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TTPD: The Anthology

The Black dog : This line is direct shade 'When someone plays "The Starting Line'' And you jump up, but she's too young to know this song.' and I love her for that.

imgonnagetyouback : The lower caps are The 1975 coded undoubtedly. 

The Albatross : Folklore vibes. Will need more listens.

Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus : You needed me but needed drugs more. This hits and hurts. 

How did it end? : The ‘oh ohh’s reminds me of Harry Styles’s Cherry.

So high school : The sound of this track gives teenage rom-com vibes and I’m here for it. She is in love. Can you hear it? It feels light, breezy and very 2000s.

I hate it here : I hate it here so I will go to secret gardens in my mind. People need a key to get to, the only one is mine never felt more personal.

thanK you aIMee : Hilarious shade to miss Kim K. She nailed her for her spray tan. Compared her to a high school bully/called her out for having zero growth. And more. Kim might be over their feud, but Taylor never will because she doesn’t deserve her forgiveness. 

I look in people’s windows : All I think about when I hear this song is the dad from the movie Stuck in Love who spies on his ex-wife through her window.

The Prophecy * : Another Aaron Dessner masterpiece. Please I've been on my knees. Change the prophecy. Don't want money. Just someone who wants my company. *crying* This hits so deeply for the Mirrorball girlies (me). 

Cassandra : The themes of betrayal, disbelief, and isolation implies that this is about Kim and Kanye. Their betrayal went too far and will never not hurt. 

Peter * : Once again, Aaron, this is a masterpiece. The opening piano keys remind me of that scene from Barbie (Barbie becomes human). This track is a favorite on the album. I love when she refers to Peter Pan in her songs — like in Cardigan. The bridge. The way she repeats You said you were gonna grow up. Then you were gonna come find me like she is trying to convince herself he will come. Heartbreaking. 

The Bolter : I’m getting a soft country vibes with folklore mixed

Robin : I don’t connect to that song…at all. Might need a few more listens. The Manuscript : Is this about giving us All too well 10 mins version? Clues points to her relationship with Jake Gyllenall. I love the last line of the song ‘Now and then I reread the manuscript. But the story isn't mine anymore.’. It’s the perfect ending to the album.

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT (part 1/2)

I was planning to do a more in dept review of each songs, but there is so many (31!!!) that I decided to write smaller thoughts instead...and cut it in half. Part 2: The Anthology will be posted tomorrow. Please share your thoughts, I love talking with other swifties <3

* = current favorites

Fortnight : I didn’t know what to expect with this Post Malone feature, but I like it. I love you, it's ruining my life is so relatable. On another note, I love the music video. It’s so aesthetically pleasing to watch. It gives Poor Things vibes and stars Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, who were both in the 1989 movie Dead poet society. 

The tortured poets department : I like some parts of the bridge, but will need a deeper listen 

My boy only break his favorite toys * : Did not expect this one to be so catchy. 

Down bad : Vibes. Sadness. Vibes. 

So long, London : There are so many sad lines in this track — as always with Track 5s. The bridge. 

But daddy I love him : Is this song about us? I’m having his baby. No I’m not, but you should see your faces! She is so unserious <3

Fresh out the slammer : The opening gives Lana vibes

Florida!!! : I was excited about Florence Welch's feature the same way I was with Lana on Midnights. I’m getting the same drugs she put in Maroon sound wise. 

Guilty as sin? : This one is for the girlies

Who’s afraid of little old me * : Rep coded. Mad woman's sister. A favorite on the album <3

I can fix him (no really I can) : No one can fix this man Taylor, it’s been years. Also, it’s the shortest song on the record. It didn’t need to be longer for her to understand she couldn’t fix him *laughs*

loml : The transition from love of my life to loss of my life…I’m not crying, you are. This breakup was possibly the hardest for her, which you can feel in this song. 

I can do it with a broken heart * : The chorus is so glitter gel pen! 

The smallest boy who ever lived : She surprised us with who it’s about. 

The Alchemy : I was looking forward to Travis songs and this one did not disappoint. All the signs pointing to football and him. The trophy line! Screaming. I love it!

Clara Bow : The different icons (Clara Bow, Stevie Nicks, and herself) being used to put into a picture how her future would have turned out if she had stayed with each different man. With Joe, she would be Clara Bow and have to leave the music industry. With Matty, she’d be Stevie Nicks in 75 — performing but also on a lot of drugs (if you know him, you know). And lastly, post Joe/Matty, and with Travis, she is finally able to be herself.