The Carefully Crafted Narrative of Taylor Swift - Reaction

[@Becksnnc]

No Max Martin has nothing to do with her record label issues. He's a producer. He works with many artists, hes not tied to a label. Scott Borcetta is the owner of Big Machine Records which was Taylors old label. He sold her masters to Scooter Braun who is Justin Bieber and Arianas manager. He's a kind of music entrepreneur.

[@shannonm6633]

Critics calling her a serial dater when she was legit a girl in her early 20s casually dating like all of us

[@SuffiReax]

Exactly. No different than anyone else except that hers got put on blast

[@CottageGurl]

FR I still dont understand why people care so much about her life or what she do.. like that's none of your bussiness?? She's human like us and doing same things like us too.. people can date whatever hell they want, why cant her??

[@sam_sa09]

Not all of us, but agreed

[@gilliankrygowski8986]

Q

[@alaamaiea4290]

2:50 It was her🤣🤣 She features in a rap song back in the days🤣🤣

[@rhonswift0813]

yup! that's her hahahahaah not them including the thug story hahahaah

[@littlelou050]

MORE TAYLOR!! That video, showcasing her rapping, is real! It's a joke, though. It was done quite a few years ago and that's why her voice sounds so high, rapping is out of her comfort zone (or atleast it was then) and it wasn't supposed to be perfectly executed. YBWM (You Belong With Me) comes off as more satire. The MV is exaggerated and fun, she's playing into the popular tropes of that time because she's smart. Sure, some of the lyrics can be viewed as being more "pick-me" but I see it as her expressing her desperation and insecurities. "she's your girlfriend, she's gorgeous and fits all these standards but you're not into her. and i wish you'd just look my way, even if im not this stereotypical, perfect, popular, pretty girl". Max Martin is a well known producer. And that's all he was for Taylor Swift. The people you're thinking of are Scott Borchetta, her previous label owner and the seller of her discography, and Scooter Braun, the buyer. Scooter Braun wasn't someone Taylor worked with, she never liked him, he was always quite aggressive towards her. When Scott told her that he wouldn't let her buy her albums, she had countless conversations with him, asking him not to sell to Scooter. This is why she's re-recording. She wants to own her stories, her dairies. But she's also making a point, showing that artists can and should stand up for themselves, especially when it comes to young women who are consistently taken advantage of, just as she was. She was 14 when she was signed, Scott took advantage of her. She built his company from the ground up and deserves her recognition. The hate she received for not being a loud and proud activist was stupid. She's one person, she's figuring out life and her place in it. She has her family and career to protect, not to mention her own physical and mental/emotional health. In 2016 she was extremely depressed, it's not fair to beat her down for not allowing more backlash to hit her if she had spoken about the election. She always tried to make sure people knew she was on the right side, the media doesn't care about that, though. Why must women fix everything for everyone else? No one attacks male artists for not using their platform 24/7. The Kanye & Kim situation still infuriates me. People are so bitter and toxic, I hate how our self hatred is projected onto others - one of the biggest flaws in being a human being stuck in a disgusting, exploitative society. Kanye has had a creepy obsession with Taylor since she was 19 (in fact, there's been a series of creepy older men forming weird obsessions over her, or simply assaulting her etc). Taylor always tried to make things right with him, but he so desperately wanted to break her down - oh the broken egos of men. Not only did he harass her, illegally record a phone call and have his wife edit it to form a narrative, but he used her naked body to further intimidate her. I have no idea how she was able to move forward in such a mature way. What a beautiful soul. You can tell she has a good heart and has learned alot, I really admire optimistic and strong people like her. People who don't let things ruin them and instead allow it to help them grow, flourish. Take a look at where they all are now and that tells you everything about the kind of people they are. Kanye is still begging for attention and attacking artists for dumb shit, the Kardashians are no longer the influencers they once were - also desperately trying to keep eyes on them. While Taylor Swift is thriving, she's never been bigger or seemingly happier. Taylor Swift is one of a kind. Everyone has their eyes on her, unfortunately this means so do the most hateful people. She gains the wrong attention because she is all the right, because she's a successful woman who isn't afraid of herself or society. She's opened so many doors, she's truly one of the greats. Her career has been incredible and I know she still has so much more to show. Because of her deep love for writing, I suspect, she'll be one who'll continue to release until they pass. What re-recording do you think is next?

