Therapist Reacts/Analyzes: My Tears Ricochet by Taylor Swift!

[@alyj6398]

"'Cause when I'd fight you used to tell me I was brave" is honestly the rawest, most heartbreaking line she's ever written.

[@mendwithmere]

He’ll yes. It gets me.

[@viniciusvallesalves3029]

I would definitely watch you analyzing taylor’s whole discography, track by track

[@stephravin8597]

Me too pls do!

[@leilaloo2399]

Yes! I just shared the channel with my best friend because I’m loving it so much!!!!

[@andreaschrfol]

We all love Mere at this point

[@mendwithmere]

Omg you all are giving me life!! Too kind!

[@megandelynn6114]

@@mendwithmere The love is well deserved friend! As someone with untreatable bipolar disorder & PTSD, it's so refreshing to see a therapist show that they are vulnerable & not cold! Like Dr. Kay Jameson, you're a revelation!

[@alexwuntch3368]

'My tears ricochet is my favorite Taylor Swift song" did not expect ANY less. This is a woman of taste.

[@mendwithmere]

Haha thank you! I have it tattooed on my wrist 😂

[@Teehee28]

“You wear the same jewels that I gave you as you bury me” she trusted them with something valuable that makes her vulnerable and they used that against her that line hits hard 😭

[@mendwithmere]

So sad 😢

[@lindaramirez1852]

I took it more as she gave him her music but he uses her success of her catalog to sell her stuff and heart her when she gave him so much from her music so it’s really messed up she gave him so much and still uses that success to hurt her

[@markjosephcayanan9504]

​@Linda Ramirez seems like the same thing that the person commented.

[@karenneal6561]

It's sad that many people don't see how much of a song writing genius she really is. Thankyou for all you do :)

[@mendwithmere]

So welcome❤

[@beyondthedressingtable]

She really is x

[@robbyten100]

More people are seeing it with each album she releases.

[@jennillesalomon8231]

She is amazing! She can verbalize in song something I have in me and can’t express.

[@hannahfreya2326]

In the longpond version, Taylor ends this song with the most powerful line: “look at all of my tears, turning into your tears” - and then a huge, soul deep sigh. *gives me goosebumps* The depth of her sorrow, regret, disappointment, betrayal, and anger is absolutely palpable 😭

[@SCS89]

The line “you wear the same jewels…” is a metaphor for the life style he was able to have and then was able to buy off of Taylor’s work. “When you bury me” is when he signed over the rights to her work knowing she would never be able to get them back. *Also, I’m a new Swifty! So if this is already well known, please be kind! 😂 I’m not trying to be obnoxious!

[@mendwithmere]

Hi Samantha! Yes, thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@Tdogg819]

What I love about the line: ‘you can aim for my heart go for blood, but you would still miss me in your bones’ is that the heart pumps the blood through the body, it moves the love around, but the bones are where blood is actually made, it’s the ‘home’ she can’t go back to. Bleeding is the liberation of blood from the system, but the bones, the skeleton, is where it all began.

[@mendwithmere]

OMG HOW DID I MISS THIS?!? I’m doing another one with long pond versions and discussing that line! Thank you Tyra!

[@megandelynn6114]

@@mendwithmere Oh lady, I'm going to be LIVING for your Long Pond Reactions!

[@BlueRaven73]

Also the skeleton or 'bones' are the only thing that will remain even in death. You can bleed a person dry, but even in modern cremation the skeleton remains and is crushed in to ashes. So after thousands of years what is left of you is your bones. I just think this can line up with the funeral/death imagery this song has. 'All we are is skin and bone trained to get along' - Treacherous

[@Artisian12656]

This song is about her old label CEO Scott Borchetta. She was like a second father to her. But he sold her music without giving her a chance of buying them herself.

[@mendwithmere]

Yes, it is about that and so hard ❤

[@likabakhturidze3402]

When she says “ you were the same jewels, that I gave you as you bury me” , I think she refers to her music and albums that she created, which were used against her. She also uses a similar metaphor in “Bejeweled“ : “Didn't notice you walking all over my peace of mind In the shoes I gave you as a present”.

