listening to Evermore by Taylor Swift *I SPILLED MY HOT CHOCOLATE*

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

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[@chinchin4817]

I have your rap downloaded on my phone. HHAHAHA

[@naomistein8900]

Great video as usual! Are u able to react to the Glory days album by Little Mix? Would rly like to see it after ur confetti and lm5 reactions!

[@brookemckinley5709]

First time watching you. Came here for obvious reasons...cause I’m a swiftie duh. But subscribed because of u!!

[@naomistein8900]

Brooke Mckinley you should watch his Little Mix reactions! Do u know them?

[@naomistein8900]

Brooke Mckinley her new album is sick

[@hanasouljaboy5949]

In No Body, No Crime, Este gets murdered by her husband after she confronts him about cheating. Because Taylor and her were friends, Taylor puts the pieces together of how the husband has new shiny tires and he moved on real quick, like too quick, and the mistress is now sleeping in her bed. Taylor then talks about how she knows how to clean a scene and get a boating license (which she would use to leave the scene), and how Este's sister is her alibi. So basically she kills him, and the mistress is framed because she took out a large life insurance before he died. So the gist of it is, Este is killed by her husband, and then Taylor kills her husband.

[@xsweetness523x]

Yesss, I think the new tires mean Este slashed them when she caught him cheating, OR his tires had evidence of where he dumped the body. But Taylor's boating license helped her hide the husband's body, she dropped it in a lake somewhere probs

[@siobhanmcshanehill895]

@@xsweetness523x I thought the new tyres meant he ran his wife over

[@mariamst2096]

The husband is killed by este its not este

[@siobhanmcshanehill895]

@@mariamst2096 no he kills her and moves his mistress in and then Taylor kills him

[@aniak9715]

@@siobhanmcshanehill895 ​ so just like Tay I watch a lot of true crime stories and what I know is that they can identify car just from the tires traces, it's kinda like a finger print for cars

[@tantheta2184]

The actor was Taylor's lead dancer from RED and !989 tours. She brought him back 😭😭

[@brookemckinley5709]

I knew he looked familiar!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I’m lost! Which actor?

[@simbathedog2249]

the one that was willows lover

[@tantheta2184]

@@AnthonyAikenJr the co - star . He is a Korean dancer .

[@tantheta2184]

@@AnthonyAikenJr his name is Taeok Lee

[@user-rr2ep3gt5p]

You calling Este Etsy is *_SENDING MEEE_* 😭 and Este died and Taylor killed her husband lol.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😂😂😂 I was off. Thank you!! I was thinking of the Website where I buy merch P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@ariblue17g21]

Exactly!! The husband killed Este and then Taylor(the friend) killed the husband and Este's sister is her alibi swearing she was with her that night. Luv this song!!

[@__-bt5ry]

Hey Anthony, I know it's a bit frustrating when people are mostly interested in your reactions but know there are a lot of us who are here for your talent and your deep musical opinions.

[@piperlee4213]

I’m just here for the memes

[@RandomSwiftie13]

Yes 100% I'm interested

[@areyoureadyforit2508]

Yeah, just watching his videos, we can tell how educated he is, how talented he is, how well-spoken he is, how good of a human he is.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! I really do appreciate that a lot. ❤️ this gives me motivation to continue on the path I’m on

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@piperlee4213 that’s fine by me!! ❤️ I hope you enjoy the channel too. Thanks for watching

[@humnah5669]

Btw Taylor said last night that there is no direct continuation of the Betty/JAMES storyline but she imagines Dorothea goes to the same school as them!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

We need a movie with all of the characters and plot lines in one... I’ll play James P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@humnah5669]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Dorothea seems the least emotionally hurt so I’ll play it safe and be her

[@PRM77]

@@humnah5669 choosing characters based on who needs the least amount of therapy seems like the only way to go with this album tbh

[@kailiasage]

1. "Willow" 1:08 2. "Champagne Problems" 3:35 3. "Gold Rush" 5:54 4. "'Tis the Damn Season" 7:43 5. "Tolerate It" 11:28 6. "No Body, No Crime" (featuring Haim) 14:46 7. "Happiness" 18:15 8. "Dorothea" 22:21 9. "Coney Island" (featuring the National) 24:21 10. "Ivy" 25:36 11. "Cowboy like Me" 28:09 12. "Long Story Short" 29:12 13. "Marjorie" 30:59 14. "Closure" 33:36 15. "Evermore" (featuring Bon Iver) 34:58

[@crazyhuman272]

Thank you!

[@piperlee4213]

Evermore (featuring Bon Iver)

[@themysticmaam]

Thanksss

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

👀🤔 Enjoy everyone. Please subscribe too ❤️

[@lanainmydreams]

The timestamp for closure is wrong

[@debora_aguirre]

I think the fast beat on tolerate it is kind of representing the anxiousness of knowing you lose someone and also like her heartbeat when she's saying the chorus.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Love this!! I could see her wanting this in the studio. The beat is kinda chaotic and unpredictable which is the feelings you have when anxious. Great point P.S. instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@autumnferguson856]

Yaaaaaas!!!!!!

