Taylor Swift Folklore | Full Album Reaction (Part 1)

[@NewfieReactions]

I have to say I loved the first 6 songs. Taylor is getting deeply emotional and personal in this album so far. Can't wait to get to the rest of the album! Comment below with your thoughts on Folklore. Peace & Love everybody!

[@sapnewapne]

I'm so glad you reacted to this!

[@aubreywaechter3210]

I'm so glad you are doing the lyric videos. This album is absolutely a masterpiece. Her lyricism has never been better. You're in for a ride! It's so different and mature. Love it!

[@feng2770]

check out melanie martinez!

[@karlasilva2461]

@@feng2770 yeah!! ❤❤❤

[@lourdessuarez9422]

I think my tears ricochet is about scott borcheta,💔her leaving the big machine and all the drama in it.

[@carok3993]

My tears ricochet is just... wow! It’s about her previous record label “stealing” her first (I think) 6 albums and selling them. The lines... “I can go anywhere... just not home” home being her songs. “You listen to my stolen lullabies”

[@lindseysquire8417]

And "You wear the same jewels that I gave you as you bury me"

[@anotherone1623]

"You had to kill me, but it killed you just the same" Refering what Scott did for resentment and ambition, at the end of the day he received a lot of hate and rejection from the fans and so much people

[@donajayasinghe2596]

Love your reaction so detailed. The Last Great American Dynasty is actually about Taylor's rhode island home and it's previous owner.

[@NewfieReactions]

Really? Wow.. that's crazy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mrgaston016]

I could relate when I heard Rhode Island and then the loudest woman in town.

[@xxKunzerxx]

Also she then relates the song to her purchasing the house and now she has that “image” there since she used to have big 4th of July parties there!

[@xxKunzerxx]

Oh and the key lime green dog was actually a cat!

[@deltacat27]

Folklore is without a doubt the album that best demonstrates Taylor's talent as a songwriter. There isn't really any typical pop music on this album though, which is a big departure from her previous 3 albums. (before that, she was in country). Also, if you don't know already, Taylor usually purposely puts the most emotional and vulnerable song on each album as track 5, which would be "my tears ricochet" here.

[@Fatcatthoughts]

My tears ricochet is told from the pov a ghost at their funeral but it also parallels what happened with her masters and Scott B.

[@kennedyotoole2628]

It also made me think of everything that happened with Calvin Harris. I think this album is a continuation or “rewrite” of older songs without the pressure of a label. The part about being at the funeral cursing her name made me think about Calvin going to the media and talking bad about her when she was already down with everything happening with Kanye

[@vesperavespera4110]

i really like how you focus on the lyrics and the music itself. other reactors are just finding clues to whom this song and that song is about. the idea of this album is it was written based on fantasy or from other ppl's PoV. 80% are just character based. thank you for your simple yet sincere and genuine reaction! ❤️ waiting for part 2!

[@vesperavespera4110]

also, i think the my tears ricochet is PoV of a woman who is now not in our real world. you know, the scene is how the other partner is not with you anymore, not existing, will never come back. after all of their fight,that man only realized her importance the time she's gone and will never come back.

[@vesperavespera4110]

@Jers Swift i see. thanks for the info!

[@bruno_malta13]

This album is just a masterpiece.

[@disgaeajean13]

The transition of the title of the "loudest woman this town has ever seen" from Rebekah Harkness to Taylor Swift 👏👏👏👏 RUIN IT TAYLOR RUIN EVERYTHING

[@Hey_Jamie]

Marvelous

[@brittanyann9252]

My tears ricochet is one of my faves on the album. You really have to know a lot about her back story to understand the lyrics. She was the very first artist that Scott Borchetta signed to big machine records and when she left he sold her masters to her first 5 albums out from under her to Scooter Braun who he knew she didn't get along with. "You had to kill me, but it killed you just the same" and "my tears ricochet" is a metaphor for how he hurt himself trying to hurt her. "And when you can't sleep at night (You hear my stolen lullabies)" representing her stolen masters "Even on my worst day, did I deserve, babe All the hell you gave me? 'Cause I loved you, I swear I loved you 'Til my dying day" represents the pain she felt by being betrayed by someone she thought of as family. Sorry for the novel! I just love this song so much 😭 💕

[@whiskeyrivers]

Im so in love with this album. I've never been a T. Swift fan but this album is a Masterpiece!

