Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Folklore

This Is Me Trying by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

“This Is Me Trying” by Taylor Swift

“This Is Me Trying” could be yet another relationship-based track which captures feelings of regret and an attempt to mend a broken relationship. It could also be centered on the singer’s career and reflections...

Illicit Affairs by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

“Illicit Affairs” by Taylor Swift

On Taylor Swift’s “Illicit Affairs”, the narrator appears to be romantically involved with a man who is already in a relationship. Due to their affair being an illicit one, the singer introduces the song...

Hoax by Taylor Swift

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“Hoax” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift in “Hoax” speaks about a doomed relationship which drove her into a period of brokenness and pain. Although she is aware of the danger of staying with this person, she seems unable...

Mirrorball by Taylor Swift

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“Mirrorball” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift uses “Mirrorball” to portray herself as a mirror ball, a mirror-like object which is often hung atop a dance floor at discos to reflect light and create a mood of excitement. Like...

Mad Woman by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

“Mad Woman” by Taylor Swift

In “Mad Woman”, the singer tells the story of a hysterical woman who intends to fight back her critics and adversaries despite being perceived as crazy. Her use of ‘mad’ in the context of this...

The Last Great American Dynasty

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“The Last Great American Dynasty” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s “The Last Great American Dynasty”, was inspired by an American historical figure. And the person in question is the one and only Rebekah Harkness (who was popularly called Betty Harkness). And in...

Betty

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“Betty” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s “Betty” can be said to be the part 2 or the follow-up of her song “August“. On “August”, Taylor had narrated the tale of a very special summer love that failed to...

August

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“August” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s “August” is part of her 2020 surprise album “Folklore”. Just like many of the songs on that project, this song emits a huge amount of youthful romance and love. However, this particular...

Folklore

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“The 1” by Taylor Swift

“The 1” finds Taylor taking a long journey through the world of nostalgia. And in the course of the journey, she remembers a lost romantic relationship. In one instance, she even wonders how life...