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This is a hefty album.
So lets grab our non-skinny jeans, our double-layered cami tops (why did we do that?
Its fearless to have faith that someday things will change.
But I didnt know it at 15.
Because she sure as hell did!
Suck it, that guy.
Love Story
This is the song everyone knows even if they dont listen to Taylor.
That is Love Storys influence.
What is Taylor without Love Story?
A very prolific songwriter with lots of achievements … but still.
Ouch to that guy; wonder what hes up to now.
Yes, the original raised this question as well, but were not talking aboutthatversion.
Who is Stephen, both then and now?
According to Wikipedia, hes married and has two kids now, so good for him.
Anyway, the updated giggle in this song will live rent-free in my head until I perish.
Well, at least not until the album was released and sold millions of copies.
And will probably do it twice.
Liner notes message: ALL I EVER WANTED WAS THE TRUTH.
Shes cheer cheerer and Im on the sit sits.
My brain is well and truly broken.
That said, You Belong With Me is an undisputed bop and time hasnt changed that.
(Taylors Version) is fun because it sounds more like it does when she plays it live.
(Though I suppose it still could;looking at you,Speak NowFrom the Vault tracks.)
Breathe (feat.
I have no fucking clue.
Whos to say or judge.
Liner notes message:IM SORRY IM SORRY IM SORRY.
It is largely speculated to be about Taylors former fiddle playerEmily Poe, who left the band before theFearlessera.
I wonder if she accepted Taylors apology.
And you might think Im bulletproof, but Im not.
You did it bb, you got that armor!
Liner notes message:GUESS I WAS FOOLED BY YOUR SMILE.
Now whoisntthis message about.
Take a look at any of the people Taylor has dated: They all have great smiles.
This song is also about someone Taylor never officially dated because he was apparently kind of a dick.
Youre Not Sorry
The liner notes message for this song was SHE CAN HAVE YOU.
Do you think she still has him?
These are the questions I am still asking over a decade later.
The Way I Loved You
2 a.m. rears its head again!
Did Taylor really have that many fights at 2 a.m.?
She also loves rain imagery, in case youre new here.
(Which is fine!
But, there was no friction because we were too nice.
Liner notes message:WE CANT GO BACK.
Shedid dateJoe Jonas before she dated Lucas, so we can leave this up for interpretation.
But signs are pointing to a certain middle Jonas.
Forever & Always
Has anyone checked on Joe Jonas?
This is one of the only times Taylor hasconfirmedwho a song is about.
And thank God it did.
It likely bumped Mr.
So there are some happy endings for some people.
The Best Day
This song has always been a sweet nod to Andrea Swift, Taylors mom.
However, in 2021, it feels utterly heartbreaking, especially followingLovers Soon Youll Get Better.
Thatll really get you going.
Liner notes message:GOD BLESS ANDREA SWIFT and all I have to say to that is: Yes.
Maybe they can use Change (Taylors Version) for the 2020/2021 Olympics.
Taylor Swift album releases are my sport of choice, I dont really have time for others.
Liner notes message:YOU MADE THINGS CHANGE FOR ME.
So the you in that message was most likely Big Machine Recordss Scott Borchetta.
Jump Then Fall just isnt an opening track!
Superstar is not a track 5!
Justice has finally been served.
Liner notes message: LAST SUMMER WAS MAGICAL.
Oh wait, no, sorry.
You truly do learn something new every day.
Liner notes message:STILL MISS WHO I THOUGHT HE WAS.
But I think its safe to say she doesnt miss that relationship 13 years later.
That is my kind of courting little effort.
Liner notes message:WONT ADMIT THAT I WISH YOUD COME BACK.
Superstar
As I said above, justice has finally been served.
Superstar is track 18, where it belongs, and not track five.
It took 13 years but Taylor finally fixed this grave mistake.
(Yes, I have been holding a grudge for this long.
Yes, I learned that from listening to Taylor Swift.)
This song is about someone who is way more famous than Taylor whom she wants to notice her.
Liner notes message:ILL NEVER TELL.
So there is our answer about that!
Liner notes message:WHAT I WAS REALLY THINKING WHEN I SLAMMED THE DOOR.
I hope this brought closure to Joe.
Sorry, I mean closure to … whomever this song is about.
Whom she later dated.
And thenconfirmedshe wrote Back To December onSpeak Nowabout him.
Now, that incident happened August 26, 2009.
Taylor and Taylorallegedlydated from August to December 2009.
Which begs the question: Were they dating at the time?!
Taylor Lautner, why did you not stick up for your girlfriend?!
I think about this a lot.
You All Over Me (feat.
Exhibit A: Youre still all over me, like a wine-stained dress I cant wear anymore.
Exhibit B: Gone was any trace of you, I think I am finally clean.
Also this song is definitely about Joe Jonas.
Your honor, I rest my case.
Perfectly Fine
Its wonderful to see that youre okay.
Okay, but once again, is Joe okay?
This song isSophie Turnerapproved, though, so there cant be too much bad blood?
Does that sound familiar?
Possibly from arguably one of Taylors best songs, All Too Well?
That is something I dont want to think about.
Keith Urbans harmonies are pleasant, though.
Which brings me to…
Thats When (feat.
Keith Urban)
A true full circle moment as Taylor opened for Keith Urban back in 2009.
I appreciate how twangy and countryJack Antonoff, the go-to producer of her later eras, kept this song.
It feels equal partsFearlessandFearless (Taylors Version), the center of the venn diagram of the two Taylors.
Dont You
Another Antonoff-produced track but this one has deep1989vibes.
Maybe that was why it was cut?
