Guitarist REACTS to MARJORIE by Taylor Swift

[@lokipax]

I love the line "I complained the whole way there" because I too complained about visiting the grandparents when I was younger and wanted to hang out with my friends and now I miss them so much

[@ashton598]

@@pilarslittlestudio I think it also could’ve been referring to when she was younger and her grandmother would take her to like a lake or something like that. During a car ride, she may have complained…idk if that makes sense

[@stepanova8]

@@pilarslittlestudio Taylor was around 13 when her grandmother passed. So, no, she didn't complain on the way to the funeral. It was just a remembrance of being little and complaining while on a long car ride. In looking back, she wished she had realized how little time they really had, and how she wished she hadn't complained but used the time to learn as much from her grandmother as she could.

[@dani010203stor]

@@pilarslittlestudio no, i think she complained in some common trip. Instead of complaining she should have asked her questions and spend and enjoy time with her (she couldn't have asked her questions if she was dead)

[@annar6534]

I’ve never not cried when she said “I complained the whole way there, the car ride back and up the stairs, I should’ve asked you questions.”

[@ayurangkuti1927]

The suspense while you're reading her wiki page and still didn't realised that she's Taylor's grandma is hilarious

[@rileyponders3540]

this song makes me think specifically about that moment (often in childhood) you realize your family members exist outside of their relationship to you. Like your mum isn’t just your mum she has a name and maybe used to have a different one, she’s known countless people and she’s had an entire messy flawed beautiful human life that you eventually just came into. And consequently it makes me feel that ache of maturing to that stage of realization after you’ve already lost that person and knowing you’ll never get to have a relationship with them as the fully conscious person you now are. It’s a deep embarrassment and regret and shame even though you were just a child, you just wish you could show them how much you’ve changed. “and I complained the whole way there, car ride back and up the stairs. I should have asked you questions”

[@rileyponders3540]

Thankyou for not censoring your tears it’s so heartbreaking that many men don’t feel they can cry even through grief. This video was really cathartic and sincere and it really made my night.

[@elisamaer9914]

That picture of baby Taylor ,with her Grandma , playing the piano shows how Marjorie influenced and introduced her to music., what a beautiful tribute to Marjorie !

[@bobbyrw1398]

Your reaction to Marjorie exemplifies why I have loved my Taylor Swift journey. Her lyrics matched to unmatched melodies bring about emotions in ourselves that we sometimes don't understand, but are fiery raw. They strike a chord that resonates hard. Her best songs aren't just heard but are deeply felt.

[@loveforlemons]

In tears myself watching this. My granny passed away when I was 16. We were the only two left-handed people in my large extended family and, like Marjorie, she always really encouraged my creative brain in everything from painting to performing. After she passed I inherited her sewing machine and supplies and found among them some passport photos and the handsigned receipt for her old machine. These are my "grocery store receipts" and I treasure them so much

[@LeannahW]

The part about saving grocery store receipts and stuff gets me so bad. My grandma passed away a few days after my 8th birthday and before that I spent literally every day almost all day with her, I lived right down the street and my mom was her carer, she was taken by cancer. I just remember helping pack up her house and I kept every little thing I could find. The only thing I really have left if any of it is a necklace, a really cheap one but I still wear it because I can just see her wearing it and it makes me happy.

[@sarahb5144]

I cry every time I hear this song. It’s like clockwork. One of the few songs I can’t skip and just accept that crying is going to happen wherever I am. This song is a top 10 TS song for me.

[@henrywasserman]

You're the opposite of a phoney and very brave. Thank-you for sharing your reaction and not trying to wallpaper it. I also cry when this video ends. Taylor is a very faithful communicator of some of the toughest events we go through and is able to translate her reflections into our own in a beautiful way.

[@gianni4096]

Honestly im a newer fan of Taylor (started during lockdown with her album Folklore) and I havn't had an artist conjure up emotions like Taylor does with some of her songs. The way she sings it, writes it, all of it is.. on another level. A lot of her heart and emotions are put into her songs, and its why i've grown to respect her so much as an artist. Not many out there do this at the level she does. Looking forward to see what she comes out with next!

