“Taylor Swift only writes songs about breakups”. This clearly misogynistic statement is often repeated in the media when someone mentions Taylor and how great of a songwriter she is. It is most likely coming from people who know nothing about her or what she stands for. But is this claim really fair? What about Ed Sheeran? He writes just as much about love as Taylor does, but no one ever calls him out for it because he is a man. “Soon You’ll Get Better”, “marjorie”, “Ronan”, and “Bigger than the Whole Sky” are just a few examples of songs written by Taylor Swift that have much more compelling themes than love and heartbreak. Through these lyrics, Taylor shares stories of loss she has experienced in her life. One of her most chart-breaking songs, “Shake It Off”, is also not about relationships, but rather, dealing with the criticisms the media has by just ignoring them and, well, shaking them off. Most people won’t care to take the time to recognize the depth and diversity of Taylor’s music. People will read in the media about how she only writes songs for teenagers about love and breakups and believes them without question. Narratives such as this reflect a bigger issue in society; the undermining of women’s accomplishments, especially in male-dominated fields such as the music industry. Reading these misogynistic ideas may have you believe she only writes songs about men she has dated, but in reality, Taylor’s music spans a large range of themes including feminism, family and friendship, mental health, nostalgia, social and political activism, self-reflection, revenge, success, and many more. She creates stories in her music that truly convey her deep, complex emotions and experiences throughout her life. Reducing her to “that girl that writes breakup songs” not only calls one out to have misogynistic ideologies but also dismisses her accomplishments as one of the most talented songwriters of our generation. In this paper, we will explore how Taylor Swift has influenced the media and contributed to advancing feminism in a positive way as well as the history of women in the music industry.