I lie!!!The tweets calling out “London boy” are better than the entire album combined
I think the reason the Dixie chicks didn’t have their own bit in the song is because it’s such a personal song to Taylor. Maybe her mum is a big Dixie chicks fan so she brought them on for that reason. Such a sad song, especially when you have a loved one going through illness.Had a listen through on the way to work so its yet to really sink in. The ones that stuck out:
Edit: Added my favourite lyric in bold
The Man - I really like the lyrics on that one, they do sound a bit like shes victimising herself, but being upfront about being an "Alpha Type" it did get me pumped for work. "I'd be like Leo in St Tropez" ooooohhhhh boi the shade. Especially since Blake Lively dated him and they went to St Tropez (I know I'm getting very gossipy).
I like London Boy - its cheesy but has cute references. "But God, I love the Engliiiiisssh"
I forgot that you existed - it's nice it felt relatable. "In my feelings more than Drake, so yeah"
Soon you'll get better - It reminds me of Ronan but it didn't make me tear up like Ronan did, disappointed that the Dixie Chicks didn't have their own part of the song like Brendon Urie (unless I missed simething). " Desperate people find faith, so now I pray to Jesus too"
Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince - I knew this was going to be my favourite when I saw the track list for Lover, since King of my Heart was my fav on Rep. Its reminiscent of her older stuff. "You play stupid games, You win stupid prizes"
It is atrocious. I can't believe it is just overpriced ugly merch. I was hoping for much more. I have seen a lot of fans online say the same thing.Do you think ugly Taylor swift X Stella McCartney merch really isn't selling if they've done a "restock" with it all in stock near the end of the 24 hours?
Yep, even lots of the people that bought 4 copies of the same album have taken a pass at the merch.It is atrocious. I can't believe it is just overpriced ugly merch. I was hoping for much more. I have seen a lot of fans online say the same thing.
Her voice sounded great at Live Lounge. She sings stripped back acoustic so much better than over the top tour performances.I enjoyed the live lounge set!
Love a bit of Phil Collins, brilliant song, she sings it well.
She's improved SO much as a performer since 1989. I've never wanted to see her tour because I always found her performance style cringey and her voice weak. But I think I'd like to see her now. I watched the videos from the live lounge and everything is a lot more toned down. Her vocals on 'Lover' were particularly good.Her voice sounded great at Live Lounge. She sings stripped back acoustic so much better than over the top tour performances.
My guess is she wants to be considered for the 2020 Grammys instead of 2021. The cut off for eligibility for 2020 got moved to Aug 31st so that's prob why she released it then.Really nice set, prefer lover and some of the others live to the studio versions. Her max Martin songs are really over produced, which is ideal for the car radio or played in a shop less so to actually listen to.
Such a shame she released it now, would have done so much better im the autumn but I guess there's commercial reasons behind it
That sounds about right. Although didn't she say something about awards not counting after reputation was snubbed by the Grammys ?My guess is she wants to be considered for the 2020 Grammys instead of 2021. The cut off for eligibility for 2020 got moved to Aug 31st so that's prob why she released it then.
A lot of fans on Tumblr think she's trying to avoid going up against Adele in 2021, which is sensible!
Haha, rep didnt deserve a Grammy (though neither did Ariana Sweetener in that pop album category). Though LWYMMD should've won for best video IMO. She didnt play the game with rep though. I remember with 1989 she was doing all sorts of promo and Grammy acousitic sessions for the campaign. She did nothing for rep so I kind of believe it wasnt important to her with that album.That sounds about right. Although didn't she say something about awards not counting after reputation was snubbed by the Grammys ?
I enjoyed this interview as an explanation for 2016 (3 years later!). But a couple of things made meTaylor Swift: The Rolling Stone Interview
In her most in-depth and introspective interview in years, Taylor Swift tells all about the rocky road to 'Lover' and much, much morewww.rollingstone.com
I find it surprising that she, Taylor Swift, has never had therapy.I enjoyed this interview as an explanation for 2016 (3 years later!). But a couple of things made me
- I know I just said I enjoyed it but the fact that she’s going over 2016 AT ALL again considering how much of this era is based on “step into the daylight and let it go”. She’s not over 2016 and that’s fine but makes a lot of rep and lover seem disingenuous
- The side step of the question about her stoking the stories about who every song is about. She literally did an advert in 2010 for Speak Now saying “this time I’m naming names”. I reeeeeally want her to take accountability for some of that instead of blaming the media for treating her songs like paternity tests.
Now can she never talk about Kanye again?
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