First time actually listening to Taylor Swift

[@mirandachandler3300]

She is really awesome. People hate on her because she's popular, but she's popular because she's awesome.

[@jbc_8110]

That’s not why people dislike her. She was amazing when she played country music. Now she’s just doing whatever she can do to make money and be a corny, run of the mill, pop star

[@punkstarsx]

@@jbc_8110 Um she literally made pop the genre it is lol. And you dislike her because shes making money? Would you not do the same... But i bet youve listened to shake it off and her local songs so you think its corny lol. But shes the best lyricist in my opinion. Tied with lana.

[@sydneyruewho13]

@@jbc_8110what about her is corny?? She’s one of the best lyricists of the time

[@jbc_8110]

@@punkstarsx are you stupid? Pop is short for Popular. She didn’t make any genre. Her song writing is basic at best

[@jbc_8110]

@@sydneyruewho13 no she isn’t, her songwriting is average compared to the best out there

[@ziii6484]

she actually write about falling in love more than break up songs. and that’s the thing people already have their own opinion about her without actually knowing her stuff.

[@lightningmonky7674]

People are extremely susceptible to the bandwagon fallacy, it's a way of confirming, you really can't judge an artist till you've dug through their work and made an informed opinion

[@whoisdis8201]

And they are wounded when she talks about misogyny in the industry as if it's non-existent

[@helenaj9436]

And some of the break songs aren't even about her 😂😂

[@aricaice6447]

I saw a tiktok where he hates Taylor because he said she only writes about men. And the comments passed the vibe check saying, "Marjorie is about a man, sorry we didn't know." LOL

[@kentt3813]

Majority of Folklore and Evermore aren't even break up songs majority are fictional stories and other people from her past that she cares about.

[@ninastays]

are men ok? why do they all have this reaction to taylor swift lmao you're allowed to have good taste it's ok to like her

[@avery5160]

pls Ive waiting for someone else to notice this, it feels like men think liking fo listening to her music damages their masculinity to the point they get embarrassed like why?? Edit: excuse my mistakes it’s past 1am

[@lightningmonky7674]

The reality for me has been quite the opposite. I love her work and it tends to open up lots of good conversations with the ladies, lets them know you have good taste right off the bat

[@linnay8330]

​@@avery5160I just saw an ordinary male working hard to earn musculinity hale hasn't yet.

[@kalebmcdaniel9147]

It’s cause her music is very feminine

[@Aholt5909]

​@@kalebmcdaniel9147 and men can't like "feminine" music? Also she doesn't have feminine music she's just a female artist

[@marykatedoyle9574]

“I don’t know what it is.” It’s internalized misogyny. It’s not your fault, a lot of people fall prey to that, especially with Taylor. Super proud of you for giving it a real listen!

[@Anna13Tonks]

"scared to like something by Taylor Swift". it's so true. it's somehow viewed as lesser than, emasculating. My bf is not a fan but will bop to a few of her songs with me and never demeans me about being a fan (I know, bare minimum) because he is secure and confident

[@isabelmoreira2273]

The fact that most people (especially men) that dont like her, don't even know she plays instruments and write her own stuff is prove that they hate her just because shes a successful woman that makes music about her experiences as one. They look down on her just because is "music for girls" but they never spent 2 seconds listening to anything past her hits. I've seen grown men cry listening to folklore, men that once said that her music was for teenagers. If ppl actually researched and understood the lyrics and concepts they would be amazed. If you don't like taylor because you dont like pop music in general, then it is fine. No one is obligated to like her. But if you dont like her because you think it's music for teenage girls and you dont even know she plays instruments, then you're just judging her by being a woman.

[@kalebmcdaniel9147]

🙄🙄 misogyny 🙄🙄

[@lightningmonky7674]

Im a hardcore metalhead, most of my algorithm is only the most tough guy masculine shit, but I'm an out and proud Taylor fan, if it's good it's good and she surpasses the boundaries of pop music, sure it's technically pop as it's "popular" but she's probably the best one out there rn imo

[@isabelmoreira2273]

@lightningmonky7674 thats the difference between people who appreciate music for the art, and people who listen to whatever their social group says its cool. I'm as much as a pop girl as you can get, with some indie rock now and then, but i can appreciate rap and metal if they are actually talented people and especially lyricists. I'll go from Taylor to Run the Jewels in a second lol

[@kaileysundstrom5286]

I love the question “How many other artists have 10 albums that are huge?”. To add on, “How many artists have 10 albums that are huge in 3 different genres?” She is so undeniably talented

[@DearxMyxSongs]

Technically 5, according to Wikipedia! Pop, Country, Rock, Folk, & Alternative

[@jayceewaldner8505]

Elvis does😂

[@kimwells8395]

They just came out that she just passed Elvis for a record. Tops of albums or the charts or something. Otherwise, no one else is with her and Elvis. She should be very proud.

[@MarieBaird-tl9er]

Lol

[@MarieBaird-tl9er]

​. Exactly.

[@em-pr5jv]

Taylor actually has quite a few songs where she takes accountability for the relationship not working out. Her songs “Afterglow” and “Back to December” and “Anti-Hero” are all songs where she takes accountability for the relationship not working out, and/or just making a mistake in general. I'd love to see you guys react to those songs! Taylor is an amazing artist and lyricist, she's insanely talented. She first became popular in 2006 when she was only 15/16 years old and now it's 2023 and she's 33 years old, and she's still as popular as ever. She hasn't faded away like most artists have. She has impressive longevity and she's also an amazing human being as well. She's done many good things for people in need.

[@jennameans6919]

Also Getaway car :)

[@7siete7]

I'd add False God to that list

[@7siete7]

also Midnight Rain

[@noramuffincake]

The archer!

