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By analyzing the lyrics of each of Taylor Swift's songs using the same method that makes ZIP files smaller—compressing data by identifying and eliminating similar lines or phrases—we can try to quantify how repetitive a song is. A higher score indicates a greater degree of lyrical repetition, which allows for a reduction in the song's overall 'size.'

folklore cover
evermore cover
Speak Now cover
Taylor Swift cover
Midnights cover
Fearless (Taylor's Version) cover
Red (Taylor's Version) cover
Lover cover
reputation cover
1989 cover
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