[@Hey_Jamie]

@@AnthonyAikenJrhe stay promoting lmao

[@caitlinmariereacts]

ahhhh it's time!!!! 😊

[@valejgsoto6123]

I just came from watching you video jaja (loved it btw)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😎🍿 I still get hype when I see your name in the comments haha. Legend

[@doesitmatter143]

love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@becka2737]

This album was just.. wow, I don't know why but Evermore touched me in a way that an album hasn't done in so long (even more than Folklore, and that should tell you something hahaha), I usually never cry listening to music, but yes... Marjorie made me BAWL

[@danhay9200]

If someone doesn't get emotional when listening to that song then somethings wrong.My younger brother died a few months ago and he inspired me during his life.Tears came flowing last night when I was listening to it.A great tribute to the one who influenced her in music.Cant you imagine how her grandmother would feel to see her become one of if not the biggest greatest artist of all time.Selling out stadiums around the worrld and winning every award there is. Thanks Taylor's grandmother for inspiring her so we could experience such great music.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I NEVER cry to songs. I only have like 20 songs I’ve cried to which isn’t bad. Majorie is added to the list. I still love folklore but this has a chance to grow past that. Hope you enjoyed my reaction. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@becka2737]

@@danhay9200 God, I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine how hard it is to lose a sibling, you're so brave, sending you much love❤️

[@danhay9200]

@@becka2737 thank you so much for the kind words. 2020 has been a cruel yr. But I never thought it would bring this kind of sorry..That song had me tore up.Such a beautifull tribute to a loved one who had such an impact on youre life .Can't you imagine if her grandmother could see what her little granddaughter has become with her influence on her to love music and to see her become one of the biggest superstars that there is.Selling out stadiums,winning award after a award and see her achieve her dream as a child to now have such fame that few could ever reach.And not become a person who has lost their connection with everyday people and to to be humble and appreciative of what she has acheived.That speaks a lot on how someone's influence can affect you're decisions so much.Thank you Marjorie for being that person who so many now get to receive that gift of you're influence.

[@helogama9167]

im pretty sure “‘tis the damn season” and “dorothea” are conected. dorothea is this girl who moves to la so she can get big and all that but she leaves someone who she had a relationship with on her home town. on christmas she comes back and reconnects with that person and thats what “‘tis the damn season” talks about. “dorothea” is the other person’s version.

[@reganmc.6640]

I think that’s right because she discussed that in an Instagram post😳

[@themysticmaam]

@SARA Dorothea is Selena Gomez.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Love this analysis!! I’m going to listen to both again with that in mind. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@jennivee5621]

There’s a show on Netflix called “Easy” with this EXACT story line. It’s the episode with jake Johnson in it. I wonder if she was inspired by it to create the song the way that “something great” inspired death by a thousand cuts 👀👀👀

[@jennivee5621]

It’s Easy episode (season 3, episode 9) “She’s back”

[@Eric_The_Eccentric]

Folklore broke me, Evermore picked me up Folklore left me wondering, evermore gave me closure. It came full circle for me. Marjorie is a song that I'd listen to only when I'm emotionally steady again. I had no parents and my grandma brought me up all by herself. If I wrote a song for her, this would be perfect. It's been 8 years since she passed away but because of the memories that song evoked in me when I listened to it the first time, I actually saw my grandma in my dream last night. So, I'll be skipping that song for some time for obvious reasons. About the album, on my first listen, a lot of songs from Evermore kind of threw me off and left me confused. But then I listened to both albums back to back over and over again. And it all fall right into place. Believe me when I say it will all come together the more you listen. Great video as usual. My homeboy came through and delivered. Cheers!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Hey!! Just wanted to thank you for always showing me support. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sure she is guiding as an Angel. I lost a lot of people in this last couple of years and i do believe in energy and auras still being around. Also, Glad everyone came in full circle. ❤️

[@Eric_The_Eccentric]

@@AnthonyAikenJr thanks man. Appreciate your kind words. God bless you and your family. And hey, you always give us something to look forward to each time. So you deserve all the support you're getting from this community. Respect 😇

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@Eric_The_Eccentric I Appreciate that! 🙌🏾

[@heabooktubes]

Anthony not knowing why he feels sad during a Track 5. 😆

[@thatgirlnamedfangirl2143]

HAHAHAHA exactly it’s a TRACK 5 I-

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😂😂😂 this is a good point!! I should’ve known

[@coneyisland5843]

"I'm sorry, Este can't come to the phone right now." "Why? Oh, Cuz SHE'S DEAD

[@ishita2027]

💀💀

[@nyx2606]

Oh no

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

You’re a genius

[@coneyisland5843]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Oml thankss

[@lindseysquire8417]

Literally Nick about Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (which she straight up references, directly, TWICE, in happiness)

[@Hey_Jamie]

The most haunting thing about Tolerate It is that she spends the song saying she’s strong enough to leave… but the last line is how she sits and watches him because she never did 😞

[@swiftiereage]

finally, someone who recognizes the resemblance between champagne problems and nyd!