[@crazyhuman272]

Same!

[@rim_on7362]

She's just lyrical genius of all time

[@raiwanthsubba6060]

Hands down, exile is the best collab.

[@rndmusrnm2763]

it gives me mad The last time vibes, just more mature

[@Lan13_]

Along with The Last Time

[@ExtreMe-uk4lm]

I see myself listening to it as I walk into woods and cool wind cuts through my face.

[@dayuwaisly03]

It's a masterpiece

[@mariejoydelacruz5931]

My Tears Ricochet is about Scott B. and Big Machine, if you listen to it closely its about how hurt she was when he sold all her songs.

[@MsDiMera2]

On the surface it s a story about a woman being buried by a traitorous lover with ghostly , funeral imagery but it all seems to be a huge metaphor for the end of her relationship with BMR and Scott Borchetta . She was with them from the time she was 15, she considered him family and there was a genuine familial love for him and BMR was a home , a home she can no longer return to " I can go anywhere I want , anywhere I want just not home" . Then the part about " stolen lullabies" is the music he didn't give her the option to buy though he was willing to sell it. Then " I didn't have it in myself to go with grace" is about the fact that she made so much noise about what happened , most musicians keep quiet when they get screwed over their masters. She also prevented the album BMR released after the sale in her name without her knowledge from charting or selling properly by informing her fans it was done without consulting her. The " wishing I'd stayed " I think refers to the fact that BMR wanted her to sign a new contract with them when hers expired and made promises about how she would then be able to " earn" her masters , one new album for an old one. Then the entire imagery of the words " my tears ricochet " and , " if I'm on fire , you'll be made of ashes too" just refers to the fact that she will ensure that even while she is continuing to hurt over the situation of not owning her music , she will also continue to spoil their efforts to profit from it as she has successfully done before so they hurt too. The " battleships sinking beneath the waves" is an admission I think of the fact it's a battle she probably won't win .

[@Mrgaston016]

You’re making me addictive to your reactions. You’re so much fun. Regards from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@Michelle-ev8if]

For me Mirrorball is about her career... and My tears ricochet about her drama with the big machine Records.

[@YCPYT]

Mirrorball is actually a song with genius heart wrenching lyrics if you think about it. I think It's basically about herself as an artist, she's a popular singer and she saw herself as that mirrorball on a party, she's not used to it but she try her best to be that artist to meet everyone expectations, showing various side of her that what other people want to see/reflections of themselves. Although not everyone is showing their true self in front of herself/she didn't know who her true friends/ally (ppl masquerading). She keep trying to get people attention on her even when everyone else leave already/the circus is over. But when no one else is around she have that one person a dear one for her that she can freely show her true self. I can relate to this song a lot, my relationship with other people in my life is basically myself trying to adjust and make other comfortable, I tried hard to make them happy and have fun in my presence. But in the end it's not my true self, it's just me trying to give other what they needed. I'm afraid they might hate me when I'm not accommodating anymore to their preference. If the other person is selfish, I'd adjust myself to be a giving person. If someone have a high ego, I'd adjust myself to be more understanding and try to let mine down. If someone is a jealous person, I'd adjust myself to be someone underachieving and have less things. If someone is kind, I'd adjust myself to be someone who need that kindness. Basically I'm trying to be what people needed in a person. Now I'm not sure what actually my true self anymore, but I'm at a pretty comfortable space atm, being in isolation can make you reflect on your life and yourself more without outside interference.

[@Eric_The_Eccentric]

"My tears ricochet" She's not pissed Newfie. She's hurt.

[@meganmartin5387]

Okay so I totally agree she’s hurt because she’s also kinda pissed so I kinda get it.

[@MsSera21]

Last Great American Dynasty is about Rebekah Harkness, who was married to the Standard Oil heir (and whose house Taylor now owns lol)

[@Plainejan]

Yeah and how the neighbors are comparing them saying theyre both mad and crazy.... taylors july 4th party...

