maybe i cried... a lot ✰ FOLKLORE ✰ Taylor Swift Reaction

[@jessali_]

"There's literally tears on my arms, how did that happen?" Girl, obviously your tears ricocheted.

[@sinclair8824]

This comment is underrated

[@iwilitu6591]

Omg I remember you from my gleek days

[@faith-tr4pc]

HAHAHAH I LUV THIS

[@carolinarey7778]

This is amazing oh my god

[@jessali_]

@@iwilitu6591 Omg.

[@carlygraham9044]

she started the album with “i’m doing good i’m on some new sh*t” and proceeded to sing for 16 tracks about how she was not doing good

[@TanCarvajal]

Most of the songs aren't about her, they're foklore!

[@whodatninja439]

just taylor swift things

[@kamallb4650]

Isn't that the thing? People going through shit always say they're ok.

[@angelfranklynn2702]

@@kamallb4650 gasp!! yes! i do that

[@janhavishigwan1347]

@@kamallb4650 I don't know if you remember me but, hi again!

[@emmazen6699]

*This album is exactly what heaven sounds like* for me.

[@PSMariyka]

Me too

[@camelspider2376]

An octagon with 5 sides is a pentagon

[@yunuenchavez2634]

Sameeee

[@jneigh727]

You know what heaven sounds like?

[@emmazen6699]

@@jneigh727 ya because of this album

[@davidortega2804]

No one: Taylor: “I’m doing good on some new shit...” Caitlin: *Start crying*

[@7wxshez]

THATS SO TRUE

[@stefanalcantara3826]

IT;S OK GIRL LET THOSE TEARS OUT. FOLKLORE IS A HEALING ALBUM FOR MANY OF US.

[@love456music]

OMG IM NOT ALONE WIHT THIS? I LEGIT WAS SLIGHTLY TRIGGERED AND HAD TO SIT DOWN AND WORK SHIT OUT BC OF "MAD WOMAN" I- IM NOT ALONE?

[@cambenji]

Mangolife you are not alone. we support you. ♥️ it’s an intense feeling from different songs for everyone. it’s all good.

[@love456music]

@@cambenji wow that was intensely calming somehow, thank you. Support right back!

[@addy3950]

Swiftie vibes are the best vibes!!!! 💖

[@THEbluestarenthusiast]

@@love456music NO LITERALLY. IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL HOW MUCH I RELATE TO MAD WOMAN

[@joana.salazar]

“Who’s Rebecca?” Every Swiftie listening to the last great american dynasty for the first time.

[@shahad7421]

wait but who is rebecca 🥱

[@SN-bk5xj]

@@shahad7421 The song is about Rebekah Harkness, she owned Taylor’s Holiday House in Rhode Island.

[@shahad7421]

@@SN-bk5xj ohhhh okok

[@travisslade]

Girl, stop apologizing for feeling what you feel. You’re beautiful.

[@alyssawatson9289]

Fact

[@mermaidinthesea2]

05:14 her: "I'm sorry, who else unsubscribed" Me: "I just SUBSCRIBED" GIRL this video is just the same as me listening to the album.

[@ainoaro5808]

I was just about to comment the same thing

[@yesthatisababytoucan.youre6983]

Welcome to the family. We love it here. 👌

[@leslie7974]

if you didn't cry,get goosebumps or think about your past with this album...honestly,get out of earth...you're an alien.

[@wdhyrhrj4414]

Well some dont, and think this album is boring

[@SakshiSingh-zf5ls]

The problem is I'm not in a relationship from birth But taylor made me realise that I can feel breakup or heartbroken although being a single:'-(

[@minceroft3710]

this album made me feel SO MANY THINGS, but I didn't cry, and that's on suppression of emotion 🥴🥴

[@jaedeagudera6955]

I think you might be overreacting there lol

[@minceroft3710]

@@jaedeagudera6955 people are allowed to get emotional over music. the reasons people enjoy music differ VASTLY and you never know what someone is going through so let people cry and express emotion and what's important to them xoxo

[@Raccocooney]

Girl we're pulling up for whoever broke your heart. We busting kneecaps tonight

[@farter3644]

"like you'd get your knuckles bloddy for me"

[@ArabicEgyptianKid]

1K LIKE!!

