<aside> 💡 Taylor’s use of this theme changes across her discography, as the theme grows in depth and complexity. See also: Lights/Bright/Shine Shiny New Eyes that are starry/gleaming/twinkling/sparkly/glint Sparkling/Sparkle

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Emily Dickinson’s poem on how truth should “dazzle” slowly otherwise it’ll blind people:

Debut (October 24, 2006)

• Invisible - There's a fire inside of you That can't help but shine through She's never gonna see the light
• Mary’s Song - I'll still look at you like the stars that shine
• Tim McGraw - He said the way my blue eyes shine Put those Georgia stars to shame that night
• BTS for Picture To Burn MV - “I think that he’s like a real life Ken**.** Look at him! He’s like all shiny & glowy.”

On The Set With Taylor Swift - Picture To Burn

Fearless (November 11, 2008)

• Hey Stephen

  • But I never seen nobody shine the way you do
  • I'm waiting alone now, so come on and come out And pull me near and shine, shine, shine

• Jump Then Fall - Every time you smile, I smile And every time you shine, I'll shine for you

• The Best Day - And I love you for giving me your eyes For staying back and watching me shine

• You’re Not Sorry - You used to shine so bright, but I watched all of it fade

• White Horse Taymoji

  

Speak Now (October 25, 2010)

• Long Live - Tell 'em how I hope they shine