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she gave so many signs, so many signs, so many signs. and you didn’t even READ the signs.
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
she gave so many signs, so many signs, so many signs. and you didn’t even READ the signs.
and i don’t think it’s a coincidence that the TIME POY interview starts and ends with talking about taylor’s storytelling abilities. she’s been telling a story for a long time to anyone who is willing to not only listen, but to read. readers make the world go round🩷
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
and i don’t think it’s a coincidence that the TIME POY interview starts and ends with talking about taylor’s storytelling abilities. she’s been telling a story for a long time to anyone who is willing to not only listen, but to read. readers make the world go round🩷
the theme of reading her work has become more and more prevalent, as she seems to be drawing more attention to it. obviously there’s dear reader, an entire song dedicated to not the listeners of her songs, but the *readers*—an important distinction she has repeatedly emphasized
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
the theme of reading her work has become more and more prevalent, as she seems to be drawing more attention to it. obviously there’s dear reader, an entire song dedicated to not the listeners of her songs, but the *readers*—an important distinction she has repeatedly emphasized
she’s also made it very clear that the most important thing to her is that fans read her music. not just listen—READ—bc you will always pick up more details and nuance by putting eyes on the words on the page. this is VERY important to her.
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
she’s also made it very clear that the most important thing to her is that fans read her music. not just listen—READ—bc you will always pick up more details and nuance by putting eyes on the words on the page. this is VERY important to her.
like any good writer, she has been a reader for even longer than she’s been writing, and she has always emphasized the importance of reading to her fans, and encouraged them to read more on their own time.
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
like any good writer, she has been a reader for even longer than she’s been writing, and she has always emphasized the importance of reading to her fans, and encouraged them to read more on their own time.
she tells us over and over that storytelling is complex and different every time, that inspiration comes in flashes and characters and fairytales are her favorite vehicles to use to tell us stories. the realest part is always the emotion she imbues into these stories
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
she tells us over and over that storytelling is complex and different every time, that inspiration comes in flashes and characters and fairytales are her favorite vehicles to use to tell us stories. the realest part is always the emotion she imbues into these stories
and this is obviously a legacy she is proud of and one which she takes effort to maintain. she categorizes her songs as fitting into one of three styles of writing. she details her creative writing process. she writes poems and portrays herself as an author in different mediums.
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
and this is obviously a legacy she is proud of and one which she takes effort to maintain. she categorizes her songs as fitting into one of three styles of writing. she details her creative writing process. she writes poems and portrays herself as an author in different mediums.
her legacy today is largely carried by her prowess as a storyteller, and she is regularly acknowledged by critics and other artists/scholars as the literary talent of a generation—poet, philosopher, bard. someone whose words are worthy of poring over and studying
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
her legacy today is largely carried by her prowess as a storyteller, and she is regularly acknowledged by critics and other artists/scholars as the literary talent of a generation—poet, philosopher, bard. someone whose words are worthy of poring over and studying
taylor has always seen herself first and foremost not as a singer, but as a writer. and she has repeatedly made as much clear to the public. before she even became a songwriter, she had written a whole novel by age 14.
November 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM
taylor has always seen herself first and foremost not as a singer, but as a writer. and she has repeatedly made as much clear to the public. before she even became a songwriter, she had written a whole novel by age 14.
but ultimately i have a kink for morally gray lesbians who are also fucking geniuses so i fear that i will be following along unless she does something genuinely heinous. and also, supernovas actually dim before they explode
November 9, 2024 at 7:46 AM
but ultimately i have a kink for morally gray lesbians who are also fucking geniuses so i fear that i will be following along unless she does something genuinely heinous. and also, supernovas actually dim before they explode
at many points over the past couple years, it felt like taylor’s brand has eclipsed her art. i believe that is by design—she has intentionally blown her brand up to be as large and obnoxious as possible to bring attention to what she is doing. she chose to stunt in the lions den
November 9, 2024 at 7:46 AM
at many points over the past couple years, it felt like taylor’s brand has eclipsed her art. i believe that is by design—she has intentionally blown her brand up to be as large and obnoxious as possible to bring attention to what she is doing. she chose to stunt in the lions den
How Did It End?- “TTPD” song anagram “HIDE?” She opens with “I hereby conduct this post mortem”. We’ll tell no one- except all of our friends 🌈. This is why we know and they don’t. Lost the game of chance. Soon they will be freaking out.
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
How Did It End?- “TTPD” song anagram “HIDE?” She opens with “I hereby conduct this post mortem”. We’ll tell no one- except all of our friends 🌈. This is why we know and they don’t. Lost the game of chance. Soon they will be freaking out.