[@marcellakicks6181]

I’m in my 40s and this album had me crying over things I’d left back in my 20s. How did she do that? Pure nostalgic trip. It’s a masterpiece.

[@gabykoala]

Same 🥂

[@shelley2he844]

I'm 36 and I jumped outta bed like a teenager to stream this album. It reminds of of the 90s so much. Big shout out to the older swifties lol ♥️💯❤️

[@maryhill8338]

It took me a few listens but it reminded me of something, finally Mazzy Star, the cardigans, cranberries, now I’m into it. Took a minute for this 90’s girl to get back to that space. Lol

[@ksera3605]

same, girl. ❤️

[@macooo1302]

oMg, i feel you

[@niza7071]

The first song Joe heard when he came to LA was Bad Blood. That's the invisible string that tied him to taylor

[@sofia_rms]

That's so sweet

[@Alceeeee]

How do u know

[@niza7071]

@@Alceeeee the lyric of invisible string

[@TweedSwiftie4eva]

And now it 'Hits different' 😢

[@IvyCowboy]

@@TweedSwiftie4eva Ah yes, the boppiest bop you've ever heard that stabs you right in the heart.

[@ItsRodolfoSousa]

why no one is talking about he saying "you never gave a warning sign" and she says "I gave you so many signs"???

[@user-ot5uo6vz3x]

ikr, exile is so relatable it makes me cry :((

[@paulall221]

It’s like a conversation between two people that fell out of love with each other reflecting over what went wrong😹😿

[@zenitsuagatsuma9220]

it’s like they can’t hear each other 😴

[@cambenji]

yeah, exile wrecked me.

[@laug1576]

You’re handsome af

[@upscaleavenue]

Your reaction is not overemotional. We, as a society, need to stop shaming women for their emotional expression. Expressing emotions doesn't make you weak. It means you're honest. Thanks for sharing.

[@upscaleavenue]

@@Tito373737 The patriarchy has mainly made an issue out of it with women, hence my comment. How often have you heard of men being labelled as "overemotional," "crazy," "hormonal," "irrational," or "unstable?"

[@mountainrock7682]

@@upscaleavenue How many times do you see men overdoing something like she does? Anything that's overdone is annoying. It just happens that women overdo crying the most.

[@upscaleavenue]

@@mountainrock7682 And therein lies the problem: that you think she's "overdoing" it, that she's overreacting. She's just being honest. This is an honest, genuine reaction. There is nothing wrong with that. There is something wrong with stoicism, however, because it is unnatural. Humans (save for psychopaths, maybe) aren't supposed to be stoic. We are supposed to have emotions, and we are supposed to express them. But if you insist on phrasing it that way, think about how often men get violent towards women when they are rejected. That is the epitome of being "overemotional."

[@Jannyl13]

@@mountainrock7682 I see men "overdoing" it all the time: Shouting or punching walls when angry. My ex-boyfriend broke his foot after kicking a wall when he lost a sports match. Curiously, however, people don't seem to mind men being overly angry, as if that isn't an emotion. Also, if men can cry after lost football matches (which I absolutely think they can - no problem with that), then it shouldn't be demonised to cry listening to sad songs. They are literally meant to elicit emotions. Crearly Taylor did a good job when her songs resonate so much with so many people.

[@mountainrock7682]

@@Jannyl13 Dude, I swear she cries ALL THE TIME. I've seen her cry on the most random things. She cried because Taylor said "shit" in a song. ☺ I get that you would cry on the outro of Daylight, on All Too Well's bridge, on anything that was supposed to be very much vulnerable.

[@caitlinmariereacts]

still in disbelief. love this album. love you. thank you for everything beans

[@idk-u]

[@sunriseblvrd]

love uuuu ♡

[@ipek8209]

love you so much.

[@breadppang]

we love you Caitlin :( we care about you okay! 💖 maybe if you want to talk about it in your other channel, we'll listen..

