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the storytelling behind taylor swift's magnum opus, the folklore album:
born in isolation and out of imagination, folklore focuses less on biographical storytelling but on writing from "the perspective of people i’ve never met, people i’ve known, or those i wish i hadn’t."
critics quickly warmed to the stand-outs "exile", "betty", "august" and "cardigan" all of which are fictional pov's; the 3 latter tracks being crucial to the james, augusta and betty love triangle
the period of time in which this love triangle is set spans over 20-30 years. it's about recognising immaturity or naivety through reflection and "what-if's".
to cherry pick just some of the parallels: cobblestones, cars and clothing imagery are all tied in cohesively.
to cherry pick just some of the parallels: cobblestones, cars and clothing imagery are all tied in cohesively.
inspiration for 'the last great american dynasty' first dawned on her back in 2013.
on the track, taylor identifies with the story of rebecca harkness and changes it halfway through to 1st person, building a bridge to connect 50's folklore to her current 21st century folklore
on the track, taylor identifies with the story of rebecca harkness and changes it halfway through to 1st person, building a bridge to connect 50's folklore to her current 21st century folklore
next, the harrowing perspective of a ghost attending and haunting at it's own funeral in 'my tears ricochet'
it's thought to be a loose metaphor for "the old taylor" being buried/killed due to parallels of 'stolen lullabies', 'jewels' and the 'hero flying around saving face'
it's thought to be a loose metaphor for "the old taylor" being buried/killed due to parallels of 'stolen lullabies', 'jewels' and the 'hero flying around saving face'
she curated the metaphor of a 'mirrorball' to represent both celebrity status and masking around different people.
how even the cancellation of loverfest won't pause her being "taylor swift, american singer". she's always on her tiptoes, whether in heels or on that tightrope.
how even the cancellation of loverfest won't pause her being "taylor swift, american singer". she's always on her tiptoes, whether in heels or on that tightrope.
'seven' brings us to childhood nostalgia, and the question of "when exactly did we lose that childlike wonder?"
references to ghost hauntings, screaming ferociously "any time i wanted", packing a bag and running away with your best friend are just some of her recollections.
references to ghost hauntings, screaming ferociously "any time i wanted", packing a bag and running away with your best friend are just some of her recollections.
'this is me trying' and 'peace' both find common ground in being related to mental health.
the former is true to it's title, and is about trying to find strength in your weakness. 'peace' rather can be related to the permanence of your internal/external struggles mentally.
the former is true to it's title, and is about trying to find strength in your weakness. 'peace' rather can be related to the permanence of your internal/external struggles mentally.
'illicit affairs' admits vulnerability in being the other woman in a love triangle.
the bridge of the song resonates with losing the composure that's assumed with faithless loves, tuning the song into a breakdown of emotions. the character bought into the feelings she was sold
the bridge of the song resonates with losing the composure that's assumed with faithless loves, tuning the song into a breakdown of emotions. the character bought into the feelings she was sold
'invisible string' has probably the most tailor made lyrics on the standard album
written after she'd sent a baby gift to one of "the boys who my broke heart", the lyrics loosely resonate with 'the 1', but instead of still questioning fate, accepted and romanticised it
written after she'd sent a baby gift to one of "the boys who my broke heart", the lyrics loosely resonate with 'the 1', but instead of still questioning fate, accepted and romanticised it
we revisit the subject of betrayal from mtr on "mad woman"
it's sonically produced to have the listener feel like how a woman feels when scorned. her vocals remain almost monotonous, clearly trying to refrain from being labelled "emotional", "hysterical" or a..... "mad woman"
it's sonically produced to have the listener feel like how a woman feels when scorned. her vocals remain almost monotonous, clearly trying to refrain from being labelled "emotional", "hysterical" or a..... "mad woman"
reflecting on her grandfather, (Dean's) WW2 service on Guadalcanal beach, 'epiphany' draws scarring similarities between war service and medical services during the pandemic.
"only 20 minutes to sleep, but you dream of some epiphany" rings true to both vigilant/sleepless duties
"only 20 minutes to sleep, but you dream of some epiphany" rings true to both vigilant/sleepless duties
the deluxe album closer, 'the lakes' is a beautiful venture away from the normal literary blueprint.
the poetic song name-drops the lake district poet, William Wordsworth and it's pertinent theme of nature having power over mankind is also reflected in the album cover.
the poetic song name-drops the lake district poet, William Wordsworth and it's pertinent theme of nature having power over mankind is also reflected in the album cover.
now that you have a walkthrough to this lockdown masterpiece she made in just 3 MONTHS, you're ready to delve into it!! 
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