remember when people were calling her an “ethical billionaire” because she makes her money from “songs” and “performing”. this is still an exploitative capitalist practice. we can like her music all we want but we must acknowledge she’s first and foremost a formidable capitalist
"who hurt you?" oh my parents, the economy, rent prices, my unrealistic expectations, that weird thing i said last week, the government, do you want me to keep going
Another interpretation of "The Prophecy" and "Cassandra" by Taylor Swift: in Greek mythology, Cassandra, daughter of the last king of Troy. She is cursed by Apollo, the god associated with music, poetry prophecy and sunlight ("Daylight"), who gives her the power of prophecy. 👇🏼
From the perspective of Cassandra. Mythology tells us that, during the Trojan War, Ajax, son of Oileus, king of Loceis, assaults Cassandra after dragging her away from a statue of Athena, goddess of knowledge and war. In vengeance, and as a final punishment, 👇🏼
Now and then, I reread the manuscript (written while re-recording reputation)
But the story isn't mine anymore (everyone will be able to listen to it, the relationship has ended)
Okay, it's my turn to clown, but here we go.
The only thing that's left is the manuscript
One last souvenir from my trip to your shores
Now and then, I reread the manuscript
But the story isn't mine anymore
The only thing that's left of the "affair" 👇🏼
Of the music about their relationship is the manuscript (the original writings, reputation tv)
One last souvenir for my trip to your shores (the re-recording might be announced while on Europe or the UK)👇🏼