[@ambermadison9411]

And RHODE island now has a “Taylor Swift Tax” (nickname). So celebrities will not come in and buy all these homes. They enjoy staying low key, free of media and attention.

[@Hey_Jamie]

I love that the lyric video for Mirrorball has the lyrics reflected underneath

[@YourvitamineD]

Folklore is Taylor's first concept Album. But still in certain song she put her experience or her own thoughts in it. This is also her first Alternative, Indie Album. So it's not like her other Pop or Country Albums. Anyway this is what i get about the album. 1. "The 1" is the starts of all the stories. But besides that, it's also about her current relationship. How she crush Joe aka her man. 2. "Cardigan", you can understand it by following up the storyline from the 1. This song is about Betty's perspective (one of the character that she made). 3. "The last American dynasty", it's still a continuation of the story. But this time it's about Rebekah (she's is not her fictional character). She used to be the owner of her house before she bought it. And if we pay attention, she feels that she's related to some of Rebekah's story. People pictured Rebeka as the rich, crazy woman. That's kinda similar how media created a false image about Taylor's life. It's also related to her own song "Blank space & I did something bad". 4. Exile, as the story goes. We got the image how "him and her" that person that Taylor made, literally had a toxic relationship. When the truth is both of them successfully make their own relationship fall apart. 5. "My tears ricochet", the story continues. They're trying to move on, but somehow they can't. They always back to this crazy situation, where he wants her dead but if it's really happen, it'd kill him too. The other Message/Story that she put in this song is about Taylor and Scoot/Scooter (the men who own the masters of her first 6 Albums). I mean the drama between Taylor and them is so crazy. Cause if you knew, Taylor always share her thoughts about that two greedy men. And according to her side, that rat always try to shut her down. But they couldn't! 6. Mirror Ball, back to the storyline. The characters that she created have been passed the break up. And they're trying to finish everything as a grown man/woman. Even if it hurts, they would pass the situation together. So they could move on peacefully. And the other hand, i think she also talks about her own career. Like how woman needs to be change, to take something new so they could catch the industry. Cause if it's not, their career would be over.

[@SamanthaScreem]

A fellow Newfie jamming to Taylor Swift! This just made my day

[@SivaChance]

As someone who absolutely loved this album (and Taylor's work in general), I've watched plenty of reactions and find yours the best! You really go into understanding the lyrics (thankfully you were aware of the lyric videos) and share your thoughts about them in a genuine way. Been a subscriber for a while, and I'm already excited for Part 2 and 3! Also, enjoy your reactions in general (and vlog channel), keep it up! Oh yeah, I feel the same way with you too on my first listen. Mirrorball was my least favourite of the lot, but not because I didn't like it (it's great!), just that I loved the others more.

[@alexandrahuayanay3832]

omg, i lovved your reaction! and im so glad that you are looking to the lyrics, because a lot of the song are contected Hi from Perú

[@hawkesaodo1226]

Heyyy, new subscriber here. Just wanna tell you that track 5 (my tears ricochet) in every taylor swift album is emotional.

[@Koreankimmie]

love this reaction!

[@gailygail8501]

"My tears ricochet" could be a good Ghost whisperer episode

[@nicolesanhuezag.1440]

Thanks my dear friend for taking the correct amount of time to analyze every song of this gorgeous album 🤍 regards from Chile 🇨🇱

[@zt2552]

I didn't regret subscribing (new sub here)! You know how to look at the song and lyrics! Everyone should watch the lyric video first to have a deeper understanding of TS8. I love this album. Not a mainstream material, but an artist's masterpiece. It deserves a Grammy. ❤️ STILL WAITING FOR YOUR REACTION PART 2!

[@lindseysquire8417]

The way you say "boys" with your accent is giving me life.

[@MsSera21]

The album is partly drawn from her life and partly made up, but it's not always clear which is which Taylor Swift can write a song. Love that this was more of a flex for her and for us

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

The interesting thing about Taylor is that her specialty is writing songs that seem like a relationship/breakup song, but the true meaning is burried in the metaphor. So if you follow her struggles and opinions, you will know. But if you don't, as the general public won't, you can still relate to the song in a way or another as there is nothing more universal than love.

