“I can go anywhere I want, just not home” This week on AP Taylor Swift, we take on “my tears ricochet,” the gut-wrenching Track 5 from “Folklore”. From its funeral imagery to what it means for a tear to “ricochet,” we explore themes of grief, regret, and power dynamics. Whether this song is about romantic heartbreak, a friendship gone sour, or even a toxic job, we explore why this song resonates so deeply with so many, and what it means for each of us.
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Episode Highlights:
[01:09] Introducing “my tears ricochet” and our initial thoughts
[07:25] “I didn’t have it in myself to go with grace”
[11:22] “Look at how my tears ricochet”
[18:05] “You know I didn’t want to have to haunt you”
[25:23] “When I’d fight you used to tell me I was brave”
[29:45] “And I can go anywhere I want, just not home”
[37:15] “You had to kill me but it killed you just the same”
[41:44] What might it mean for tears to ricochet?
[45:24] The purpose of the song
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