[@fiemy6888]

Very interesting to hear your take on “when I’d fight, you used to tell me I was brave”! I always took it as being manipulative, like when she’d speak up and fight back, they would condescendingly call her “brave”, and turn everything around to blame and gaslight her. And now she's being brave, by standing by the truth and how it hurt her.

[@mendwithmere]

Oooh that’s interesting!❤

[@fiemy6888]

@@mendwithmere it’s fascinating how the same lyrics can be interpreted so differently! ❤️

[@MariaLuiza-xf5ij]

YES I USED TO THINK THE SAME ABT THAT LINE

[@dwdrawings367]

I always thought this song was about an ex who really did you dirty but somehow they get to be the hero after the breakup and the innocent person somehow becomes the villain because they expressed their disdain for the TRUE villains actions.

[@hallee4366]

I also love this song, there are so many ways people can interpret the meaning and lyrics. Probably in my top five of Taylor. Also, you’re glowing girl!!! I love your hair!

[@mendwithmere]

Thank you! If you saw me about 20 mins before this, you wouldn’t be saying that 😂 I am going into a new phase of life and I’m feeling the relief❤

[@jessicanewman2968]

I second you analyzing Taylor’s whole discography! You should do her “ ‘Tis the Damn Season” for the holidays!

[@mendwithmere]

Oh yes! It’s coming!

[@taeminislove]

"And I still talk to you, when I'm screaming at the sky And when you can't sleep at night, you'll hear my stolen lullabies" The bridge for this song hit me hard cause it made me think of my ex and how I only wanted him to treat me the way he told me he would. I still "scream at the sky" when I question why he sold me a fantasy he couldn't fulfill and whenever I reminisce about the days when he used to try his best to show me how much he loved me. He also has really bad insomnia that he sometimes resorts to sleeping pills. I never liked that and asked him to stop when we started dating. Thankfully, when we did date, his insomnia kinda weakened and all he needed to sleep was to be in a call with me. There were days when I'd hum lullabies until I couldn't hear anything from his end besides his relaxed breathing or snores. I somehow became his own sleeping pill. It was to the point that weeks after we broke up he still had days when he'd ask me if I could be in a call with him until he fell asleep. And since I still loved him, and I can't say that I don't even now, rejecting those requests wasn't an option.

[@anyasudz4948]

i find this so interesting bcs i always saw this song as her 'death'. like her losing her music was the death of her, and scooter and borchetta were at the funeral like 'no come back to us plz we wanna work with u again'. then there's the bridge aswell, 'i can go anywhere i want just not home' like she can make as much new music as she wants but shell never get her original stuff back, 'aim for my heart go for blood but you would still miss me' like they can take her most precious things, her heart, but they'd still miss her and working (owning) her. and then ofc the 'stolen lullabies' being her music. 'u had to kill me but it killed u' by taking her music they took her whole life but in the process destroyed their reputation and career aswell. i rly hope all this makes sense lmao

[@belmoon8711]

Her stolen lullabies 🎵

[@soniaprovard8259]

This song tells the story of someone married to a covert narcissist for 30 years. You loved them unconditionally through every up & down, building a family and a life together. The shock & devastation of the end happens so violently and painfully that you just never have time to ask for grace! I didn’t have the grace either back then. Now that I know in my bones that I was actually “the better man” in that partnership all along, it’s like I am exactly where I need to be today!! Without him.

[@megkirk5902]

I was blown away with her two latest albums in particular. I think she is an amazing beautiful soul who has been given this special genius gift of songwriting to give to the world. She is just wow there are no words 😊❤

[@brsixtn]

This song really hit you. Hope you know your value and how wonderfull person you are. Everything's gonna be okay, It has to to be okay for good, honest, kind people like you

[@mendwithmere]

Oh Ana, I sometimes wonder if it will but I know, deep down, it’ll be okay. The song hits home and you’re kind words make it better. Sending you ❤

