In this episode of Talking Swift, host Meggles discusses Taylor Swift's latest news solo before all three hosts dive into an in-depth analysis of the album folklore. With Jess and Ruby absent, Meggles covers highlights from the iHeart Music Awards, rumors about Taylor's personal life, and various fan theories. The episode then transitions to a track-by-track breakdown of folklore, providing interpretations, lyrical analysis, and personal reflections on each song. Special attention is paid to the interconnected 'teenage love triangle' songs and the emotional weight of tracks like 'epiphany' and 'The Lakes.' The episode concludes with a look at their favorite and least favorite songs from the album.
Hosts: Meggles, Jess, Rubee
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Recent News and Updates
09:11 'This is Me Trying'
15:28 'Illicit Affairs'
25:44 'Invisible String'
36:33 'Mad Woman'
44:01 'Epiphany'
51:25 'Betty'
59:27 'Peace'
01:04:06 'Hoax'
01:08:54 'The Lakes'
01:15:57 Favorite Songs and Lyrics
01:21:36 Looking Forward to evermore
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