[@OrlandoMarrero]

Awesome words!!! Those who have discovered Her Heart ( like us - swifties - ) Its palpitations synchronized perfectly with our body and soul so deep that almost felt HER BEAUTYFUL HEART ....IMPACTING US WITH INCONDITIONAL TRUE LOVE.....only the ones who had been touched by the Divine Light can Have...

[@amna8246]

This gave tears in my eyes. Thankyou so much for describing it so beautifully and so detailed.

[@bardust]

Just quick fyi - ybwm was inspired by a phonecall she overheard. They complained about their partner or smth, don't remember exactly what she overheard but. She probably weaved some of herself into it aswell tho, but tomg is the more personal version of this specific narrative.

[@stardustmelody2709]

Look at Beatles early songs. I love you, yeah, yeah, yeah, I love you do, I wanna hold your hand. Same thing.

[@edpotter1170]

I laughed when you said that was a different girl disguising as Taylor hahaaa that was Taylor! She and T-Pain collaborated on making a parody of Love Story called "Thug Story" as an opening to an award ceremony. It's hilarious 😂

[@HeatherBenedix]

They realized they couldn't control me so they thought they'd trash me

[@Mary-ks2kc]

Taylor has 3 or 4 interviews with Zane Lowe but I highly recommend the one from December 2020 for her Apple Songwriter of the Year win. It’s an hour long but it goes into Folklore/Evermore a lot, her personal life, the re-recordings, her view of the music industry etc it covers a lot and is the most recent.

[@HeatherBenedix]

Blessings in disguise, everything happens for a reason

[@oppenbot1717]

About her reading much: I think you would enjoy Jack Edwards' series where he reads all books celebrities have recommended and points out references and stuff. He also did a Taylor Swift one and it's so interesting! Also Maisie Peters' writing style is very similar to Taylor. So maybe you would like to listen to her album "you signed up for this"^^

[@lizaperez3389]

There's something so poetic about what happened to the Dixie Chicks and then taylor working with them later on Lover. Love it

[@DaianaLisJagou]

3:43 English is her favourite subject! I remember one time someone wrote that she was grammatically incorrect in one of her songs, and she took it personally. What actually happened was that the song was grammatically correct but the site where this person checked the lyrics had the mistake! She is very serious about English.

[@gildedinred]

ooh when was this?

[@tayjin2522]

ahh i remember this, she posted this on tumblr

[@DaianaLisJagou]

@@gildedinred I don't know! I read about it a long time ago!

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

That’s how we all started 😊

[@anabelleh2069]

I absolutely love everyone of Taylor’s eras she has always been so genuine so real and so beyond talented

[@Koreankimmie]

love this educational video!!

[@Mravenrocks]

This was super interesting, your points about her new inspirations was one of the smartest things I've heard about music. You keep killing it with the videos. Also me not being from the US I didn't experience most of the Taylor backlash and I remember being super confused about the "white surpremacist" stuff, honestly in my little corner of Europe most people don't even know Kayne West so Taylor mostly got good press even during 2016/2017.

[@fredrikgustafson3135]

She was 16(!) when she released her first album, I think it's quite rich to expect such a young person to write something that doesn't sound like a cliché to older minds.

[@Stargaze_17]

Exactly! It's also not that she "grew out of it." She went through some serious trauma. John Meyer and Jake Gyllenhaal. Not to mention Kanye. Ugh!

[@pattik2008]

There is also a Part 2 that picks up after Folklore

[@HeatherBenedix]

That's why it's nice when you guys find eggs yourselves 💜

[@QualityCulture]

Its pretty cool seeing somebody watch a video of mine haha. Glad you enjoyed it! -T.

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

Just to add.. this isn’t how it goes in other countries.. in my country the media has to follow rules and laws.. the things said in American media would never ever be in Swedish media. So this is due to society culture and lack of rules, laws and consequences. It should never ever be ok to treat a person the way Taylor was treated.

[@IvyCowboy]

If you haven't yet watched Miss Americana, that would help fill in a lot of blanks for you. Love your reactions so much - it feels like I'm back in college with my fellow English nerds.