[@grassgrees6728]

i love my tears ricochet personally. as someone who have a really difficult relationship with my family blooodline members (they abused me in childhood + there was a lot of narcisisisitc abuse and even until this day, i am still healing from it) -- and now i am stilll staying in the same house with those family bloodline members. but now i allow myself to learn how to say no, set my non-violent boundaries. yes. (and i am celebrating that so far)

[@megkirk5902]

Oh my am.so sorry to hear how much you have been hurt. If I was you I would if I could and it was possible move as far away as I could so as they can NEVER hurt you again whether physically or psychologically. Meg

[@grassgrees6728]

@@megkirk5902 thanks meg

[@jamesyeh7106]

I really really love this song so much. Taylor is special and a lyrical genius I can’t emphasize that enough. She has this way with words, drawing parallels between so much situations that her songs can fit into. In addition to your interpretation which I also see, I also she it as a breaking of bonds/relationship between 2 Besties/ friends. You as in “my brother/sister from another mother” “my partner in crime “. The type of friend you’ll have a “friendship bracelet” for. As they say all too often a super hero’s greatest enemy/arch nemesis is his or her friend. Vowing to take on the “bad guys” together for those who don’t have the strength to fight. Never in your wildest dreams you imagine that the worst, the most difficult, the most horrendous one you’ve face yet is who was once your best friend. You used to draw blades together, now your drawing blades against each other. The line “Screaming at the Sky” I can see it as you just doing it figuratively or literally screaming “damn you, damn you WHY????” There are so much more I can say about the song, but I’ll just leave it here.

[@mendwithmere]

YES

[@lindaramirez1852]

Damn 😅now I’m balling now I understand why I love this song. I’ve been betrayed constantly my whole life for being so kind or to giving . My ex 11:17 best friend slept with my ex and did it so infront so openly almost as wanting to hurt me. She then had the nerve to make a face account and talk badly about me to my mom like saying I was sleeping around doing stuff my mom is very strict and abusive. She damn well knew my mom would beat the fuck out of me and still did that. My mom is no saint but she did this with the worst intent because she was jealous I was getting attention from boys and didn’t need her even though I begged for her attention when she got new friend who did her wrong. And yet she did this. So seeing it as a friend ship turn into a betrayal hits harder.

[@jamesyeh7106]

Linda I’m sorry you had to go through that. Sending you lots of love, you’ll meet people who truly value you and appreciate you. All track 5s are my top Taylor songs, I swear she writes them just for me 😂

[@moonlightdaisy4672]

I look at this from the perspective of someone who was an abused child who grew up also being abused by so many people. I feel like this is the deepest expression of the pain that caused. Particularly the lasting pain that years of gaslightimg inflicts on your soul.

[@breebee83]

I know this is an older video, but this, by far, has been the most emotional for me. Your vulnerability and raw emotion on top of it. Gah. I, essentially, am currently going through a "divorce" and this song, amongst a ton of others, just guts me every time. I saw another video talking about your child, and your patience with him. My daughter is 3 and was diagnosed about a year ago, and in addition but through no fault of her own, to other issues in the marriage just adds an extra layer of pain and stress and another nail in the coffin, because it is all so hard, especially when it is just layers upon layers...it feels hard to climb your way out of to a healthier place again. Anyway, this video really hit me hard because it hits so close to home. Thank you for always being so honest, open and helping so many of us heal through these videos.

[@Mimi__.]

I believe the line about the jewels is about her songs, as he wears (owns) the jewels (songs) she gave him. Because Taylor has referred to her songs as "jewels" before (also, think of the song Bejeweled as well and its lyrics). I am not sure though, that's just what I think! Great videos Mere, thank you for your analyses, I find them fascinating!!

[@madmarrr]

This one hits me hard. It feels like when my grandmother excommunicated me and my mother from the rest of the family. The reason? My mom finally got the guts to confront my grandmother about the abuse she suffered as a child. I was so proud of my mom and fully supported her and that earned me an excommunication too. My grandmother wanted to always be the saint in every story and would lie constantly to make her public image clean. I remember people at her wake telling me how lucky I was to have had a grandmother like her. I wanted to laugh in their faces and scream with rage the entire time. Sorry not sorry that she’s dead.

