![]() The song begins with a powerful, addictive beat which carries through its run, working with the pleading voice and constant questioning (‘Are we out of the woods?’) to emulate the feelings of anxiety Swift sings about, adding a sense of franticness to the song. It is a song that lends itself well to interpretations: ‘the woods’ is not context-bound and can be thought about through the lens of mental health rather than romantic relationships. Rediscovering this song within 1989 (Taylor’s Version) has me ruminating on the lyrics in my mind, musing on the complexities of relationships rather than romanticising them. ![]() As a ten-year-old, I screamed the lyrics with my heart, and nearly ten years later I find myself doing the same. Whilst the depth of the lyrics were lost on me, the power of the bridge was not. If 1989 was the soundtrack to my year six experience, then ‘Out Of The Woods’ was the title track. Taylor’s Version makes the song even dreamier and I have no doubt you will be putting this on repeat and dancing around to it in your room. ‘Style (Taylor’s Version)’ still has the perennial essence which every Swiftie adores, including the unforgettably iconic melody and riff. ‘You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye / And I got that red lip classic thing that you like’ co nnotes that her muse has a similar, dreamy look to James Dean as well as a bad reputation, which is highlighted throughout the rest of the songs of 1989. ![]() There have been many speculations around who the song is truly directed at. ‘Style’ received many awards for its unique sound, including being certified gold in the U.K. The new release of ‘Style (Taylor’s Version)’ charts something exciting and refreshing for Swifties as they truly see how Swift has matured into her own sound whilst keeping up with current trends in the pop sphere. ‘Style’ is a classic pop hit which took the world by storm when it was released as 1989 ’s third single in February 2015. The re-recording has refreshed a well-known classic perfectly, so grab your golf clubs and enjoy ‘Blank Space (Taylor’s Version)’. The time passed has provided a new maturity to the song as Swift’s vocal ability has only grown with her stardom. With nine years gone, the track now carries the weight of an old grudge. Now that 27th October has come and gone, the ‘Magic, madness, heaven, sin’ of ‘Blank Space’ has been reclaimed and renewed in Taylor’s Version. The chanting chorus lyrics make a mesmerising mockery of the media’s portrayal of Swift Who wouldn’t want to watch Taylor Swift destroy a man’s fancy car with a golf club? The video is the epitome of female rage and thanks to the hours I spent watching it at age nine, it is safe to say it shaped me into the woman I am today. It would be an outrage to talk about ‘Blank Space’ without mentioning the masterpiece that is its music video. The chanting chorus lyrics make a mesmerising mockery of the media’s portrayal of Swift. Releasing a satirical song to mock the ‘serial dater’ image that the tabloids gave Swift is a moment that went down in pop culture history, and rightfully so. When 1989 was originally released the album was absolute pop perfection, but ‘Blank Space’ undeniably takes the cake when it comes to cultural impact. Overall, ‘Welcome To New York (Taylor’s Version)’ is a great opening to her latest re-recording, maintaining the euphoria of moving to the big city whilst attaching new layers of nostalgic meaning to the track. ![]() Swift’s vocals are more mature on this rendition, which in my opinion adds a whole new level of meaning to the track: having accomplished so much in her life since the original release of the record, she is able to look back fondly on a period in her life that was so new and full of hope. The endearing charm of the original track is most definitely translated in Taylor’s Version, with producers Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella returning and maintaining the song’s youthfully effervescent appeal. The song encapsulates Swift’s newfound sense of freedom after moving to the city from Nashville the beautifully playful synths and drum beats placed over affectionate lyrics reflect how Swift overcame any intimidation and embraced her new home. The opening track, ‘Welcome To New York’, is a synth-pop classic written as a love letter to the Big Apple.
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