If Taylor Swift's 'Lover' Was An Emo Anthem

Taylor Swift is the moment - she is everywhere I turn, and that's definitely not a bad thing. I really enjoy covering her songs. Hope y'all enjoy it!
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[@Jasmineee3000]

I love how you never change he’s to she’s or whatever. “I take this magnetic force of a man” is such a great line and I’m glad you didn’t change it. You’re so fuckin great at this.

[@ranchocarnetoros]

I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED A GAY EMO ANTHEM

[@matthewhayes6806]

@@ranchocarnetoros😂😂😂

[@jlassonful]

lol@@ranchocarnetoros

[@bananawammabama]

Are you... praising him for not being homophobic????

[@Jasmineee3000]

@@bananawammabama erm, literally no lmao? Some people change lyrics to suit their preferences and I liked that he kept the original. You made it about homophobia dude

[@turkoizdog]

Every TSwift song about being in love with a guy she's since broken up with should be a bittersweet emo anthem like this tbh

[@AmetafJohora]

it makes sense bc she was into emo music in her youth too lmao

[@Morriefresh]

Well, it would be 80% of her catalog lol

[@AmetafJohora]

it's nowhere near that lol @@Morriefresh

[@jesseire666]

@@Morriefreshgood one. original and never been heard before

[@Morriefresh]

@@jesseire666 no need to be upset, I'm a big swifty.

[@tmytyson]

Another great T-Swift song that would shine with the pop-punk treatment is "You Are in Love" from 1989. It's begging to have some heavy guitar backing it. Hope to hear it from you some day, Alex!

[@derekpigulski328]

That would be beyond epic

[@LittleprincessNana]

You Are In Love is one of my absolute favorites and I would LOVE to her it as pop-punk!

[@ra-dicallove]

OH MY GOD, YES

[@lakshmisuresh358]

This PLEASE

[@justjoannak]

Ugh, *YES!*

[@takarakeireads]

This is so good omg. I wish you could put out a cover album of just Taylor songs

[@viefcakes]

As a swemo I would be all over it, and there's already a solid body of work growing.

[@Fire_Sign_386]

Yesssss 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@codyjach227]

This needs to happen for sure

[@shawnherrigermusic]

Please!!!!

[@HotBizkit]

I have to admit thar Taylor has really good songs with great melodies

[@DJKuroh]

I love these covers. They really help bridge a divide for certain people who may think they don't like certain music. If Taylor ever does a rock album...

[@justincox225]

I think crossovers like this are super valuable to help people recognize when they are hating something based purely on bias. Every genre of music has value and a deep history, and if you can see the parallels between the things you like and the things you hate on, that can be the crack to start to open up and appreciate a wider scope of music.

[@DJKuroh]

@@justincox225 100 percent. Friends have blind reacted to rock Taylor covers and when they comment on how good the lyrics are they are shocked that it's Taylor Swift (or some other non-rock musician). Also, it can sometimes take a bad song from an artist I like and "fix" it for me, like this one. Lover was always meh to me, but this is a banger when put in a different context.

[@lbeard7661]

I think she will. In her re-release of Speak Now she turned Better Than Revenge and Haunted into rock songs. And Reputation was always on the rock border. Rock adjacent if you will.

[@amorefe3922]

I love that you used my two favorite Taylor's album. Lover and Folklore ❤❤❤

[@jzderf]

Ryan Adams covered all of 1989 and it is well worth a listen. Taylor herself loves it.

[@Cooleydad68]

Shows what great songwriting she’s capable of….a great song is a great song no matter how you perform it

[@hunterpatterson4382]

Oh hell yeah. This is my favorite song, lyrically speaking, of hers. This cover stands up to it, staring back at the original with eyeliner running down its cheek. This is perfect. You are great. Never stop.

[@stephensenior4872]

Well written haha

[@jaybowser9135]

I’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard the original - this is a perfect emo song. I don’t ever want to hear it any other way. So good!

[@Oneonthehill]

Same here!

[@zakhutchinson7211]

The original is really good too though, you should give it at least one listen.