[@andrewjohnstone7232]

I really think she's singing directly to her fans (who are "not like the regulars" [General Public] or "masquerade revelers" [Fake Supporters]). Listening to different songs from her makes you feel different ways, shows you different versions of yourself. Your emotions and moods. And SHE's the one showing them to you, she's the mirror that we see ourselves in. Just imagine her writing this like a letter to Swifties everywhere. I also think "this is me trying" might have similar analogies in that she's still trying her best to "work hard and be successful as long as society still tolerates her being famous". All for her love of the art she's making and also for her fans. IMO.

[@Anna13Tonks]

Great reaction as always :D love how you enjoyed the lyrics as much as we did and how your videos have been more insightful lately also you look v good ✌

[@babyjane534]

LOVED your reaction and how fast you pick up the lyrcis

[@Anna13Tonks]

Cant wait to see the following parts😁

[@soniclyqaulan]

Thank you so much for this reaction 🕊️

[@yuvrajsinghraghav2362]

This album is flawless and it's masterpiece

[@nishthagupta2740]

I loved his divorce analogy in exile

[@noriereckcxzs103]

I love the part where " when you can't sleep at night, You hear my stolen lullabies" and i think shes also reffering to her old music that has been sold to another and she doesnt own it , ahh i cant wait for the release of her re-record songs that has been bought by another..

[@JAVYxGV]

I was listening through my EDIFIER s360 speakers, buuuuuuuuuuut when you said to put the headphones on I DID -

[@Lochness19]

I know exactly what you mean about Exile being a Sons of Anarchy song. I just started watching the show on Netflix a couple months ago. Too bad the series is over now, but maybe Taylor's team can find another show or movie for the song to be featured in.

[@C-Iris]

I can finally catch up on these reactions 😅 I don't know how I could wait a whole year to listen to folklore and evermore hehe

[@natacatLrcs]

So true. Big SoA vibes in exile. Love this reaction video.

[@rissaannster]

I love that you actually try to pay attention to the lyrics! Great reaction! ❤️

[@tp5422]

Mirrorball sounds like it’s about her trying to keep herself “relevant.” In her miss Americana documentary she opens up about always relying on praise from people as her driving force and constantly trying to reinvent herself in ways people can relate to or just find interest in. The lyrics feel closer to that meaning every time you listen especially if you’ve seen her doc or recent interviews. Like how people say when young female artists turn 30 their career declines bc they’re seen as “old.” You can really hear the sentiment of that in “hush, I know they said the end is near” but yet she’s still trying (try try try) her best to give people what they want in new ways. Making the outlook of her entire career up until now be based on praise did a number on her mentally so she still finds herself, in her head at the very least, doing or thinking of things in hopes that it will receive praise. “Good job Taylor. Good sales. Good job selling out the tour. Good job this good job that. It’s a fragile foundation to base her career and choices on even though at the same time it does come down to people liking and approving of your music and stuff for success.

[@moirarose2915]

You are a joy to watch. B-I-Trans-Canada-Highway, imma gonna use that! It’s great that you’re paying attention to the quality of the lyrics as well as the music and her voice. My first listen, I thought it was ok but that was because I listened on my iPad, when I listened to it properly, instantly loved it and is my favourite album. There isn’t one song I do not love.

[@anavargas2808]

Great reaction as always. I’m still waiting your reaction on Camila Cabello’s Romance album, please can you do it 🙏🏻

[@cheekyninja15]

I truly appreciate how you listen while seeing the lyrics too!! LOVE THIS! SUBBED!

[@tristadrever3859]

Canadian represent 🇨🇦 this might be my favourite reaction so far. You delve into the lyrics and you're very entertaining and easy to watch. Subscribed!

[@makiita26]

Great lyrcs from a great artist, this is my favourite taylor album and in my opinion her best. exile is a master piece.

