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June 11, 2025 56 mins

“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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Mentioned in this episode: 

E67: Greek Mythology

E54: Anniversary Episode

E32: Love Story Deep Dive 

The Little Book of Shakespeare's Insults: The Bard's Best Barbs

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Jane Eyre  

The Phantom of the Opera

The Little Mermaid

Harry Potter

E56: Guest Episode - DJ Louie XIV 

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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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This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

 

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