Blank Space

"Blank Space" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fifth studio album 1989  (2014). It was written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback. The song was released to the radio by Republic Records on November 10, 2014 as the album's second single, after "Shake it off" and is the second track on the album. Musically, "Blank Space" is a minimalist electropop song with lyrics that satirize the media's perception of Swift and her relationships.

"Blank Space" was a critical and commercial success, having reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 following "Shake It Off". Swift became the first woman in the Hot 100's 56-year history to succeed herself at the top spot.The song has also topped charts in Canada, South Africa and Australia. It was included in several critics' year-end lists and was the second and the sixth best song according to Time and Rolling Stone. In January 2015, "Blank Space" was ranked at number 3 on The Village Voice​'s annual year-end Pazz & Jop critics' poll, one rank before "Shake It Off".

The song's accompanying music video was directed by Joseph Kahn and was shot over three days. The song received its first televised performance at the 2014 American Music Awards and as part of "Taylor Swift's 1989 Secret Session with iHeartRadio" on October 27, 2014 in New York City.