[@lightningmonky7674]

I don't get what the big deal about making songs about breakups is, it's a painful experience like any other and is valid for a song topic, and if you've truly been through it you know why those songs are useful. I listen to a lot of punk and emo tho and those topics are par for the course in those genres so it doesn't seem out of the ordinary for me

[@zebratroopfan6695]

I found this video interesting. I’m in my 50’s and for years made fun of Taylor Swift. I didn’t get it. I was embarrassed to even admit that I listened to a song by her. After the release of Folklore I finally took the time to listen. I was wrong on so many levels. 1. I was surprised to find she has never released a album with a song that doesn’t list her with writing credit. I of course assumed someone else was doing the heavy lifting(why would I doubt her songwriting?) I was WRONG again. She wrote her first hit song as a freshman in high school. However because so many people (mainly men) accused her of not carrying her weight in the studio, she wrote the entire SPEAK NOW album by herself 2. I thought she was manufactured. I was unsure if she really had talent or staying power. WRONG AGAIN. The tiny desk performance was my first realization that she doesn’t need anyone. All she needs is a guitar or a piano. I’ve since seen countless videos of her playing pop songs like Shake it Off and Blank Spaces with just her and a guitar. I think I like her better when it’s just her and a guitar 3. Lyrics. Back to her songwriting. Her pen is amazing. Again I never listened and believed most were about dogging men. Wrong again. She is stupid good with the pen. After about 3 months of deep diving into her catalog I realized that many of my friends especially those coming from the rock and country genres have a bias. Im not sure why it exists. I’ve heard many of my friends stated how easy her songs are to play. They ridicule her guitar playing or the topics of her songs or the was she dresses. It’s stupid. Why do women have to prove anything. I admit to being guilty of this in the past. Anyway good video. I must say you sounded just like I did before the light bulb went off. The Taylor Swift rabbit hole is easy to fall into and impossible to leave. A modern day Hotel California for you olds like me. Lol.

[@aimeeck]

Respect. This is a really great breakdown for those who have preconceived notions about Taylor's music. Until folklore I was just a passive fan. I knew her hits but never did a full on deep dive, but once I started to listen to her albums in full I realized what an incredible talent she has for melody, and her pen is next level.

[@riverhalorix4203]

i have a lot of respect for you. im glad you were able to realize you were wrong and that you gave her music a chance. men like you are needed in the world. good breakdown, couldn't agree more about the taylor swift rabbit hole thing lol

[@monikamedok611]

❤

[@elizabethjulia20]

Love all of this, period. One of my favourite little videos you should show your friends ha, my dad (who isn't a swiftie by any means showed me this ha). She's not any lesser for having songs easy-to-play songs: Taylor Swift Might Be a Better Guitarist Than You! (9 Reasons) link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3eUpatvgN6bhsU Also, I think the fact that her songs can be simple in terms of chords progressions has always just shown me that she's a singersongwriter first and foremost, even as a pianist I've never gotten that critique, I mean... there are only so many chords? I just appreciate that she *grows* especially since folklore writing over Aaron Dessner's more intricate compositions you can see her writing and musicianship development, plus her will to get better vocally AND learn piano and etc.

[@izattyu6863]

❤

[@Kegs28_]

Being a fan of Taylor won’t make you gay bro😂 you’re missing out on so many more badass reputation songs! It’ll change your life. Make him react to the whole rep album lol

[@bammmitsrachel]

facts. 1989 made me a fan but Reputation made me a swiftie.

[@Bea56601]

There’s better albums than Rep though, unless that’s just his personal taste preference. I would say give Folklore and Evermore a listen as lyrically it shows her genius and talent is worlds above the rest right now.

[@chelseadouglas2918]

@@Bea56601all of Taylor’s albums hit. All in their own special way too. That’s why I adore how she created them to be like eras!

[@peterquill726]

@@chelseadouglas2918 This. my favorite album change daily depending on my mood.

[@tynce563]

Wtf. Even if it made him gay??? Is that so bad lol. I guess we can’t not have misogyny and homophobia in the same room without the other.

[@icebluelemonade]

She takes accountability in Back to December, Afterglow, The Archer, technically she also does in I Knew you Were Trouble, New Romantics (We need love but all we want is danger", Treacherous (falling for someone when you shouldn't), Getaway Car, ect. There are a lot of songs where she very fully blames herself, takes accountability, and apologizes. She points out her own mistakes and shortcomings all the time but if you don't know her and the whole stories behind everything then you have no idea what to even look for. She isn't overly obvious in her lyrics, she likes to leave riddles and poems and Easter eggs for people to find. It also kills me that anyone would defend Kanye and Kim who were old enough to know better, John Mayer who was old enough to know better, and Jake Gyllenhaal who was old enough to know better. Taylor grew up in the spotlight. Releasing her first album at 16 and the media took everything she did and vilified her for it, and sl*t shamed her relentlessly. She made some mistakes as we all do growing up, but they were magnified a million times over and still are clearly. I'm so proud of who she has become.

[@henrywasserman]

Taylor has put together a full array of intertwined lyrics and song. She works her tail off, she's personable and polite, she cares for others, evidently a pleasure to work with as her co-workers consistently testify. She has a sense of humor and can play guitar/piano sing and dance. Now she is directing movies. What more could you want from an entertainer?

[@ellenritt7667]

It’s comes with maturity. She was a young sheltered girl. Now she’s over 30, mature.

[@Noname-yc5wm]

Im a male 19 years old and i have no shame admitting i listen to her, shes actually my most streamed artist on my spotify, which i never wouldve thought, and girls go crazy when they mention something or a lyric from taylor swift and i know what they talk about lol

[@melodyarehart8312]

as an 18 year old girl and a swiftie, I can confirm that if a guy likes taylor swift, we get so excited and they become 10 times more attractive to us. Even if a guy doesnt like her music personally, but can appreciate it for what it is/is nice about it, thats a huge green flag. the amount of times ive talked to a guy and been called a psyco for liking taylor is insane 🤣

[@lapissed9620]

​@@melodyarehart8312No fr cuz the way I simp so hard for guys who like Taylor Swift 😭

[@CottageGurl]

There's nothing to be embarrassed about liking female songs, do what you love to do and dont let other people judging u for that.

