Lover. With its infectious uptempo beats, the song had the potential to change the world and become another massive hit for Swift.
Somewhat sadly, the track didn’t exactly live up to expectations and isn’t remembered as fondly as some of her other chart-topping hits, though it deserves more recognition.The perception of “You Need to Calm Down” as a gay anthem has been a topic of debate.
Some view it as a mainstream artist pandering to the LGBTQ community, seeing dollar signs and promotional motives behind the single.
While there may be some truth to that perspective, it doesn’t diminish the significance of the song’s message or its impact.