[@anneramirez5423]

I noticed it too bc my song with my last ex was New Year’s Day, and I’m the one who ended the relationship. So I related to it and it hurttt

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Great minds think alike Brenda!!

[@lindseysquire8417]

I still insist that champagne problems is the lovechild of New Year's Day and Back to December

[@shriyakhanna9425]

And the chords go all too well with All Too Well ☺️

[@beepboop3858]

Champagne Problems is about a woman turning down her man’s marriage propose because she realized she is not ready

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

One of my favorite songs!! Great concept P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@jessaii.xoxo143]

one who was turning down a ring and one who was supposed to end it

[@PRM77]

I think that Champagne Problems has some of her relationship with Calvin in it. There was a reference to turning down a proposal in the LWYMMD video (a ring box in the robbery scene) as well as in IDWLF ("Wondering if I dodged a bullet or just lost the love of my life").

[@chiaki.85]

Also she thinks she's not good enough for him and she's not ready so she sit and watch him leave

[@caitlinmariereacts]

14:38 I AM DYING OMG

[@kurtsworld6954]

I love you!!

[@Alex-xv5gz]

You're so fabulous!

[@zainabspall]

Love your channel ❤️

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😂😂 This was karma for me not trying your Oreo hot chocolate suggestion yet. I had basic hot chocolate

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@kurtsworld6954 she is amazing

[@sweetandsoursoup]

Champagne problems is about rejecting a proposal-that chorus and bridge absolutely breaks my heart.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

That makes it 10x sad!! Do you think there is a link between this song & New Year’s Day P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr 🤍

[@cayliiiiii]

I need Anthony to be invited to a secret session. If there was one person other than me I would want to see be invited it would be him haha. TAYLOR PLEASE NOTICE THIS GEM!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

If we could both go though that would be awesome haha. I appreciate you always commenting. I remember your face now!! I hope she notices me one day

[@princessmalorie]

the actor in the willow music video was a dancer on her Red tour, there's a really cute Polaroid of them floating around

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

That’s amazing that she uses her dancers. I remember she used one in Lover too

[@YourvitamineD]

Taylor with folklore : let's crying together Taylor with evermore : let's put our pain on the grain

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😂😂 why is this so accurate though P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@gigimunizleite]

sometimes i feel like we'll never fully understand taylor's lyrics cause of how poetic they are, she's never saying only what she's saying

[@piperlee4213]

That’s because poems are up to personal interpretation. We all have our own life experiences and we all experience everything differently. For someone to spell out word for word what something means would be to break individuality.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I love that!! Great works of literature always leave room for questions and debates.

[@blbsofiane7051]

The start of no body, no crime reminds me of the beginning of her song " you should’ve said no " ( first few seconds )

[@lovemealwaysofficial]

Same!!! Glad someone else noticed it haha

[@themysticmaam]

It reminds me of the O.j car chase

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I need a video to this!!!

[@deborahwolf7414]

Marjorie - this song is a tribute to her maternal grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, who was an opera singer. After she sings “now you’re singing to me”, the background has her grandmother’s operas recordings in there.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Song is so beautiful especially knowing that she is in the background P.S. Happy Holidays!! My Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🌲🤎

[@Kelly-i4j]

There is a video too with old shots of her grandmother, it’s beautiful

[@Starbuck-dr7yl]

love your analyses of her lyrics. Marjorie gets me. Its so personal and I can't listen to it without crying. Her grandmother passed when Taylor was 13 yr old and was an Opera singer. If you go back and listen to it, the final chorus when she sings that she can hear her singing to her, there is a track of her grandmother actually singing opera in the background. And, Taylor lists her in the credits as singing background. Its a lovely song. Especially using the phrases that her grandmother taught her.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you!! Majorie is the one too. Especially know that info. I can tell this is personal for her. It’s one of those songs you love but it’s hard to listen to without crying P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr ❤️

[@Starbuck-dr7yl]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Oh I'm subscribed. I've been following your TS journey, I've been doing my own by following yours. I never thought it, but the past 5 mos I've become a TS stan. Who knew?

[@heabooktubes]

Not Anthony losing his goddamn mind over the murder story. 😆 Este was a victim. So then “Taylor” killed him in revenge.

[@jfalls1879]

I’m convinced this is her wanting to murder Justin Bieber.

[@bettyricochet5192]

@@jfalls1879 hahahahahahah very dark but also possible lol

[@heabooktubes]

@@jfalls1879 bahaha I support this theory. ♥️🎄

[@themysticmaam]

@@jfalls1879 I think it's very similar to the Watts murder case

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

What’s your favorite song? I’m curious

[@rex8951]

Taylor just keeps outdoing herself, and most people in the music industry. Great video! Loved hearing your theories!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Agreed!!! & thank you so much. Hope you’re well

[@rex8951]

@@AnthonyAikenJr thank you! hope you are also well! 🙂

[@MrFanomusic24]

I want to say how much I appreciate finding another black man who's able to appreciate Taylor's creativity & music. So thank you... But Yoooo, you did "cowboy like me" dirty.😆 Yeah it took me at least 3 listens to get it - 2 cynical con artists finding each other, opening their hearts, changing their ways & locking it down (I wanna believe they stayed together). And the guitar solo, what?! Beautiful. Now, I love it!

