The Evolution of Reputation: A Look at "...Ready For It?" Taylor Swift’s served as the high-octane second single from her polarizing 2017 album, reputation . Shifting away from her country-pop roots, the track leaned heavily into industrial pop , dubstep , and trap-inspired beats . Sound and Style
Swift employs a rhythmic, "rapping" style in the verses. Taylor Swift - …Ready For It?
The verses are gritty, while the chorus is soaring and melodic. The Evolution of Reputation: A Look at "
It famously opened the Reputation Stadium Tour , using its heavy bass to set a dark, powerful tone for the show. The verses are gritty, while the chorus is
It subtly addresses her public image as a calculated "man-eater."
Fans widely believe the song is about her then-boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn . The Music Video
The walls are covered in graffiti referencing her birth year ('89), Alwyn's birth year ('91), and future song titles. Chart Success and Legacy Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Certified Multi-Platinum in the US, Australia, and Canada.