[@scoot-f5y]

I'm a 76 year old male and I've been a swiftie (and proud of it!) ever since I heard 'Tim McGraw' a decade ago. I think she's awesome, and my admiration has only grown since then.

[@thomasstuparich9493]

same I am 16 and she is the best the eras tour changed my life

[@chiaracasados6306]

men being too insecure in their masculinity to admit that they enjoy taylor swift (or just any female artist in general) is one of the saddest phenomenons of our society

[@soni8995]

💯%

[@CottageGurl]

I will never understand men..

[@tomstudio5535]

I am a men and I listen to mosty female artists (mostly Taylor 🤭)

[@jessicamurphy7846]

Toxic masculinity 100%

[@vervideosgiros1156]

​@@CottageGurl... murican men. Fortunately this society has anything to do with the rest of the world! It's like they are from another planet!

[@taylorchameleon]

taylor is literally one of the most successful artists in history FOR A REASON.....because she can do it ALL. i'm so sick of people thinking it's not cool to like her music. people just hear her radio hits & assume that's what all of her music is, but she has one of the most impressive, versatile catalogs EVER. she has reinvented herself over & over again. 10000% more than any male artist ever has. GIVE HER THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES

[@jukeunecke]

This! Yesss

[@icebluelemonade]

Also- she writes her own lyrics, music, she directs her own music videos, she can play acoustic guitar, piano, keyboard, electric guitar, banjo, and she directs her own music videos, comes up with her own concepts, designs her own tour stages, plans her tours actively in every stage including auditioning the back up singers and performers. Like this woman has her hands on every single thing to do with her own career.

[@luckyme98]

She donates a ton of money and has a learning center she opened as well

[@anneparrish2247]

She also has the music sense to hire good people. Her band is quality music. And I think she treats them and all the people who work with her well.

[@icebluelemonade]

@anneparrish2247 she does. So many of then have been with her since the very beginning and it is so touching to see their loyalty and kindness to each other. Also, rerecording all her old music every single person was willing to rerecord with her- from her entire career. She is a genuinely good, kind person. I hate people drag her down solely for being "too popular". There's a reason she is. I'm so proud to be a fan- not just for her music but for the person she is.

[@ladychelseatheundead]

"I really don't like lack-of-accountability." Meanwhile, Taylor released a song like October 2022 that says, "It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me." lol

[@dwliejk-vd7pt]

and in 2010 “back to December” literally apologizing for not treating her boyfriend right

[@SlayingSuperNerdX]

Getaway Car.

[@pixxiespit]

But also, have men _MET_ men? (Talk about lack of accountability!)

[@peggykunkel9180]

I'm not a Taylor Swift fan but she is talented. I also give her credit for growing up in the public eye and trying to go from teenager to adulthood. It can't be easy to be criticized for everything when you're trying to figure out things for yourself.

[@CottageGurl]

Yes and its totally fine if people not a fan of her and her songs there's nothin wrong with that.. but HATING on her for what?? tf did she do to you?

[@musicjunkie31karma]

That’s a really good point! I forgot that she was so young when she first started out. She’s handled the fame and all the hate like a true boss. I have even more respect for her now. Thank you!

[@jbaby8255]

I understand you completely, I think if I went to one of her concerts I’ll be a true fan because I really do listen to her music ALOT! She is on my Spotify playlist and when I play her music me and my girls go in singing and everything!! Yeah 😢 I’m a fan!!!

[@unwantedperson8711]

Hey this is such a sweet comment I hope Taylor stumble upon this while randomly watching reaction videos lol BTW I'm not a fan of her too (yet) I'm kinda new to her music...in the middle of exploring her discography! But I love many of her songs! And her lyrics OMG! If there is an Einstein version of writing it must be her!

[@boz352]

I'm 82 and I think Taylor is one of the most amazing performers I have ever seen or heard. She is brilliant with lyrics and smart as shit (and I'm sure has a better vocabulary than mine). I would never go to one of her shows, but only because I'm too claustrophobic, and because of my age, am sure I would be trampled to death (ergo, the claustrophobia). But this lady can sing! And she is gorgeous.

[@robinwaits5828]

I can't wait for the inevitable Eras Tour Streaming when they make it. I'm sure I'll watch it multiple times. Just like I did the 2 documentaries and the Long Pond Sessions. It's so nice to watch at home. ♥️

[@justfoxy]

you're so real for this‼️💜

[@Violet316]

But now you can go see the movie.

[@DearxMyxSongs]

My dad is 74 and I took him to see the movie two weeks ago and he said her performance, skill, and work is the most incredible he’s seen from any artist. I went to her live concert (I got lucky) and I can also say that it was the most mind blowing show I’ve ever seen (my mother is an opera singer so I know what it takes to sing with barely any breaks for 3.5hrs, that is a Herculean feat), and even though the movie is trimmed down to 2.75hrs, it’s just as incredible

[@davidwilk5486]

I'm 83 and fully agree. I couldn't find anyone to go to her show, but I went to her movie (and I gave out Friendship Bracelets). Alone. Did I like it? I went back the very next week. I'm an old Rock 'n' Roll Fan, but Taylor is now my favorite musical artist. I'm stunned by how good she is.