[@elaineoliveira3179]

Yesss, I was alson waiting for the reaction on the "now you hang from my lips like the gardens of babylon" and nothing, he just cut it 😭

[@CiarraMMichelle]

I know you mentioned in your folklore video you don't believe Taylor is only singing about romantic relationships in her two newest albums and I agree entirely. I appreciate that you noticed this too. I just want to add that Tolerate It is even more heartbreaking when you hear it from the perspective of a heartbroken neglected and/or abused daughter . That is how I hear it. No one can break your heart like the people who were supposed to love you unconditionally.

[@impish_snake3526]

My favorite is definitely “champagne problems,” but I love “no body no crime,” “long story short,” and the country-folk vibes on “ivy.”

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Champagne problems is top tier!! You have taste. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@madelinewise8692]

Here is a theory that Jules Gnu commented on another reaction video "Poet Reacts to Taylor Swift's Evermore" which works: "Ivy is probably about Emily Dickinson and her long-time lover Sue. They fell in love when they were young women and then Sue married Emily's brother (some believe she did this so that she could remain close to Emily and others wouldn't be suspicious of their love), and the two had a life long relationship documented by Emily's poems and letters to Sue. Taylor released Evermore on Emily Dickinson's birthday, and in two of Emily's letters to Sue, she ends them by writing "for evermore!" Sue has often been described as the “muse” for Emily’s poetry (“can’t stop you putting roots in my dreamland” could reference how her love for Sue was the inspiration for her poetry/creative outlet), the cottagecore imagery in the song resembles the setting in which their love flourished (poems and letters described the time they spent together in the woods and in nature). And one of Dickinson’s letters to Sue also reads “I guess I’m made with nothing but a hard heart of stone, for it don’t break any, and dear Susie, if mine is stony, yours is stone, upon stone, for you never yield, any, where I seem quite beflown.” So like in Ivy, the “house of stone” is Emily Dickinson’s “hard heart of stone” and the ivy that grows all over it is Sue’s love. AHHH! Oh and one more theory - the lyric "my pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand” could be referring to how Emily Dickinson left all of her poetry to Sue after she died (the “pain” being her poems) and how Sue was the only person/collaborator she trusted to share her first drafts of her poems with."

[@helenakohlhoff]

Champagne problems is the all to well of this album and I won't be taking any questions.

[@dr_who6022]

so true🥺♥️

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Y’all heard Helena!! She said what she said. All too well = Champagne problems ❤️ P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@thatgirlnamedfangirl2143]

There’s a mash up video of CP and ATW floating around and ATW trended #1 on twitter today 🤣

[@aileean19]

Este thinks her husband is having an affair but she can't prove it, and when she decides to call him out on it, he kills her, but they can't prove it. So Taylor decides to kill him with Este's sister help who'll say she was with her the whole time as an alibi. And since the man's mistress just took out an insurance policy, she looks like she's the one who killed him and has been planning it for a while. I hope that makes sense, I'm not a native English speaker 😅

[@madihamohammed4611]

It does make sense!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you!! This helped a lot. & your English is more than fine 🙌🏾❤️ P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@aileean19]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Glad it helped, I'm always nervous trying to explain complicated stuff in English but Taylor's lyrics are so good it would be a waste to not understand them fully 😊 And KZbin is the only "social media" I have so I can only subscribe here but I wish you the best ♥️

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@aileean19 no worries!! I appreciate you. Feel free to comment your thoughts on any videos. I’ll be doing more soon

[@alimoussa7020]

I came to your channel for a TS reaction and stayed for your talent and humor. Great soul! Very talented, i love watching your reviews because they are very diverse, you comment on the production, on the lyrics, the vocals, you make references, and best of all your super fun edits. Thanks for making an effort to stand out on this platform.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

That means a lot Ali!! That’s my main purpose with my channel! I’m glad you recognize it. Hope you’re doing well during the holiday season ❤️

[@tflynn6175]

Dorothea being the male counterpart to tis the season gets me every time 🥺 Hollywood starlet goes home for the holidays (tis the season) and notes that the rode not travelled (seeing things through with hometown love) seems enticing. She misses people who actually know her, not ppl who pretend to care (like in LA) 💔 like you said Dorothea is laced with so much genuine concern 😭

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I didn’t know that!! Thanks for sharing and yes, Dorothea is sad when you think about it P.S. Happy Holidays!! Subscribe if you’re new My Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🌲🤎

[@we-are-the-foxes2546]

lmaoooooooo she is NOT saying 'let's be friends' in closure. she's saying sure, it would be convenient for you to have us be friends again so that you can ride off into the sunset guilt free, but she's saying... i don't need that from you, you're not getting that from me, and to ask is fake and pathetic.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😂😂 yeah, I messed that up bad haha. A lot of us dudes use the “hey, let’s be friends” so we can eventually date again. Great point P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr ❤️

[@Han.a_Solo]

DUDE CARDIGANS ARE SO ICONIC, Harry's cardigan and Taylor's are two things that saved 2020, i need one

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Agreed!! I thankfully have both!! The Harry cardigan is so nice!!

