We Got Crowns

Even on my worst day, did I deserve, babe All the hell you gave me?

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Singing Innocent with the perspective of forgiving myself as opposed to others is one of the most magical TS moments I’ve experienced to date. Thank you, Taylor. You’re always saving me ♥️

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It fills me with such pride and joy to announce that my version of Speak Now will be out July 7 (just in time for July 9th, iykyk 😆) I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions and wild wistfulness. I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing… and living to speak about it. With six extra songs I’ve sprung loose from the vault, I absolutely cannot wait to celebrate Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) with you on July 7th. Pre-order now at http://taylor.lnk.to/SpeakNowTaylorsVersion 💜💜💜

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SPEAK NOW TV IS FINALLY COMING OMFGGGGGGGGG

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Can we normalize not being OBSESSED with Taylor Swift’s dating life? This is so 2013 and I’m just tired of people making their own narratives and assumptions about it when SHE HERSELF hasn’t even come out and spoken about it directly. She becomes single for one second and all the sudden there are rumors flying about and people messaging me saying “Wow she’s moved on quick.” 😒

My obsession with Taylor travels wayyyyy too far beyond the point of listening to the locals. I care about Taylor, her songs, and the information that SHE wants me to know about. I don’t care about other peoples perceptions about her. If you’re looking for how to talk to a Swiftie about Taylor’s dating life, start by not assuming things. We really do have a negative past with the media when it comes to her entire life… FFS she created an entire album about this!!

Ok I am done ranting 🤐

[wegotcrowns]

I’m begging for you to take my hand

Wreck my plans

That’s my man

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I just about ran out of my morning shower so that I could write this post. I spent some time with Debut today and while I was conducting my own dramatic solo performance to Cold As You, I couldn’t help but think how much I am going to miss some of her originals when she re-records. Specifically from some of her earlier albums — Debut, Fearless, and Speak Now — it would be a lie if we think the re-records will be the same. We’ve heard it in some of the re-records already out: we can’t expect Taylor to capture the same exact melodies and tones that are so engrained in our brains. And should we? I think there is beauty in the re-records… we get to hear Taylor’s matured vocals on some of the most beautiful, heartbreaking songs that made us fall in love with her in the first place. But it’s not the same. We’re essentially falling in love with a new version, Taylor’s version, which won’t be hard to do because of the sheer amount of nostalgia in these songs.

Then there’s the whole point of, why stop listening to her originals? I’ve heard the argument where, Taylor is doing these re-records to make a statement and why should we (the fans) stop listening? I think the whole idea is so that we’re not feeding any more money to Scooter Fuckface, but then again — Taylor ain’t banking on these dimes. This is not what’s making her rich. And the true fans that are listening to these songs are not doing it to feed him either, we’re doing it because these are the songs that have been with us in the beginning.

Personally I can’t imagine saying goodbye to these songs forever. I think I will spend a great deal bonding with Taylor’s Version, but I do find myself revisiting some of the originals from time to time to remind myself of the passion, love, and heartbreak in the first place.

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TAYLOR SWIFT performs YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN, KID for the first time ▸ The Eras Tour — Tampa, Florida (Night 2) | April 14, 2023

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This performance just about ended me. Jfc.

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27 days.

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The End of Toe?

I have so many thoughts whirling around in my head ever since I heard the news of Taylor and Joe reportedly splitting up. I woke up this morning thinking this news was just all a nightmare, but I was soberly proven wrong as the minutes I spent awake started to increase. Why does it feel like I am going through this breakup? Are these just rumors or did they actually split? What about the poignant lyrics that Taylor has so beautifully crafted over the course of the last six years about Joe? 

Swifites have not had an easy history with the media. And as a previous journalist myself, I’m finding the struggle to be extra challenging. So far, every news outlet that I have read will confirm the report by “a source close to the pair.” This could literally be anyone, including her publicist Tree Paine. But what’s baffling to me the most is the fact that Tree (who is known to be vocal when it comes to alleged rumors about TS) has yet to confirm or deny these reports. 

Personally, I refuse to 100% believe this is true until Taylor, Joe, or Tree come out with a statement. But that’s not what this blog post is about. 

