speak now (taylor's version) vault track predictions
disclaimer! i do not care about leaks or rumours regarding these songs, these are just my thoughts and predictions :)
electric touch (ft. fall out boy)
i see this song going in three different directions...
most likely: the standard taylor "pop-rock" track (think better than revenge, the story of us, sparks fly, state of grace, holy ground, eyes open). lyrically and thematically related to sparks fly ("i see sparks fly whenever you smile"). not a duet; fob does the instrumentals but it's not necessarily their style. potential fan favorite!
likely: duet, still taylor-esque but fob-style instrumentals. think this performance x. eyes open vibes also? one of the least streamed vault tracks, but if you get it you get it lol.
least likely: emotional, piano driven duet. i have this fob song in mind x. patrick's near-crooning paired with taylor's lower register and masterful lyrics would be heavenly! hello, exile! however, considering the name of the track and it's obvious tie to sparks fly, it seems very unlikely.
2. when emma falls in love
to me, this seems like the wildcard of the vault tracks.
the only time taylor has really told a story about someone have been on folkmore and mary's song, and i do not see this being about a real person (*cough cough* emma stone). i think her writing will sound noticeably young, the style we saw on debut and fearless (as well as scattered throughout the main speak now album). i see it definitely being akin to mary's song in the story telling and subject matter.
3. i can see you
i don't think this song will be super hard hitting like dear john or last kiss, but i can see it tugging at the heart-strings. sonically and thematically, i'm thinking it will most likely be similar to enchanted! i can also see it being similar to innocent in the same way.
4. castles crumbling (ft. hayley williams)
the one i think we're all waiting for! i think there are two different possible directions for this track, neither more likely than the other.
the expected: misery business x better than revenge (haunted??? eyes open???) #girlboss
the unexpected: strong ballad! i keep hearing this paramore song in my head x. i'm thinking a similar theme to innocent and/or long live! related to taylor's (possibly failing) career in some way, as that was something she was having to deal with at the time.
5. foolish one
my immediate thoughts based on the title is that it will be related to kanye incident #1, OR maybe a relationship with someone who made her feel foolish (dear john-esque?).
...possibly similar sonically/thematically to mean?
6. timeless
i feel like this could definitely have enchanted vibes! however, i could also see this being reflective of her career once again. long live with last kiss sound?
I love it when an issue comes up and WE think it's going to be this huge obstical and God says he has it. Next thing you know, everything is taken care of and you have total peace. Point: Give it to God and have faith that he's working ALL things out for your greater good. #holdurpeace #faith #letitgo #hesgotthis #miracleshappeneveryday