[@MsSera21]

I love this one a lot. I think the bridge hits so hard because it's when she switches from the 'advice' part of the verse to personal recollections, and it ties it what she meant to her all together. Thank you for your reaction!

[@sakinaalia1067]

My grandpa passed away a few days ago and this song has really been helping me through it I’m really glad you listened to it.

[@jasminewilliams3351]

The fact that you KEPT not realizing it was her grandma is hilarious and adorable.

[@cruzinbosco]

I think this might be my favorite reaction of yours so far. 💕

[@AndrewFriedberg]

:) ty

[@sunflowertrashcan]

“what died didn’t stay dead you’re alive, you’re alive in my head” has always made me think of the movie Coco and keeping the person alive through memory and talking about them.

[@artsyswarley]

First time I heard this one it made me bawl my eyes out. The line that personally hits me is "all your closets of backlogged dreams and how you left them all to me". Because presumably Marjoire had dreams of becoming a very famous singer/musician in America. She taught her love of music to Taylor who then perused those dreams in her own way and actually made it big. I can 100% relate to the sentiment. My grandmother died when I was 10 so close to when Taylor lost her's at 13. My grandmother loved art and fashion always wanted to become a milliner (hat designer). She never was able to because back then as soon as she got married she was made to quit her job and be a stay at home mom. For most of my life people have told me how similar to her I was, I've always loved art and fashion too and now I have a career as a costume designer. So just like Taylor I took my grandmother's backlogged dreams that she left me and did what she wasn't able/allowed to do.

[@Michelle-ev8if]

Did I cry? Yes, I did.

[@Mravenrocks]

Man, I really feel you. This song has gotten me sobbing many times, I've lost both my grammas and one was very suddenly.

[@Mravenrocks]

@AndrewFriedberg Careful a telegram bot is answering people in your channel

[@ksenijajemensek6126]

Thank you Andy for the reaction to Marjorie. She was Taylor’s grandmother, she was a famous opera singer and Taylor inherited Marjorie’s beauty, grace and love of music. At the end of this most emotional song, we can hear Marjorie’s vocals. It’s all right to cry when we are moved by a beautiful song because we remember our loved ones who aren’t with us anymore. For me, this song reminds me of my father who passed away 5 years ago. I still miss him and always cry with this song.

[@Sourcoolness]

I loved how you got invested in both stories, leading to an extreme emotional reaction when they converged.

[@melandloloveholo2519]

This song makes me bawl every time I hear it! My grandma passed away when I was around the same age as Taylor when she lost Marjorie. I wish I had asked her questions; she had such an interesting life. We take grandparents for granted and don't think to ask them questions until it's too late.

[@swiftiereage]

Marjorie is my favorite song of Taylor because she sings about simple mundane things that everyone can relate to but in such a poetic way. The bridge always makes me cry

[@wgrodrig5651]

My grandma was the only constant in my life until I was 17 years old. To say that his song hits every time would be an understatement. I miss her dearly but I think of this song as a beautiful tribute to those we’ve lost but who still live on in our hearts and memories 🤍

[@RosanneSol]

This was a beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. Thank you for not being afraid to show your tears.

[@JenniferIacino]

Great reaction… you should watch the video again, especially at the end (and read the article in the middle too)… it’s all Taylor’s family photos, so moving. And Marjorie’s backing vocals can be heard when she says “singing to me now”… it’s so lovely! I’m kinda obsessed with this song… I lost my Grandma at age 12 (Taylor was 13) and have always felt like she was alive with me pretty much every day since (I’m 46 now, lol). The line “long limbs and frozen swims” refers to the fact that they were both tall… and the “backlogged dreams” refers to a closet full of fancy dresses that she left to Taylor… she’s commented that she wishes she had asked her where she wore each fancy dress (ie: the story behind each one)… just some sweet details that connect them. So glad you enjoyed this one! 🥰

[@LivelyLinnea]

Thank you for this very honest and raw reaction. Yes, this song especially hits in the feels. When you realise too late that you're never going to get to know a grandparent or a parent when you're older and matured. " I should've asked you questions" "Should've kept every grocery store reciept cuz every scrap of you would be taken from me" never fails to tear me up.

