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https://youtu.be/VV9CO3ybHQg?si=qlKtq0SyYVO76-jeIn the podcast "The Evolution of a Snake," hosts Zach and Maline delve into Taylor Swift's unreleased "1989 Vault" tracks, offering insights into her creative process and the thematic elements of her music. They discuss how Taylor's songs from this era reflect her experiences with media scrutiny, public relationships, and personal growth, particularly focusing on her relationship with Harry Styles, or "Haler." The hosts analyze lyrics that reveal Taylor's struggle with the double standards of dating in the spotlight, the melancholy of unrequited love, and the longing for a past romance. They also touch on Taylor's clever wordplay and the emotional depth of her songwriting, which resonates with her "Swiftie" fanbase. The conversation highlights Taylor's ability to craft songs that are both personally revealing and universally relatable, as well as her evolution as an artist who has learned to navigate fame with a sense of humor and self-awareness.
"Welcome back to the evolution of a snake I'm Zach and I'm Maline and this is 1989 ology we are so excited to be swifties here with you today talking about the hbic to be quite Frank but let's start with the very first volt track which I listened to up first."
The quote sets the stage for the podcast episode, indicating that Zach and Maline are about to delve into Taylor Swift's music, specifically unreleased tracks from her "1989" album. The term "hbic" stands for "head bitch in charge," playfully referring to Swift's influential role in the music industry.
"Taylor described to this song in the little behind the scenes music thing she said that it was between putting this and blank space on the record obviously blank space is a super model."
This quote explains how Taylor Swift had to choose between two songs for her album and highlights the strength of "Blank Space" as a track. It suggests that the songwriting process involves difficult decisions about which songs best fit the album's theme and narrative.
"She said that she felt like 199 was such a City record it was about New York and she felt like this song was an la song."
This quote reflects Taylor Swift's intention behind the song's lyrics, aiming to capture the essence of Los Angeles as opposed to the New York City feel of her "1989" album. It shows how geographical locations can influence the thematic elements of a song.
"I think that's what a lot of the 1989 Vault tracks are about is like being kind of in between things which I think is interesting."
This quote suggests that the unreleased songs from "1989" explore transitional moments and emotions that didn't make it onto the original album. It highlights the importance of song order in telling a cohesive story.
"So I thought that it was interesting that she knew kind of off the bat before it even got started and also sorry the sequence of the Vault tracks the way that their sequence makes so much sense to me on the record like I love for once it seems like there's a purpose in having them in that order."
This quote discusses how Taylor Swift's songwriting reflects her understanding of the consequences of her fame on personal relationships. It also comments on the thoughtful arrangement of the vault tracks within the album.
"I thought this is I don't think I ever thought that she she felt I don't know if it's true or not that she felt that Harry did not feel the same way about her as she did about him."
The hosts are analyzing Taylor Swift's lyrics to speculate on her feelings during her relationship with Harry Styles. They suggest that the lyrics imply a possible imbalance in their emotional connection.
"I mean girls it is so good it is such a good lyric because really that was her only crime is dating somebody that everybody else wanted that's all she ever."
This quote from the podcast reflects on Taylor Swift's lyric, emphasizing the idea that her "crime" was being involved with someone desired by many, highlighting the challenges of dating in the public eye.
"I love the production on this too it's very magical it's very dreamy it's very mystical."
This quote praises the atmospheric production of the vault track, indicating that the sonic qualities contribute to the overall emotional impact of the song.
"This is luxury so in my in my um lyrical analysis I said that I think that it's about like being together alone like moments that they could be together alone were complete that that was luxury to them."
The hosts interpret the bridge of the song as capturing the preciousness of private moments in a public relationship, offering a deeper understanding of the song's emotional landscape.
"Dissolution of the relationship and him coming back and begging for more that's the piece that we're missing in a song we're not getting that connection there's two separate like distinct feelings that she has one is like I'm really trying to hold on to this. and you're forcing me to let go and the other one being like I let go now you say you want it back."
The quote describes the disconnect in the song's narrative, highlighting the lack of resolution and the contrasting emotions the protagonist is dealing with.
"I think it's a stupid title I don't think that the title fits the song really I don't like it maybe I'll come to like it. and I'll see the light. whatever. but I think Lovick would have been a lot better title because I think it kind of encapsulates the whole like it really it captures the vision of the whole song."
This quote expresses dissatisfaction with the song's title and proposes an alternative that the speaker believes would better represent the song's themes.
"I think what I wrote when I was trying to do my lyric analysis was that this song Falls prey to the slightly weaker side of the 1989 non-specific songwriting and that it's just a tad to generic exactly it's it's not it's not specific enough to be still a Taylor Swift sounding song."
The quote criticizes the song for not meeting the expected level of specificity and personal touch typical of Taylor Swift's songwriting, suggesting it falls short of her standard.
"I mean I feel like this happened just yesterday from the power with which she is singing about it it sounds really good that's my favorite part of the song her delivery."
This quote emphasizes the impact of the emotional delivery in the song, suggesting that the performance brings a sense of immediacy and authenticity to the lyrics.
"I think she was a bit sick and tired of every record being like so attached to a man which is funny when you put a song called Style on the record but Style again is like tongue and cheek blank space's tongue and cheek these aren't serious they're not I think she wanted to show she had a sense of humor about herself and these songs are like more traditionally Taylor Swift and that they're like about her feelings so she wanted to keep 1989 a little bit you know how we always say she kept us kind of like at arms length a little bit for a period of time."
The quote discusses Swift's intention to distance her music from being solely about romantic relationships, and to showcase a more independent and humorous side of herself.
"Speak now vaults suck in comparison. yeah most disappointing Vault. I mean I should take Fearless Fearless Vault Fearless Fearless is fearless vaults for something else. Peak now second second to last World."