[@Angels0823]

Btw there is actually a love triangle in the songs Illicit affairs, Betty, and cardigan! and August as well Viewed through the perspective of Betty and James and the girl James cheated with. Betty is through James perspective and cardigan is through Betty's and I'm pretty sure Illicit affairs is through the girl James cheated with I mean I could be wrong any the last one but this is just something to keep in mind when looking closer at the lyrics to those songs!!! Edit: its

[@caitlynjs97]

“I am ready...to get hurt” the biggest mood from this album

[@YourvitamineD]

Swifties : Taylor is happy rn, she wouldn't make any sad song. Taylor's sad songs are better. Taylor : prepare yourself hun, I'mma bout to set the boom right in front of your face.

[@hahahehehoho9024]

i'm so jealous of people who can emotionally relate to a song/album. though i understand the meaning of the lyrics, i don't think i've gone through life experience in my life to connect emotionally to them... maybe when i get older

[@sofia_rms]

Same lol. I only got emotional because I imagined how it would hurt to go through sm, and because of the vocals, rhythm, and how much the album reminds me of the life I wanna have (not the lyrics though, I can't really explain it), but I don't know if I will. I'm used to not relating to albums, because I've never been in love and have 0 romantic experience

[@francescapezo773]

it's cool when you can relate to healing songs but when they're sad ehh you just don't want to relate to them anymore lmao but you know what? you kinda have a point bc you get such a good feeling when you can enjoy a song you used to cry over. realising that a period of your life doesn't affect you anymore and looking back at the progress you've made are both huge accomplishments and honestly it's so rewarding

[@ojaymami]

The more you go through in life, the more you can relate to particular songs

[@yuchan5141]

You can still enjoy it tho the beauty, the lyrics, and its production. It’s actually more hard for me to listen or even play it when it’s very related to me. The song seven reminds me of my childhood trauma, the song mirrorball reminds me of how I always try to be the best version of myself to anyone and just satisfying ppl even if it means to compromise my authenticity and feelings, and the song this is me trying reminds me of how I am overcoming to adjust with my substance abuse and my whole life as a mess. It’s hard. Listening to the song is painful but it’s a journey for me to healing and comfort.

[@huma19]

This is gonna sound so weird but I just replied something like this on a comment and I used the exact same words as you, I even said maybe when I'm older......

[@johnnyabante8576]

this video should be titled: caitlin being dehydrated while crying to taylor swift in 31 minutes

[@aseniazhekova3967]

1. the 1: 2:24 2. cardigan: 5:21 3. the last great american dynasty: 6:50 4. exile ft. Bon Iver: 9:26 5. my tears ricocheted: 11:06 6. mirrorball: 13:03 7. seven: 14:23 8. august: 15:41 9. this is me trying: 17:24 10. illicit affairs: 18:36 11. invisible string: 20:11 12. mad woman: 22:16 13. epiphany: 24:15 14. betty: 25:26 15. peace: 27:12 16. hoax: 28:03 I didn’t see comment like this so I decided to make one. Here you go.

[@arnemandanao]

ty

[@theresa9613]

👄

[@hoepurbo3332]

@@theresa9613 she won’t kiss you so... move that lip 😭😭😂💀💀💀

[@thomasfrancomusic8852]

@@hoepurbo3332 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aseniazhekova3967]

@@hoepurbo3332 🤣🤣🤣

[@mohibullahawan3001]

So Rhode Island is where Taylor’s House is. After some research, the house’s previous owner was Rebekah West Harkness who also goes by the nickname Betty. She married William “Bill” Harkness wh9 was the heir to to Standard Oil, which made her one of the wealthiest women in America at the time.

[@Lev.R]

My name! Wooo

[@hmmmhowaboutlana3306]

she actually did steal her neighbors pet (it was a cat tho) and dyed it green

[@ellierichardson1616]

@@hmmmhowaboutlana3306 KEY LIME green

[@sofia_rms]

Interesting. I knew some of these things but not all

[@damiendoman5584]

So when she said “and then it was bought by me” she meant it...

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

Don’t apologize for going through a tough time lol Props to you for being so raw and uploading this!

[@prettywhenicryx]

no replies? i’ll be the first 😇

[@prettywhenicryx]

OMG UR PFP AND USERNAME AHHH

[@maitadelapena4832]

Heartbreak Is Our National Anthem We Sing It Proudly!!