[@michaeltagor4238]

well you don't really need to, all you need to know for most taylor's songs are that they are emo lyrics without the actual emo instrumentals

[@samplautz5586]

Same thing with his “Closer” cover from the chainsmokers. I heard it today on the radio and I thought “wow this is really boring compared to Alex’s cover”

[@Aaron-lx3gz]

It’s a trap

[@Mikey_Dood_]

My now wife and I used this for our first dance, unfortunately we didn't have a videographer, but it was amazing. I just want to say thank you for making this cover. It perfected our first dance!

[@JordanGriffith]

Always love a Taylor Swift cover!

[@ilyapetrov2398]

taylor swift's covers lover detected😮

[@johncostello4565]

He should do love story ;)

[@hankwiner_]

@@johncostello4565(sorry if this went over my head) but he already did and it’s great

[@chraered]

I'm a Swiftie but this arrangement speaks to my soul in a way I haven't felt since the days of my youth HAHAHAHA

[@bsweatt715]

I think the testament to a good song with great lyrics is, can it be other genres or is it just the genre it was written in? This cover is so good and leads to a greater appreciation of the original. Excellent work as always

[@5thElementDFW]

Another reason to demonstrate why I keep my Melton notifications always on

[@WesleyKennedy]

Wait ... Who has time to take Christmas lights down in December?

[@iGnominee]

I shamelessly love the original. This cover is beautifully arranged and performed. The motif 12/8 ballad translated to math rock arpeggios. The very tasteful reharmonization, and as always your strong drum work in all your videos. It was just a 10/10 for me.

[@jonichatriand7824]

12/8 makes more sense. I was counting in 6 and it felt wrong.

[@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic]

I love Taylor. I love emo music. The two together are perfect. Never expected this song would be so cool for this genre.

[@LuigiHann]

I'm digging these! Would love to hear your take on "Better Than Revenge" which already only a couple degrees removed from pop-punk, or "Haunted" which to me seems like it could work as an Evanescence or Nightwish song

[@MadMac5]

I agree, "Better Than Revenge" and "Story Of Us" are about two steps away from being Paramore songs. Which explains why I liked those songs so much when I first heard them!

[@Skuchinie]

Alex is on fire lately! 🔥

[@andrewfrey4826]

I don't think he's ever done any Alexisonfire.

[@AccordingtoNicole]

@@andrewfrey4826 Overdue. @AlexMelton make it happen!

[@TylerVision1080p]

He did it, the SOB really did it.. 🤘🏽

[@victorinemarie673]

Excellent! You can be proud. Swifties approved ✔️

[@floweredinfebruary]

I love this song so much and this cover was so good!! This would kill as the final song on a pop punk album. It definitely gives me “the last song on the pop punk album that completely emotionally breaks me down” vibes 🥹

[@blayruniverse4682]

Haha it makes me think of like Whatsername at the end of American Idiot or Ordinary World at the end of Revolution Radio

[@taylorperkins5279]

Getting some serious "The Starting Line" vibes here. Please keep this up, man! Really great cover

[@MauricioThomsen]

Totally! And The Wonder Years all over it 🖤

[@Shelly_inCalifornia]

Omg you’re so right! I love the Starting Line. I saw them back in 2005, almost 20 years ago holy cow lol

[@nickturner2366]

If you ever decide to tour, I would absolutely love to drum for you! I love your style and how you interpret music, man. Nostalgic pop punk, breaks are perfect, bridges perfect, hooks, chorus, and transitions never disappoint.

[@renzosay]

Ughh that chord progression at 4:17 gave me goosebumps. 🥹🥹🥹 Not a huge fan of Taylor, but I really love these covers from Alex. So please, make more covers like this. ❤️

[@brackenquinton2955]

Couldn’t agree more, It was so emo and so perfect

[@coldhands6648]

this feels so much deeper, more longing

[@willlee6095]

This cover helps me realize I don’t dislike the content of the original, I dislike the packaging. Well done Sir Melton

[@drewtrain06]

The triple threat of music has a good voice, can play guitar, and is an awsome drummer. Props to ya man

[@MaTiCeK]

Damn, I was ashamed of my obsession with the original version of this song and now you bring it to a whole new level. Stellar!