[@robinTTPD_13]

All of her track fives are soooo good, and I can’t pick a favorite, but my tears ricochet is definitely in my top 3

[@chelsearoper5905]

It is impossible for me to hear this song and not think about Princess Di. The way she was discarded by the man she loved and then he mourned her for show.

[@EugeniaXiao]

I love how touched you are by her songs, this is exactly how I feel

[@anitadenicola5818]

A song about betrayal, dealing with a narcissist, she takes her life and haunts him causing him pain…hence the tears ricochet…. Betrayal is a deep emotional trauma. One that no one understands unless they experience it.

[@beccac6812]

I feel like all the interpretations are totally valid , that’s why it’s so great. For me, it has brought up a lot of feelings from past breakups specifically a man who years later died in an off roaring accident : because the song talks so much about the death metaphors, but also about how things turn out so much differently than you expect, and how someone is reckless and careless, and makes decisions that affect both people. I remember when we dated I used to always yell at him to put his seatbelt on and he ended up dying in an accident because he didn’t have a seatbelt on… so it was like he turned into MY worst fear and I still do talk to him and scream st the sky and say why the hell did you act so recklessly ?

[@mendwithmere]

Omg I feel this in my bones! I’m so sorry that it ended so tragically and I relate to your comment more than you will ever know. I love that the song gives us a safe space ❤

[@DanielaGonzalez-io2gr]

Everytime I hear this song I think about three people who used to be soooo close to me. My cousin, my first exboyfriend and some friend I had once. This three people hurt me in the most painful ways and they still talk about me, even after all this years. My ex still talks to me sometimes when he needs help for something. We were so close that the damage they made me is the damage they made themselves. And that's why I cry everytime I hear this, but I love this song, is one of my favorites of all time

[@claraolson6803]

hi mere! i just want to tell you how special you are. you're so so kind and peaceful, and i love watching your videos and gaining insight on life. (you're honestly my comfort channel.) thank you!!

[@mendwithmere]

That means so much!!!!

[@Peg4u]

Taylor talks in depth about this song in the full Long Pond Sessions on Disney+. She wanted others to relate to how it makes them feel. She says someone who is your best friend, then turns into your worst enemy, has the most ammunition to hurt you the most. As Scott Borechetta did, knowing what would hurt her the worst, was selling her masters to Scooter Braun. Highly recommend watching the Disney+ full version of the Long Pond sessions. Thanks for sharing all the many perspectives of My Tears Ricochet. I love this heartbreaking song too. ❤

[@allisonhunter1063]

I'm going through something that made this song make me sob. Someone who won't talk to me because of mistakes I've made and admitted and apologized for and it feels like this person wants to hurt bc its all they know. I'm sending this to them. That line "I didn't have it in me to go with grace" is totally me. "I never wanted to haunt you" too.

[@virginialiriano8001]

Omfg! i’m feeling like if you’re spoiling me. This is one of the many reactions that I've been waiting for. You're so brilliant. Thanks for taking the time and sharing this❤🙏

[@mendwithmere]

Hi Virginia! Thank you! I’m so glad you like them!

[@taylorwebb5025]

This song takes me back to when i was 19 years old. My parents got on drugs and lost everything. I was pretty much homeless, jumping from house to house. They blamed my sisters and I for everything. This song always makes me think of that time in my life.

[@alexh5619]

❤️🎵this song is amazing. You have done so many beautiful things with what life has thrown your way!

[@swiftrespite]

My fav song off Folklore. I love your song breakdowns so much!!

[@ivonkesova9997]

This is one of my favourite songs of Taylor and I truely appreciate your work that you've put in this analyse. I am passionate when it comes to this song and I really like your interpretation. Thank you

[@larissacury7714]

I've been completly obsessed with Agatha and Rio's relationship from Agatha All Along and it's incredible how this song fits them so well it hurts

[@tiannemcgee646]

I think the stones she talks about collecting on the way is just symbolism for bits of knowledge. You collect little pieces of information about this companion along the road of life sometimes they are used against you but sometimes those tiny bits are safe with the companion and turn into something beautiful. She has common themes that make me think marriage is her ultimate dream goal. All she wants is to be in love and loved equally in return. Who doesn’t?!? But her mentions of symbols of marriage, diamond ring for example, are symbolic to a end game goal. Then when she says you wear the same jewels that i gave you as you bury me i think she’s expressing this person is using the information she freely gave him out of trust to figuratively kill her.