[@frankieflow13]

the last great american dynasty is a true story. I love the lyric "then it was bought by me" 😂

[@dikki5746]

Loved your reaction honestly maybe bcos you're one of the few youtuber who was focused on her lyrics 👍 waiting for part 2. New sub here

[@nuni3356]

the last great american dynasty is based on the story of Rebecca Harkness also called Betty Harkness she was the previous owner of Taylor’s Rhode Island house Taylor tells her story about having loud parties and annoying the neighbors then juxtaposes it with Taylor’s own story in that house

[@sarass0u]

Holy guacamole, SOA is the best show ever! His name is Justin Vernon and he is apart of Bon Iver (Bon Eever, 'winter' in french). It'd be awesome if you'd react to him, one of his first known song is Skinny Love even if everyone thinks it's Birdy's song, it's not. I'm sure you'll love his music. He's a musical genius. He's my all time favorite. By the way, thank you for your videos, they're awesome and so are you. Watching your reactions is amazing, lots of love from a Frenchie.

[@yamilesalcedo8172]

When you finish this album can you do more Taylor Swift albums, to start I think you will love reputation bc you like ready for it, then 1989 it’s a classic🥺❤️ I really enjoy your reactions😀

[@MBGrace1]

Yes! He did the I Did Something Bad reaction too, and loved it.

[@frankieflow13]

Yes... Lover too

[@blinkspyblackpink4613]

Loved your reaction! This album is amazing

[@hyokat5183]

Good reaction video! Hope u upload parts 2 & 3

[@patfts2518]

Loved your reaction!

[@sapnewapne]

80 percent of the songs are based on fictional/ real stories of other charecters or people

[@NewfieReactions]

Ahh okay thanks! I was wondering. Cause that is too much drama for one person to go through. Haha.

[@lindseysquire8417]

@熊仔 Especially since she's been so happy with Joe

[@mitasingh6788]

Omg you did great with this reaction video, you read the lyrics tried to understand them so wholesome💕 Ps: He's justin Vernon from boni Iver pronounced as bon-e-bear if im not wrong :)

[@jeffreywitkowski526]

Wow, your comment about maybe hollywood looking to get rights to use her music in film/tv hit me. Taylor has said that she wants her music to endure, and now that she outright owns her last 2 albums I can see her be willing to license it for those purposes, nice call.

[@Mrs.Fezziwig]

I am absolutely certain that there are more songs on this album that relate to the Love Triangle. Maybe a half/half thing of them and her.

[@adriannarhaines8671]

Mirror ball is for her fans and how she's saying she knows the end is near as she's 30 and as a female musician the popularity decreases. She s letting her fans know that she's still a believer and loves what she does for them.

[@elisandrasandes491]

Yeah!!!! I loved Sons of Anarchy.

[@Tswiftfanpage132]

Here’s my view on all of the songs… *Made up characters songs* _betty_ : James’ POV. Taylor said, “a seventeen-year-old standing on a porch, learning to apologize.” _august_ : the girl he cheated with POV (“when I said get in the car” and in betty he said the girl told him to get in the car and that’s when the cheating happened) _cardigan_ : Betty’s POV. Taylor said, “lovestruck kids wandering up and down the evergreen High Lane.” _the 1_ : not 100% sure but I think it could be about betty thinking that her and James could’ve worked if he didn’t cheat _epiphany_ : Taylor said, “my grandfather, Dean, landing at Guadalcanal in 1942.” And about the doctors/nurses risking their lives during COVID _mad woman_ : Taylor said, “a misfit widow getting gleeful revenge on the town that cast her out.” _exile_ : Taylor said, “an exiled man walking the bluffs of a land that isn’t his own, wondering how it all went so terribly, terribly wrong.” _my tears ricochet_ : Taylor said, “an embittered tormentor showing up at the funeral of his fallen object of obsession.” *unsure about* _hoax_ *Taylors songs* _this is me trying_ : about her career and life _illicit affair_ : how her Joe started secretly dating like it was some secret affair _the last great american dynasty_ : the story behind Rebekah, the girl who owned the RI house before Taylor. ALSO, the lyric video background is the view from the house she’s singing about cause it’s been her house since I think 2012ish _seven_ : Taylors childhood friend _invisible string, mirrorball, peace_ : all about Joe and her

[@kit-kaaat]

My Tears Ricochet is about Scooter Braun and her former management I think

[@diamonddrop7137]

She is such a great songwriter!!

