Shake It Off Lyrics - Taylor Swift | 1989

"Shake It Off" (2014) is the lead single from Taylor Swift's pop breakthrough album 1989 — a bright, upbeat anthem about shrugging off critics and dancing on anyway. It arrived with unmissable confidence and set the tone for Swift's new era.

The record speaks for itself: the song spent multiple weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, earned RIAA Diamond certification, and its official music video has been watched billions of times on YouTube — cementing its place as one of Swift's biggest hits.

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Shake It Off — Song Credits

Artist: Taylor Swift

Song: "Shake It Off"

Album: 1989 (2014)

Released: 2014

Writers: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback

Lyrics: pending — the lyric text is on hold under the 2026-10-13 lyrics copyright pause.

Shake It Off — Official Music Video

Shake It Off — Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Shake It Off" released?
"Shake It Off" was released in 2014 as the lead single from 1989; the album itself arrived on 27 October 2014.

Who wrote "Shake It Off"?
The song was written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback.

Which album is "Shake It Off" from?
It is the lead single from Taylor Swift's album 1989 (2014).

How big was "Shake It Off"?
It spent multiple weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was certified Diamond by the RIAA, and its official music video has billions of views on YouTube.