[@evahonest7518]

Just wanna say that i really appreciate your strength.. Ik you were trying hard not to choke and it was killing me.. I love you💚

[@SlpBeauty333]

Oh Mere! So many hugs headed your way. Sometimes listening to Taylor Swift can be emotional Russian roulette. I'm sorry this song got to you. Many hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗 I had to tell my shrink this week that he needs to listen to Taylor Swift because she just renamed "self-sabotage". Our inner critic is now the Anti-Hero. And many of the Midnights songs are going to come up in therapy. Taylor is like the overachieving daughter of Mozart and Shakespeare. That's scary and I'm praying she has that ED under lock and key.

[@emmaisinexile1987]

This song is hard for me to here because I hear her pain 😢 My Husband is Autistic and when we have arguments or disagreements my tears have ricochet because he couldn’t understand me and his opinion is the only opinion or option and he sees things very black and white and it’s hard to communicate with his at times

[@mendwithmere]

I’m so sorry, I understand that deeply and it’s such a hard thing to handle. Sending you ❤

[@marsha6004]

Someone said the line "you wear the same jewels that I gave you, as you bury me," is a reference to the songs she "gave" -- her jewels. He's using those songs that she gave him to bury her. I thought that was fascinating.

[@jimward204]

I'm a relatively new Swifty since listening to "Folklore" during the Pandemic. She is such an exceptional songwriter, singer, performer, and philanthropist. She brings feelings you believed were long-buried straight to the surface to blast you emotionally to smithereens. Good analysis...keep doing what you do, Mere, because you're helping people to deal with their emotional pains.

[@English3Muffin]

I didn’t watch this video when you first posted it because Folklore didn’t fit the mood I was in at the time. However, I have been obsessing all week and giving it the attention it absolutely deserves. This is such a gorgeous and powerfully raw song. That bridge. Ugh. ✨✨ I think it’s so amazing how Taylor is able to write something so specific to her but still create room for fans to make songs their own. I hope you are in a less raw place in your healing journey. ❤

[@vincentdolan1992]

Watching you is overwhelming. It humbles my heart ❤️

[@HeyitsKate39]

“You’d hear my stolen lullabies” you guys she is a genius , she’s talking about her “stolen” songs

[@megandelynn6114]

Thank you honey! I'm going through some family betrayals that is making this song hit especially hard right now. If you haven't,you really must watch Tay sing this on the Long Pond sessions...her facial expressions are even more heartbreaking then the song...but probably just watch for yourself! Brightest blessings

[@mendwithmere]

Thank you for sharing!❤

[@Pathfinder197]

Came here to suggest the same thing. The hurt and anger radiates off her as she sings this one.

[@simplymatt13]

EXACTLY. SELF WRITTEN UNDERRATED RELATEABLE MASTERPIECE

[@mendwithmere]

YES

[@brucebrown3837]

Damn Mere, this song really did strike a nerve with you. I swear you were getting choked up there. I viewed this song all along as from the perspective of Taylor to her old label, never once about a divorce from a marriage (and I'm divorced!) but I can see that now where it could be. Thanks, now I'll rethink and try to substitute my ex-wife into this song, and all the evil things she did to me!

[@mendwithmere]

Yes, Bruce! I’m doing the same 😂

[@jellyrcw12]

This song makes me cry. Taylor swift is phenomenal

[@carsonjones6479]

And this is definitely one of her best songs gives Me goosebumps

[@muge_arts8388]

MEREE! I LOVED THIS I WOULD WANT TO SEE YOU REACT TO TAYLORS LAST KISS FROM SPEAK NOW I HIGHLY RECCOMEND LISTENIN TO IT

[@mendwithmere]

Ooo I haven’t heard that one!

