Enjoyed this perspective. I was definitely still in the WOW this is a lot mode of thinking, but then, being a woman and going through these experiences time and time again is also a lot. Having just gone through a super weird and intense romance and breakup, I could relate to a lot of her songs. I was working on my own song, focused on the early stages of grief, and then saw a few days later she released playlists for each stage of grief. And she mentions being so productive when heartbroken, I can definitely relate. As humans we crave these romantic and intense experiences and then have to find a way to process the aftermath.
I never thought of it this way, but I appreciate this viewpoint. I also noticed that there’s little flashes of all of her eras in the album, especially the bonus tracks, but in very romantic poetry terms. Some eras are obviously more represented than others! But the final line in The Manuscript sums it up perfectly: “it’s not mine anymore.” Just like most poets recognized that once their work is out there, anyone can make their own meaning for it, and I appreciate that Taylor Swift gives us permission to do the same.
Fascinating. I know little of Taylor's history, and have little ear for pop, but recently tuned in just to see what fuss is all about. I found myself liking a lot of her more folky work. And now have more context for my next venture into her world.
Enjoyed this perspective. I was definitely still in the WOW this is a lot mode of thinking, but then, being a woman and going through these experiences time and time again is also a lot. Having just gone through a super weird and intense romance and breakup, I could relate to a lot of her songs. I was working on my own song, focused on the early stages of grief, and then saw a few days later she released playlists for each stage of grief. And she mentions being so productive when heartbroken, I can definitely relate. As humans we crave these romantic and intense experiences and then have to find a way to process the aftermath.
This is such an interesting take!!
I never thought of it this way, but I appreciate this viewpoint. I also noticed that there’s little flashes of all of her eras in the album, especially the bonus tracks, but in very romantic poetry terms. Some eras are obviously more represented than others! But the final line in The Manuscript sums it up perfectly: “it’s not mine anymore.” Just like most poets recognized that once their work is out there, anyone can make their own meaning for it, and I appreciate that Taylor Swift gives us permission to do the same.
Fascinating. I know little of Taylor's history, and have little ear for pop, but recently tuned in just to see what fuss is all about. I found myself liking a lot of her more folky work. And now have more context for my next venture into her world.
That is the best take I have seen so far.