every song on folklore explained in 8 minutes

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
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    #folklore #taylorswift
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    intro: 0:00
    the 1: 0:33
    cardigan: 0:50
    the last great american dynasty: 1:13
    exile: 1:44
    my tears ricochet: 2:15
    mirrorball: 2:40
    seven: 3:03
    august: 3:35
    this is me trying: 3:56
    illicit affairs: 4:18
    invisible string: 4:32
    mad woman: 5:02
    epiphany: 5:33
    betty: 5:58
    peace: 6:33
    hoax: 7:03
    the lakes: 7:30
    outro: 7:58
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Komentáře • 419

  • @nothinggoodstartsinagetawa1510
    @nothinggoodstartsinagetawa1510 Před 3 lety +11059

    the fact that augustine called her relationship with james “summer love” and james called it “a summer thing” still haunts me to this day

  • @gosiacal5533
    @gosiacal5533 Před 3 lety +4991

    she's a genius writer, imagine if she wrote a novel

  • @morticiaaddams5756
    @morticiaaddams5756 Před 3 lety +4820

    if you do every single album of hers, I would more than gladly watch them.

  • @alexrose20
    @alexrose20 Před 3 lety +2582

    seven is underrated

  • @Curlzi
    @Curlzi Před 3 lety +2773

    This is really stupid so don’t judge me, but I just noticed that August The eighth month is the eighth track on the album and now I’m really freaking out lol

    • @brookerichardson3566
      @brookerichardson3566 Před 3 lety +20

      Wow!!

    • @zinzolin14
      @zinzolin14 Před 3 lety +333

      Track 1 - the 1, Track 7 - seven, Track 8 - august. There are a few number plays in this album, and it makes me wonder if there's more.

    • @joti_astra
      @joti_astra Před 3 lety +7

      Seven it the 7th track

    • @MillieAkister
      @MillieAkister Před 3 lety +7

      @Rebecca Walsh omg!! mind blown

    • @dylankai21
      @dylankai21 Před 3 lety +45

      August; the 8th month is track number 8th, on the 8th album of Taylor

  • @anaaguilar4373
    @anaaguilar4373 Před 3 lety +1724

    Taylor sings "I've come too far to watch some name dropping sleaze tell me what are my words worth" in "the lakes", that can be a reference to Scooter Braun too.

    • @MadisonGraceN
      @MadisonGraceN  Před 3 lety +59

      yes!

    • @juliaz804
      @juliaz804 Před 3 lety +67

      it could also be a reference to William Wordsworth, an english poet who wrote hundreds of poems while living in the lake district

    • @reesedavis4877
      @reesedavis4877 Před 3 lety +2

      For sure

    • @hannahmontana4401
      @hannahmontana4401 Před 2 lety +2

      *🛴
      we dont say that word

  • @biggnome4653
    @biggnome4653 Před 3 lety +820

    This album is so complex I love it. This really is the album of the year.

  • @wisdamnmaglangit3965
    @wisdamnmaglangit3965 Před 3 lety +1449

    YOURE VOICE IS SO SOOTHING, ITS SOUNDS SO PROFFESIONAL.

  • @narjisseljarmi200
    @narjisseljarmi200 Před 3 lety +428

    mad woman is also a reference to Jane eyre (the mad woman in the basement and Edward's first wife) Edward kept his wife hidden in a basement since he was ashamed of her she also mentioned in the making of the man calling out the music industry " a man is allowed to react but a woman is only allowed to overreact "

    • @narjisseljarmi200
      @narjisseljarmi200 Před 3 lety +13

      I forgot to say this but Taylor mentions Jane eyre a second time with invisible strings as in the book it says " I have a strange feeling regard to you as if I had a string somewhere in my left ribs tightly knotted to a similar string in you " i think Edward said that

    • @YeeYee14791
      @YeeYee14791 Před 2 lety +1

      No Jane says that I think

  • @aneeshakandala2545
    @aneeshakandala2545 Před 3 lety +532

    i also think that hoax can reference a bit of her life as well? the line “you know it still hurts underneath my scars from when they pulled me apart”; and how “they” could be about the media and how “they” constantly demonize taylor

    • @MadisonGraceN
      @MadisonGraceN  Před 3 lety +18

      yes definitely!

    • @nicolestefaniahunziker9633
      @nicolestefaniahunziker9633 Před 3 lety +10

      Also “you know I left a part of me back in New York” !!!