[@rebeccad9423]

I feel like it resonates with my past marriage and then divorce 💔partnered with DV that I experienced and if you cannot handle it, Sometimes people think there’s no other way out. But there is. There always is. You can come out on the other side. I feel like he’s at her funeral. Because she felt she could not go with grace. Stolen lullabies meaning being away from your kids. This song is so powerful. 😔😔😔how the narcissist puts on a front after it all. The stones are diamonds for a wedding ring and head stones. In my perspective.

[@4nn4.dimaria]

I need your reaction to Archer absolutely

[@hysteric4u]

mere, i'm dyingggg to know ur sun sign. u shared ur rising sign (and i love it btw)! i'm so curious, pls don't let me diiiiiie without knowing!! my tears ricochet it one of my fave songs. tolerate it sits right next to it. track five supremacy! love the analysis. xx

[@hysteric4u]

oh i think you would like to hear (in case u havent yet) a song by regina spektor called "ode to divorce". it's such an amazing song and i think the lyrics are simple but powerful, which makes it even more interesting. i'd love if u reacted to it and shared ur thoughts.

[@MsArina01]

To me, this song is about leaving a relationship with a narcisist. well, everyone does see what they have personally been through. But you know how narcisits always pretend like nothing hurts them (or maybe with some it actually doesn't) and when they do that god awful manipulation tactic of watching you dying from mental pain with like a completely straight face or even a smile nd a laugh (been there ugh)... but then you DO leave eventually and all of a sudden they ARE hurt? yeah. the tears recochetted. So that question about him being at the wake is like 'i though you swore you didnt give a damn, but yet when shit hit the fan and i actually left all of a sudden you do care??' and they end up actually being hurt by you going throuhg that nonchalant facade, because it killed them just the same. they end up missing you, and they are at the wake. the whole song for me is this 'victory' you hold because afterall you WERE right, they DID have feelings and they ARE hurt now that they lost you, even though the whole relationship they did this not caring thing.

[@donnahall3040]

Scott Borecheda took her on a path with him even when he didn't have a building yet, Scott ask Taylor to wIt for him, She trusts him for years and yes Scott sold her body of work overnight, Taylor found out on social media, He lied about Taylor knowing about it. Taylor was born on a Christmas 🎄 tree farm with her Mom and Dad and brother, Her parents supported her through out her career,, Taylor has also shattered the rumor of having a fake marriage to Joe alwin. Yes she had support from her family all the way till now and continue to be there for her all the way.

[@natucci4813]

I'm obsessed with your taylor reacting/analyzing videos!! would love to see you doing it with coney island

[@mendwithmere]

I’ll try Coney Island bc I never really listened to it much so it’d be good to dive in!

[@jayveeeniego5522]

I didn't know I will need this video of you. Been listening to this song since the album was released and this was my very bias in the album. Now, I am more aware of the message of the song.😭 I just subscribed to your channel and looking forward for your reaction video for the Lover's track, False God - my fave song in the album. ❤️

[@luciihornsby]

this is one of my absolute favorite taylor songs- it's just a masterpiece! and your reaction is great

[@mendwithmere]

Luci! Thank you ❤

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

Mere have you done This is Me Trying?! Despression, suicidality, substance abuse, imposter syndrome, former gifted child struggles. That song has everything 😭

[@bhaveshl26]

Yes, she has actually!

[@mendwithmere]

Yes! Check it out! It was one of my first oens

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

@@mendwithmere ok so I watched the forever winter one and the renegade one and I guess I just skipped this one 😂

[@carolla_michelle]

Other clues that it’s about the loss of her music I didn’t have it in my self to go with Grace (state of grace - red) But you’re the hero flying around saving face (Superman - Speak now) But if I’m dead to you why are you at the wake (LWYMMD - Rep) Cursing my name (the way I loved you - Fearless), wishin I stayed (all you had to do was stay - 1989) Look at how my tears ricochet (Teardrops on my guitar / debut) All her jewels that he took from her. Superior!!

[@cAoife13]

I’ve never heard this view before but I LOVE this! It makes so much sense and aligns with the lyrics so well (you could almost say all too well 😉)!