[@imeaniguessbutkindaeh]

Baby we are the new romantics The best people in life are free

[@isabellab-c5351]

"There's Bon Iver, I found him." I don't know why, but just the way you said that, made me laugh so hard. 9:50

[@nohablogringo]

Taylor is the only one who can switch from country to pop and then from pop to indie/folk.

[@deekshachoudhary3792]

This ablum should've been named "track 5" instead of "folklore"😭😭😭😭

[@VaaleBeetancurG]

omg so true

[@ia8343]

TRUEEE

[@danielleg129]

LITERALLY

[@KevinMartinez-yg8uy]

Todo el álbum es para llorar 💕🇬🇹

[@LouisaRubyDDD]

YES OMG

[@ralph2152]

imagine after 12 years, Queens of Pop Katy Perry, Taylor Swift & Lady Gaga released their albums on the same year!! UGH, COMING TO SAVE 2020 💗

[@vincewarque1351]

couldnt agree more!!!

[@user-im8pj3ok7v]

and ariana grande cuse she is also a queen of pop

[@ralph2152]

@@user-im8pj3ok7v but ari didnt release an album 12 years ago.

[@vincewarque1351]

@@user-im8pj3ok7v her 6th studio album would drop this year!!! So yeah lets add her on the list!!!

[@Angels0823]

@@ralph2152 EXACTLY!

[@joshross9635]

You broke into tears in the line "It would've been fun, if you would've been the one" that's the lyrics I can relate the most too. I could understand you the most

[@bluejeanswhiteshirt9481]

The fact the folklore came out today, and this was posted today, CAITLIN IS A QUEEN AT EDITING

[@subway_tolkien]

Hey, so. Um. This is going to sound weird, but i am autistic and have an anxiety disorder, and one of my favorite things to do is watch my fave KZbin videos on repeat. One thing I love love love are Taylor reaction videos and I come back to yours a lot. Your enthusiasm and how your emotions are out loud are really great and help me out of spirals. I just wanted to thank you for being yourself (and for the free therapy? lol).

[@thesa7850]

I love your comment so much I always see it when I re watch this video

[@subway_tolkien]

@@thesa7850 I felt so self-conscious commenting, I'm usually a lurker, but I'm trying to be good about thanking the people who help me, even if they don't know they are. :) Thank you.

[@ashleybree1407]

LITERALLY ME! I love watching others reactions to Taylor

[@cherryblossom1300]

i love watching taylor reaction videos too they make me feel good i watch like so many

[@aliaaaafr]

I love this comment 💕 I can relate quite a bit

[@likeanoatheverlovelyjewel5008]

I’ve listened to it like five times, and “and then it was bought by me” still gives me chills

[@thedoodadoo13]

Same!!!!

[@franks8462]

my jaw dropped lol

[@danielas4267]

One of her BEST songs

[@enesjesty848]

Which song?

[@markjosephcayanan9504]

@@enesjesty848 the last great American dynasty.

[@huhfudge7797]

"So, that's August and that was my death." Gurl, SAME.

[@shar2583]

she wrote it inspired by different stories from different person, hence folklore. i think she writes from other people’s experiences but puts a piece of herself as well

[@tomcurtis1827]

this is still the most raw album reaction i've seen. it shows taylor's power as a storyteller and songwriter

[@mr-dj7808]

Taylor Swift is back. So the entire quarantine, she make songs. She incredibly amazing song writer, not gonna lie though. Old Taylor is back, nope, she was always there

[@sevvalgunes5602]

If you listen REP or LOVER you will notice the differences from folklore. Except exile,cardigan,the 1 and last great American dynasty all songs are similar. Please don't judge me I am swiftie too. I know this album showed up with lyrics and some stories but like every songs are familiar with each other. Yeah I know taylor doesn't have to make hits songs in every album like love story, cruel summer, I did something bad. But when the rep and lover came up I loved every songs at first listening with no exceptions. Especially all of the rep album songs were really great. But folklore is kinda boring to me. I just liked 4/15 songs in it but like I said I have liked %100 percent of songs in REPUTATION and LOVER. This is not her best work but not a bad album too.

