Blank Space Quotes

Context

The misquoted line is from the song "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift from the album 1989 (2014).

"Blank Space" is a song in which Taylor Swift tells you all the reasons you should not date her. She gets "drunk on jealousy." She's a "nightmare dressed like a daydream." But the main reason "it's gonna go down in flames" is because she drinks sooo much Starbucks that she alienates other Starbucks drinkers, making them so lonely they feel the need to call her names.

Wait, that's not the actual lyrics? Swift says she's singing, "Got a long list of ex-lovers. They'll tell you I'm insane." Alright, if she says so. They're probably ex-lovers because of her debilitating Starbucks addiction.

Where you've heard it

You've heard this waiting in line for your half-caf double mocha cappuccino, or if you're hanging out with Taylor's mom, who also thought "Starbucks lovers" was the correct quote.

Additional Notable References

• Starbucks' official Twitter weighed in on the matter.
• Scientific research explains why we all mishear this lyric. (Yes, we want to listen to Taylor Swift all day too…for science!)
• This misquote even has its own apparel!

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Getting fancy Starbucks drinks is pretentious. Getting the most expensive Starbucks drink you can for free on your birthday is even worse. Misquoting a Taylor Swift song in a way that actually improves the song is the best.