I Look In People’s Windows- “Lover” for a fortnight she thought she would be out. Masters heist (KK/JK silencing x2) she looks at all those out wishing she could be too just like at eras w all the queer couples. Pride speech 2023 “those brave enough to be out”
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
I Look In People’s Windows- “Lover” for a fortnight she thought she would be out. Masters heist (KK/JK silencing x2) she looks at all those out wishing she could be too just like at eras w all the queer couples. Pride speech 2023 “those brave enough to be out”
The Prophecy- “reputation” I’ve sealed my fate. I’m just a paperweight in shades of greige. KK left for the Trump connect of $/status. TS doesn’t want $ like she did, she wants real love. Hiding herself all this time made her lose it. She’s begging to change this. Lyric vid pic
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The Prophecy- “reputation” I’ve sealed my fate. I’m just a paperweight in shades of greige. KK left for the Trump connect of $/status. TS doesn’t want $ like she did, she wants real love. Hiding herself all this time made her lose it. She’s begging to change this. Lyric vid pic
Peter- “Red” she is officially an adult. She left her true self behind in a cedar closet as a kid. Cedar trees have evergreen needles. The goddess of timing once found us beguiling. Her ribs say so.
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Peter- “Red” she is officially an adult. She left her true self behind in a cedar closet as a kid. Cedar trees have evergreen needles. The goddess of timing once found us beguiling. Her ribs say so.
The Bolter- “Speak Now” fueled by the hate & criticism she received for AOTY. The song is about running but she bolted herself to her TS™️ identity during this time. She doubled down by self writing the album. Just like any good trophy hunter.
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The Bolter- “Speak Now” fueled by the hate & criticism she received for AOTY. The song is about running but she bolted herself to her TS™️ identity during this time. She doubled down by self writing the album. Just like any good trophy hunter.
I did not believe this would change up the experience. I was wrong & oomfs were right. The cover has always been weird to me but happens to match the clock placement
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM
I did not believe this would change up the experience. I was wrong & oomfs were right. The cover has always been weird to me but happens to match the clock placement
BOOKMARKS ON BLUESKY-
you just reply ‘📌’ to any post you wanna save and then follow these steps to add it to your feeds. :)
1. click top right ‘#’
2. search ‘📌’ in the feed search bar
3. click the ‘+’ beside it (mine was done)
4. enjoy your bookmark tab!
you just reply ‘📌’ to any post you wanna save and then follow these steps to add it to your feeds. :)
1. click top right ‘#’
2. search ‘📌’ in the feed search bar
3. click the ‘+’ beside it (mine was done)
4. enjoy your bookmark tab!
November 8, 2024 at 10:55 PM
BOOKMARKS ON BLUESKY-
you just reply ‘📌’ to any post you wanna save and then follow these steps to add it to your feeds. :)
1. click top right ‘#’
2. search ‘📌’ in the feed search bar
3. click the ‘+’ beside it (mine was done)
4. enjoy your bookmark tab!
you just reply ‘📌’ to any post you wanna save and then follow these steps to add it to your feeds. :)
1. click top right ‘#’
2. search ‘📌’ in the feed search bar
3. click the ‘+’ beside it (mine was done)
4. enjoy your bookmark tab!
that’s all i have for now, but here’s a bonus just for fun. this subtle shift over time from lampshading (bearding) to spotlighting (performance of bearding) reminds me of a lot of the anon messages but particularly this part from one of the 🎃 one’s last year. indeed
November 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
that’s all i have for now, but here’s a bonus just for fun. this subtle shift over time from lampshading (bearding) to spotlighting (performance of bearding) reminds me of a lot of the anon messages but particularly this part from one of the 🎃 one’s last year. indeed
check out these times when she’s worn it including a swiftie talking about the clock related significance from a few months ago
November 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
check out these times when she’s worn it including a swiftie talking about the clock related significance from a few months ago
it started to feel less like feeding both narratives and thus maintaining plot consistency and more about winking at the skeptics. and from there on, it’s just gotten more and more on the nose. the lampshade is lifted and soon the bright bulb will shatter.
November 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
it started to feel less like feeding both narratives and thus maintaining plot consistency and more about winking at the skeptics. and from there on, it’s just gotten more and more on the nose. the lampshade is lifted and soon the bright bulb will shatter.
vs lampshading to wink at the skeptical audience, which can be called spotlighting
November 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
vs lampshading to wink at the skeptical audience, which can be called spotlighting
in creating the spectacle. she has been bringing the contradictions of her brand fully to the surface where they’re gonna battle it out. exposing the cracks that were always there to maintain some public credibility. we call that a preemptive rebuttal baby
November 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
in creating the spectacle. she has been bringing the contradictions of her brand fully to the surface where they’re gonna battle it out. exposing the cracks that were always there to maintain some public credibility. we call that a preemptive rebuttal baby
so if that gave us our first reference to lampshading i think it’s safe to assume it’s being used for the latter, more meta and humorous purpose.
November 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
so if that gave us our first reference to lampshading i think it’s safe to assume it’s being used for the latter, more meta and humorous purpose.