[@TASTYTREATSPLS]

The perfect streak of putting out bangers continues. 🎉

[@peterkovic2241]

Pausing to switch from my AirPods to my Bose over-ear cans cuz I can tell this track is going to BANG!

[@MrHIPPOhipster]

Spotify when?!?!?! Excellent cover good sir!!!

[@czyruspascual]

I'm calling out my band to do this cover. such an epic rendition.

[@OddoRocket]

This gives me wonder years vibes and i love it

[@CityPlannerPlaysChair]

New Alex, new upvote

[@hansolo3504]

I came across this by accident and I’m glad I did it’s really good

[@ericamiller6344]

Love The Starting Line vibes in the outro! Thank you for another banger ✨✨

[@nathanthomson1931]

How this song was meant to be. Felt very Taking Back Sunday

[@johncostello4565]

His TBS sounds better than TBS. It’s my favorite Alex

[@bradjohnson2273]

emo in 6/8 always rips... super yellowcardy

[@DJKuroh]

Facts. When bands like Thrice or Yellowcard get into their 6/8 it's always a highlight.

[@colie563]

Oh my gosh! Love this version. Totally convinces me that Taylor Swift and Chris Carrabba need to do an album together.

[@aboynamedjude3319]

After reading your comment, there will forever be a piece of me that needs that to exist.

[@TheManmoths]

YES

[@lightningmonky7674]

A ton of her songs make amazing emo/punk/metal transitions 🤘🏻 bad blood/shake it off would make amazing metal songs and teardrops on my guitar/ I almost do would make great emo tracks

[@creedjm]

Opening guitar riff had mad DCFC vibes

[@jbaroz16]

Alex Melton does not miss

[@kelb7350]

This was even better than I expected it to be. 🥰

[@alanschellenberger9356]

i love taylors music but i gotta say i like this version more. im a sucker for that twangy guitar tone and the vocal style. its cool to see how much fun you clearly have making these

[@yeahthais]

100% punk goes pop material omg

[@OuterDemons]

Alex - this is your career right here. To me, this is the best work you’ve ever done. I’ve listened to this 50 times at least, and I’ll keep going. This sound is just overwhelming. This makes me sick with longing for my love. I feel it.

[@citonita2207]

Well i'm crying at experiencing this song in a new way. I wasn't expecting it to be so powerful with this instrumentation. Thanks for putting your whole chest into this

[@matthewevetts3234]

The next time you put out bad music will be the first time you put out bad music. You keep killing it, week after week after week! Greatly appreciate all the hard work you put into these covers.

[@teem8791]

Still waiting this on Spotify 😢

[@tamberjune]

I'm just replaying this. Love the lyrics and this cover. The emo anthem way. 🎸😍🥁 Stay awesome y'all 👏👏

[@viefcakes]

This is soooo good!! Lover is one of my favourite songs and this emo version absolutely does it justice! 🥰💔 May I suggest Haunted or I Know Places next? Or even another beautiful slower song like The Lakes? ❤

[@justjoannak]

Omg, The Lakes would be a great one!

[@daviddelfin182]

You should really do more TS covers, man, you're awesome!

[@zieg0r]

A wild Matt Cutshall appears.

[@HeisenbergFam]

The song is so good Taylor Swift truly made her version as tribute to you

[@kumarpandey100]

2:04 Too Good 👍❤

[@brandonbraun5103]

The first dance with my wife was to this song! What an awesome twist on it.

[@tomheadington4762]

This surpassed all expectations its AMAZING

[@Enrael01]

BABE WAKE UP ! ALEX DROPPED ANOTHER BANGER !

[@musicgal082696]

10/10 - spoken as a Lover (album) swemo 🫶

[@surma85]

this genre was your calling. you will unite humanity

[@randomazed]

I love your music so much!!!! It scratches my brain in the best way. You should totally do an album of Taylor Swift covers. It would blow UP dude.

[@camrolaguardia]

The emo anthem series is probably one of the most rewarding musical experiences on this platform. Thank you Alex!