[@TotallyRobssed2009]

The video is the one for Ready For It. The effects are awesome. You should react to it. :) She did another long interview with Zane Lowe in 2020 when she was honored with Songwriter of the year. It's really good and interesting. She talks about her songwriting process for Folklore and Evermore. It's nearly an hour long. I'd love to see you reacting to it. He really is a great interviewer. :) It's amazing and even more sad to see what people wrote about her. But you can find something bad in everything if you want I guess. And I'm sure you get a lot of clicks and views if Taylor's included. :/

[@stodani]

5:39 she was much younger and she was also raised in that society. at that time NO ONE thougth that trope was bad. No one. How would she know? we always have to analyze things with the lens of that time.

[@emiliaromana2683]

Interesting video. I am curious to see, what the video will say :)

[@ambermadison9411]

That is Taylor rapping 😂 next reaction video!

[@harshyadav9896]

The folklore Evermore Zane interview is really good

[@alaamaiea4290]

This video should be called, I am officially swifty🤣🤣❤️

[@samanthatrevathan4035]

I have to say I truly enjoy your reacts. You are so thoughtful in your words you are relatable and I feel like you are someone who I could have whole conversations about music and lyrics. Huge plus is your voice is deeply pleasant and you are a handsome guy as well

[@MarieMascia-w7k]

THUG Story with T-Pain ! The cutest thing !

[@camilatrinidadesquivel3629]

I love this reactions. Keep doing it and I will watch. I really think that you can learn much more of her, but you're already understanding her and her narrative. Love this videos

[@fateefy.1342]

Actually it was her😂 She was rapping

[@SuffiReax]

😂😂 oh wow

[@yurikyurik4458]

That video have part 2 (from evermore to the re recording)

[@JovanisVersion]

2:55 that actually was Taylor

[@Becksnnc]

No the rap was Taylor lol. Its called thug story, its meant to be a joke.

[@hazey6945]

Your reaction to her collab with T Pain is killing me lol I had to pause the video just to say this 💀💀💀😂😂😂

[@bebela2003]

can't wait to see your reactions to the classics (80's and earlier) songs that many people requested and voted on spreadsheet, there's a lot of great bands and artists in there you must check out

[@jewelpoole9191]

She is an avid reader.

[@debrapontarelli8476]

Thank you for this interesting reaction.

[@alighorbani7999]

Please react more to taylor swift

[@missmaggicasares6538]

Funny enough when talking about new characters for her music now, back in the day she had songs that eventhoug she sang them in first person were actually based on a 3rd person. Good examples of that are on debut album "mary's song" is based on her neighbors "love story" (no pun intended) and "speak now" (the song not the album) is actually based on a friend of hers who received the wedding invitaton from an ex boyfriend and they were talking on how it would be if she attended (the friend not taylor) and what would she do since she still kinda had feelings for him. So yeah folklore and evermore are MUCH MORE focused on stories and new characters BUT they were not the first time she had done it. Obviously the first attempts can be consider sweet, corny, and childish (maybe) compared to the more mature perspective and topics from the las two albums

[@vaishnavisingh9244]

Let me add Starlight and even The Lucky One in this list. Also Wildest Dream have too much in common with a popular celebrity couple in the book Furious Love which she recommened!

[@HeatherBenedix]

We've met multiple times in life and been kept and memory erased. We had children with other people at the same time. They wanted my first born son for power. I had daughters He had sons.

[@cruzinbosco]

Twitter may have made it a bigger deal, but feeling close to celebs started on MySpace which honestly was a much more inclusive experience. It was a great, small fraction of time that I miss dearly. ETA: Ha. I wrote this before I got to the part where it showed Taylor on MySpace. 😆

[@Ian1989-u8v]

I love this reaction!!

[@sabah1828]

Yay, i loved this video essay too! It just flowed from era to era so seamlessly! 1989 is a great pop album, you’ll love it but i still LOVE her older stuff, which i think u should defo check out (and u can hear her country voice before she re records them!).and yes, Taylor is a reader, she often talks about how she gets inspired by the books she reads. Also if u get a chance, yoh should watch her tour videos, her stage presence is the best and the way she interacts with fans is awesome!