    • @Sweetasanni3thing
      @Sweetasanni3thing Před 3 lety +6

      @@MadisonGraceN I actually always thought this song was about Selena and Justin. That line, the scars, in reference to Selena’s surgery. Taylor has mentioned using other people’s break ups as story lines now that she is in a solid relationship. For some reason, that is how I’ve always imagined this song.

  • @astrangerontheinternet1
    @astrangerontheinternet1 Před 3 lety +666

    0:33 the 1
    0:50 cardigan
    1:13 the last great american dynasty
    1:44 exile
    2:15 my tears ricochet
    2:40 mirrorball
    3:03 seven
    3:35 august
    3:56 this is me trying
    4:18 illicit affairs
    4:32 invisible string
    5:02 mad woman
    5:33 epiphany
    5:58 betty
    6:33 peace
    7:03 hoax

    • @jadenthemusicfreak
      @jadenthemusicfreak Před 3 lety +25

      7:30 the lakes

    • @woolfric
      @woolfric Před 3 lety +11

      Doing the Lord's work

    • @houdamatar5349
      @houdamatar5349 Před 4 měsíci

      Genuinely curious, what does this mean? Is there a hidden message at the time stamps you mentioned?

  • @amauricastaneda7776
    @amauricastaneda7776 Před 3 lety +298

    Reputation next? ♡

  • @joswiii
    @joswiii Před 3 lety +358

    Joe also co-wrote exile

  • @at-fg4dd
    @at-fg4dd Před 3 lety +153

    am i the only one who thinks that peace is connected with willow music video SOO MUCHH

  • @vaibhavikulkarni3180
    @vaibhavikulkarni3180 Před rokem +54

    this is the beauty of folklore lthough there might be a certain interpretation that taylor thought of while writing these songs they are all up for interpretation. like i always associated "this is me trying" with academic stress and validation especially with lines like "i had the shiniest wheels now they're rusting" hinting that it was easy to be a top student as a kid but as the years went on i wore out. mirrorball is a song i associated with being a people pleaser, always adjusting into peoples expectations and liking so they would like you.
    just my opinion tho have a nice days folks :)

  • @mileybag5818
    @mileybag5818 Před 2 lety +113

    Y’all I want a book and a movie about this love triangle 😫

  • @zacc3595
    @zacc3595 Před 3 lety +89

    You should totally explain the Red album🙏

  • @abhinandansharma2144
    @abhinandansharma2144 Před 3 lety +36

    I also remember her grandfather who came back from war.. the date was August Seven, 1943. August. Seven!! See that?

  • @osielescalante2785
    @osielescalante2785 Před 3 lety +288

    Folklore is actually all about the life of Rebecca Harkness. Rebecca and Betty are the same person (Rebecca also went by Betty), and it follows her life from when she was a teenager in a love triangle in St. Louis; to the success she found after she left. Taylor sometimes gives us her own perspective on things and how Rebecca influenced her and how Rebecca’s story changed her perspective on life (TLGAD, Seven, Invisible String).

    • @charlos7040
      @charlos7040 Před 3 lety +79

      this is a great concept, but taylor stated in the long pond studio sessions how she purely wanted to put her imagination into specific songs. im not disputing what you said, but she has never stated that. she talked about how she had the mindset of a small quaint town with so much occurring/happening in it. :)

  • @ericl9738
    @ericl9738 Před 2 lety +224

    ok hold on, how did it take me 16 months to find out that the entire album isn’t exclusively about James, Betty, and Augustine lol? like, I obviously saw parallels with Taylor’s life, but I thought every song had something to do with the same love triangle

    • @oliviakay2936
      @oliviakay2936 Před rokem +9

      i still keep that in the back of my mind… it’s kinda nice to think abt

    • @blameitoncapitalism
      @blameitoncapitalism Před rokem +8

      to me it's the other way around: the love triangles IS ACTUALLY about Taylor's real life, but in disguise. I think.

  • @carley8691
    @carley8691 Před 3 lety +62

    The fact that I had no idea August was a person😯

  • @rloyBB
    @rloyBB Před 3 lety +87

    I applaud you for being able to explain each song in detail in just 8 minutes!! :)

  • @imavery346
    @imavery346 Před 3 lety +57

    Lover and reputation

    • @MadisonGraceN
      @MadisonGraceN  Před 3 lety

      here's lover! czcams.com/video/21uH1_y9LO8/video.html

  • @leonorelfvr8702
    @leonorelfvr8702 Před 3 lety +69

    i have always listened to betty like james is a girl and i won’t stop lol, idk why but it just feels so much better

    • @avamorgan7860
      @avamorgan7860 Před 3 lety +4

      me too. taylor said gay rights ! kind of !