[@carolla_michelle]

@@cAoife13 mastermind even 😉

[@Satanhadapoint]

“I didn’t have it in myself to go with grace and you’re the hero flying around saving face” reminds me of my last relationship. Where he would break up with me and I’d lose it and he’d stonewall. So I definitely didn’t have grace and he could go around saying “yeah man she was crazy” it was an on and off again relationship 😅

[@alfredotorres2217]

You should check out My Mind and Me from Selena Gomez!

[@mendwithmere]

I’m gonna start it today!

[@theelementalist8472]

The jewels symbolise the albums Taylor Swift gave to her tormentor (Edit: Stolen Lullabies another reference to her old albums)

[@mendwithmere]

Yes! It’s so messed up

[@fiemy6888]

Its always a good day when Mere reacts to Taylor Swift ❤

[@mendwithmere]

❤❤❤❤

[@Sweetmuffins0018]

Your hair looks so pretty! I love it 😊

[@mendwithmere]

Aww thanks!❤

[@roseelliott2728]

Just started and had to pause to say how stunning you look today❤ love hearing your analysis of these songs

[@mendwithmere]

I actually tried to do my makeup😂 thank you!!

[@crystalmccoy2001]

She always said this was her worst case scenario and when it happened it killed her. This is one of my absolute favorite songs on Folklore because I can relate so much with it and her

[@mendwithmere]

It’s tragic. Sending you ❤

[@crystalmccoy2001]

@@mendwithmere thank you at least mine was worth millions of dollars just my heart

[@karlibarker775]

Omg yes it’s my favorite TS song too 😭🩵

[@bellesasmr]

who would even think to compare the fact that a diamond is a stone to throwing stones and using marriage as a weapon ?? like ?? she’s so smart 😩😩😩

[@mendwithmere]

So smart ❤

[@amyversprille4687]

I agree it is about divorce - at least that is what I get from it as I am in the middle of a divorce it all hits hard. I also think the stolen lullabies is about stealing the fairy tale life they could have had.

[@aidenrushing9841]

Sometimes I just want to give you a big ol' hug. Taylor Swift has always been a major part of my life (well, I'm old, so since she started making music). She's been there on my journey through broken hearts, addiction, dealing with CPTSD (military and otherwise). So I know you totally get it!

[@aidenrushing9841]

Watched it again and feel this even deeper. I'm a writer and i cannot even find the words as to why this hits so deep.

[@ashleytabar9700]

Oooo I absolutely love your divorce interpretation of this song! ❤️ It makes sense 😊

[@jana1682]

Thankyou for your videos and your honest reactions ❤️ I'd be the first reading your book once it's published! Keep going 👉

[@saraendestad4945]

Can´t wait to read your book

[@ismalaz9448]

The "you wear the same jewels that I gave you as you bury me" line I understand it as more figuratively, like the person "wearing" all the pieces of advice you gave them when you were in the relationship, all the favors, etc. Ofc you don't do it and expect something back, but kinda, at least you expect them to not betray you and when they do, you may regret giving all those things to them, have mixed feelings about it cause you know they still are benefitting from it even unconsciously. Maybe you helped them quit smoking, or they learned to love something about themselves cause you gave them a compliment on something they had an insecurity even if you did not know it and it changed their perception, etc

[@mendwithmere]

Ooo yes this is good ❤

[@JakeStwe-pj8zm]

I didn’t have it myself to go with grace “state of grace from the red album” Hero flying around “superman from speak now album” If I’m dead to you “ cos she’s dead from reputation album” Cursing my name “ comes form the lyric and I’m cursing your name from the album fearless” Wishing you stayed “ all you had to do was stay from 1989” Look how my tears ricochet “tear drops on my guitar” This song is about her “stolen lullabies” as she has a lyric representing each album that was taken from her

[@JakeStwe-pj8zm]

Her home was her first 6 albums and cos they where stolen from her she can’t go back to those

[@ZATennisFan]

The lady is an absolutely brilliant lyricist and this is one of the best. In fact folklore is possibly the best album of this century...

[@michelleb7843]

My funeral song ❤

[@LanaJulie33]

Hi Mere! Can you please react to Right Where You Left Me? You are amazing for sharing this with us!

