Gala are all dressed to the nines.

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16. James Taylor (Begin Again, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – an American singer and songwriter

Sentence – My favorite James Taylor song is “How Sweet It Is.”

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17. Tears streaming down your face (The Moment I Knew, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – crying

Sentence – Steve was waving his goodbye to Miranda with tears streaming down his face.

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18. Nonchalant (Come Back…Be Here, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – feeling casually at ease and calm

Sentence – Charlotte was surprisingly nonchalant after finding out her childhood bakery is closing.

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19. Upstanding (Girl At Home, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – honest and honorable

Sentence – The upstanding students will be called for a special breakfast with the Dean tomorrow.

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20. I love you to the moon and back (Ronan, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – a sentiment that expresses strong love and affection

Sentence – Mr. Big’s last message to Carrie was “I love you to the moon and back.”

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21. The one (Better Man, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – the person that you’re meant to be with

Sentence – His best advice is to stop searching for the one.

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22. Ingénue (Nothing New, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – an innocent and experienced person

Sentence – She is auditioning for Giselle’s part, a political ingénue of the Broussard family.

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23. Wrecking ball (Babe, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – something that ruins an ongoing situation

Sentence – After finding out James cheated, the four friends came into his office like a wrecking ball.

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24. Tongue tied (Message In A Bottle, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – afraid to speak out of humiliation

Sentence – The controversial executives stood in front of the entire organization tongue tied.

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25. Fine pedigree (I Bet You Think About Me, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – a very good family lineage

Sentence – His great-grandmother wants him to marry someone else with a fine pedigree, but he is refusing her wishes.

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26. Symphony (Forever Winter, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – an elaborate composition of sounds

Sentence – A symphony of sounds welcomed the dancers as they entered the stage.

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27. Shot in the dark (Run, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – a guess without any prior information

Sentence – It was a shot in the dark, but he decided he will drive to see her.

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28. Polaroid picture (The Very First Night, Taylor Swift, Taylor’s Version)

Meaning – picture printed from a Polaroid camera

Sentence – She has a wall of Polaroid pictures in her summer house.

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