Taylor Swift's 'Welcome to New York' Sounds a Lot Like a Robyn Song

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Brian Anthony Hernandez
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Taylor Swift's 'Welcome to New York' Sounds a Lot Like a Robyn Song
Taylor Swift arrives at the New York premiere of "The Giver" at the Zeigfeld Theater on Aug. 11 Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Push play. No, this is not a dance hit from Swedish singer Robyn you're hearing.

It's Taylor Swift's new single "Welcome to New York," the third released track from her upcoming pop album 1989. But it sounds like Robyn's "Call Your Girlfriend."

#WelcomeToNewYork is officially available NOW on @iTunesMusic!!! Get it here: http://t.co/DjA2vHJ6YO pic.twitter.com/IJk00uubCW— Taylor Nation (@taylornation13) October 21, 2014

Here's Robyn's electropop hit "Call Your Girlfriend" to refresh your eardrums and memory:

Though the lyrics have nothing in common, there's no denying the similarities between the dance-ready beats and dramatic bridges.

Swift sings about the allure of New York City, where she now lives after having left Los Angeles in March to call the Big Apple her new home.

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In this teaser video, the 24-year-old "Shake It Off" singer explained the inspiration for "Welcome to New York," which is available on iTunes on Tuesday.

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