[@tinasmallwood9546]

Taylor wrote her first monster hit while sitting in class her freshmen year in high school. She was 15 and wrote "Tim McGraw". She did start off in country and once she'd won many many awards and topped the charts blowing EVERYONE out of the water, I think she got bored. She crossed over into pop pretty quickly, but when she announced she would no longer do country music, she thanked the fans for her massive stardom. Every once in a while she will poke her head into her country music roots... singing with Tim, they did The Highway Don't Care. I love that song. She has fans that would follow her into any genre of music. I'm glad to see she is acting like the grown woman she is and no longer caters to kids... though kids still love her. Thanks for the reaction.

[@jtj1899]

The reason Taylor shifted from county is to not be typecasted by Industry

[@vamppooni]

​@@jtj1899i thought its to get aoty since red didnt and she was pissed

[@Fayde-o1h]

Rock is next! Look out guys!!!

[@jenniferw7642]

Taylor Swift is an amazing songwriter/lyricist/singer. Country, pop, indie, she does it all. Maybe you would like her Folklore and Evermore albums. I don't really under stand the hate she gets. She is amazing. I went to her Eras Tour in Houston. I was the most amazing show I'd ever seen.

[@celinelovell4725]

She gets hate because she’s extremely talented and her fan base is like nothing I’ve seen before and people love to see people who are that talented fail at something JEALOUSY

[@LinGil23]

I think a lot of people hate on Taylor because they don't know her music. They have maybe only heard "Shake It Off' on the radio. They don't know that Taylor has so many better songs than that.

[@TheSurvivalist58]

@AmethystJonesOpinions She does have country music as well!

[@yellowdogdelta661]

@AmethystJonesOpinions You haven’t heard the right Taylor Swift song. Once you connect with her she’ll consume you.

[@lewiswoodhall]

Country, Pop, Rock, Folk are her main genres and she has also made R&B and multiple pop sub genres

[@paulepperson3536]

She has 10 albums out .... 9 of them are currently in the top 40 of the Billboard 200 chart!!

[@crazykookie2339]

I'm guessing debut is not on there?

[@soni8995]

❤❤❤

[@j.akelly9775]

My kids begged me to watch this entire concert and I thought it was great. She’s a fantastic artist.

[@girlwithcurls5385]

People who say she has lack of accountability and writes songs about “boys” has not heard her songs because its not about the boy itself it's about her experience in a relationship and I think it's very sexist to say she writes songs about boys because many male artists also write songs about their current/ex partners but they are not categorised into “breakup song artists” And you have take into account that she started her career at 16, and as we know most teenagers don't take accountability for their actions in relationships, but as you progress through her albums you can observe the growth

[@SR-xx7cm]

THIS!!!! 👏

[@monicamurton]

Yeah fr, to me she actually DOES take accountability, time and time again. She always tells her part, too and that's why the songs hurt so much, because she doesn't sing or write to be liked.. she does it to feel and we feel it too and thats just insane how she's been able to achieve doing that at such a massive scale

[@Espritlumiere]

I hate how he also said that he was SO surprised to learn Taylor writes all her songs and he respects her hugely for that, as if it's expected that she can't/doesn't write her songs. Would he also be as surprised and give huge respect to a male artist who writes his own songs? No, because it's assumed that the male artist already writes his own songs and is automatically given respect. Talk about the internalised misogyny.

[@catH727]

Some of her songs were written when she was 12-13

[@WrenchS13]

yep. she plays guitar and she plays the piano beautifully. bro... im a 46 year old metalhead and I'm not ashamed in the least to say I'm a big fan of Taylor. she's artist of the decade for a reason. she still reacts to the crowd cheering as if its her first concert because she appreciates her fans. I think the hater brigade came about just out of a popularity battle and fans of certain other people got a big thing going to try to put Taylor down. I never paid attention to any of that. I listen to the music, I watch how she connects with people and treats them, and I see she deserves the love she gets

[@tieathornton6610]

Just smooth hard FACTS! TOTALLY CONCUR.

[@taylena2586]

Not only she writes "most of her songs" she writes all of her songs she even have a album called speak now she wrote ALL alone 🤍

[@lisahodges9489]

I Did Something Bad was about how she was crucified in the public eye for her dating life and she openly stated that male singers her age are not typically given the same treatment. And she’s right. The whole Reputation album was her fighting back against that image.

[@Hayzelle]

“I didn’t expect her to be able to dance like that.” “She sounds good.” She was intensely criticized for not being able to sing or dance after she switched from country to pop. She took those criticisms to heart and worked incredibly hard to improve at both. Her earnestness and acknowledgement of her insecurities is something that rubs people the wrong way. It bothers people that she tries SO hard all the time. They judge her for taking things so personally and forget that celebrities are actually humans with feelings, too. It’s think she should be commended for always striving to improve at what is both her passion but also her job. Of course she’s going to try hard, this is her JOB. She’s vastly improved as a singer over the years. I saw her open for George Strait when she was 16/17 and it was… pitchy, very very pitchy. I wasn’t expecting much as she was just an opening act who only had one song out at the time. However, we bought her album before we left because, despite the pitchy singing, her songs were clearly smack you right in the face bangers.

[@ReeUnit]

Taylor actually has a ton of songs where she admits her faults at points or even during the entire song-Back to December, Afterglow, Anti-Hero, When Emma Falls in Love, Foolish One, Getaway Car…she holds herself accountable.

[@lokiisbestantihero]

Technically When Emma Falls in Love is about her friend Emma falling in love

[@ReeUnit]

@@lokiisbestantihero I have no idea why I listed that song looking back tbh

[@Clydrian]

Midnight Rain

[@CinKnick]

3 Grammy's for Album of the Year in 3 DIFFERENT GENRES. That's all you really need to know.

[@hafiqaheqa6107]

4 now ❤️❤️

[@anshusumanth6634]

4 now🎉🎉🎉

[@Reema-tz9ek]

she actually writes all her songs also yeah she writes about her relationship but she does not always say it is their fault she wrote about her cheating, rebound relationship, and walking away because she want to build her name so she actually reflects a lot about herself on her songs especially recently also her eras tour now is pretty cool and shaping up to be the biggest tour ever she selling 3 stadiums in every city for 70k each night

[@chrisnewburg4839]

As a 55 year old Swiftie, I love watching people (sometimes reluctantly), become fans...undeniable talent.