[@tyhuff9576]

çicek gùnes it could just not be ur style. i personally loved every track while i thought some songs on rep & lover were generic & boring. it’s personal preference. :)

[@pandorafox3944]

She made this album in two months. TWO MONTHS.

[@dahliaemerant1905]

@@sevvalgunes5602 it's maybe they're just not your style or your cup of tea 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@MercurialMoon]

"She's literally fvcking dead in this song and I'm supposed to be here like 'ok' " jdkshfh

[@yelkempis8256]

The moment you cried in "the 1", I was already afraid for you about "exile." Honey, don't worry. Are you even a Swiftie if you've never cried in a Taylor Swift Album first listen? Haha You're not overdramatic about what you're currently feeling, we've all been there. But like Taylor said, the road is hell but it will lead you to heaven. 💗💗 Let's go be emotional together Hahaha Ps, I still cry at "exile," "illicit affair" and "betty." Love you! 💗

[@cristaw2078]

10000% agree! I still cry to the album 😂

[@neamhdhlisteanach6720]

None of the songs made me cry from folklore.. however "soon you'll get better" from lover has made me sob...

[@amandamarie5601]

Oh man. You should have seen me listening to All too Well, The Laat Time and Moment I Knew. I was an emotional wreck lol

[@melissapaz6036]

S R I cry to much when i lisent to it JAJAJAJAJ

[@katyandtaylorperiod7985]

Lol i Never cried and im swiftie

[@JAVYxGV]

as a guy i have a really hard time connecting with my deeper emotions and crying - but seeing you be so open about yours, really helped me feel these songs in a different way - thank you.

[@legnou8235]

This is the only album made entirely of songs that are not about her personal life, and yet I find this album so personal and vulnerable, more than RED, more than Lover. No skip on this album for me, I love all the songs and the way they are all connected, it's a whole story, it's like a book.

[@climbinguphill]

PREACH. It’s my new favorite Taylor Swift album!

[@shohamagam7323]

Except invisible strings and seven ❤️

[@Angel-fq9re]

Shoham Agam what no these songs are amazing

[@shohamagam7323]

Angel they’re amazing!! I mean these two are about her life and not betty🥰

[@alexanderwee2055]

My tears ricochet referencing her stolen albums: I didn’t have it in myself to go with grace - state of grace (red) You’re the hero flying around saving face - Superman (speak now) If I’m dead to u, why r u at the wake - look what you made me do (reputation) Cursing my name - the way I loved u (fearless) Wishing I stayed - all you had to do was stay (1989) Look at how my tears ricochet - teardrops on my guitar (debut)

[@aframathari2224]

Bro that’s freaking genius!!!!!

[@CatNagTaylorsVersion]

Also “And I still talk to you (when I'm screaming at the sky) And when you can't sleep at night (you hear my stolen lullabies)” being a reference to the headlines about it and my stolen Lullabies talking about her past music

[@iloveevermore13]

COOL!!

[@LightenedRight]

Awww

[@bazbewriting]

I love how raw and real Caitlin is. She is such a beauty. You are not the only one the album hit emotionally. Its okay to cry. I am crying. Lots of love.

[@Bookwormtalksabout]

“I can’t believe how sad this album is, I love it so much.” My life quote when it comes to listening to music.

[@kit-kaaat]

Girl, you’re not the worst reaction channel. You are literally REACTING. To react you don’t need to talk because we can see your reactions through your facial expressions. This is actually one of my favorite videos from you because it’s so raw. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us 😌♥️

[@123rockfan]

“But what you did was just as dark” is the most underrated lyric in my opinion

[@mariajosemotta5932]

I feel like taylor knew when she was releasing this. This album goes with the mood of what's going on right now, we didn't need for an album full of happy bops. I (personally) needed an album to be my safe space, that helped me heal.

[@janie4818]

time stamps: the 1: 2:22 cardigan: 5:20 last great american dynasty: 6:49 exile: 9:25 my tears ricochet: 11:03 mirrorball: 13:02 seven: 14:22 august: 15:38 this is me trying: 17:23 illicit affairs: 18:35 invisible string: 20:09 mad woman: 22:15 epiphany: 24:14 betty: 25:25 peace: 27:11 hoax: 28:02

[@k33l4n]

jane m Thank u! ❤️

[@misspiggy6667]

jane m tysm !

