Am I Allowed to Cry? Songs

When Taylor Swift announces an album, the world takes an interest. That’s certainly what happened in the days after she unveiled THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, as intrepid Swifties began hunting and assembling and pinning clues to digital cork boards, eventually landing on the theory that her 11th studio album is sure to explore the five stages of heartbreak. And when Swifties agree upon a theory, Taylor takes an interest—so, naturally, she’s responded by crafting a series of exclusive playlists, choosing songs of her own that fit each stage. The third stage is bargaining, where we often negotiate—asking questions of the universe and ourselves in an attempt to feel better. Kind of a complicated feeling to capture in song, but Taylor’s got you covered, zeroing in on a selection that includes “Soon You’ll Get Better”, “Say Don’t Go” and folklore’s “this is me trying”.