[@brucebrown3837]

I've said this before, so I'll say it again. I've been a fan since I heard 'Love Story'. So Debut was cute country. 'Fearless' was catchy country, but you could tell, she was starting to expand her musical genre, and she won the Grammy for Album of the Year, and "the critics were outraged" (if you know, you know)... so then came the Masterpiece of 'Speak Now' (she had no cowriters) and you could tell she was not just a "country" artist. When we heard 'Red', that was confirmation that she was starting to "reinvent" herself (as she alluded to in the Miss Americana documentary) with the "country/pop" sound. Then, '1989' and we were all... she's now full POP, and her 2nd Grammy for Album of the Year! Then came the K & K crap, but without that crap, we never would have heard this comeback album. This, 'Reputation' album, was THE BIGEST COMEBACK OF ALL COMEBACKS! The stadium tour broke records. Netflix got onboard to film the last U.S. stadium concert, and blondie was back, with a vengeance! 'Lover' was robbed due to the pandemic, but it's getting it's redemption on the Eras Tour. Folklore and Evermore were such a pandemic relief, and again, she reinvents herself with 2 Indie/Folk albums showcasing her vocals and her pen game, and her 3rd Grammy for album of the year for 'Folklore'. Then, 'Midnights' and she was back to Pop and the Eras Tour... how does she do it? 3+ hours, 44 songs every weekend, and still going into the studio as she's rerecording her original albums so she can own her songs. Unbelievable! Hardest working artist!

[@rachelcarter5282]

I watched her Era’s tour 😮🤯3 1/2 hours.. I think 46/47 songs. The production was insane.. She absolutely slayed it… find the one in the rain… unbelievable and much respect for her work ethic!!! I it wasn’t a gentle rain 🌧️

[@marycaridad]

Taylor Swift has written over 250 songs. Believe me when I say she doesn´t "just sing about boys". She´s a powerful storyteller who has the talent to change genres and kill it in all of them.

[@KateinVA]

I love how hard he’s trying to resist the Swiftie siren call.😂

[@KateinVA]

Also, there’s a video showing her writing this song. She’s pretty involved in production.

[@scotagamelyn]

I’ve been there. lol. My disdain converted to fascination and awe at the start of the reputation era. I am a certified Swiftie now. The only albums I really can’t get into are the debut, Fearless and Red. I like some songs on them, but the remaining 8 albums are golden to me. Faves are TTPD, 1989, Speak Now, reputation, Midnights, Lover. I like Evermore better than Folklore, but those albums are specific moods for me, and can’t just listen randomly. I appreciate both. I think the Anthology is better than those two, but it’s gonna take some time for folks to absorb and appreciate the Anthology.

[@TheMeghanmh]

So I gotta say, when it comes to her ticket prices for her concerts….she is not charging $5,000. I think the most expensive seats were about $1,000 and those were floor seats in certain areas. For a 6 hour concert, I thought it was reasonably priced. I was in the stadium portion, and only paid $200 per ticket. These high prices tickets are coming from people re-selling their tickets after the initial ticket sale.

[@emmapoteet6473]

exactly! i got my tickets for 100 each

[@kateg4623]

Yea, i was like… ‘what the heck?!’ Certainly only hearing the hyperbole from the media and the haters…

[@Tyler_Reacts]

Yessss!!! I’ve been waiting for a T Swift reaction. But listen… I feel like it’s the “popular” thing not to like Taylor Swift-similar to how it was “popular” for you not to like country music growing up. I highly encourage you to dig deeper into her catalog, as when you break through the walls preventing you from giving her a chance, I think you’ll be really surprised. The woman is a lyrical genius and CONSTANTLY reinvents herself to appeal to people of all ages and walks of life. She’s amazing.

[@gretacarrick5934]

It was popular to not like the BeeGees just because they were so popular. Even had DJs burning their records.

[@Tyler_Reacts]

If you want something more personal, with a deeper meaning, I would check out the standard version of “All Too Well”. She wrote it about her relationship with Jake Gyllenhall, who was WAY older than her at the time and pretty much took advantage of her innocence and youth. Then, years later, she gave us a 10 minute version-which is IMMACULATE-and the way she had originally written it. But her label at the time made her condense it, and it was one of the stupidest decisions ever made.

[@purpleclaws202]

It's funny recommending non swifties All Too Well lmao

[@Tyler_Reacts]

@@purpleclaws202 True, but it’s honestly her best piece of work. Nothing tops All Ten Well

[@purpleclaws202]

@@Tyler_Reacts I agree. I will say I kinda liked it better when it was like our thing as fans. Cuz now that it's mainstream it doesn't feel the same. Still love it though

[@Tyler_Reacts]

@@purpleclaws202 I can completely understand that. I just think it needs to be appreciated by the entire world 😂

[@purpleclaws202]

@@Tyler_Reacts I agree. It's immaculate

[@rahuljoshi2728]

One thing that i dont like about the narrative social medias try to spin about her is that she only writes songs about breakup wbich is completely wrong and not true. There are many songs in her discography about different subjects and writing songs about breakup isn't even wrong in first place.

[@melissaisloud7404]

Taylor Swift is currently the greatest live performer of her generation.

[@StylaPet]

I would love to see you react to some of her long pond studio sessions because it gives some context to the songs and you can see what an amazing song writer and singer she really is.