[@veronica.theswamphag]

@@AnthonyAikenJr i learned how to crochet so I could make the Harry Styles cardigan... 😂

[@dania.d2897]

17:11 “etsy a killer, etsy is a damn killer” SIR ITS ESTE 😭😭😭 ily man 🤣🤍

[@kamallb4650]

Poor Este was already ded😭

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😂😂 I was convinced that was her name... hahah love you back

[@taylorsversion6927]

I feel like you can relate to “Tolerate It” in many situations. In a relationship, with your parents, siblings, friends, ...anyone. That’s what makes it so special and heartbreaking💔

[@CarmenGonzalez-xs5vb]

Tolerate it and Closure are in 5/4 (the phrases in 5 beats), that's what make them kinda strange, but i love it! ♥

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Hey Carmen ❤️ & yea that’s what threw me off but now that I know to count in 5/4, I like the song a lot more now

[@pantalone8271]

Anthony, just discovered your channel. This video alone convinced me that you’re amazingly talented. Love your honest review and the way you’re so attentive about things. The way you connect lyrics to lyrics made me convinced that you’re a genius and very perceptive. Appreciate this video so much. Definitely gonna subscribe and binge watch your other videos. Hope you’re safe and healthy 🙏🏼🔥

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you!! Welcome to the channel!! Always feel free to chat. I love reading your thoughts. Hope you’re safe & well too

[@hashtagpatriciaanna3468]

"Again, I'm single, so I can't relate" 😅 LOL, same. Single Swiftie problems.

[@esthertesfai9559]

Hahaha right 😭😭

[@impish_snake3526]

The worst part is, I’ll be expecting these feelings in my next relationship because of the exquisite tapestries of emotion Ms. T. Swift weaves.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Single Swifties!! ❤️ we need love too

[@augustine7893]

The song evermore gives me State of Grace feels. The line “And I never saw you coming” fits perfectly with the melody.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

State of grace!! I have to listen to Red some more. Great reminder!! P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@tobesoquiet]

No idea why but the part of willow that goes "The more that you say, the less I know Wherever you stray, I follow I'm begging for you to take my hand Wreck my plans, that's my man." reminds me of that line in Mad Woman "Every time you call me crazy I get more crazy What about that? And when you say I seem angry I get more angry" It doesn't make sense because they don't really sound the same, but just the rhythm and the way she sings it makes me go straight to Mad Woman.

[@mollycorkeyflatters8639]

Taylor actually said that she referenced mad woman in willow during the youtube premiere

[@tobesoquiet]

@@mollycorkeyflatters8639 wait actually? I didn't see the premiere or whatever.

[@mollycorkeyflatters8639]

@@tobesoquiet yeah, she said that it referenced invisible string, seven and mad woman from what i can remember

[@themysticmaam]

@@mollycorkeyflatters8639 not invisible string it was mirrorball, seven, mad woman and exile

[@maitadelapena4832]

she said Willow MV represents seven, mirrorball, mad woman and exile. . during live chat . .

[@bastaaccount2855]

The way you breakdown the lyrics and connect it with other album and song!💕

[@marcellakicks6181]

So sorry to hear about your loss this year. Loved your reaction as always and the hot chocolate thing had me dying with laughter. Have a great day.

[@lovemealwaysofficial]

Honestly we all need a hug after listening to this album

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

My hug came perfect timing then!! This album really puts you through the motions. I agree P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@MC-cv8sv]

I know your folklore reaction and this reaction are 3 years old but i just discovered your folklore video and came here... the transition from the folklore cardigan video editing to the evermore video with you wearing the cardigan 😂 perfect!!!!

[@dessieangel1021]

Yo, I was thinking Folklore is more cottagecore, where Evermore is more Dark Academia. I might be wrong though 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@manvysings]

I just added so many songs from evermore to my dark academia playlist

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Yes!! I agree 100%. The dark academia vibes are strong on this. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@suditii]

but ivy is peak cottagecore 🤨

[@sofimoran6043]

this album made me sob (especially with marjorie) but I am so happy to end this year like this. Loved the video! Happy holiday season Anthony!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you for watching Sofi!! Happy holiday season to you too!! P.S. Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@amandam5773]

You're such a joy to listen to!! I love your commentary and how open you are to try new things, I stumbled on this channel by accident and you're such a positive, lovely person!! I agree with almost all your opinions with the exception of Tolerate It, that it's one of my favorites in the album. It really is super sad and a lot of arrangements are different as hell from her usual music, both Tolerate It and Happiness are entirely new styles for Taylor and I'm so happy someone else noticed!

