Tagged: Aaron Dessner

Taylor Swift / The National

April 28, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published April 28, 2023

“The Alcott” by The National (ft. Taylor Swift)

The National’s ninth studio album, “First Two Pages of Frankenstein”, was released via 4AD on 28 April 2023. It can be safely assumed that the most hotly anticipated song on the entire LP is “The Alcott”, considering...

Ed Sheeran

April 22, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published April 22, 2023

“Boat” by Ed Sheeran

On 21 April 2023, “Boat” became the second single issued in advance of “Subtract”, Ed Sheeran’s forthcoming album which Atlantic Records and Asylum Records are slated to put out in full in early May.  As to be...

Ed Sheeran

March 25, 2023

 by SMF · Published March 25, 2023 · Last modified April 22, 2023

Ed Sheeran’s “Eyes Closed” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of “Eyes Closed” center on the most challenging moments of Ed Sheeran’s life. According to Sheeran, the lyrics explore the sad experience of losing someone and the lingering expectation of unexpectedly encountering...

The National

March 23, 2023

 by SMF · Published March 23, 2023 · Last modified March 24, 2023

“Eucalyptus” by The National

“Eucalyptus”, as you probably already know, is a type of plant, furthermore being one that is known to have a number of health benefits. But in this song it – or more specifically a particular type...

The National

February 27, 2023

 by SMF · Published February 27, 2023

“New Order T-Shirt” by The National

The National’s ninth studio album is titled “The First Two Pages of Frankenstein”. Earlier in 2023, they issued its lead single, a track called “Tropic Morning News“. Then on 23 February a second song was officially released...

The National

January 21, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published January 21, 2023

“Tropic Morning News” by The National

Aaron Dessner described Matt Berninger’s composition of “Tropic Morning News” as being reminiscent of the works of Bob Dylan. This is undoubtedly a pretty powerful statement considering how abstract Dylan can be.  We won’t...

Taylor Swift

November 27, 2022

 by SMF · Published November 27, 2022

“Hits Different” by Taylor Swift

“Hits Different” can be classified as both a love song and a tale of heartbreak. That is to say that what the title alludes to, premise-wise, is the vocalist herself being an experienced playa, i.e....

Chris Stapleton / Taylor Swift

November 19, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published November 19, 2022

“I Bet You Think About Me” by Taylor Swift (ft. Chris Stapleton)

To note, Taylor’s explanation of “I Bet You Think About Me” doesn’t allude to her relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal at all. Or, let’s put it like this. At this point, it’s safe to say that even if Swift never dated anyone a single...

Taylor Swift

November 2, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published November 2, 2022

“Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” by Taylor Swift

Let’s say that so long as it proves profitable, Taylor Swift will keep dropping songs about her romantic history, or analysts of her tracks will continue to interpret them as such.  After all, as far as the music industry goes, nothing...

Taylor Swift

November 2, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published November 2, 2022

“High Infidelity” by Taylor Swift

The prevailing theory is that “Hight Infidelity” is based on Taylor Swift’s past romance with Calvin Harris. Swifties and others who are privy to what transpired in that relationship know that it concluded on a less-than-ideal note. At...