[@annaljung6210]

Please watch her documentary called miss Americana, you will understand the reasonings behind the albums especially reputation sooooo much more. She has so many layers to everything she does and music videos has SO much tea if you know the storyline of what led up to that song. She is a freaking genius when it comes to writing songs and directing her music videos. Nothing of hers is left to coincidence, I promise!! Nothing is ever just “ oh just a funsie lil song I don’t relate to 🤪” everything is perfectly calculated

[@SlayingSuperNerdX]

She’s a mastermind truly

[@standyourtruth.juneb.8069]

Love your transformation from a non swift to a yea swift. I was at that concert with my husband in Massachusetts. He didn’t want to go, but did it for me. He left I awe. Said it was the best concert he ever went to. Mind you, he is a roofer. He told everyone that this concert changed him into a fan

[@kristenjensen5757]

I just found out she wrote her “Speak Now” album completely by herself because everyone kept saying she got a writer’s credit, but how much did she actually contributed to her albums.

[@Hey_Jamie]

Lmao seb, she has a song called Anti Hero and the chorus is literally “hello, hi, I’m the problem it’s me” ahaha

[@SwiftieSteph302]

Saw her for the first time April 29th! Our surprise song of course was High Infidelity and Gorgeous. I only paid $540 for two tickets, in the club seats. We got a free food/drink/dessert buffet and there was more room in the seats than standard sitting. This woman is unstoppable. No one does it like Taylor. U can’t compare Beyoncé and Taylor because they are so good/different that they deserve their own space.

[@TheDarlingNikky]

Omggg, I went to the same show! I was front row near the diamond and it was $1000. And I haaaattee when ppl compare them because they are not the same at all. I love them both so much and I hate when fans try to diss either of them in favor of the other.

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

Taylor is super talented! She is a multi-instrumentalist. Besides acoustic guitar and piano, she plays electric guitar, banjo, ukulele, melodian, bass, drums. I wouldn't be surprised if there are other instruments she plays, as well. She is a master at her craft. She wants to be the best. She feels it's important for her to play as many instruments as possible.

[@john.brown.]

Her current tour she is selling out stadiums 2 and 3 nights in a row in every city. My daughter went on the 3rd night in Nashville and stayed after a 3 to 4 hour storm delay and she still played in the pouring rain and every seat was full.

[@iteachlit]

Another great “apology” song is “Afterglow.” Her newest album, Midnights, includes a lot of accountability, as well. folklore forward marks a period of great introspection.

[@potooleftl]

She writes all her own stuff, produces, runs her empire - got to give it to her like her music or not...

[@bammmitsrachel]

In addition to the guitar and piano, she also plays the banjo and ukuele! My husband likes a bunch of songs by her and went to The Eras Tour with me. He said she did a great job, was telling everyone how impressed he was and didn't care who judged!

[@jodipatton238]

She writes so many songs and is not afraid to let other artists sing them. One of my favorites is Little Big Town's "Better Man," written by Taylor. He talent can not be denied!! She is an amazing artists! My daughter has followed her from the beginning, so I her stuff very well. We saw he in concert at Cheyenne Frontier Days after her first album and before she completely exploded. She was amazing, even back then. My favorite album is 1989. It really sounds like music from my highschool years.

[@mrsgunsage01]

I've loved Taylor since her early days and the evolution of her music has been amazing to watch unfold. Here's the thing about her... you don't have to like her music. It's not for everybody. But at least respect her for the incredible talents she has: songwriter, guitar and piano, vocalist, incredible performer... Everybody wants to hop on the "Hate Taylor" train and they overlook just how truly gifted she is.

[@maryannsulic1174]

I liked a few songs, but became a fan due to Folklore and Evermore. Her voice has matured, much richer, with more depth than in her teens/early twenties. She's a great performer.

[@robertgworek2497]

That's also an interesting thing, that her concert musicians mostly have been with her for years: Paul Sidoti, lead guitar since 2007 or 2008. Amos Heller, bass guitar, since 2007 or 2008. Matt Billigslea, drums since 2011. Matt Medows, multi instrumentalist since 2007 or 2008. There are other band members, but these guys are with her since she was a teenager. And yes, she has a full band on her shows, so not only her vocals are live, but also music.

[@zoecove9836]

I think that speaks a lot to her work ethic, mutual respect, and how well she treats her staff (cast & crew). Like Pink, she has a solid crew & staff that have been with her for years and haven’t spoken crap about them if they left. Unlike other musicians, they haven’t needed to audition new dancers or musicians every tour etc.

[@d43imoet]

Speaks a lot about her personality and work ethic. I admire her very much. ❤️

[@beccamayeaux1]

And why do people think it is so bad to like Taylor Swift? like what has she ever done. I will never truly understand people who hate on her, she has such a kind heart.

[@ben0789]

They don't think straight men can like female artist it's ridiculous.

[@jamiespeese2062]

More Taylor please!!! She’s one of the best storytellers of our generation, and for whatever reason her singles are NOT her best songs. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised ☺️

[@silverkyre]

This! I enjoyed her songs when they came on the radio. But I was never a fan. And when I finally listened to an album and the next and the next I realized all her singles were my least favorite songs. Needless to say I adore her now.

