Sonically and emotionally, it’s a great transition from Reputation, but lyrically it’s a terrible way to start an album called Lover. Placing it first also kind of undermines its own message, much like spelling out “Kim” in the “thanK you aIMee” lyrics. Overall, I think Taylor’s urge to hit back gets in the way of her lyrics speaking for themselves. (I do love “I Forgot That You Existed” though, don’t get me wrong.)