This morning, I found it very hard to listen to any TS song about Joe. If this is painful for me, I cannot even imagine what TS is feeling. Taylor and Joe’s relationship is so symbolic of love, magic, life after death, peace, and happiness. He was at the heart of reputation, the inspiration behind Lover, a helping hand with folklore and evermore, and the glue to Midnights. He is literally woven into HALF of Taylor’s discography. Taking Joe out of the equation is like ripping the rug out from underneath, leaving your feet to land on a cold surface. The lyrics are still there but how are we supposed to listen to them the same? We found hope in these lyrics. We found love. We found a new beginning. 

Even with Taylor and Joe having an extremely private relationship, she was able to paint their love so vividly: 

The entire world didn’t know a thing about her relationship but Swifties knew. We knew that TS would never be able to walk Cornelia Street again if they were to ever split (so I guess, RIP Cornelia Street?) We knew that life would have no meaning for TS if Joe were to ever walk out on her. We knew that their love was so powerful, it was able to drown out the noise from outside. We knew that Taylor began to embrace previous heartbreaks because it led her to the true love of her life. 

Aside from the lyrics, it’s so hard to imagine a love like this ending. I am also fully aware that I have zero context into this alleged breakup and have no idea what could have led to it, but what I do know is that it’s not a good day for love. I will not go as far to say that this now makes it hard to believe in love, but never in a million years would I have fathomed this love coming to an end. And I am struggling with it. 

My heart is with Taylor and Joe. If they truly did split, I hope they both heal from this and find happiness... whatever that means for them :( 

[wegotcrowns]

I thought the plane was going down, how’d you turn it right around?

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And when I felt like I was an old cardigan

Under someone's bed

You put me on and said I was your favorite

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I miss Taylor Swift

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Dear John

I’ve got to be honest...it has taken me a long time to actually post this, only because of how much this song means to me. I needed this post to be perfect so that I could accurately depict what this song means to me. I still don’t believe it’s perfect but then again, nothing in life is perfect. 

It was just like every other night before. I recognized the lump building in my throat. The terrifying feeling in my chest as if I was about to fall down the stairs...over, and over, and over again. I felt myself falling until I finally got caught and was brought to safety. 

The sounds of “Dear John” started to seep into my bedroom, surrounding me. I took in and cherished each and every word; each and every sound; as I’ve done so many times before. Each time, I wonder if this would be the last, but deep down, I know it won’t be and it's just a matter of time before the next time. 

At times when I felt like all words had no meaning, TS would always prove me wrong with this song. It’s such a deep, heart-wrenching ballad that truly captures what it feels like to be a young, naive woman that was played. 

For me, I’ve always interpreted this song as a girl who had so much to give, so much to offer, but was constantly getting beaten down by people who took advantage of that. Lyrics like “The girl in the dress cried the whole way home” will always strike a chord with me. I find myself relating to this line so much because a lot of times, people can take advantage of my own kindness. They either use it to their advantage to get what they want, or they’ll mistake it for weakness. It always brings me back to the times when that woman was me. 

“I lived in your chess game but you changed the rules every day” just shows how easily relatable that line could be to every woman, or even man, in this day and age. It’s like you can be so blinded by somebody’s games, not even knowing that you’re in the game to begin with. It also makes me wish that there doesn’t have to be any games in the first place. Most of the time, people don’t even know they’re getting played until it’s too late. 

But then something beautiful happens in this song, which is probably the reason why I always gravitate towards it in times of need. TS starts to pick herself back up. She acknowledges the fact that she got hurt but is also strong enough to leave and stand up for herself. Lyrics like “Well I stopped picking up and this song is to let you know why” and “But I took your matches before fire could catch me” can certainly attest to this. Those lines are so powerful because it really just shows how strong TS, or really any other woman can be in times like these. If anything, it could inspire them to do the same. 

[taylorswift]

I’m thrilled to tell you that my new version of Fearless (Taylor’s Version) is done and will be with you soon. It has 26 songs including 6 never before released songs from the vault. Love Story (Taylor’s Version) will be out tonight. Pre-order now at https://taylor.lnk.to/fearlesstaylorsversion 💛💛

[wegotcrowns]

TAYLOR IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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we could call it even, you could call me babe for the weekend

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I lived in your chess game but you changed the rules every day

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i feel you forget me like i used to feel you breathe