[@Violet316]

She apparently did write a novel (not published) when she was younger before she became famous. I believe one of her English teachers had high praise for Taylor, and she is a reader.

[@Violet316]

That was Taylor, she rapped with T Pain the song is called Thug Story, the MV is no longer on her channel, but Steven in Stereo reacted to it before it got taken off KZbin. What, what, I knit sweaters/ in my extra small T are some of the lyrics. This was done for an awards show. You could do a reaction on Steven's reaction, it was pretty good.

[@vaishnavisingh9244]

I absolutely love it tbh, also it really shows her roots tbh. While country is always her home, I think the way she writes songs is also heavily influenced by rap. It's always personal, great lyricism and some sick beats (especially in Rep Era)

[@edukevinurquia2014]

This was a well done reaction video. Loved it! 💓

[@CelinaSharp]

Here’s the second part to this video. Enjoy 😄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYi7loCHoJmVeas

[@missmaggicasares6538]

Actually at 2:55 when you stopped because of the rap song it actually IS Taylor it was a skit for some CMA or ACM (one of the country awards) she collaborated with T-pain to make THAT song and it is called "Thug Story" it is AMAZINGLY HILARIOUS. If you get the chance check it out THAT was her FIRST dip into rap (granted as a joke but the bars are pretty good and the humor is on point)

[@KarleeP17]

Now i need your reaction to her rapping with t pain 😂

[@ashmikafulzele309]

This video have a part 2 though you can react to that too that is also good please react to that too... Loved this reaction.

[@a1fiedrl]

She cameback stronger than the 90s trend

[@sarahfnns]

Suffi was talking about twitter and when an artist likes or comments on something, that is as close as you can get bc they are seeing comments etc, so I remember Selena no longer uses her socials, Instagram, Twitter, nothing. She also sends a text to her teams, with what picture she wants and what caption, so they can post it for her (on her own social media) 😩😩 I miss her being active, but I know is for the best

[@thvf2381]

2:49 that's actually taylor, she had this VMA? CMA? skit with T-Pain called "Thug Story"

[@bluesideace]

Loved this video so much!! I don't know if it's okay to recommend stuff in the comments, but I think you'd really like halsey^^ Her lyrics are icredible as well, they're also a storyteller! (And since you mentioned zane lowe interviews, halsey has done a couple as well, they are very interesting to watch!)

[@肖文睿-g4u]

That was Taylor actually😂, 'thug story' with Tpain.

[@HeatherBenedix]

Not sure if I saw this with my old account just had to get another. But even if I did, I know more now than I did before

[@SparkimusPrime]

I know this is from a year ago and you probably don’t see comments anymore, but in case you do…This guy does a video on The Weeknd that is also really, really good. I would love it if you reacted to that! 🖤

[@alighorbani7999]

React to ready for it mv and rep tour

[@rim_on7362]

I believe people should express their own political beliefs when they're are comfortable sharing them. I don't think its okay to demand celebrities political opinion just because they're famous

[@HeatherBenedix]

Antony and Cleopatra are the real life romeo and Juliet

[@brilibrilibrilibri]

Taylor did another interview with Zane Lowe recently and it’s very very good.

[@Taylor_2198]

Please react to Blank space, out of the woods and End game

[@SwiftieXinfinity]

It was Taylor, she did a rap song with a rapper. It’s obviously not her specialty, but there’s not really a genre that Taylor can’t sing.

[@elisamaer9914]

The section where she was rapping with a guy, it was really her. I forgot the name of the guy, Little Wayne or something like that. It was funny! I Am sure you can Google it!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

A more mature take on her roots. Yep 🤘

[@agentwrench]

Suffi you haven't heard Soon You'll Get Better with the Dixie Chicks???! You NEEED to. It's one of her most beautiful, moving songs *ever*

[@elbiyonder21]

Hi!!! Love so much your analysis and reactions!!! It's my birthday please react to Atlantic extended version video, bedshaped or black burning heart by KEANE... I would like to hear your reaction on this music.

[@causeimnachoprincess]

there's a part 2 of this video, just so ya know

[@richardh776]

There are two Zane Lowe interviews. The second one was in 2020 which was an hour. Was great.

[@Violet316]

Ready For It, is the music video with her face coming apart.

