Step into the spotlight with “Wi$h Li$t,” a shimmering highlight from Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, dropping on October 3, 2025, through Republic Records. This 12-track project pulls back the curtain on Swift’s inner world during the Eras Tour, swapping the introspection of The Tortured Poets Department for vibrant pop anthems co-produced with Max Martin and Shellback, their first full collab since Reputation.
Recorded in Sweden amid tour stops, the album captures that electric rush of performance life, with orange-hued visuals and themes of exuberance that Swift called “contagious melodies and vivid lyrics” in her New Heights podcast chat with Travis and Jason Kelce.
Clocking in as track eighth, “Wi$h Li$t” offers a fresh and candid perspective on desires and dreams beyond the glitz and glamor often idolized in pop culture. Known for her storytelling prowess and ability to capture complex emotions with relatable lyrics, Taylor Swift delivers a track that juxtaposes the extravagant “yacht life” fantasies with deeply personal longings for love, family, and simplicity. This song stands out as a reflection on what truly matters, cutting through superficial expectations to focus on authentic connection and contentment. The lyrics explore themes of longing, ambition, and the contrast between public personas and private wishes. Taylor paints vivid pictures of luxury and fame, but gently subverts them by revealing that what she ultimately wants is far more intimate and grounded—companionship, children, and the comfort of a quiet life away from prying eyes. The recurring chorus’s line “I just want you” highlights this heartfelt simplicity amidst a world of excess.
Whether you’re decoding the title’s dollar-sign flair as a cheeky take on desires or bumping it for the chorus replay value, “Wi$h Li$t” stands out in a set that closes with Sabrina Carpenter on the epic title track, proving Swift’s still rewriting the rules of stardom. Dive into the Wi$h Li$t lyrics below and unpack its starry dreams. Don’t miss other The Life of a Showgirl tracks like Opalite or Father Figure for more of Swift’s vibrant pop magic.
| Lead Vocals | Taylor Swift |
| Songwriter | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Music Producer | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Composer | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Mastering Engineer | Randy Merrill & Ryan Smith |
| Mixing Engineer | Șerban Ghenea |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Label | Republic Records |
| Release Date | October 3, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Taylor Swift |
| Recorded At | Shellback Studios (Stockholm, Sweden) |
Lyrics of Wi$h Li$t by Taylor Swift
[Verse 1]
They Want That Yacht Life, Under Chopper Blades
They Want Those Bright Lights And Balenci Shades
And A Fat Ass With A Baby Face
They Want It All
They Want That Complex Female Character
They Want That Critical Smash Palme D’or
And An Oscar On Their Bathroom Floor
They Want It All
[Pre-Chorus]
And They Should Have What They Want
They Deserve What They Want
Hope They Get What They Want
[Chorus]
I Just Want You, Huh
Have A Couple Kids, Got The Whole Block Looking Like You
We Tell The World To Leave Us The Fuck Alone, And They Do, Wow
Got Me Dreaming About A Driveway With A Basketball Hoop
Boss Up, Settle Down, Got A Wish List (Wish List)
I Just Want You
[Verse 2]
They Want That Freedom, Living Off The Grid
They Want Those Three Dogs That They Call Their Kids
And That Good Surf, No Hypocrites
They Want It All
They Want A Contract With Real Madrid
They Want That Spring Break That Was Fuckin’ Lit
And Then That Video Taken Off The Internet
They Want It All
[Pre-Chorus]
And They Should Have What They Want
They Deserve What They Want
I Hope They Get What They Want
[Chorus]
I Just Want You, Huh (You, You, Yeah)
Have A Couple Kids, Got The Whole Block Looking Like You
We Tell The World To Leave Us The Fuck Alone, And They Do (Oh), Wow
Got Me Dreaming About A Driveway With A Basketball Hoop (Hoop)
Boss Up, Settle Down, Got A Wish List (Wish List)
[Verse 3]
I Made Wishes On All Of The Stars
Please, God, Bring Me A Nice Friend Who I Think Is Hot
I Thought I Had It Right, Once, Twice, But I Did Not
You Caught Me Off My Guard
I Hope Get What I Want (Get What I Want)
‘Cause I Know What I Want
[Chorus]
I Just Want You (Baby)
Have A Couple Kids, Got The Whole Block
Looking Like You (Got ’em Looking Like You)
We Tell The World To Leave Us The Fuck Alone, And They Do, Wow
Got Me Dreaming About A Driveway With A Basketball Hoop
Boss Up, Settle Down, Got A Wish List (Wish List)
I Just Want You (Ooh)
And We Can Have A Couple Kids,
Got The Whole Block Looking Like You (You)
We Tell The World To Leave Us The Fuck Alone,
And They Do (Yeah), Wow
And Now You Got Me Dreaming
About A Driveway With A Basketball Hoop
Boss Up, Settle Down, Got A Wish List (Wish List)
I Just Want You
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