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July 4, 2021

“Renegade” by Big Red Machine (ft. Taylor Swift)

For starters, despite being the featured artist on “Renegade”, Taylor Swift does serve as its lead vocalist, with Justin Vernon participating in that regard in more of a backup capacity. And perhaps you don’t need...

Taylor Swift / The National

December 15, 2020

“Coney Island” by Taylor Swift (ft. The National)

“Coney Island” is a location in New York City which is home to a famous amusement park. However, this song is not about it being a tourist destination or anything like that. Rather “a bench...

Gail Ann Dorsey / The National

March 7, 2019

“You Had Your Soul with You” by The National (Ft. Gail Ann Dorsey)

Different explanations have been offered as to the meaning of The National’s “You Had Your Soul with You”. One is that the track is actually optimistic and “bright”. However, a more-acceptable understanding is that the track is...

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“Renegade” by Big Red Machine (ft. Taylor Swift)

“Coney Island” by Taylor Swift (ft. The National)

“You Had Your Soul with You” by The National (Ft. Gail Ann Dorsey)

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