[@DM-ts7qh]

You know , you’re one of the few people i genuinely enjoy they’re reaction . You very well engaged with your viewers ,and i can tell you put alot of work in your videos 🤍

[@princessmalorie]

I loved your guess about Gold Rush but I also love what it ended up being about: getting lost in the rush of a daydream that feels real.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks!! I think either way it would’ve made for an interesting song!!

[@laur12530]

I'm pretty sure Dorothea and 'tis the damn season are connected because 'tis the damn season talks about going back to her home town and being with this person she used to know and then going back to LA. Dorothea seems like it would be the guy's perspective. They are both reflecting on knowing each other in the past.

[@lauracin1086]

Yes, this

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Great observation!!! P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@Marissa_Is_Reading]

🙌🏻 yes!

[@marwa6484]

Literally been waiting for this since the announcement 😂

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Aww, thanks!! Appreciate you watching P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@jennayemclintock9999]

30 seconds in and the song title references already got me excited

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

You the best Jennaye. Hope you’re well! & Let me know your favorites!!

[@carolinemakauskas1664]

Another awesome and honest reaction. Thank you for all your hard work, Anthony! Every single time you bring a cool perspective. It's always interesting to hear your thoughts as an artist!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

thanks for watching Caroline! plz share if possible. & how did you feel about the album?

[@carolinemakauskas1664]

Absolutely I will! I like evermore a lot, but I agree with you that I'll need a few months to really know how I feel compared to her others.

[@ripmyfictionalfriends]

is this why new year's day was in my head after listening to evermore? damn that explains a lot

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

YES!! Listen to them back to back

[@ripmyfictionalfriends]

@@AnthonyAikenJr I did!! They go amazing together 😊

[@Chronicallyonshine]

I was feeling kinda lonely and this made me feel like I was watching this with a friend. Thank you for making awesome content. Now I’m off to check out your other videos!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

What’s Jeanna!! You always got a friend in me. We homies now. How is your day?

[@Chronicallyonshine]

@@AnthonyAikenJr well better now! 😁 I had to take a breather from Evermore, so I’m bringing it up with some Hamilton. But I do have a question for you. I’m following your example and listening to new music in quarantine. Which Kendrick Lamar album do I start with?

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@Chronicallyonshine such a hard question.. it depends on your taste... (I recommend going in order but here are the sounds/styles of each) GKMC = West Coast Rap TPAB = Jazz, Funk, Blues, & Poetry DAMN = Mainstream Hip Hop / Pop

[@Chronicallyonshine]

@@AnthonyAikenJr thank you for the recommendations! I will report back with thoughts!

[@LOLLYinmusic]

IN LOVE WITH YOUR CHANNEL! dorothea is for selena i think, when she talks about makeup and magazines my heart melts lol.

[@taramcghee6168]

Dorothea and 'Tis the Damn Season are about the same two past lovers. 'Tis the Damn Season is from the woman's perspective going to her hometown for the holidays and hooking up with her old boyfriend. Dorothea is from the guy's perspective and presumed to be a few years after they hooked up in the other song. Dorothea has apparently become a star in LA by that point.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks!! Two do my favorite songs now. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@kaehume4742]

Anthony on track 5: wow this really brought me down ME: lol good luck with the rest of the album! In all seriousness this is by far her album with the most dark/heavy/sad songs

[@mariejoydelacruz5931]

The editing is GENIUS but I'm already subscribed 😂

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I appreciate you!! 🙌🏾 P.S. Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@ifibent]

you make these connections quicker than like anybody i've ever seen on youtube. love the big brain on brad!!

[@vanessa1052]

I love that you got to the point that almost every sentence has a Taylor song reference. I do it too for years now but rarely somebody notices it and it kills me

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I do these in hopes people comment about it lol

[@chanelinlouboutin]

The way you spot the Easter eggs and give such respect to her lyricism and production is amazing. You deserve all the views!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! Hope you’re doing well this holiday season P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr ❤️

[@fridas8359]

Look at Aaron Dessners twitter, he talks about the time signatures and how they’re intentional

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I actually love track 5 now. I just realized you have to count 1,2,3,4,5 instead of to 4. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@thecatoverlord8589]

You're one of those reactors where I don't find the timestamps coz everything from start to finish screams QUALITY from the editing and your humor. U got a new subscriber sir.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

You the best!! I really appreciate you giving my channel a chance! Much love

[@CarlyyHP]

Anthony!!!! This makes me so happy. I love the editing, I feel like a broken record saying it every video. I’m glad you enjoyed the album! I’m still processing it and trying to understand it. Thank you for everything you do! Hope you have a great weekend :)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

My weekend is going great so far. This helps a lot. & I appreciate it everytime you tell me. I sound like a broken record but I always tell you how much you mean to my channel. When I blow up, I’ll always remember you, thank you and support you Carolina

[@amberbeck73]

lol no body no crime is saying that the husband killed Etsie, and Taylor Killed the husband in retaliation

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks!! Everyone is telling me that lol. I missed that on my first listen... P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@mairaleao]

