One of , "Cornelia Street," and "False God."

However, not all of the Lover tracks were met with love and acceptance. A few were viewed as too bubblegum pop and repetitive. Now, one of the least-liked songs on the album is having a viral moment, six years after its initial release. While Taylor Swift was excited to release her optimistic single, fans didn't love it as much as she did and are expressing their disdain once again.

Taylor Swift's 2019 Wango Tango ME! Performance Is Recirculating

The Performance Is Getting Mixed Reactions

Taylor Swift's 2019 Wango Tango performance has been circulating online with mostly negative reactions. Swift sang her then-new single "ME!" bringing out Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendan Urie to perform his verse. However, a lot of fans find the performance embarrassing and aren't afraid to express their opinions. At the time, Swift was reemerging after her much darker reputation era, where she spent a lot of time out of the spotlight. She evaded interviews, was barely seen by the paparazzi, and only did select performances.

For the Lover era, Swift was back to doing interviews and heavy promotion for "ME!" She also dressed in a lot of colorful clothes, bringing her "Daylight" lyric "step into the daylight and let it go" to life. Unfortunately, fans found ​​​​​​edginess of reputation more appealing and thought the Lover aesthetic was childish and cringe-worthy. The Wango Tango performance showcases Swift and Urie dancing along to the song while Swift is dressed in a bright yellow shirt and pink ombré shorts.

Initially, a lot of the responses to the video were negative, but soon other Swifties jumped to the popstar's defense, pointing out how much fun she was having and how happy she was during the Lover era. Fans also addressed society's penchant for being negative and tearing others down if they're joyful.

ME! Was Controversial When It Was Released

Swifties Didn't Love The Singer's Newfound Optimism

Fans were split when Taylor Swift released "ME!" While some understood the message and enjoyed it, others thought it was immature. Before "ME!," fans had gotten used to Swift's dark aesthetic during the reputation era. However, Swift wanted to express that she was no longer in that vengeful place and was ready to let go of her bitterness and be herself again. "ME!" is a very bubblegum pop song, and at the time of its release, this wasn't the most popular genre.

Her previous album, reputation, had a lot of trap and R&B influences, which was the type of music topping the charts in the late 2010s. Swift's "ME!" didn't fit in, and unfortunately, became her first lead single since her Speak Now album to not debut at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100. The song fell second to Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road."

One of the most controversial parts of "ME!" was the song's bridge when Swift and Urie yelled, "Hey kids, spelling is fun!" While the bridge remains in the "ME!" music video, it was removed from all versions on streaming and does not appear on the Lover physical albums either. Fans assumed Swift may have taken the line out because of the negative reactions to it. However, more inquisitive Swifties believed it was an Easter egg. They noticed that the three words in "spelling is fun" have eight, two, and three letters.

As a date, it's 8/23, which was the day Lover was released. After the album was announced, Swifties assumed the singer removed it because it was only meant to give away the release date. Despite so many negative responses, select Swifties appreciated Taylor Swift's newfound happiness and understood the message of self-love that the pop star was spreading.

The Lover Single Deserves More Love From Swifties

ME! Is A Fun Song With An Uplifting Message

After a very dark era for Taylor Swift, the Lover era was the perfect way for her to transition back into the spotlight. While "ME!" has a lot of haters, the song and its accompanying music video were the perfect way for Swift to have a new beginning. The music video begins with a pastel pink snake, the symbol of the reputation era, exploding into an array of butterflies. The opening signified a deep transformation in Swift, that she was freeing herself from the darkness and evolving into a better version of herself.

"One of these things is not like the other

Like a rainbow with all of the colors

Babydoll when it comes to a lover

I promise that you'll never find another like me."

"ME!" also has a very empowering message, especially for the millions of young women who have been following Swift since the start of her career. In the song, Swift sings about feeling insecure and like she isn't as good as other women. She points out her many flaws, like how she can "never leave well enough alone," and expresses fears that her partner might leave her for someone better. However, by the pre-chorus, she starts reminding herself how irreplaceable she is.

Even with all her perceived flaws, Swift knows that there is no one else like her, promising, "You'll never find another like me." Not feeling good enough is a universal feeling, and Swift was speaking for so many people when she itted to feeling that way in "ME!" Instead of wallowing in that emotion, she shifts the narrative, inspiring listeners to do the same. When "ME!" was released, it became popular with children because of its upbeat and happy lyrics and production.

"ME!" reached a whole generation growing up in a social media-dominated world, teaching them to ignore the expectations and standards and love themselves today. As the world only goes deeper into social media obsession, and more beauty standards and harmful trends emerge, Taylor Swift's "ME!" is even more relevant than when it was first released.