[@d43imoet]

Love how you played all the guitar licks… so very emo. And how you played around with the time signature. Brilliant 🔥

[@jmdittrich]

This is so well done. You made a simple song, a great song, and you layered it up and ran so hard into those syncopations... wow. so good.

[@CurtisKlope]

Loving the sound of the (I'm assuming) open tuning on the pink guitar. Great riff and great tone.

[@AlexMelton]

Thank you! It’s my first time experimenting with DADGAD

[@CurtisKlope]

@@AlexMelton fantastic! DADGAD's one of my favorites

[@borisjamet-fournier197]

I’m torn between my desire to hear you cover every song that was ever written and my excitement to see you use that incredible talent of your to make 5 original songs a day. Thank you. 👏🏽🔥

[@roughlove4121]

Most of Taylor's songs are emo lyrically. I would love if she did a punk/emo/rock album. I think it'd be really good!

[@cassafrass1219]

This is one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs and this version is amazing!

[@Daario-Naharis]

Being a fan of that song. I always wanted a male version and this gave me goosebumps amazing!!!

[@spiritmadeofstars]

I would have definitely stared out the bus window while on my way to school and imagine a great love story.

[@ethannehls395]

Alex Melton does NOT miss

[@ChristopherJCroft]

The verse riff before it gets heavier sounds so much like a Death Cab riff.

[@MeTakingAStand]

ngl I was kinda hoping somehow Taylor an Matty Healy would somehow stay together purely so that he could convince her to make a rock album. She would've ruled the scene if she wanted to. She could bring it back in full swing if she wanted to as well.

[@RyanNee]

The parts starting at 4:05 are incredible.

[@genevakampitan]

why is this not on spotify :----( I NEED THIS HAHAH

[@hales4474]

i found you right now and i am never going to let this go, i am obsessed with this wtf

[@brosky117]

This is the tiniest tweak away from being a country banger as well 😂

[@brad1785]

This is so much better than the original.

[@nataliemartin4405]

Might use this for my wedding song.

[@Stuffandthings281]

Bro everything you do is literally perfect

[@TownofEssex]

I think this is one of my favourite of yours. So much passion in this song. Well done Alex, I cannot stop listening and sharing

[@no-yn8qw]

I LOVE this rendition of this song! You know a person is an amazing musician when they can take a song and make it completely different, on top of playing EVERY instrument in the song! This guy rocks!!!!! 👏🏻😁🤘🏻

[@bananabread1795]

Love this version!

[@MagicalElf37]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I just heard her song for the first time yesterday and IMMEDIATELY was like "there has to be a bomb ass cover out there"

[@robertcouchenour6698]

Liked at the beginning the "Starbucks Lover"

[@jerbear97]

this time Taylor Swift needs to see this

[@HeatherLawrence-yy7no]

Holy shit, dude. This is amazing!!

[@konnormusic17]

I love this cover Alex and how you never lost the quality of your voice and the pure awesomeness of all your music abilities! 💯

[@wearemcknightcreative]

I mean let’s be honest “We’re Never Ever Ever Getting Back Together” is a Liz Phair rock song just waiting to be made.

[@lurategh]

I love Taylor and I definitely listened to my fair share of emo music in middle/high school. There's something so magical about seeing songs interpreted into different genres, I love it. Bravo, this is amazing!!

[@angelagleason4586]

Beautiful as always !!!!!!! Thank you for this

[@danhengedthe1]

Goosebumps man. Your awesome.

[@alliesonia7]

I need you to cover ever T Swift song RN

[@christopherw.cannady8633]

The start on the triplets!!!! beautifully disorienting!!

[@iamgod1226]

This is insane. Easily my favorite cover of all time.

[@joaog201]

Wow, that's amazing. Since i don't know the original, it just sounds like a banger emo song to me

[@NicholsonStudios]

Soooooo well done! The longer the song went on the more I was digging it. I especially love the clean guitar picking, both the playing and the tone. Killer stuff!

[@kristhayes8465]

Another one for the playlist. Consistently exceeding expectations.

[@ceilingwine8337]

Yes! Especially when it hits the chorus.. it just feels right!

[@jenntwoN]

This makes my heart so happy! Thank you for making this and sharing it with the internet!