[@ME-hr9vu]

You’re the best 🙏🏻😔♥️

[@afafsayshey2640]

thank you a lot

[@zialevesque]

[@BlazeFireball]

Folklore is a masterpiece like I still can’t process what I heard at 1am at night😭😭😭😭😭

[@JessicaNicoleFaust]

Same! I can’t process! It’s such a beautiful, incredible masterpiece!!!🖤

[@patriciasempere8187]

girl i literally spent the whole video crying with you this was honestly therapeutic, thanks :''')

[@damerosie4900]

Don't get me wrong but this video is your best reaction video. true feelings, looking perfect, perfect mood i love it but also seeing you crying broke my heart, i hope everything will be better soon Caitlin! We love you! I low key want you to see this so please someone give a like or smth idk how it works

[@damerosie4900]

Also please do not think we don't care about your life cuz at least i do :c And no youre not the worst reaction channel i rather this than "i don't care about the lyrics lets just vibe" kind of video (yep, i've seen one already)

[@cristyhernandez25]

As a capricorn i would never allow anyone to see me sobbing for TS music, but girrrrrll , your reaction spoke to me like no other. sending love!♥

[@ellyy.13]

yea same i jus cannot but i definitely do when i’m alone

[@Rahul-cm2oo]

This dreamy ass vibe is everything...and I also liked that a lot of the songs were explicit. And also this is my fav Taylor album. Period.

[@milesberkhof]

can we talk about this is honestly one of my favorite youtube videos ive ever seen for how honest and real it was?

[@mohibullahawan3001]

This is Taylors magnum opus, her best album. This is Taylor at her most mature. As much as I love her pop sound but I really wanted her to go back to country roots but she took a more alternate approach, and I'm so glad. This entire album is unrankable.

[@TheKD108]

Don’t apologize for having feelings. The whole point of music is to make us feel things.

[@ayvidyan]

When you said sorry for being overly emotional I was like No! Girl don't apologize for showing your emotions and vunerability that is brave!! I don't even like to let anyone see me sad and cry but every vid your raw emotions shows and that is really admirerable. Enjoyed your reactions as always ❤️ Also Taylor just saved 2020.

[@nath2456]

every time i feel like crying but i don’t want to do it alone, i come to this video

[@dgchvz]

It’s crazy how Taylor can still write out our thoughts and feelings that we couldn’t get into words

[@aatreyibhatia9879]

This album is one of my favourites ever. It’s not just sad, but it’s calming. The whole aesthetic goes so well with the situation we’re all in this year.

[@thestrangerartist]

It's been 4 years and I still NEED her to spill the tea 😭😭😭

[@turrlerabbit4884]

she was born to write and sing an album like this

[@theartist2235]

it's so cool how you can cry in front of the camera and just let the emotions roll through without hiding your feelings. also, don't be sorry for being over emotional. we love you

[@luisinasand8079]

"i can't believe how sad this album is. i love it so much." the ACCURACY

[@theresejonsson9391]

This is the most pure and heartfelt reaction I've ever seen. Even if it was years ago from today, is it my favorite of all the reaction videos I have seen. Ever. ❤

[@subway_tolkien]

I sometimes come back to this reaction when I want to recapture the energy of that time because it's so genuine. I too am emotionally bullied by Taylor Swift albums.

[@Spr1nklersplashes]

Go check out her evermore reaction too ❤

[@gayezilla]

Guess what we all cry, i just post it on the internet. Caitlin you are a gem.

[@erinfain3667]

Girl, it literally feels like she reads my diaries and writes songs about my life. Also I’m a huge crybaby so you’re not alone. Let those tears ricochet. 💖

[@kaylamorgan7308]

"Who just unsubscribed" Not me because I just subscribed. Don't feel bad about crying, I'm crying with you❤️😢

[@altowers1461]

hands down one of the best reactions of this album, we all went through it at that point last year

[@cloudysht1006]

i just saw this so the storyline Cardigan: Betty's perspective August: the story of the girl James cheats with. Betty: Jame's perspective so to top all of that james cheats but betty knew that he would come back when 'the thrill expires' and that explain the last line in 'cardigan'

[@leannegavin51]

james is taylor

[@ZoeDelToro]

whoaaaa wow

[@Anna13Tonks]

Nooooo the third one illicit affairs

[@unknownanonymous6712]

do we know who Rebekah is?