  • @hemaurr
    @hemaurr Před 10 měsíci +7

    hearing the explanation of peace is so heartbreaking after their split

  • @natalietaylorsversion6579
    @natalietaylorsversion6579 Před 2 lety +17

    her lyrics are truly art.

  • @edgarlucasan1268
    @edgarlucasan1268 Před 3 lety +61

    Betty - 2:46 "get in the car"
    August - 2:46 "James get in"
    Cardigan - 3:14 " standing in my front porch light"
    Betty - 3:14 " I'm hear in your doorstep"
    Genius!!!!🙀🙀🙀

  • @carofritz
    @carofritz Před rokem

    it's amazing the stories she tells in every song that's why i love her so much♥️

  • @iheartquestionmark5171
    @iheartquestionmark5171 Před 3 lety +3

    Bless you! Thank you so much for your explanation to every detail. I really appreciate what you're doing ❤️

  • @earthling9891
    @earthling9891 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this breakdown!!

  • @mariaclaraeugenioalbuquerq604

    im new on the fandom, so thank you soooo much for all you videos, they help a lot!!!!

  • @dariadaniellemusic
    @dariadaniellemusic Před 3 lety +1

    Yay it's here! Don't have time to watch right now but I'm so happy you made this!

  • @sofiaa.8217
    @sofiaa.8217 Před 3 lety +1

    i love this !! short and to the point, new subscriber ❤️

  • @jolinlyrics8835
    @jolinlyrics8835 Před 10 měsíci +1

    immediately when i heard your voice for the first time i could just tell that you are such a nice person and i just love your voice. i love you thank you for this❤

  • @russellortega
    @russellortega Před 3 lety +1

    This was great!! Thanks for sharing

  • @wianwian149
    @wianwian149 Před 3 lety

    Wow! You explained them so well. Would love to these kind of videos for her other albums. x

  • @khanhphuongtruong6447
    @khanhphuongtruong6447 Před 2 lety

    I love it. Really appreciate your video. Thank you!

  • @SebastianSkarpnes
    @SebastianSkarpnes Před 11 měsíci

    Your voice is so soothing!

  • @hitikasainiyt
    @hitikasainiyt Před 3 lety +39

    I haven't listened to these two albums yet, I've always loved and respected her but this overview just brought tears to my eyes. She writes and sings so good, performs so good, a true storyteller

    • @ronaldedmond9957
      @ronaldedmond9957 Před 3 lety +3

      I can't count the times I have listened to this album. It has saved my sanity during the lockdown. The songs are so good.

  • @sergiovelarde5785
    @sergiovelarde5785 Před 3 lety +1

    I LOVED THIS

  • @khushichauhan7026
    @khushichauhan7026 Před 3 lety +8

    She’s just a freaking goddess

  • @carebear2025b
    @carebear2025b Před 3 lety +45

    I love this breakdown. U should definitely do When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go next

  • @kira3401
    @kira3401 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for this. It made my day :)
    Ms. Swift’s lyrics mean more to me every single day. She’s truly incredible.

  • @harpercleland721
    @harpercleland721 Před 3 lety +20

    i actually had no idea that folklore had this much to it!!!

  • @gummy416
    @gummy416 Před 3 lety +74

    hi i love this video so much (and the evermore one)! i just wanted to add some other information i retained for "the lakes - bonus track" and share it with you guys :) the song talks about how poetry is a dead art, just like her type/genre of music. now it seems that everyone is into the very superficial stuff and not the old, true, sentimental things. i think she explains it really well with the lyrics "take me to the lakes where all the poets went to die". i think it displays our new generation so well because shes saying that true authentic love and art is dying and it is our job to keep it alive!

  • @servicedogkyzanna1761
    @servicedogkyzanna1761 Před 3 lety +4

    Very nice, Madison! It is really nice to hear from someone so obviously educated, and well-spoken. When I saw the title, I thought this might be almost click-bait, but you did a nice job. No contractions, no slang, no profanity, no lol's- do you have any idea how rare that is in this world? You are obviously quite young, and I have to give you high praise and tell you that no matter the temptation to give in to the pressure to seen like a Marjorie Green- please remain this educated version of yourself! I will absolutely be subscribing, and recommending you to others. The other thing that was so nice, is the lack of drama. Thank you.

