The phrase "the 1" is most notably recognized as the title of a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. "The 1" is the opening track of her eighth studio album, Folklore, released in 2020. The song is a folk and soft rock tune with indie folk elements and reflects on a failed romance and the idea of "the one" who never actually came to be. It was written by Taylor Swift and producer Aaron Dessner. The song received positive reviews, achieved high chart positions including number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was certified platinum in the US. It has been part of concert performances and covered by other artists as well.

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