[@defnothani]

unknown anonymous she is the previous owner of Taylor’s house in Rhode Island

[@edwiiinxox516]

I think it was good she changed genre, because since she’s in her 30s she went more matured with Alternative, just how when she was a Teen she was country then young Adult she was pop.

[@bammmitsrachel]

NEVER feel negative about crying to music. it means that we didn't just listen and understand the song but we felt it in a certain way. We related and/or connected to it. EXILE hit me good. That song made me visualize like it was in a movie. Girl, i cried watching you cry to it.

[@trishtiandailey577]

It's okay to cry, it's so comforting to see someone express emotions. It's beautiful.

[@fortknobbs2600]

Not me finding this channel and sobbing over a folklore reaction 3 months after its release

[@sophieellen8147]

The three songs in question, which Taylor otherwise calls " The teenage love triangle", are; 'Cardigan' 'August' and 'Betty'. All three songs feature very similar plotlines and nuances of detail so I am most adamant that this interpretation is wholly accurate. 1. 'Cardigan'- This song is written in the perspective of 'Betty' who we hear the name of later on in the album. The metaphor of the cardigan itself has multiple meanings. One being that Betty herself feels like an old, worn cardigan "under someone's bed", she is cast aside by her lover (James) and feels neglected of affection. The second being that cardigans are normally associated with comfort and homeliness; her lover realises that his real place is with her, hence the lyric "you put me on and said I was your favourite". Essentially, James isn't good with commitment and breaks Betty's heart by flitting around with other girls, however, realises his true affection for Betty, as she narrates "I knew you'd miss me when the thrill expired... I knew you'd come back to me". 2. 'August'- This song is written in the perspective of 'Inez' who we hear the name of later in 'Betty'. She is the girl who James had an affair during the summer with "would you trust me if I said it was just a summer thing?" (Sourced from 'Betty'). This song takes on a revisitation of her role in the love triangle and how she recognised that her romance with James was just a whim and a summer fling "Will you call when you're back at school?/ I remember thinking I had you". This song coins a very similar line to the one found in 'Betty' when it says "Remember when I pulled up and said 'Get in the car' " so we know they are linked stories. 3. 'Betty'- This song is written in the perspective of 'James' who is the young man causing this entire conundrum. The song sets out as almost an open letter to the recipient 'Betty' hence the title. He talks of how he realised her cold shoulder towards him when she "heard the rumours from Inez". Perhaps alluding to the concept that Inez is bitter that the fling ended and so wants to almost 'punish' James by exposing his infidelity. He is genuinely regretful of his decisions which he believes were created by his immaturity "I'm only seventeen I don't know anything but I know I miss you". He contemplates turning up to her party to apologise and reconcile, which he eventually does "Betty I'm here on your doorstep and I planned it out for weeks now". When they do meet again they share a meaningful kiss. James stands in betty's cardigan, this image symbolizes his acceptance of Betty for all that she is; she is his home. Therefore directly linking to the concept explained above in 'cardigan' You are welcome everyone 😂 x

[@vee2736]

James is a girl

[@lu-th2nq]

the girl james cheated with's name is unknown and inez is betty's friend

[@yesthatisababytoucan.youre6983]

Thank you for this! It must have taken forever to type 😂

[@sofia_rms]

@@lu-th2nq yeah

[@coastervelocity3899]

I don’t think it’s Inez because why would she go around telling everyone about her own affair

[@ellamitch06]

"Track 5 it's my tears ricochet and I can't wait to get hurt. " lmao

[@emmazen6699]

I really can picture all of these songs in my head especially Betty .

[@pandorafox3944]

She has the ability to tell an entire story in a few words. It's like watching a movie.