  • @sherlockstrange4781
    @sherlockstrange4781 Před 3 lety +30

    I went back to my "Liked videos" to rewatch your evermore video. Then I thought about checking your channel if you ever had a folklore video. Really appreciate your inputs about Taylor's songs. Maybe I'll go watch your covers next😁

  • @alecgrace
    @alecgrace Před 3 lety

    this is so good omfg

  • @ceriksawyer
    @ceriksawyer Před 3 lety +1

    Love you for your addressing the non-specificity in breaking shit down. 🙌🏼

  • @zinzolin14
    @zinzolin14 Před 3 lety +32

    I *knew* mirrorball was Taylor's message to every listener going through Covid-19! It kinda makes me think of a song you'd hear in a graduation night party, which all 2020 graduates had to miss out on.

    • @dolphin7282
      @dolphin7282 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes prom scene movie vibesssss

  • @user-fg5dt1vh3l
    @user-fg5dt1vh3l Před 3 lety

    I love it so much thank you 💗

  • @ramasrimadanapalli
    @ramasrimadanapalli Před 3 lety +11

    This was simply FANTASTIC 🤩!!!!! Just what I needed, Thank you soooo much ☺️

  • @himanshuhk3320
    @himanshuhk3320 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely explanation
    Loved your voice 🙌

  • @missusramyeon6230
    @missusramyeon6230 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this!! Concise and informative!!!

  • @liisahamilton9136
    @liisahamilton9136 Před 3 lety

    I’m here for these

  • @hellothere2464
    @hellothere2464 Před 3 lety

    i love this video so much

  • @sofiegoldie4861
    @sofiegoldie4861 Před rokem +8

    she also says in Betty when James talks about how Augustine said "get in the car" it's at the exact same time in August when Augustine says "get in the car"

    • @everex1239
      @everex1239 Před rokem

      I’m Betty it was “James get in” not “Get in the car” but it is interesting

    • @jeannienelson8493
      @jeannienelson8493 Před 4 měsíci

      This is also true for the 'front porch'! I didnt realize it happens twice 👀

  • @noname-jo2fc
    @noname-jo2fc Před rokem +3

    This album... I cant even express how amazing it is.

  • @astridberntssoningelstam4121

    I always interpretated peace as a song about a love that isn't meant to be because the personalities don't quite match, and the narrator desperately wanting it to work out and be willing to give anything. Like "I'm not perfect for you, I will never give you peace, but I'm hoping I'll be enough if I give you my all". Reminds me of a relationship I went through that turned a bit toxic by the end.

  • @char5297
    @char5297 Před 3 lety +7

    this is incredible!! i could listen to these for ages, your voice is also the most soothing thing ever ??? it all sounds so professional

    • @MadisonGraceN
      @MadisonGraceN  Před 3 lety +3

      ahh thank you so much i actually hate my voice so that means a lot!

    • @august-wg7mw
      @august-wg7mw Před 3 lety

      Nooo it's nice

  • @paigerawlins0682
    @paigerawlins0682 Před 2 lety +1

    HOW IS SHE SO GENIOUS LIKE WHAT

  • @MOONDEAN
    @MOONDEAN Před rokem +6

    I’d always interpreted “this is me trying” as Taylor speaking to the listener. It’s her confessing how she feels like she hasn’t handled previous things in the best way and that she wants us to know right now as the world is falling to ash, she is trying

  • @rumilbourn4472
    @rumilbourn4472 Před 3 lety +3

    Your such a good content creator continue doing what your doing!!!

  • @stienlens1821
    @stienlens1821 Před 3 lety +6

    I love this! If you have time and want to, please do Fine Line! :)

  • @Kiraa000
    @Kiraa000 Před 3 lety +1

    This video gave me so much inspiration to draw

  • @gabrielgolz6912
    @gabrielgolz6912 Před 2 lety +1

    Madi, you're so good at what you do! Your voice is so beautiful, you could be a podcaster! Much love from Brazil

  • @GG-vi6pv
    @GG-vi6pv Před 3 lety

    I always connect my tears ricochet with Karlie Kloss,mostly because of what she said in the long pond sessions abt it also being abt a betrayal from someone who you would never expect and then a reference to her songs “ you hear my stolen lullabies”

  • @wab4228
    @wab4228 Před 3 lety

    great video ! :D

  • @WilltheWise3406
    @WilltheWise3406 Před 10 měsíci

    love this :)