[@yuvrajsinghraghav2362]

Taylor is best songwriter

[@bibibobo6623]

Glad u vibing with first 6 songs so far 💖💖✨

[@andidreyes5323]

Taylor is awesome. You might enjoy some Christina Perri, Rachel Platten, and Paramore/Hayley Williams as well. They are all awesome vocalists who write their own work. Same with Julia Michaels and Bea Miller and Jojo.

[@yuvrajsinghraghav2362]

My tears richochet is written by taylor alone

[@justincera1770]

I love your insights 💝

[@gigatoob]

Hi, Enjoyed your listen. But I want to say many reviewers are reading the songs too narrowly. TS is mixing things together, her love experiences, others experiences, her business experiences, media. Like on Tears Ricochet, it could be love, but it is also about her previous label. That fits exactly. She's a storyteller. She blends stories. She doesn't have to be literal about any one event. Mad Woman also alludes to Kim and Kanye. TS actually has emmpathy for Kim caught in KW's orbit.

[@jelly_playz1234]

I am literally addicted to exile

[@CP-rr8wu]

"whoever this guy is" ahhhhh

[@simonclement8123]

Love your reaction videos❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miraclemaker403]

Your reactions are so good haha, new subscriber here!

[@danielphung6146]

Track 3 is about Rebekkah Harkness

[@aubreywaechter3210]

Love your videos! Can't wait to see more of this album! Would love to see more Demi Lovato in the future too! 💜💜

[@soniclyqaulan]

I think mirrorball for her fans

[@odile8701]

When all is quiet, when we’re alone and we need someone, she’ll shine for us

[@tonyatee3832]

Exactly. I’m not a Swiftie but I immediately knew she wrote it for them when I first heard it. I tear up bc of how sweet it is.

[@Dark-kz3yc]

Need a Born This Way ENTIRE album reaction 🙏🏼

[@clarkbarrett6274]

Got some great "Dad" dance moves there - signed a Dad

[@Plainejan]

Ahhhj great reaction and breakdown...thank you.... cant wait for part 2..

[@O-T-7-BTS]

Love, Sons of Anarchy! I've only watched the entire series about 3 times, lol. Have you watched Game of Thrones?

[@mountainrock7682]

The Last Great American Dynasty is based on the previous owner of her Rhode Island mansion.

[@disgaeajean13]

The significance of my like as the 690th, which is divisible by 13 🤣💓

[@KatiesGoldenDust]

As many people have said, it's a concept album about made up people, which is what the genre folklore is all about. Here is a great link that explains the breakdown of the three sides of the love triangle: www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/hx3pcr/my_interpretation_of_the_overarching_plot_of/

[@digantatalukdar668]

In my tears ricochet she is actually dead and talking about her funeral.

[@CarlosRodriguez-xe4lp]

Hey Eddie, I was wondering if you could react to Jessie Ware's album... What's your pleasure? Or at least one of the songs, it's disco influenced. Greetings from Mexico

[@Emmmmak24]

Most of these songs are made up with some real elements from her life!

[@heathercalkins]

Bon Iver is pronounced Bon Eevare. It’s French. His real name is Justin Vernon.

[@lloydeee08]

still waiting for 2cnd part

[@thedoctor5931]

Did I just hear him say B I Trans Canada Highway.

[@ambermadison9411]

Please react to All too well!!!

[@yuvrajsinghraghav2362]

React to reputation 1989 and red albums

[@arzuakkus4935]

1 dislike - kanye

[@igorhendy2411]

Arzu Akkuş now 5, kanye and some kardashians

[@minceroft3710]

"soft, high pitched Taylor voice" okay yeah, everyone's voice is high compared to bon iver's 😂 however, Taylor actually has quite a low range for a woman, and it's really nice to hear her lean into this on this album!

[@carebear1143]

😊🥰🍿”T SWIZZLE” 🥰☺️✌🏼

[@ambermadison9411]

The story behind The Last Great American Dynasty really is so incredible. You should research it! Google Rebekah Harkness and amazed at how well Taylor told the story!

[@yuvrajsinghraghav2362]

React to 1989 tour