[@amandah7280]

I'm relating to this song a lot lately. It reminds me of my ex who was a narcissist. She was an alcoholic and kept hurting me over and over emotionally in our relationship. In the end, she would not acknowledge how much she hurt me. I kept going back to the relationship over and over. Now I am recently going through hurt from a friend. We've been estranged lately because of her jealous girlfriend. It's complicated to be friends because of the girlfriend but she won't acknowledge that she led me on before she met her girlfriend. She put me in the friendship but wanted to keep me at a platonic capacity as we were when she met her girlfriend. But now I'm on the sidelines hurting because I know I have to walk away because she won't put any of the fault on herself, and it's too complicated. She's saying she's frustrated and upset but not addressing the situation. I feel like I'm losing my best friend. I think she loves me but won't acknowledge it because she didn't know what she wanted. I'm mourning over the relationship. It's tough to let go of someone you love.

[@carsonjones6479]

Taylor said this was the saddest song on folklore I can totally see it

[@andreaschrfol]

Mere never cease to dissapoint, i am IN LOVE with her. She is like the sweetest, kindest person ever❤❤❤And she is a therapist so she can help me with my commitment issues😂😂😂

[@mendwithmere]

Andreas! Thank you ❤

[@shtrurtle]

I love this series! I hope you make one of these for anti-hero

[@isobelarya3941]

I initially saw this song as the point of view of a fallen solider and he was remembering his old friend who fought with him.

[@faithmay177]

As someone who lost their mom to suicide after she had a horrible life. This song to me is a letter to all of us after her suicide. This song hurts me so badly

[@user-zv6bb9fe3x]

I have a completely different take on this song. It’s about being heartbroken by someone for sure, but how it bounces back to that persons detriment. The stones are her songs. Some are hits/diamond rings, some are not. The battleships sinking beneath the waves…the songs he bought she rendered worthless with her re-records. To me, this is about someone getting their own back on a person that betrayed her. He made her cry but her tears ricocheted right back at him. It’s not sad at the end to me at all!

[@an6516]

This song describes my ex-toxic relationship the best. Like every fucking line.

[@mendwithmere]

Yassss

[@ahmetekremsonmez]

I love all of your videos and what are you talking about :)) can you please make a video about mirrorball-Taylor Swift

[@ValentineValmadre]

While I agree with the themes of divorce in this song, I think the central theme is betrayal and separation. Taylor says that when her fans listen to her music, she doesn't want them to picture her ex-boyfriends or happenings in her life, she wants them to apply the songs to their own. Divorce isn't something that everyone can relate to, but betrayal and separation is. A straight person might not be able to relate to the pain that is felt by queer listeners who have not found acceptance in their families. Similarly, a young fan might not be able to relate to the pain of going through a divorce. Regardless, all of these groups can identify with this song. Taylor might have been influenced by divorce, but I don't see it as simply a song about divorce. I think it's a song about betrayal and the anguished separation that comes with being hurt by someone who you love.

[@mendwithmere]

I totally agree! I just chose to take it through that lens bc that’s been my experience. I agree that it’s betrayal and separation.

[@michaelmourek3879]

Funny - their attorney was the FTX lawyers and professors at Stanford University Sam Bankman's parents

[@jssrowley]

Beautiful analysis. Thank you.

[@mendwithmere]

My pleasure! ❤

[@Speaknow-1989]

Everytime I listen to this song I can picture it being for Scott or Karlie because they both have betrayed her and she loved and supported them both only to get stabbed in the back

[@lisahodges9489]

This may be the best song she’s ever written. One of my faves.

[@mendwithmere]

❤

[@clury9477]

Love your videos, keep it up

[@mendwithmere]

Thank you!❤

[@4u2mv]

You should react to The Archer from her! Would love to see ur interpretation of it 😊

[@mendwithmere]

Thanks! I recorded awhile ago but for some reason didn’t feel I truly got it so I got insecure about posting. Maybe I will anyways

[@4u2mv]

@@mendwithmere Oh it’s okay, I understand if u don’t want to post it ☺️ Love your content!