[@PoppyIsMyMetalQueen]

The last great american dynasty: Kaitlyn: OMG! WHAT IS THIS SONG ABOUT! IS IT ABOUT THE POLITICAL STUFF SHE WAS IN? WOW I HAVE SO MANY THEORIES! Taylor: -and then it was bought by me. Kaitlyn: wait...does this have something to do with her house? Me: I-

[@MisterKS7643]

This album is something else. It's a whole experience that even I, a longtime swiftie that has never cried hearing her songs (don't judge me), am dumbfounded by how much emotion caused by this one. Something about the composition that gets to you. Definitely not for everyone, but ultimately rewarding for those who's willing to embrace it.

[@Lanaashley19]

I don't know why but after all the sobbing I just did with you for each track the soft and genuine "Who's James?" sent me omg

[@Alini_]

I’m used to you being so smiley. You crying literally broke my heart

[@bent3200]

Don’t worry, I was having the worse month of my life back when Taylor released folklore, and I sobbed during every song 😭🤍

[@urma8720]

SAME😭🤍

[@carlsantos6862]

The fact that u still react to it this day even tho you're not in a good place rn and crying out ur feelings coz the lyrics are relatable af amazes me.

[@ladydiamond6611]

Thank you Caitlin for recording yourself and posting it, it’s really brave and inspiring. And for someone like me who bottles up all her emotions, it felt comforting to cry with you. ❤️

[@tonyburton_]

OKAY I CARE ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE -- your well being is of primary concern here! Don't be afraid to not be okay, please.

[@jazminetait3311]

" CHASING SHADOWS IN A GROCERY LINE"🥺 that line makes me tear up every time that painfully hopeless but somehow still hopeful love

[@ddaeng3952]

I'm literally listening to cardigan right now. two words to describe this album: aesthetic masterpiece

[@benbxs]

“I have never heard bon iver pronounce words before” 😂😂

[@minswift1989]

Me when I saw that TAYLOR IS DROPPING A SURPRISE ALBUM TONIGHT: *My mind immediately thinking OMG IS CAITLIN OKAY???* ♡♡♡ I was waiting for ur reaction girl!!

[@sajibgibran2642]

Me tooo😂😂😭 lol

[@itsmejadu]

Me toooo

[@GameReviewersBR]

Omg sameee

[@xjazz5623x]

rewatching some of your older videos and how i want to reach out and give younger you a hug! so relatable, we've all felt like this at some point xx

[@Vimarobabooks]

"I know I'm overly emotional, I'm sorry" i've never watched you before so i didn't know this fact about you but definitely don't apologize. I love watching this resonate with you.

[@lola4001]

TAKE ME BACK TO THE FIRST TIME I LISTENED TO FOLKLORE

[@Fifty.shades.of.brown.]

Don't apologise sis, love how vulnerable and brave youre being

[@selfdepreKatie]

I really appreciate the courage it took to update such a raw and unedited reaction. This is extremely validating. Thank you!

[@starish91]

I'm so glad she went forward towards exploring a new genre rather than going back to country ....

[@alanstine4906]

I'm glad that I was able to watch your full uncut version of this. As one with low-level Anhedonia I seem to be able to feel if but only through your display of raw emotion - Thank You

[@dk67383]

This was the best album reaction I’ve watched. You really captured that feeling of goosebumps when you hear a lyric that so perfectly describes what you’re going through. That’s the best thing about Taylor’s writing and this project is the best example of it so far. I loved it so much and can’t wait to listen to it over and over again ❤️ and you should never apologise for genuinely feeling the music and the words so much that it brings you to tears!

[@marcrother7377]

This is my comfort video

[@Michelle-ev8if]

This album is perfection. Yes, she did that.

[@unfabulousme]

I'm so sorry that you are currently hurting, but thank you for sharing such a raw reaction. This is Taylor's best work and she always hits us right where it hurts

[@wonderchu]

New title: "caitlin having a mental breakdown for 31 minutes" and I'm here for it

[@Hannah6x6]

I watched this months ago, and just now watched your "evermore" reaction, because I knew I'd relate to you. Came back here to see how you've progressed. Just want to say you're beautiful and strong! If I did a live reaction video for these albums, it would look exactly like this. Also, I want to do a reaction video to your reaction videos, and then watch both of us falling apart and loving TS so much. ❤