It is a nice, upbeat transition from the last song, which remains one of the most emotional songs on the album. It discusses the concept of fate and how relationships work over a long period of time. A slight country twang in the song makes me nostalgic to when I was little and listening to Swift. “Invisible string” starts off and instantly reminds me of some of Swift’s older songs. “Illicit affairs” is definitely a strong song on the beautiful album which is “folklore.”
This song remains another example of how powerful Swift’s lyrical abilities are. The song itself feels like a hug while also making you want to cry with the lyrics. It sounds distant and it really fits the context of the song while continuing the vibe of the album.ĭelicately transitioning, the next song is “illicit affairs.” Though the song is about infidelity, its gentle and sympathetic vibe demonstrates how affairs impact all people involved. She makes countless efforts to fix her past mistakes. The 9th track on the album “this is me trying” shows how Swift is trying to become a better person. Swift’s vocals in this song are some of the best vocals on “folklore.” It does an amazing job of building up the song and breaking it down in a satisfying way. It shows the second perspective of the love triangle and is from the perspective of the lover who had an affair with the person in the relationship with Betty. Next enters one of the best songs on the album: “august”. The instrumental of this song stands out compared to the previous songs and adds a nice touch. It demonstrates how people see childhood differently once they mature. “Seven” explores the concepts of innocence, nostalgia and unhappy homes. “Mirrorball” continues Swift’s beautiful metaphors and is a perfect example of her lyrical talents. It’s really mesmerizing and is the perfect song to listen to while studying. She compares herself to a mirror ball that reflects the personalities of her friends, entertains them, and eventually shatters due to heartbreak. “Mirrorball” continues the reflective themes of the album. The harmonies in the bridge work together in a way that makes this song pop from the album. “My tears ricochet” illustrates a metaphorical murder. Swift does a stunning job of conveying their emotions and makes listeners feel exactly what they felt.Ĭontinuing the sadder emotions on the album is“my tears ricochet.” It has a soft and harmonic vibe that sounds absolutely beautiful. Swift gives her perspective on the relationship and how she gave so many signs that things weren’t going to work within their relationship. Iver offers a perspective about someone who is confused and hurt about their partner moving on so quickly. The song illustrates a story about two ex-lovers who are in different stages of the breakup meeting each other again. “Exile” featuring Bon Iver is the fourth track on the album. It’s a bit different and upbeat compared to the previous songs but it encapsulates the indie sound of the album. It has a contemporary pop sound which she slowly goes from a low octave to a high octave. It is definitely one of the most emotional songs on the album and really makes you feel for Betty.įollowing “cardigan,” comes “the last great american dynasty.” Continuing the theme of telling stories, Swift incorporates the story of Rebekah Harkness. This song perfectly captures her emotions about the affair her significant other had.
This song takes the perspective of Betty, the girl in the relationship with the person who has an affair with the girl in august. It contains three different perspectives about a love triangle and how it impacts each of the people involved. The storyline takes place over three songs and this track is the first one. The next song, “cardigan,” introduces the storyline incorporated into the album. It is perfect music for studying or sitting in your room staring at the ceiling. It has a comforting sound that feels like a hug while it reminisces on past lovers and what could’ve been. Starting out the album, “the 1” sets the new soft vibe in stone while still having the signature Swift style. She only teased the album 16 hours before it’s release, surprising all of her devoted fans 11 months after her last album, “Lover.” Swift blessed her restless fans with a folk and indie styled album on July 24. One of the most talked-about albums during quarantine lies in Taylor Swift’s newest album, “Folklore.”
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