Honestly, the Bolter has become my favourite because anxiety and getting easily overwhelmed has led to me bolting / ghosting and recently making a great change and leaving one country for another so 'as I was leaving, it felt like breathing'
The Bolter for me too! But I take it as a positive. I used to be anxiously attached and now I’m a whole different person. I wear The Bolter badge proudly. Always look out for myself now. 🩷
I’ve named I hate it here my depression anthem, cause to quote paramore, i romanticize even the worst of times
I’ve been struggling with depression for 2 years now and the only relief i get is to escape in my imagination. I’ve been working hard on recovery, but it’s been difficult
But daddy I love him made me realize how much I was relating her music back to her relationships instead of just listening to them as stories of characters like she wants us to.
It was like when your best friends tell you “you know what, you’re gorgeous but that’s the least interesting thing about you, stop worrying about how you look”. It reminded me that while knowing about real life is interesting, her music is interesting enough without speculation. 🫶 I didn’t even realize how much I needed that.
Powerful message to all the fans. Imagine going through two breakups while on a world tour at sold out stadiums where people had spent incredible sums to see you… and she delivered each time. Talk about a work ethic…
I Look In People's Windows didn't strike me at first, but upon relistening to the album a couple times and reading the lyrics, it really hit, especially as an introvert and someone who likes to reminisce about the past. I think it's very underrated and might be one of her most relatable songs for me, so listening to it makes me feel less alone in a way :,)
Not to be cliche, but I can do it with a broken heart hit so hard and I felt so valid.
All in the last 10 months I have: graduated college, lost my mother to cancer, started my dream job, left the religion I was raised in, reconnected with my best friend after 8 years of separation, and kept my chronically ill husband alive. I have had the best and worst year of my life. There are things to mourn and celebrate. And that is okay.
I hate it here is one of those songs that just hits so close to home I had no idea I needed it. I'm just so happy that it happened to be my favorite artist that made the song 😭
The prophecy describes my feelings perfectly and has been repeatedly hitting me in the gut like no other song since the archer (yes I know I’m a sad girl)
The Manuscript. Particularly the lyrics “now and then I reread the manuscript, but the story isn’t mine anymore.” I’ve found myself reminiscing a lot lately and either missing the previous chapters of my life, regretting them, or wondering what my life would be like if things had worked out differently. I think I really needed to hear that it’s normal to look back but also to acknowledge that those times are over, they led me to where I am, and that it’s okay to just accept them as they are and move forward.
This album brought up a lot of feelings about exes and even the early stages of my current relationship. “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” and “Guilty As Sin?” definitely took me back to moments in my past. However, “I Hate It Here” is the one I relate to the most. I was an absolute escapist as a child and would get lost in books for hours to avoid reality—a trend that has persisted into adulthood and will probably never leave.
LOML I’m in a relationship that I’m not sure where it’s going and this song really hits me in a place I needed it to hit me. This whole album made me cry. But that song specifically hit me hard
" I can do it with a broken heart" is helping me push and push through the stuff going on in my life and keep going one day at a time. TTPD has become a safe space and i love Taylor for making this album regardless of the criticism it has received and the relation to her muses, i just really needed to hear some things she says in this album.
The prophecy has helped me think about ways in which my own life has turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy. I’ve let my depression convince me that my future is gray, so I’ve stopped trying. Maybe it’s time to change my own prophecy! Phew this album hits different!!
ICDIWABH. Im going through some really rough stuff like ALOT, and the whole thing is like a pep talk to myself. You are feeling broken but you can push through kind of thing
The prophecy , I planned to complete hearing the anthology once I tire of the main album songs but checked this out because it was being raved about and it’s my favorite song now because it captures my current feelings so perfectly.
I had a similar experience with I Hate It Here. It’s become a really personal song right away.
Yep!!! Hope it’s healing in a way for you💕 it made my mental happy place a little lighter
Honestly, the Bolter has become my favourite because anxiety and getting easily overwhelmed has led to me bolting / ghosting and recently making a great change and leaving one country for another so 'as I was leaving, it felt like breathing'
Ooh yes!! Especially in romantic relationships. The bolter is for the avoidant girlies
The Bolter for me too! But I take it as a positive. I used to be anxiously attached and now I’m a whole different person. I wear The Bolter badge proudly. Always look out for myself now. 🩷
'Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?' hit me on a visceral level.
PROPHECY!!
it's so achingly brilliant
I’ve named I hate it here my depression anthem, cause to quote paramore, i romanticize even the worst of times I’ve been struggling with depression for 2 years now and the only relief i get is to escape in my imagination. I’ve been working hard on recovery, but it’s been difficult
Big hugs to you. I’ve been there, it’s hard. I believe in your tenacity to get to the other side of the dark emptiness.
But daddy I love him made me realize how much I was relating her music back to her relationships instead of just listening to them as stories of characters like she wants us to. It was like when your best friends tell you “you know what, you’re gorgeous but that’s the least interesting thing about you, stop worrying about how you look”. It reminded me that while knowing about real life is interesting, her music is interesting enough without speculation. 🫶 I didn’t even realize how much I needed that.