  • @ethanormonde1104
    @ethanormonde1104 Před 3 lety +3

    hi i’m gonna need one of these for every taylor album thank you ❤️

  • @mystardustlife
    @mystardustlife Před 3 lety +7

    I love the song 'epiphany' but I can't listen without crying. 😭

  • @kpotato2617
    @kpotato2617 Před 8 měsíci

    GREAT VIDEO

  • @my-dd3wc
    @my-dd3wc Před 3 lety +2

    This album is beautiful, I feel like I have sinned by not listening to it fully yet. But I'm about to 🤙🏼

  • @milicadjurovic8358
    @milicadjurovic8358 Před 3 lety +1

    omg i would love it if you could do this with all taylor and harry albums

  • @ahona5144
    @ahona5144 Před 2 lety

    I feel so blessed that I found your channel. It's really underrated

  • @meravohana2662
    @meravohana2662 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you, loved this video

  • @jamesmarchetti3286
    @jamesmarchetti3286 Před 2 lety

    I have saved a live concert of hers at Harvey Mudd college in Claremont California. It was a Songwriters concert. It is on CZcams. They won a contest to have her there!

  • @CheskaArcena
    @CheskaArcena Před 3 lety +1

    This is so helpful, thank you

  • @emilyk5224
    @emilyk5224 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @dogekimg118
    @dogekimg118 Před 3 lety

    Thanks I appreciate your effort🥰🥰🥰😭

  • @Filmgirlphilosopher
    @Filmgirlphilosopher Před rokem

    brilliant!

  • @paigepolegato249
    @paigepolegato249 Před 2 lety

    thank you !!!

  • @ivan.dominguez._
    @ivan.dominguez._ Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You!

  • @emmatroise6496
    @emmatroise6496 Před 3 lety +1

    why did i watch this in class because now i am crying

  • @margaridapereira6754
    @margaridapereira6754 Před rokem +4

    When I listen to Folkore I always imagine "the 1", "august" and "ilicit affairs" is the perspective of augustine, "Betty" and "this is me trying" from James and "hoax" and "mad woman" from betty. But idk

  • @beautylacious
    @beautylacious Před 3 lety

    Great explanation pls do full explained video❤️❤️

  • @carolineallen2658
    @carolineallen2658 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video

  • @LOPGOH
    @LOPGOH Před 2 lety +1

    Had no idea Taylor Swift was into folklore. This is cool. Well done explaining.
    I can't lie I really wouldn't know either way. I've never delved into her music or explored here songs.
    But this peaked my interest.

  • @Bunnysailormoontv
    @Bunnysailormoontv Před 3 lety

    I love your videos! Can you do Red and 1989? Thank you.

  • @jamesmarchetti3286
    @jamesmarchetti3286 Před 2 lety +1

    Hopefully I'll be able to hear a lot from you about ever more. I am curious about that album also.

  • @sara_36511
    @sara_36511 Před 3 lety +7

    Woah this video taught that I’m a (me me me me) person because I tried to connect with the album in my personal life. Also that I know next to nothing about her life.

    • @MadisonGraceN
      @MadisonGraceN  Před 3 lety +5

      i think that's great! taylor has always said that she wants people to connect her songs to their own experiences. that has always been her purpose

  • @audreyliu4021
    @audreyliu4021 Před 3 lety +2

    Your videos look amazing 😉

  • @carryonmywaywardson9248
    @carryonmywaywardson9248 Před 3 lety +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH QUEEN YOU DID GREAT I LOVE THIS EXPLANATION

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 Před rokem

    Amazing explanation. Watching from London UK.

  • @Melissa-gc5hz
    @Melissa-gc5hz Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’m not a Swiftie like my brother, but I really love this masterpiece so much😍🩷

  • @bettip4331
    @bettip4331 Před 3 lety +3

    she is such a genius omfg

  • @littlecakes123
    @littlecakes123 Před 3 lety +7

    Please do all her albums, idk how people figure things like this out lol

  • @garance6417
    @garance6417 Před 3 lety

    thank youuu, for someone who is not a native english speaker this is so helpful

  • @jadenthemusicfreak
    @jadenthemusicfreak Před 3 lety +13

    Betty has always been one of my favorites from this album lyrically, probably even more than Cardigan

  • @sreeharir643
    @sreeharir643 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow love your channels. I watched your video on evermore and it is also amazing. Make these type of videos for all the albums.