"Don't blame me, love made me crazy. If it doesn't, you ain't doing it right." This week, we're deep diving into "Don't Blame Me" from the reputation album. We explore the song's gospel influences, religious imagery, and transformation themes as we analyze Taylor's most unhinged declaration of love. From poison ivy to daisies, from halos to falling from grace, join us as we unpack this intoxicating Taylor Swift tale of desire, addiction, and spiritual transcendence.
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Mentioned in this episode:
E94: Show and Tell - Frankenstein
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ellie Goulding - "Love Me Like You Do"
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Episode Highlights:
[02:02] - “Don’t blame me, love made me crazy”
[09:00] - “I’ve been breaking hearts a long time”
[13:07] - “For you I would cross the line”
[22:40] - “My name is whatever you decide”
[33:08] - “I get so high, everytime you’re touching me”
[41:25] - Purpose of the song
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