[@blackmilk1000]

I can't believe you're nearly finished with evermore... Time really does fly by

[@melindatintle9728]

My grandma was my best friend. I lost her little bits at a time to dementia and then finally this month. This song breaks me every time.

[@abbyalip3438]

I literally never can listen to this except for in the depths of night alone becuase I WILL CRY EVERYTIME WITHOUT FAIL . I cried watching this reaction in fact

[@michelle61949]

This song is about Taylor’s grandmother Marjorie. She was an opera singer. Taylor was very close to her. They use her voice as background vocals when they say “if I didn’t know better, I’d say you’re singing to me now”. It’s beautiful.

[@ingridbrandt7710]

Still cry EVERY time I hear this underrated Taylor masterpiece of a tribute song to her maternal grandmother Marjorie, who was a professional opera singer. It’s such a lovely composite of insightful, sentimental, loving lyrics, a lovely melody, and such sweet photographic memories. I was happy too see that though this song was not a single, she chose to include it on her current Eras Tour’s set list! ❤🎉

[@cleo6682]

I loved your reaction!! This is one of my favorite evermore songs!!

[@alliyahjanecaelestis1512]

I'm on the bus to work and I'm legit tearing up

[@nomanisanisland117]

Me at 10:38 while Andrew scrolls right past the last line of her wikipedia page: "THE ANSWER! IS! RIGHT! THERE!" lol Me at 13:20: *balling*

[@nomanisanisland117]

ugh ffs I've seen these scammers in the comments on a lot of mid-sized youtube channels. no one fall for this please. it's not andrew.

[@jasminewilliams3351]

I really enjoyed your knowledge of music and how you portrayed it!

[@박재이유스]

Once I see Andrew on my notifications, I click.

[@henrywasserman]

me too

[@stepanova8]

same

[@AndrewFriedberg]

Thank you :)

[@ashleywright927]

Thank you Andrew!

[@tzking7640]

Thank you for this reaction. And warm hugs to you 🫂

[@primaveradel78]

I'm crying with you 💕

[@titaniclover33]

This song is so so so beautiful but way too sad for me. I cannot listen to it often but I love it

[@carolinastelzer7551]

Beautiful Andrew!

[@SwiftieXinfinity]

I know I’m late 😂 but this album is indie/folk and not country or pop. It’s one of my very favorites of hers. I absolutely love that they included actual sound bites from Marjorie singing. 🥰❤️🥰

[@shanialauren2198]

Yessss

[@Aiiyana]

I cried with you Andrew🥲🥹…. Such an emotional song!

[@Aiiyana]

Oh WOW 😯 how do I do that sorry for asking 🙈🙈

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

I can never get too emotional with this song even though I relate to it so much... Why? Because of game of thrones, I just can't, lmao.

[@tzking7640]

Please Do a reaction for " Soon you'll get better from lover album "

[@hernandezsharleenmeim.8758]

Please do "Ronan" which is also a song by Taylor.

[@TheDanrach]

Do you ever play in NYC? You're so good. I'd definitely go listen to you.

[@aliensclub]

Awww I cried when you cried.

[@Leylahsong]

I'd listen to your version too.

[@meglea7065]

Dont do Ronan if this one messed you up

[@paulmolina3335]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@staceygale4931]

I would love if you did the Great War!

[@NancyMalcunMusic]

JET! ooooooooooo JET! oooooooooo lol

[@henrywasserman]

I love your Miles Davis Joe Jackson t-shirt. How about stepping out on a limb and reacting to Miles Davis Kinda Blue or something from Milestones? I guess there aren't any lyrics to analyze but still it would be nice.

[@deborahgrabien3125]

It's her grandmother.

[@esel7380]

Any chance you could do some more Harry Styles reactions? He recently released a new album. 'Matilda' is a really good song, great guitar and lyrics!

[@aimeemarie5462]

Correction, being a HUMAN means you can cry 😊

[@harjodhkhalsa]

Can you react to 20 Something by SZA please? She has a nice live performance of it too from 2020!

[@oiergarciaaoiz7195]

Wtf youre doing with the guitar😂😅?