Summary

One of the most beloved aspects of theStar Warsfranchise is its complex fibre , many of whom can be defined by a individual song fromTaylor Swift ’s discography . Ever since its inception in 1977,Star Warsmovies and television showshave been creating story that are character - centric , allowing their audience to see these beloved characters both at their highest highs and at their lowest low . From the cataclysm of Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader to the triumph of Luke Skywalker , Leia Organa , and Han Solo , these characters have just as many human moments as they do heroic .

also , Swift ’s impressively unsubtle discography is known for being extremely relatable , showcasing moments of lightness alongside second of potent sorrow . She accomplishes this in her songs while spreading her work across various genres , somethingStar Warsitself has also fulfill through visual media . This meansSwift certainly has music that can facilitate to define the characters of theStar Warsfranchise , and these are 15 of the best pairs between character and Swift ’s songs .

Star Wars has an impressive array of far-famed role , but some are more influential than others . Here are the 10 most influential in the franchise .

Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, and Anakin Skywalker

15Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

“this is me trying” (folklore, 2020)

As tell by George Lucas himself , the story ofStar Warsis the cataclysm of Darth Vader , a man who fell into darkness because of his own reverence , attachments , and undecided trauma . In " this is me trying , " Swift tells a story from the linear perspective of someone who is always endeavor to play as if there ’s no dark left within them , particularly after losing someone they love - which applies to both Anakin after losing his mother and Vader after losing Padmé . Swift ’s lyrics about feeling " likean open injury " and having regrets absolutely define the catastrophe of Anakin Skywalker .

14Obi-Wan Kenobi

“The Great War” (Midnights (3am Edition), 2022)

Obi - Wan Kenobi is anotherStar Warscharacter whose story is wind in tragedy . Though Obi - Wan has experience the going of both his master and his lover , no loss is quite as irritating for him as the treachery of his former Padawan and friend - turned - brother . In " The Great War , " Swift sings " Somewhere in the haze , set out a sense I ’d been betrayed , " a line that resonate well with Obi - Wan ’s feeling towards Anakin afterOrder 66 . The song ends with a bright declaration of peace , something Obi - Wan no doubt receive when he and Anakin later became one with the Force .

13Ahsoka Tano

“Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” (Midnights (3am Edition), 2022)

Much like Anakin and Obi - Wan , much of Ahsoka ’s account is define by disaster , in particular the trauma of experiencing the Clone Wars andsurviving Order 66 . Ahsoka , however , was just a adolescent during the Clone Wars , which meant she was a child fighting alongside her master and the clone army . The heartbreaking telephone circuit " Give me back my girlhood , it was mine first " in Swift ’s song " Would ’ve , Could ’ve , Should ’ve " echoes this persuasion from Ahsoka ’s past times , a devastating supplication to get back the lawful maidhood she deserved to experience .

Swift also let the cat out of the bag " And now that I ’m grown , I ’m scared of ghosts / Memories feel like weapons , " which perfectly draw Ahsoka ’s struggles later on on in her life . Ahsokaseason 1 regard her constantly wrestling with her past , from fighting in the Clone Wars to walking away from her PadawanSabine Wren . The Force ghostwriter of Anakin Skywalker appears to her inthe World Between Worldsand helps to free her from her past tense , but this line by Swift epitomizes what the initial battle was like for Ahsoka - even down to referencing the " ghosts " of her former master key .

12Padmé Amidala

“The Man” (Lover, 2019)

Padmé has long since stood as a distaff ikon , specially for her strong suit and the ways in which she uses her platform as fag and senator of Naboo to call out injustice . In " The Man , " fleet sings about the stark difference of opinion in sensing between men and women when they make the same choices , which is something Padmé has no doubt experienced within theStar Warsgalaxy - and outside it , when Padmé ’s key scenes inStar Wars : Episode III - Revenge of the Sithwere deleted . Padmé always had to work double as hard for her vox to be heard .

Padmé always had to mold twice as hard for her voice to be try .

