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Taylor Swift's Cleveland Song
Taylor Swift wrote a song about Cleveland after buying a lakefront home near the city.
In brief
Taylor Swift wrote a song about Cleveland after buying a lakefront home near the city. Taylor Swift released a song referencing Cleveland after purchasing a lakefront house near downtown Cleveland. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Taylor Swift's Cleveland Song
Taylor Swift released a song titled 'Cleveland!' after buying a lakefront house near downtown Cleveland.
“He already took me to cleveland, and showed me the heights, so hate all you like, this is the love of my life, hey, hey, hey”
Cleveland Heights Connection
Taylor Swift mentions Cleveland Heights, where Travis Kelce grew up as a football quarterback.
“the heights is a reference to the eastern suburb of cleveland heights”
Cleveland Song History
Cleveland has inspired songs from Townes Van Zandt and Bob Dylan.
“that's about the only song in my repertoire that's got cleveland in it”
Townes Van Zandt's Song
Townes Van Zandt's 'Pancho and Lefty' references Cleveland as a cold, desolate place.
“the desert's quiet, cleveland's cold/so the story ends, we're told”
Cleveland's Song Legacy
Cleveland has been featured in songs by multiple artists including Taylor Swift and Townes Van Zandt.
“this is far from the first time a great songwriter has written a song about the town”
What to remember
Taylor Swift released a song referencing Cleveland after purchasing a lakefront house near downtown Cleveland.