[@KMCB12]

I was excited about this one because you have become one of my favorite reactors and Taylor Swift is my favorite artist. Taylor Swift is so big and well known and I feel like a lot of people hear a few things about her or hear a few songs by her and they confidently think they "get" Taylor and she's not for them. However, as popular as she is, most people still manage to really misunderstand and/or underestimate her musically. If you are a person who enjoys high energy, hip-hop inspired production, and big live spectacles then you started in a great place because her album reputation delivers that. For those who like pop music but prefer more classic pop production with a bigger focus on iconic pop melodies and lyrics then she has three albums for that (1989 for 80's style pop, Lover for modern pop, and Midnights for moody night pop). For someone who prefers country music and that great simple production and story telling then she has four albums for that (Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, and Red). And for those who prefer indie-folk, alternative music with stunningly poetic lyrics she has two albums for that (Folklore, Evermore). She does play piano and guitar. She writes all of her own music. She was actually signed in Nashville as a songwriter before she was an artist and was the youngest person ever signed to a publishing deal with Sony/ATV publishing at 14. She executive produces her albums. There's a reason she is not only wildly popular but also one of only four artists to ever win Album of the Year three times at the Grammys (and the only woman to ever do so and the only artist to do so with albums in three different genres). There's a reason artists from Paul McCartney to Bruce Springsteen to Carol King to Madonna to Tim McGraw to Dave Grohl have praised her. People like to reduce her to someone who sings annoyingly catchy pop songs about break ups and boys. And that music is in her catalogue but there is so much more than that.

[@lwgulliver]

My 66 year old husband and I watched the Eras tour concert on Disney+, and we both enjoyed the production.

[@lengl1125]

I've just foung your videos after I was at the Eras tour in Melbourne last night.... she sang 44 songs ovet 3.5 hours, sang live, played guitar, piano, danced, interacted with the crowd and was just awesome. Not only is she a super talented singer and songwriter/story teller, shes just a great human being all around. ❤

[@edwinsteele221]

It's okay man. Deep down inside. We can tell you like it but on the outside you're trying your best not to like it😂

[@wdhyrhrj4414]

That was me for years until 2020😂

[@tracylivesay5613]

Taylor is a great performer! My daughter has seen her 3 times on her new tour.

[@lavenderdanes]

I actually got very reasonably priced tickets to see Taylor on the Era’s tour this year! As long as you sign up for Verified Fan access & are patient, she has really well priced seats (I got mine two weeks before the show) It’s so worth it to go to her concert! & An amazing bonding experience for families! Hope you can see her next time she comes around 😊❤

[@kaylamansfield5377]

She’s an incredible performers, but an even better lyricist!! Please have him listen to “All To Well” 10 min version!

[@leighhobson5670]

I saw her for $65 ticket June ‘23. Good seat. The cost of the tickets are only elevated when sold in the secondary market. Taylor doesn’t escalate the prices of tix.

[@Vai_Editzz]

Boy to boy: Listening to Taylor is de-masculating Swiftie to swiftie: Listening to Taylor is masculating.

[@KimmieArgyshev]

I was blown away by her moves. She used to be a singer that can’t dance, those days are gone! The dancing in the video of “Delicate” is amazing.

[@brandycolmer7052]

The Reputation tour film was what sealed the deal for me back in like 2018. I was a reluctant fan with 1989 because I hadn’t realized her awesomeness yet.

[@brandycolmer7052]

This gives me hope that one day I might find a dude who can come to the light 💖

[@brandycolmer7052]

Ok, dude, you seriously need to appreciate your wife’s musical appreciation and how she is giving that to your children. Where is her channel? You’re very lucky to have her.

[@marianneadams2817]

I love how thoughtfully and inteligently you disect the whole performance. I'm not a metalhead but I have subscribed to you. Xx

[@iasceny]

Well Taylor actually takes accountability for her mistakes and insecurities in a lot of songs. You should listen to songs like “Back to December”, “Anti Hero” “this is me trying” “The Archer” “mirrorball” and “peace” for starters. Also Taylor writes ALL of her music since she was 12, including Speak Now (her most recent re-recording) which is entirely self-written. She sings and plays instruments and even started directing her own videos recently. So yeah, she is actually talented and very underestimated, even with all her success. She has never been fabricated and is probably the most versatile artist in recent history. So, I understand where the “prejudice” comes from because people think she’s just another popstar but everyone who actually stops to listen to her realizes how much of a songwriter/storyteller she is.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

I thought her performance at the AMA awards singing “ I Did Something Bad” was awesome!! Can’t remember what year. 2018-2019 maybe. She rocked it!

[@lawson4508]

I do love Taylor Swifts music. I love watching people to react to her performances and lyrics.

[@shiron_celesta]

She is the music industry ❤❤🎉🎉

[@paulinap6516]

The pain when admitting it’s actually really good. 😂 If you really listen to some of her lyrics it tells a story. She also isn’t just singing at her shows she is performing & I think that’s what’s amazing about her. If you go to her shows you’re going to get A SHOW!

[@CelinaSharp]

Taylor is an amazing, talented, intelligent, creative, one of a kind director, singer/songwriter/storyteller. Her entire discography is worth listening to 😊

[@heatherkingston1445]

She writes ALL of her music, even if she is collaborating with other artists. She also writes music for other artists. She also can play several instruments well. She also is dipping her feet into directing. She's an amazing young woman.

[@drewblakeley5671]

I hope you go down the T Swift rabbit hole! Modern musical genius, pure and simple.

[@alistairmcdougall8390]

Massive statement genius, I've just watched the reaction, No Way

[@Kim-zm7dc]

Taylor is amamzing. A lot of the production of her songs she does herself too. She has colaborators but she's involved in every aspect of her music.

[@abigail-uc8oe]

I saw her live for her RED tour(it’s coming up to ten years on august 3rd this year 😢) and omfg it was and probably will be the best concert I’ve ever attended in my life!!! I’ve been a fan since ‘06 and I will forever be a fan!! I suggest during your country journey checking out some of her older/country stuff! I’ll be keeping an eye out for more T-Swift reactions in the future!

[@eduardoBR1991]

Coming from a die hard metal and rock fan, I say with no doubt that evermore and folklore are absolutely masterpieces.

[@AGloriousLife]

Loved this - okay, now I'd love to see you both react to her performance at the 1989 World Tour, specifically, "I know places," "Blank Space," "I Knew You Were Trouble," and "We Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together." Her performance of these songs on this tour are next level. And you'll get to hear Rock-n-Roll Taylor Swift!