Dude I just started following your work but I so wanted to commemorate you on the incredible work you've been putting out. Just keep doing your thing, man, you're pretty awesome!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the words of encouragement. I got you P.S. Happy Holidays Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🌲🤎

[@marinna3727]

Anthony, I don't usually comment anywhere, but I have to say that I love your Taylor reactions, I love your editing, love your sense of humor, how you never fail to make me laugh, love how you think poetically and I think you are such a beautiful sensitive person. I love your videos. Thank you for them ❤

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Anytime!! Thank you for the kind words. ❤️ I hope you’re happy and well Marinna. Sending you love from New York P.S. Happy Holidays!! Subscribe if you’re new My Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🌲🤎

[@yusufkayabas5967]

In no body no crime Este's husband and the mistress kill Este and then narrator(taylor) understands and kills the husband framing the mistress. By the way edits are amazing.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks!! I feel bad for missing that. Glad you love the edits. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@sahanahari4991]

Hot chocolate and Taylor Swift and single? Can relate. (Big fan of the sister sister reference & lyrics on screen & New Year’s Day reference!!)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you for watching and appreciating these details. 😎❤️ P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@DanyaHethail]

Hey there, I just have to say your reviews on music and of course Taylor’s which is where I found you. You are so poetic, humorous, and in depth. Which in no offense to some Taylor fan reviews but they miss all the lyrics details and instead of feeling fulfilled like when I’m watching your reviews I feel empty in others. I love your videos and editing, it really looks like you are having fun doing it all, and even as a human to human I enjoy watching you. Thank you.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I appreciate you watching and I’m glad I can offer something others can’t! What are your favorites so far from the album? P.S. Subscribe if you’re new! Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🤎🌲

[@DanyaHethail]

@@AnthonyAikenJr :D The more I listen to the album, the more I like it but I would say right now my favorite songs are Willow, Champagne Problems, God Rush, Dorothea, Ivy, and Cowboy Like me. How about you Anthony?

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@DanyaHethail I would say Champagne Problems is my #1... I think I need more time to listen though before doing a top 5. Thanks for sharing your list

[@chloenewnham1121]

I love seeing someone elses take on this. Happiness made me cryyy so much, the lyrics killed me!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks Chloe!! What are your favorites? Happiness was sad yet mature. I think I needed to hear that.

[@chloenewnham1121]

@@AnthonyAikenJr I feel the same! I love No body, No Crime, Happiness, Tolerate It and Evermore the most I think. So many sad songs on this album, but I feel like it’ll be cathartic for a lot of people, it sure is for me!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@chloenewnham1121 tolerate it (which was my least favorite) is growing on me already. I just had to get use to the time signature of that song. It’s so different from what we hear in music today.

[@quileshawebber9185]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REACTION THE MOST!!! I LOVE HOW YOURE SO WELL INFORMED OF HER GENIUS LYRICISM!!! COME THRU SWIFTIE!!! sending love all the way from Australia 🥰🥰

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the love ❤️ Sending you love from New York

[@servicedogkyzanna1761]

Anthony, I just adore you- even more so, since the CottageCore video- WHO would've EVER in a million years, thought a Hip Hop guy would have done THAT??????? RESPECT, man, total RESPECT!!!!!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you for watching the cottagecore video too!! I appreciate it. Much respect to you P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr ❤️

[@bianca1637]

3:39 - I THOUGHT THE SAME THING IT SOUNDS SO MUCH LIKE NEW YEAR'S DAY

[@thisistinnytrying]

I thought all to well

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Great minds think alike 😎 P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@iamverybored9755]

you’re so fun to watch!! the only reaction vid where i didnt skip anything!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the full thing P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr ❤️

[@chetanmodi4533]

Your reactions are like a breath of fresh air....the editing for memes and different jokes add much needed humor...I especially loved the damn in happiness 😂😂really love how you edit your videos❤

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Chetan!! I’m glad you enjoy the videos 🙌🏾 P.S. Happy Holidays... Please Subscribe Social Media: anthony96jr

[@beverlyrom3437]

Long Story Short, I've waited for this and I'm not disappointed. Love your reaction and analysis of each song. 🙌🏻⚡

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Beverly!!! So many gems on this album

[@yourgaycousin9533]

Pretending to not like Taylor Swift is not worth it. My sister speaks from experience

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

So well said!!

[@cantbleednow3639]

Omg your username 😂😂😂😂

[@stephaniejohnson229]

'Tis The Damn Season sounds like a fun song.' Ooof... boy, were you wrong :P Loved this review! First time viewer!

[@manvysings]

I definitely agree with this album being sadder than folklore :')

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Same *sends tissues and a hug* P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t & my Twitter/Instagram is anthony96jr ❤️

[@npats550]

Yes!

