Taylor Swift Releases 'Call It What You Want': Fans React
By Lars Brandle, Billboard
November 2, 2017
Another Friday, another Taylor Swift release, another social media frenzy.
"Call It What You Want" arrived at midnight and is the fourth song lifted from Reputation, after "Look What You Made Me Do," "...Ready for It?" and "Gorgeous."
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Judging by the early response on social media, Taylor’s fans are happily feasting on the new recording. And there’s a lot to feast on right now. Just last Friday, Swift dropped the explosive music video for "...Ready for It?," another teaser for the Reputation album release a week from today.
Eager fans noted the "Call It" lyrics seemed to connect with Swift's 2008 song "Love Story" and its gooey depiction of a romance for the ages. Though times have moved on. "Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone," she sang back in the day. Now, nearly a decade on, she doesn't need Romeo's help.
"Taylor's a genius and I'm crying," gushed one fan. Believe it, she's one weepy fan among many. Check out some of the best reactions below.
Y’all #CallItWhatYouWant is low key the bop I needed in my life that I didn’t know I needed
— 𝔯𝔢𝔭𝔲𝔱𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 (@Swiftness13) November 3, 2017
2009: "Romeo, save me"
— Natt (@tayftswift) November 3, 2017
2017: "You don't need to save me"
#CallItWhatYouWant
Sorry can't talk to anyone cause I'll just be listening to #CallItWhatYouWant on repeat for the next year!! Taylor's a genius and I'm crying
— Lil (@lilllschwartz) November 3, 2017
nothing beats the feeling of hearing a new taylor swift song for the first time!!!!! #CallItWhatYouWant
— Olivia (@rostledavid) November 3, 2017
#CallItWhatYouWant is absolutely honest and raw and real and there's so much beauty in that kind of love I'm so happy for you @taylorswift13
— Gianna (@TweetingForTay) November 3, 2017
You can literally hear Taylor Swift blushing like a smitten kitten as she sings #CallItWhatYouWant to the love of her life. She’s happy. 😊❤️
— Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) November 3, 2017
Ok but honestly there are still 11 more tracks. If #CallItWhatYouWant is anything to go by are we even ready for this level of greatness
— 𝔯𝔢𝔭𝔲𝔱𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 (@Swiftness13) November 3, 2017
Taylor Swift: *doesn't do interviews*
— Taylor Swift Facts (@TSwiftFCT) November 3, 2017
Media: "Taylor's playing the victim again!"
Taylor Swift: "#CallItWhatYouWant"
K so #CallItWhatYouWant is one of the best things taylor has ever put out and is my favorite release from reputation so far for sure
— pro-crastinator (@alexinwondrrlnd) November 3, 2017
Everyone loves #CallItWhatYouWant and that makes me so happy. Taylor deserves all the happiness in this world
— Jian | 7 (@swiftian20) November 3, 2017
This song. Can’t wait for Rep, I’m speechless 💕#CallItWhatYouWant
— Gerson Woolridge. (@Gerzon_wth) November 3, 2017
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