[@HeatherBenedix]

I am very spiritually aware so I remember my past lives so I can remember to not get the same karma

[@geikevanpoucke4386]

5:33 (explanation) evolution happens when a species isn't equipped for a specific type of land. They change because it's the only way to survive. Since humans can survive fine like this, we don't need to change. Also, it takes millions of years for evolution to happen, humans have only lived for a few thousand years. Hope this helps :)

[@alyswonder]

THAT"S TSWIZZLE HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@tarshgambhir9935]

You have to react to the full 1989 album when you do so, but remember to listen to Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version) and skip the stolen version

[@harryhenriquez5393]

Please react to I knew you were trouble live at Brit Awards

[@ellenhickey6073]

Please do more Taylor reactions!!!

[@jdoc1542]

😂😂😂 please watch Thug Story. Even if you don't do a video on it, it's a necessary TaySway experience.

[@kathycamilo06]

This was a really good reaction. In case you don’t know Taylor has done 2 interviews with Zane Lowe. The one for Lover album that you saw a clip of it and other for Evermore. Both were good and you will learned a little more about her

[@hazey6945]

Pleeeeeeeease react to the music video for Are You Ready For It?…. It’s so good

[@sheyndraws]

BAHAHAUAHAHUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA YOU BEING SHOCKED WITH T SWIZZLE 😭😭

[@Sassyglbeauty]

3:07 that was Taylor. Look up Thug Life.

[@HeatherBenedix]

I've got no need to lie about anything.

[@HeatherBenedix]

I've paid all my karmic debts, other's have debts to pay and God says it's time. I can bet you Easter is the deadline on that

[@markbarnwell942]

I wonder why being crafted is a bad thing. The biggest story of the week is about Tiger Woods. There is perhaps no bigger idea of a crafted career than Tigers. It just seems women get this issue so much more than men ever do. There is not a famous performer, artist, athlete today that has not been crafted at the early parts of their career.

[@aninditadey947]

3:55 taylor wrote atyd comfirmed!!

[@AHufflepuffAndASwiftie]

That's not really her "Eras"; what we (Swifties) mean by her "Ereas" is her albums, like "Fearless Era", "Red Era", "1989 Era", etc . . . And the guy at her old record label is Scott (coincidently the same has her dad, actually) Borchetta, NOT the Max Martin.

[@Fredrikke.]

Love your videos. Can you please react to an amazing Norwegian artist named AURORA?!🧚🏼‍♀️🧝🏻‍♀️

[@justcutiecats2733]

11:24 not it's not Max, it scooter braun.

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

No, Max Martin was not a part of the record label who stole her music. He’s an independent producer who has worked with many well known artists

[@purplegroot9787]

Taylor is definitely a bard.

[@stardustmelody2709]

To educate people.

[@claravicente7710]

could you react to fast times by sabrina carpenter?

[@bhoot3732]

2:57 that IS Taylor lol it’s a thing she did with T Payne or smn

[@gjh9299]

she became a liberal too, she got 65000 fans to vote. Sucks because Kendall Jenner was her friend and she took Kanye's and Kim's side in that crazy fight over being called a bitch in his song

[@heabooktubes]

The Thug Life reaction was hilarious. And no, that is Taylor. It was a skit.

[@noelbivens8074]

Nope that was taylor rapping thug story lol

[@alaamaiea4290]

11:28 I don't think so, you mean scooter brown??

[@SuffiReax]

Oh yes yes, that is who I meant

[@alaamaiea4290]

@@SuffiReax there is a video explain why she is re recording her 6 first albums, it's a little bit long like 30 minutes. I don't know if you want to react to it or just watch by yourself . Why you should see ? Because there's so much drama happened with Justin Bieber and scooter brown and it became a global battle between Taylor team and Scooter team and now You are turning into SWIFTY you may should know that. 🤣❤️

[@alaamaiea4290]

@@SuffiReax And i already said it alot, but you are soo good by analysing stuff❤️❤️

[@lesliemiller1757]

I don’t think so, you mean Scooter Braun who bought her masters, or Scott Borchetta who

[@alaamaiea4290]

@@lesliemiller1757 No, I mean Scooter Braun. He is the manipulative one.

[@avokittypup]

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