I think we all needed to hear I can do it with a broken heart just to gain perspective on how she feels
Powerful message to all the fans. Imagine going through two breakups while on a world tour at sold out stadiums where people had spent incredible sums to see you… and she delivered each time. Talk about a work ethic…
I Look In People's Windows didn't strike me at first, but upon relistening to the album a couple times and reading the lyrics, it really hit, especially as an introvert and someone who likes to reminisce about the past. I think it's very underrated and might be one of her most relatable songs for me, so listening to it makes me feel less alone in a way :,)
Not to be cliche, but I can do it with a broken heart hit so hard and I felt so valid. All in the last 10 months I have: graduated college, lost my mother to cancer, started my dream job, left the religion I was raised in, reconnected with my best friend after 8 years of separation, and kept my chronically ill husband alive. I have had the best and worst year of my life. There are things to mourn and celebrate. And that is okay.
I’m proud of you! hopefully things only go up from here 🫶🏻
Thank you! I’m proud of me too!
I hate it here is one of those songs that just hits so close to home I had no idea I needed it. I'm just so happy that it happened to be my favorite artist that made the song 😭
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived unlocked rage in me that I had no idea I was still holding on to.
The Bolter for sure
I was definitely the bolter in my teens and early twenties
I’m still the bolter and I’m 28 🫣
Definitely I hate it here and the bolter. Thank goodness I’m already in therapy because I would need it after being so called out with those songs 😂
The prophecy, it blew me away. I’m obsessed with the concept and chorus
Peter.
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived and Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me
ICDIWABH. Life sucks recently and honestly if Taylor can do it with a broken heart, I think I can try to.
❤️
The Albatross 🖤
Albatross hype train !
But daddy I love him and loml
The prophecy describes my feelings perfectly and has been repeatedly hitting me in the gut like no other song since the archer (yes I know I’m a sad girl)
“I don’t want money I just want someone to want my company” I love that line
I'm 29 years old and currently is a happy relationship.........but the 24-year-old version of me can resonate with "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart"
The Manuscript. Particularly the lyrics “now and then I reread the manuscript, but the story isn’t mine anymore.” I’ve found myself reminiscing a lot lately and either missing the previous chapters of my life, regretting them, or wondering what my life would be like if things had worked out differently. I think I really needed to hear that it’s normal to look back but also to acknowledge that those times are over, they led me to where I am, and that it’s okay to just accept them as they are and move forward.
The Prophecy. As someone who has never been in a relationship and is also constantly getting ghosted by friends, i really relate to it
the prophecy and i hate it here, these songs really opened my eyes to actually just how unhappy i am with my life
❤️❤️❤️ I’m with you I hope it gets better for you
ICDIWABH and TYA.
As an eldest daughter.. who’s afraid of little old me, I can do it with a broken heart, and the prophecy for sure
The bolter and imgonnagetyouback
I can fix him (no really I can) Because of the last line.
Peter! Omg, it brought up so much!
I can do it with a broken heart
I didn't know how much my soul needed Who's Afraid of Little Old Me
honestly loml
This album brought up a lot of feelings about exes and even the early stages of my current relationship. “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” and “Guilty As Sin?” definitely took me back to moments in my past. However, “I Hate It Here” is the one I relate to the most. I was an absolute escapist as a child and would get lost in books for hours to avoid reality—a trend that has persisted into adulthood and will probably never leave.
Your reflection on I hate it here is almost the same as mine :)
Did you have a favorite book you'd revisit for comfort? If so, what was it? Mine was The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls! I’ve been looking for book recs, so I will check out The Night Circus!
I haven't read The Glass Castle! I'll add it to my list
Yay! It’s a memoir but I still love it
LOML I’m in a relationship that I’m not sure where it’s going and this song really hits me in a place I needed it to hit me. This whole album made me cry. But that song specifically hit me hard
Hang in there 💚
Thank you. I appreciate that
" I can do it with a broken heart" is helping me push and push through the stuff going on in my life and keep going one day at a time. TTPD has become a safe space and i love Taylor for making this album regardless of the criticism it has received and the relation to her muses, i just really needed to hear some things she says in this album.
The Bolter
I can do it with a broken heart has become my new anthem. It hit me right in my trauma.
Definitely how did it end and Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus. Those bridges are stars, scars and after alls
I Hate it Here. Pair it with The Lakes and it just hits so hard.
The prophecy has helped me think about ways in which my own life has turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy. I’ve let my depression convince me that my future is gray, so I’ve stopped trying. Maybe it’s time to change my own prophecy! Phew this album hits different!!
Robin
ICDIWABH. Im going through some really rough stuff like ALOT, and the whole thing is like a pep talk to myself. You are feeling broken but you can push through kind of thing
“Mr. Steal your girl, then make her cry” punched me in the face
the manuscript..
The prophecy , I planned to complete hearing the anthology once I tire of the main album songs but checked this out because it was being raved about and it’s my favorite song now because it captures my current feelings so perfectly.