Swiftly Sung Stories

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Lyrics Through Time (Part 2): Forever Falls Apart

Taylor Swift used to believe in “happily ever after.” Now… she’s not so sure. In Part 2 of this series, we’re breaking down every Taylor Swift lyric about weddings, eng

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Lyrics Through Time (Part 1): It’s a Love Story…Right?

Taylor Swift has been writing about love, weddings, and “forever” since the very beginning of her career. So what does it really mean now that she’s getting married?  In

Taylor Swift’s New York Times Interview Revealed Everything About Her Songwriting

Taylor Swift sat down with The New York Times to talk about her songwriting, and ended up giving us one of the most revealing looks yet into how she thinks as a storytell

The Messy Mythology of Taylor Swift, Explained

Taylor Swift is a hopeless romantic. Or Taylor Swift is a villain. She’s a mastermind, an anti-hero, a pathological people-pleaser, a maneater, or a clueless billionaire.

Quick Pod Update: Old Habits Die Screaming

No new episode this week as I recover from COVID, but here’s a quick update on what’s going on with me as I keep trying to make new episodes (raw vulnerability incoming,

Taylor Swift’s Opalite Music Video Explained | The Hidden Meaning of Her Strangest Love Story

Grab your emotional support rock. Adjust your scrunchie. Try not to change the channel during the infomercial. In this extended episode of the Swiftly Sung Stories Podca

Every Hidden Meaning in The Fate of Ophelia Music Video

Think you caught every Easter egg in Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” music video? Think again. In this episode of the Swiftly Sung Stories Podcast, Jen takes you on

Every Literary Reference in The Life of a Showgirl

What do Shakespeare, a wooden puppet, a school for dragon riders, and Taylor Swift have in common? Apparently…The Life of a Showgirl. In this episode of the Swiftly Sung

Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” Recap: Remember This Moment (Episode 6)

The final episode of The End of an Era is here. Episode 6, “Remember This Moment,” follows Taylor Swift through her last three performances in Vancouver as the Eras Tour

Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” Recap: Marjorie & The Mastermind (Episode 5)

Episode 5 of Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era docuseries, titled “Marjorie,” narrates the family legacy that led Taylor to stardom. Andrea Swift tells us the story of her

Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” Recap: Kismet & Karma (Episodes 3-4)

The End of an Era documentary gives us the most candid look yet at Taylor Swift - her struggles and triumphs, her personal life, and the hidden mechanics of The Eras Tour

The End of an Era Recap (Episodes 1–2): The Shadow of the Showgirl and Taylor Swift’s Self-Narrative

In this episode, we break down Episodes 1 and 2 of Taylor Swift’s docuseries The End of an Era through a storytelling and literary lens. Rather than a straightforward rec

How Taylor Swift Became the Showgirl: A Deep Dive into the Era’s Themes & Storytelling

Taylor Swift didn’t arrive at her Life of a Showgirl era by accident. In this episode, we trace the larger character arc she’s been building across albums and eras, explo

“The Life of a Showgirl” - Lipstick, Lace & Lessons Learned in the Title Track | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e12)

Taylor Swift closes out The Life of a Showgirl with this title track duet, sung with fellow showgirl Sabrina Carpenter. We hear the tale of Kitty, who made her money bein

“Honey” - aka Call it What You Want the Sequel | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e11)

You can call me anything you want, sweetheart, because in this lyric breakdown we’re tackling the sticky sweet sentiment of Honey!  In the 11th track from The Life of a

“Cancelled!” - They’re Burning All The Witches! | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e10)

Our witchy madwoman is back in top form, and this time she’s created a clap-back to cancel culture! Do you dare enter this dark underworld, where it gets quite dark, and

“Wood” - The Tallest Man Who Ever Lived? | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e9)

Buckle up, because we’re about to scale the tallest living organism on the planet!  In “Wood”, track 9 of The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift uses superstitions, double

“Wi$hli$t” - Champagne Problems & Cartier Dreams | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e8)

In track 8 from The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift looks around at the wider world and sees the pricey and complex desires of others. Her own yearnings are quite differ

“Actually Romantic” - Taylor Swift’s Most Vicious Valentine | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e7)

In “Actually Romantic,” Taylor Swift crafts a love letter with razor-sharp edges, where sweetness becomes sarcasm and romance becomes revenge. Our showgirl narrator uses

“Ruin the Friendship” - Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Regret | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e6)

Taylor’s track 6 from The Life of a Showgirl takes us straight back to high school! Our narrator spins a tale about a teenage crush, her apprehension in exploring their c