The Unwritten Scribbles

Word-vomitting my thoughts here because they have nowhere else to go.

[theunwrittenscribbles]

Still getting goosebumps to Exile one week later

[taylorswift]

Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise 🤗Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; Aaron Dessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), Bon Iver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and Jack Antonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing Beth Garrabrant. Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much ♥️

[theunwrittenscribbles]

I’ve honestly been having a really hard time this year, with or without COVID-19. Everything has been on the line, and the uncertainty has been bringing out the worst in me... not just emotionally but physically too. Tears, headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia has become second nature by now.

But for the first time in a long time, these feelings were for something positive. Thank you for brightening up these dark times, Taylor ♥️

[relatablepoetryandquotes]

“Sometimes people put up walls, not only to keep people out, but also to see who cares enough to tear them down.” - Leisa Rayven, Bad Romeo

[theunwrittenscribbles]

Is biting your tongue and knowing you’re better than that, considered strong?

Or are you stronger by standing up to a bully?

[taylorswift]

The Man Lyric Video is out now!

[theunwrittenscribbles]

this song got me through SO MUCH at work. I was this close to quitting and letting them run all over me, but The Man gave me the courage to raise my voice, call out on the bullshit, and try to become a better example of what female leaders should be in a corporate setting. It brought me to places I’d never imagined until now. I wouldn’t be where I am had I not listened to this everyday. Thank you Taylor 💗💖💗💖

[theunwrittenscribbles]

MISS AMERICANA

Voices in my head

a little too loud

Good girl, block it out, if you dare to try

But these words always

find their way around

Silence, that’s something money cannot buy

Is this the road

where I belong

where I’m meant to be

where I find my voice

How will I ever

make it out alive

Do I listen, are they right, should I disappear

But still here I am

Like no man before

Fighting for what feels right, who the fuck cares

This the road

where I belong

where I’m meant to be

How I found my voice

[theunwrittenscribbles]

Work for 13 hours, worry about Hong Kong on the way home, plan the apartment move for this weekend when I get home, sleep for 6 hours and repeat... I can’t escape from this feeling of restlessness

[theunwrittenscribbles]

You are what you love.

Taylor Swift

She loves her music. She is her music, her lyrics, her beats. Her memories, her diary, her life. Her job, her way of living, her everything. No one has the right to take that much from anybody.

[olearypoetry]

“It takes grace to remain kind in cruel situations.”

— Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey (via rupikaurpoems)

[taylorswift]

Don’t know what else to do

Guys - It’s been announced recently that the American Music Awards will be honoring me with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s ceremony. I’ve been planning to perform a medley of my hits throughout the decade on the show. Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun have now said that I’m not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I’m allowed to next year. Additionally - and this isn’t the way I had planned on telling you this news - Netflix has created a documentary about my life for the past few years. Scott and Scooter have declined the use of my older music or performance footage for this project, even though there is no mention of either of them or Big Machine Records anywhere in the film.

Scott Borchetta told my team that they’ll allow me to use my music only if I do these things: If I agree to not re-record copycat versions of my songs next year (which is something I’m both legally allowed to do and looking forward to) and also told my team that I need to stop talking about him and Scooter Braun.

I feel very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate. The message being sent to me is very clear. Basically, be a good little girl and shut up. Or you’ll be punished.

This is WRONG. Neither of these men had a hand in the writing of those songs. They did nothing to create the relationship I have with my fans. So this is where I’m asking for your help.

Please let Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun know how you feel about this. Scooter also manages several artists who I really believe care about other artists and their work. Please ask them for help with this - I’m hoping that maybe they can talk some sense into the men who are exercising tyrannical control over someone who just wants to play the music she wrote. I’m especially asking for help from The Carlyle Group, who put up money for the sale of my music to these two men.

I just want to be able to perform MY OWN music. That’s it. I’ve tried to work this out privately through my team but have not been able to resolve anything. Right now my performance at the AMA’s, the Netflix documentary and any other recorded events I am planning to play until November of 2020 are a question mark.

I love you guys and I thought you should know what’s been going on.

Taylor

[theunwrittenscribbles]

I believe that there are so many things people could do with power and money to do good. As long as it falls into the right hands. But this is clearly wrong and they aren’t doing any good but sabotaging and taking credit for things they had very little to none to do with. Entitling themselves to the success of others.

Why is this even still a thing at this time and age?

[theunwrittenscribbles]

Emma Watson's 'Self-Partnered' Term Elicited A Very Telling Backlash. But It's Bigger Than That

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🙌🏼

[theunwrittenscribbles]

The only power I have is over me. I am the only one who has power over me.

[loveisbraveandwild]

“Writing songs or writing poetry or writing in my journal is a good way for me to get through tough times. I also really love to talk to my girlfriends. I love talking to my mom about stuff. I’m just, I’m kind of one of those people who needs to express how I feel in order to get passed it. Everybody’s different though. Everybody has a different way of healing from things. Mine is just endless, endless words, in one form or another.”

- Taylor in Tokyo, Japan

[olearypoetry]

[theunwrittenscribbles]

Smokescreen and phonescreens

Blinded by what’s in front of you

[theunwrittenscribbles]

Heaven

Everything that meant more than something to me

Everything that I can no longer touch outside my memories

Everything that I have lost unexpectedly

They are living in that house that exists no more

The dark hallway, the green kitchen, the wide windows, the light warming up the wooden floors

In my head, in my dreams, in heaven

Awaiting for all of us to come back home

While we finish up playing this little game down here

[queer-swiftie]

THE WAY TAYLOR SCREAMS “HE LOOKS UP GRINNING LIKE A DEVIL” IN CRUEL SUMMER LITERALLY PROLONGS MY LIFE EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT