Swiftly Sung Stories is a podcast that treats Taylor Swift’s songwriting like the literature it is. I’m your host Jen, a writer, former English teacher, and serious Swiftie. Join me to unpack the TS universe with close readings, narrative analysis, and explorations of themes, metaphors, imagery, and so much more.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a casual listener curious about her craft, you’ll discover new ways to see the stories inside the songs. This is English class meets pop culture - no homework required. So come on in, take a seat, and meet me in the margins.
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Swiftly Sung Stories is a podcast that treats Taylor Swift’s songwriting like the literature it is. I’m your host Jen, a writer, former English teacher, and serious Swiftie. Join me to unpack the TS universe with close readings, narrative analysis, and explorations of themes, metaphors, imagery, and so much more.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a casual listener curious about her craft, you’ll discover new ways to see the stories inside the songs. This is English class meets pop culture - no homework required. So come on in, take a seat, and meet me in the margins.
“Elizabeth Taylor” - Diamonds, Despair, & the Price of Fame | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e2)
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“Elizabeth Taylor” - Diamonds, Despair, & the Price of Fame | Taylor Swift Lyric Analysis (TLOAS e2)
Taylor’s track 2, “Elizabeth Taylor,” is about both the shine and the shadow of mega-celebrity life. In the lyrics, our showgirl narrator examines the way fame can make you priceless, but also untouchable.
In this analysis, we’ll explore how Taylor Swift exposes the grief of glamour, mourning the loneliness of being loved as an image instead of a person. Beneath the sparkle lies something devastatingly human: the longing to be seen, not just watched.
We’ll give some essential context into Elizabeth Taylor (hint: her name was Kitty), look at the parallels between the two Taylors in life and in love, then dive straight into the lyrics.
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Swiftly Sung Stories
Swiftly Sung Stories is a podcast that treats Taylor Swift’s songwriting like the literature it is. I’m your host Jen, a writer, former English teacher, and serious Swiftie. Join me to unpack the TS universe with close readings, narrative analysis, and explorations of themes, metaphors, imagery, and so much more.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a casual listener curious about her craft, you’ll discover new ways to see the stories inside the songs. This is English class meets pop culture - no homework required. So come on in, take a seat, and meet me in the margins.
