How To Prep For Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert In Singapore

Are you “...Ready For it”? Finally, we are just days away from the long-awaited Eras Tour in Singapore. And from what we’ve seen so far on social media, we are in for a show that seems remarkably “Enchanted”.

Taylor Swift is set to take the stage for a whopping six nights in the Singapore Sports Hub. You don’t have to be a Swiftie to know that the success of the Eras Tour has been nothing short of sensational. The statistics speak for themselves: The Eras Tour is the first concert in history to surpass $1 billion US dollars in revenue, making it the highest-grossing tour ever, according to Guinness World Records. 

For the “Lucky Ones” who were able to score tickets, be prepared to immerse yourself in the magic of the Eras Tour. Paying homage to each of Swift’s eras, the set list is expected to consist of 44 full-length songs, spanning approximately three hours. That being said, here are some things you can do to prepare for what seems to be the concert of the year.

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Memorise songs from the set list

If there’s anything we know about concerts, it’s that they are the perfect place to belt out and sing along to your favourite songs with the artist in the flesh. To enjoy your night to the fullest, be sure to do your homework beforehand by listening to Swift’s extensive discography.

Here are some of the songs she is expected to perform, based on previous setlists:

Lover era:

• “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince”
• “Cruel Summer”
• “The Man”
• “You Need to Calm Down” 
• “Lover”
• “The Archer”

Fearless era:

• “Fearless”
• “You Belong With Me”
• “Love Story”

Evermore era:

• “Tis the damn season”
• “Willow”
• “Marjorie”
• “Champagne Problems”
• “Tolerate It”

Reputation era:

• “…Ready for It?”
• “Delicate”
• “Don’t Blame Me”
• “Look What You Made Me Do”

Speak Now era:

• “Enchanted”
• “Long Live”

Red era:

• “22” 
• “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
• “I Knew You Were Trouble”
• “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”

Folklore era:

• “The 1” 
• “Betty”
• “The Last Great American Dynasty” 
• “August”
• “Illicit Affairs”
• “My Tears Ricochet”
• “Cardigan”

1989 era:

• “Style”
• “Blank Space”
• “Shake It Off”
• “Wildest Dreams” 
• “Bad Blood”

A surprise set:

• Surprise guitar song
• Surprise piano song

Midnights era:

• “Lavender Haze”
• “Anti-Hero”
• “Midnight Rain”
• “Vigilante Shit”
• “Bejeweled”
• “Mastermind”
• “Karma”

Learn your chants

While not as elaborate as those you would see at K-pop concerts, the fan chants for the Eras Tour seem to be a mix of Swiftie community favourites, iconic lyrics shouted out and emphasised along with rhythmic claps, as well as viral lines posted on TikTok by fans, repeated by fellow Swifties, that have stuck ever since.

“You Need To Calm Down”

The upbeat song about equality for all is especially celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Be prepared to shout the line: “ Cause shade never made anybody less gay!”

“You Belong With Me”

Although not technically a chant, this song involves the audience doing a rhythmic double clap in the middle of the bridge after the lyrics: “ When you know you’re bout to cry”.

“Marjorie”

Again, not really a chant, but it’s definitely one to make the night special. Swift wrote the song to honour her late grandmother. Hence, at recent Eras Tour shows, we have seen numerous TikToks of the audience holding up their flashlights for the entirety of the song, replicating a sea of stars.

“Delicate”

Prepare to sing your heart out after the intro of the song and before the first verse. Originating from Swiftie TikToker, Emily Valencia, who went viral doing the chant after Taylor sings: “But you can make me a drink” the audience responds with “One, Two,Three, let’s go b*tch!” 

“All Too Well” (10 minute version)

Yes, we know this song literally “All Too Well”; the alleged story behind it, as well as the music video starring Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink. Naturally, this song has to have a fan chant, and it comes after: “and you were tossing me the car keys…” with  the audience shouting back: “F*ck the Patriarchy”. The verse trended as a viral TikTok sound, and this line has since been solidified into a permanent fan chant.