This quote provides an opinion on the relative quality of vault songs from different Taylor Swift albums, with "Speak Now" vaults being considered disappointing in comparison to "1989" vaults.
"Now that we don't talk her introduction to this was super interesting. so she said that they couldn't get the production right on the song in time for the album to come out and this song Fits 1989 more in the sense that it's like got a tongue and cheek element to it."
The quote explains the background of the song "Now That We Don't Talk" and its thematic alignment with the rest of the "1989" album, despite not making the final cut due to production issues.
"In times of Crisis there's no therapist there's only Andrea Swift."
This quote emphasizes the close relationship between Taylor Swift and her mother, highlighting Andrea Swift's role as a primary source of emotional support for Taylor, especially during challenging times.
"I cannot be your friend... I can't pretend it's platonic it's just ended."
The quote conveys the finality of the breakup and the emotional pain associated with trying to remain friends after the romantic relationship has ended. Taylor Swift feels that it is impossible to pretend that their relationship can be anything but romantic.
"Her body language was so like get me out of here it's painful to pretend that we are friends."
The quote describes Taylor Swift's discomfort in pretending to have a normal conversation with her ex-partner after their breakup. It highlights the awkwardness and emotional distress of forced interactions post-breakup.
"Then we kind of go through talks about her friends, his friends, their shared dinners kind of classic things you think about when you're going through a breakup."
This quote reflects on the shared social life and the memories that remain after a romantic relationship ends. It captures the common experiences that individuals ruminate on following a breakup.
"I don't have to pretend I like acid rock or that I'd like to be on a mega yacht with important men who think important thoughts."
Taylor Swift mocks the pretentiousness she associated with her ex-partner and the lifestyle she had to endure while with him. The quote shows her reclaiming her authenticity and rejecting the superficial aspects of her past relationship.
"The only way to get back to my dignity was to turn into a shrouded mystery just like I had been when you were chasing me."
The quote suggests that Taylor Swift felt she lost her dignity during the relationship and contemplates returning to a more mysterious persona, which initially attracted her ex-partner. It touches on the idea that the chase can sometimes be more appealing than the actual relationship.
"I didn't come here to make friends we were born to be Suburban Legends."
The quote indicates Taylor Swift's awareness of her and her ex-partner's fame, particularly among audiences in suburban areas. It highlights her ambition and the recognition that their appeal may not align with more elite cultural tastes.
"I like when she's writing to someone instead of about someone or trying to explain something like the way that she kind of just immediately gets straight into it with you had people who called you."
This quote appreciates Taylor Swift's songwriting technique, which involves directly addressing the subject of her songs. It emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of her lyrics.
"I hate school hates the school of metaphors."
The quote expresses a dislike for the use of high school as a metaphor in the song. It suggests that the metaphor is overused and lacks originality.
"And I always knew it that my life would be ruined."
The quote captures Taylor Swift's belief that her relationship with Harry Styles was destined to end poorly. It reflects a sense of inevitability about the negative consequences of their relationship.
"She's doing in front of our eyes for once in her life she told a chronological story."
This quote acknowledges Taylor Swift's storytelling ability, particularly her use of Vault tracks to narrate the timeline of her relationship with Harry Styles. It implies that this method of chronological storytelling is a departure from her usual narrative style.
"Oh gag of the century I mean first of all information we were fed information second of all serve third of all gag Fourth Of All Shook fifth of all absolutely cook scalp a cook of scalped cooked etc etc overarching feelings I mean give it to me Mama I'm ready."
The quote is an enthusiastic response to the release of the Vault tracks, indicating that they offer a wealth of new and exciting information about Taylor Swift's past relationship. It reflects the excitement and anticipation of fans to delve into the details revealed in these songs.
"I'm just the master of the rumination of the intrusive thought of the Spiral of the sitting in the back of the car looking at the passenger window and thinking about things that you should not be thinking about anymore."
This quote highlights Zach's self-acknowledged tendency to dwell on past thoughts and experiences, which is a common theme in the discussed songs.
"I love here is how she plays with time sometimes like the first verse we have she's very like in a specific moment. And then it's less fast forward which reminds me of Holy Ground like I guess we fell apart in the usual way stories got dust on every page like she skips over stuff."
Maline appreciates Taylor Swift's ability to convey the passage of time and the selective memory of events through her songwriting.
"You dream of my mouth before it called you a liar, traitor which I think is just simply it's a roast of him."
This quote implies that the lyrics are a pointed remark towards an ex-partner, highlighting the singer's feelings of betrayal and the irreplaceability of their connection.
"She loves to talk about that like they almost died on a boat."
Zach interprets the lyric as a metaphorical reference to a tumultuous event in a relationship, possibly hinting at a near-disastrous experience.
"Your new girl is my... I mean that's crazy and the bridge don't care to know this is my moment the way that I'm I how do you even begin it's everything."
This quote captures the intensity of the bridge section in the song and how it serves as a climax of emotional expression for the singer.
"He didn't have to be discreet about all the sucking and [__] that he was doing because he was a man and men don't have that held against them in the public domain."
Maline points out the societal double standards in how men and women's romantic behaviors are perceived and judged, which Taylor Swift reflects in her lyrics.
"When your lyricism and your melodic songwriting come together. And they do a joint sleigh we love to see it."
Zach commends Taylor Swift's talent for combining lyrical depth with melodic composition, creating songs that resonate deeply with listeners.
"This is one of those very clear markers that she used to leave in songs all the time that we can know like this is exactly about this exact moment."
Zach appreciates the deliberate use of specific references in Taylor Swift's lyrics, which provides clarity and context for the song's meaning and inspiration.