[@eesharazia76]

I AM BLOWN AWAY BY HOW QUICKLY YOU PICKED UP at the similarity of melody with new years day because i only got it when u mentioned like it felt like I'd heard but i couldn't put my finger on it kudoss

[@Carol-tx9vx]

I just wanted to say that I enjoyed this so much. I could honestly listen to you talk for hours!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Carol!! I’ll be doing a lot of that on the channel so tune in 😎 P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@15TaTyJoVeL]

YES!!!! you also heard the piano reference in champagne problems at the beginning ✨🙌🏻🙌🏻 thank you 😊

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

We are geniuses

[@etoile761]

That new year day/champagne connection. Mind blown! and also I LOVE "love &bball"

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I feel like a genius for that haha!! Love & basketball is one of my favorite movies. You have taste P.S. Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🤎🌲

[@Kim-eo6vo]

I love your editing!! Had me laughing the whole time!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks Kim!! Glad I can make you laugh How are you feeling about the album? P.S. Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🤎🌲

[@alecia2121]

When I head about the album, one of my first thoughts was looking forward to your reaction video. You are wonderful. I hope Taylor watches them (I bet she does)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I really hope she does!! That would be awesome

[@angela-jean]

your editing is always genius ♥️

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Angela ❤️ I appreciate it

[@mamab4720]

Anthony, I'm late to the party and am catching up on your videos. I just gotta say that I LOVE your editing! I have laughed so much! Great reaction, keep up the great work I can't wait until you have more Tay Sway reactions for us.

[@piperlee4213]

mo body, no crime lyrics spells it out clear as day. How are some of these comments even getting this wrong lmaooo Taylor* (in this universe) meets up with her friend, Este, at Olive Garden every Tuesday night. Este has been having marital issues, she suspects that her husband is having an affair based on the way he’s been acting recently and things like strange purchases on her husband’s bank statements. Este confronts her husband about the cheating she goes missing (he kills her). When Taylor drove past his house, she noticed that his car had new tyres and that the mistress had moved in - they both moved on quickly and made no effort to find Este. Taylor plots to kill Este’s husband; note she’s had her boating license since she was 15 (either she dumped his body in the ocean, or she used it as a getaway vehicle / or both) and she knows how to clean up a murder scene. Her alibi is set that she was with Este’s sister the night of the husband’s disappearance (probably noted that she was grieving with her due to her being so close with Este). Luckily for Taylor, the mistress took out a life insurance policy shortly after the husband’s death (super duper sketchy in the eyes of the law, especially so soon after the death of the loved one). The mistress fully suspects and subconsciously knows it was Taylor but can’t prove it; whilst simultaneously, the law enforcement have the mistress as the number 1 suspect but can’t prove it. Taylor got away with murder and avenged her friend

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks 😭😭 It took me the second listen to understand. Don’t judge me, I could be slow sometimes lol. P.S. Subscribe if you haven’t! Instagram/Twitter @ anthony96jr 🤍

[@rachelmoore1671]

I genuinely enjoy your videos so much. I see all the hard work you put in. Thanks for entertaining me for the last year.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Anytime!! Hopefully more years to come!! Thanks for sticking around P.S. Happy Holidays!! My Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🌲🤎

[@fourmiantirrhinum]

Hey Anthony, great job with your reaction and interpretations! I feel like Taylors Folklore and especially Evermore songs need to be heard multiple times to fully get the sounds and vibes and the lyrics and meaning behind them. I'm impressed with how much you can capture with one listen!! And you made me laugh so hard with your 'plot twist' in no body no crime. Thanks! :))

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I’m glad you enjoyed the reaction. I agree. It takes multiple listens to really understand a Taylor album. Can’t wait to sit and live with this project like I did with folklore!! 🤍 P.S. Subscribe if you’re new! Twitter/Instagram: anthony96jr 🤎🌲

[@fourmiantirrhinum]

Yes, me too. I had my favorites on Folklore and after some time I had to add more and more songs to my list.You're passion and good vibes already made me subscribe ;)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@fourmiantirrhinum Same!! For example, when I first heard “the last great american dynasty” I thought it would be one of those songs I would hear once and never again. Now it’s one of my favorites. That’s the beauty of music

[@fourmiantirrhinum]

@@AnthonyAikenJr I agree, 'the last great american dynasty' was one that took more time for me to love too. Same with Mirrorball for me, which if I remember correctly was one of your early favorites. Actually, I didn't enjoy seven for a long time, it was sounding too sombre and heavy for me but with your rap addition it's quite a tune now! So, yay for you haha

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@fourmiantirrhinum haha that’s awesome!! Glad I can help

[@ShannieL98]

the fact that you bought the cardigAN!!! we have to stan love your reactions so much, it's refreshing to see someone outside of her fanbase appreciate her lyrics and sound

[@tobesoquiet]

Also about Champagne Problems it reminds me of This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things, during the first verse where she talks about the parties and being in a Champagne Sea. But yk I could just be crazy.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

You’re not crazy!! I could see that!

[@lo9448]

I wasn’t sure how I felt about this album at first, then I found myself obsessively listening to it. Both Folklore & Evermore are deep. It’s like she was sitting at home, on lockdown, no plans to go anywhere and boom, it was all about the music, writing what she wanted, telling stories and ended up with something that resonates beautifully. I wasn’t a fan until Lover. But these two albums spoke to me. I loved your reactions, especially to Marjorie. ✌️💛