"The Archer" is a song by Taylor Swift that was released in 2019. The song is the fifth track on her album "Lover," and it is a deeply personal and emotional song that explores Swifts insecurities and struggles with anxiety. The songs title is a metaphor for Swifts ability to be both the archer and the prey, meaning she can be aggressive yet vulnerable at the same time. The songs chorus echoes "Ive been the archer, Ive been the prey," which seems to be a nod to the way that Taylor is presented in the public eye. The song is about Swifts battles with anxiety and her struggle to find a balance between who she is and who she wants to be. The lyrics also touch on her past relationships and how she has been both the cause and the recipient of emotional distress and heartache. The song is well-developed in its lyrical depth and mid-tempo sound, and it leaves the listener ready for more.