[@elizabethford1281]

And the 1989 world tour version of love story is my absolute favorite!

[@flatandsplat]

I went to that concert with my daughter and it's actually the best concert I've been to. She blew me away. I'm now a Swiftie

[@dhairyarami1374]

Taylor writes all her music

[@НикаСоломатина-з3ш]

Taylor made billions of people love the poetry, feel the poetry, feel the power of words, the power of literature. Her music is just a perfect way to deliver the meaning. Who else could do this?

[@winkpinky1445]

Don’t be upset bc I felt that way too. It wasn’t until I saw this Eras Tour Full Concert that I realized I went into this with preconceived notions that she was a country bumpkin with a guitar. This woman sang for 3.5 hours I can’t even begin to count the songs or costume changes. Every concert were from 60,000 people and up with 3-4 nights of continuous singing and performing. I felt really bad and I flat out called myself on it. She’s PRETTY AMAZING! I really have a lot of respect for her. She’s a true performer and every single person leaves singing her songs in huge groups otw out of each stadium. They sing bc they feel they got their moneys worth. Ugh 😩 foolish me. Won’t do that ever again lol

[@mxg021]

men reacting to taylor swift piss me off lmao. like there’s been very few that i’ve seen who don’t make comments similar to that they feel “insecure” liking her music and imply it makes them less of a man if they do. 🙄 i promise liking taylor swift doesn’t damage your masculinity

[@CarolWacaser]

This is great. Really enjoy watching you two. I highly recommend seeing TS in concert. I took my almost 20 yr old to see her when she was 7, and we've seen every concert since. The shows were all so, so well done, but each one is even better than the last. I don't know how she does it -- 40+ songs in The Eras Tour.

[@tpost117]

Need more Tswift reactions! Especially the Sydney Australia live version of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together from the 1989 tour. One of the best performances ever. 🤘

[@LadyQbear2018]

You two together are the best. I'm really loving your stories. Thank you.

[@sasasthisu]

Why do men have so much prejudice against her? Like he knows nothing about her and doesn't even know that she plays guitar. And had this whole idea about her in his head.

[@hollybeck605]

I paid less than $250 for a second level 50 yard line ticket to her show. The stories about people paying thousands are people who had to buy second hand. Price = demand. There were even some floor tickets for $300-400.

[@nancyankrom3803]

My 3 daughters all listened to Taylor as they were growing up with her. I know most of her songs. I am not in the Taylorverse but I do believe you have the wrong idea about her Seb. Everything you’ve heard is based on people ( normally men) putting her down because she stands up for herself, her music and beliefs. What you probably do not know is how many of those men tried to take advantage of her music , writings and work just because they thought they could bully her. She didn’t let them 👏🙌! She does have self awareness and is extremely humble. She wouldn’t have what is arguably the largest and most fierce fan club if she wasn’t down to earth and real. I’m a Pentaholic and we are large and fierce in our devotion to them but Taylor’s, like your wife said is on another level. That’s because she is very active with her fans on a personal level ~ dare I say even more than PTX are and they are phenomenal in that area too. One last thing you might not know is she is very close to her parents and they are usually always traveling with her. She has written songs for other artists, won awards for those songs and is extremely well liked and respected in that area. Hope you do listen to more of her songs because your daughters will definitely be listening to her.

[@Leigh53-k6h]

You said this so well. I'm not a huge Taylor Swift fan but I do have respect for someone who is willing to take a stand for her beliefs in spite of the target it puts on her back. I have also seen videos of her songs where she is very self-deprecating and definitely willing to laugh at herself! If I had kids who were fans, I would encourage it.

[@kass1156]

im glad you decided to give her music a chance!!! she really is so so so talented

[@michaelford6834]

Do the live acoustic version of Blank Space. She really is super talented. That is fantastic.

[@tambij]

Love the Reputation tour ❤. Taylor writes ALL HER SONGS!! Players Piano & the Guitar 🎸

[@lenaburns]

I’m a swiftie and so are my daughters ❤️. Love it!

[@clansome]

@Sebs Duran This video is actually a fan made -mashup- visual montage is a better word, using the Netflix Reputation Stadium Tour performance on the last night of the US Tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as a base and intercutting crowd videos from this and other dates. This is why the video sync seems a little off at times and why she is in slightly different costumes. (It's been very well done mind.) The Netflix performance is a must see tbh, runs at just over 2 hours. Sit back and enjoy the spectacle, it's far more than just a concert, it's an experience.

[@callahantics7731]

Girl, you really undersold your man on Taylor’s comeback from the dead after being sabotaged by one of Hollywood’s power couples at the time. On top of all her massive talent, how many people have the composure to be able to do that?

[@jillynneslen6855]

Icon and icon to the last part of this the Beyoncé comment, they are two GOATS in what they do. I honestly believe you don’t have to ‘like one more’ or ‘raise one up and put one down’ so much of that is done to divide women artists and they are (in my option) in completely different lanes. They serve a different product and a different experience and they are both so incredible at what they do. Some may like what one does better, for their preference but ultimately they are both INCREDIBLY TALENTED WOMAN. Woman who have thousands at shows waiting for every single moment that comes next. Love them both so much ❤❤❤

[@harryyarrow4110]

I really didn't follow Taylor until these "Eras"videos started coming out on YT.She's exceptional;(and she will pull you in, believe me).💛🧡💜

[@LinGil23]

Try starting with Taylor Swift's early country music, like Tim McGraw, Teardrops On My Guitar, Love Story, Our Song. I think you will appreciate her talent and why she became so popular. Then work your way through her albums. You will find that Taylor has written many amazing songs.

[@kaykaysf84]

I’m a 57 year old grandmother that loves Taylor! By the way Backstreet Boys are the best! 😂 took my daughter to see them in 2000 and I had as much fun as her.