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 before admitting the challenge felt much harder than it sounded.
Taylor Swift reveals two of her top 5 songs from her own catalog on Stephen Colbert show
When Colbert asked her for a ranked list, Swift immediately laughed and said, “I don’t have enough,” referring to how difficult it was to narrow down her discography that spans 18 years, 11 studio albums, and multiple genre eras. As she said this, Colbert jokingly picked up her final vinyl album and placed it on the desk, highlighting just how many records she actually had. 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, especially because her favorites change depending on what she’s revisiting. She added that she is “really obsessed with The Life of a Showgirl right now,” hinting that new inspirations are constantly shaping how she views her 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.