11Emperor Palpatine

“Mastermind” (Midnights, 2022)

As the on-key mastermind behind the Clone Wars , the creation of Darth Vader , and the ascension ofthe Galactic Empire , Emperor Palpatine match this Swift song on the basis of its claim alone . In a chorus that could easily be Palpatine raving about the succeeder of his conniving schemes , Swift spill the beans " What if I told you none of it was inadvertent " and " I laid the groundwork and then , just like clockwork / The domino cascaded in a line , " which is precisely what Palpatine did to become the galaxy ’s emperor . Palpatine may be plain evil , but he is also frighteningly brilliant .

10Leia Organa

“the last great american dynasty” (folklore, 2020)

While Swift tells a true storey set in the real humankind in " the last great american dynasty , " the sentiment behind this story mate up with the bequest of Leia Organa . Dean Swift ’s story follows a woman who is considered the " harebrained , " " most shameless , " and " tatty " the town has ever seen , which are form many of Leia ’s adversaries no doubt ascribe to her as well , due to her being unapologetically outspoken . She go away on to say she " had a marvelous clock time ruinin ' everything , " a sarcastic rebutter that could easily be Leia ’s own feelings about transforming the Galax urceolata with two unlike rebellions .

9Luke Skywalker

“The Archer” (Lover, 2019)

The story of Luke Skywalker is one of vast heroics that sadly fall into dark shadows due to his self - impose expat . A man who , inStar Warscanon , leads a rather lonely spirit , Swift ’s " The Archer " matches the push - and - clout of Luke in his relationships with others . fleet sings , " They see right through me / Can you see right through me ? " before enquire , " Who could stay ? " - which is reminiscent of the worry Luke fostered after failing to relieve Ben Solo from the benighted side . He wants to be close to the ones he sleep together , but he ’s too afraid to keep them there .

8Han Solo

“cowboy like me” (evermore, 2020)

Han Solo is know as a scoundrel who makes empty promises , but over clip , he ’s revealed to have a big heart . Han ’s kinship with Leiashows how cautious he is about unveil the mettle on his sleeve , but how he ’s willing to make the ritual killing for someone he truly cares for . In " cowboy like me , " Swift sings about this concept , that " We could be the path forrard / And I know I ’ll pay for it , " - but the risk is worth it for this particular love . He know this lovemaking is dangerous due to their shared nature , but he act on it anyway .

Star Wars has created legion unbelievable theatrical role over the years , but some of them deserved much better , especially with how their story end .

7Rey Skywalker

“mad woman” (folklore, 2020)

Rey is a persona who ’s always fighting an rising conflict , both within and outside herStar Warsstory . She ’s underestimate by Kylo Ren inStar war : The Force Awakens , and once he realizes her potential , he need to employ it for his own profit . Rey , however , never permit down , instead allowing those feelings to fuel her fight towards making him and the beetleweed better . Swift ’s " disturbed char " is a satiric take on how " No one likes a mad woman " even thoughshe has every right field to be raging , since they " made her like that"- much like Rey and her fight .

6Finn

“mirrorball” (folklore, 2020)

Finn ’s story is mainly criticized for the means he ’s always keep up in Rey ’s footfall , eager to protect her and be O.K. by her - much of what his spark inThe Force Awakenssets out to accomplish . In " mirrorball , " fleet item what it ’s like to take a life spent seek favourable reception , particularly from someone she give care about . Even when everything is seemingly coming to an destruction , Swift insists " I ’m still trying everything / To keep you see at me , " much like what Finn does throughout the story of the sequel trilogy . Rey ’s friendship and opinion mean everything to him .

Rey ’s friendly relationship and belief think everything to him .

Obi-Wan with tears in his eyes from the Obi-Wan Kenobi show to the left and Padme holding her head looking upset in Revenge of the Sith to the right

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2

Natalie Portman’s Padme Amidala and Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan Kryze with various Taylor Swift music video characters

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Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

Star Wars' Palpatine executing Order 66.

Princess Leia during a ceremony in Star Wars: A New Hope.

Han Solo looking confused and pointing to himself in The Empire Strikes Back

Daisy Ridley smiling as Rey in Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.

John Boyega as Finn looking concerned in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

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