“Bad Blood”

From the glimpses we’ve seen of the Eras Tour, Swift sings the OG version of “Bad Blood” without the Kendrick Lamar feature seen in the star-studded music video. Fans typically take on the rapper’s part by belting out the lyrics “You forgive, you forget, but you never let it go!” after Swift sings the line: “Band-Aids don’t fix bullet holes / You say sorry just for show / If you live like that, you live with ghosts”.

“Anti-Hero”

This fan chant originates from the special remix of the song featuring The Bleachers, which includes a line where the band’s lead singer and Swift’s long-time friend, Jack Antonoff, shouts, “Taylor, you’ll be fine” after the lyrics, “Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise as altruism / Like some kind of congressman?”

“Karma”

This is the latest and most recent addition to the Eras Tour fan chants. Swift replaced the “guy on the screen” line with “guy on the Chiefs” while singing the song in the South American leg of her tour. Swifties worldwide instantly caught onto the cheeky nod to her new beau, and Kansas City Chiefs player, Travis Kelce, and have since begun shouting it at every concert. It goes after the lyrics, “Sweet like justice, karma is a queen, karma takes all my friends to the summit.”

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Get crafty

Leave it to Taylor Swift to turn a lyric into a worldwide phenomenon. Besides Swift herself, the most recognisable symbol present at each concert are the friendship bracelets. The making and exchanging of friendship bracelets has become a symbolic tradition at the Eras Tour concerts.

Swifties around the world have been making dozens of beaded bracelets to exchange with fellow fans, with the nostalgic accessory embellished with letter beads spelling out Taylor Swift songs, titles and eras. This trend specifically originates from her song “You’re On Your Own, Kid” from the lyrics, “Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.”

Since the announcement of The Eras Tour back in November 2022, thousands of bracelets have been exchanged, between fans and even celebs like Swift’s bestie, Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, actor Paul Rudd and of course, Travis Kelce, among numerous others. So, why not try your hand at bracelet-making, make some friends and have a keepsake from the night of your “Wildest Dreams”, all at once?

Count down with a themed cake

This particular activity is inspired by a scene in the “Blank Space” music video, which shows the pop star passionately sticking a knife into a heart-shaped cake, with an unexpected red filling splattering out, representing a broken heart.

Swifties took to TikTok to showcase their own variations of the unconventional yet cool cake, which quickly became a trend in October 2023. Bakers on the platform demonstrated how to achieve the red ooze with a combination of red fruit and white chocolate or fondant draped on top to give a similar appearance to the cake in the video.

Though the cake may be tricky to recreate, just imagine the satisfaction when you finally get to cut into it.

Brush up on Sabrina Carpenter’s songs

Have the ultimate sing-a-long night by memorising not just Swift’s songs, but her opening act, Sabrina Carpenter, as well. The Disney star turned singer needs no introduction, with massively successful songs under her belt, most notably, “Feather” and “Nonsense”. Carpenter is well-known for her cheeky tradition of changing up the outro of the song “Nonsense”, in which she expertly customises each outro to fit the city she is performing in. Fans adore her creativity and spunky twists to the customised outros, with each one-of-a-kind verse regularly going viral on social media.

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Don’t forget the usual concert prep

The three-hour concert requires some preparation to ensure you enjoy your night to the fullest.

 
Firstly, do dress for the occasion. With a variety of eras to choose from, the possibilities are endless; not to mention a plethora of outfit inspo from previous concert attendees showing off their Eras Tour ensembles on social media. 

Secondly, comfort is key! Throw on your comfiest shoes, not just for dancing but also for protection from the risk of an unfortunate foot stomp. Considering the tens of thousands of excited fans, it’s best to wear covered shoes. 

Last but not least, stay fed and hydrated. With all the singing and dancing ahead, it’s important to fuel up beforehand to make the most of your concert experience. Most importantly, let loose and have fun, because it is going to be a night to remember.