I have to admit, I was a bit harsh on T-Swiz a few posts back. I never meant to speak badly of her, its just when you put her next to the enchanting Stevie Nicks it is like comparing apples to oranges. They are both fruit, but one is clearly better than the other...obviously the apple (aka Stevie Nicks). This is just my opinion...(mind you, this opinion comes from the mind of a Fleetwood Mac fanatic. Seriously, follow me on my other blog- "The Fleetwood Mac Fill.")
Swifts most recent record entitled "Speak Now" was released last week on October 24th. This week she has been busy making appearances on shows such as the "Today Show" and "Regis and Kelly". I was curious, and logged into my Itunes account to check out the "hit CD". I took a listen and let me tell you, I eat my words. This record is light years better than her last. Finally, I can see somewhat of a similarity between her and Nicks in the fact that she is a songwriter. Swift stated in an interview that she wrote every single one of her songs. She was harder on herself on this album, for she knew each song was her responsibility. She didn't have anyone else to rely on other than herself, and that is the way it should be. It is so refreshing to hear a song from a girl who actually writes her own songs. It gives her credibility and makes us listeners feel more connected to her not only as a songwriter but as a person.
Her last album entitled "Fearless" was a very successful album with a happy and upbeat feel to it. She has grown up in the past year, and her new songs prove it. She is finally writing on a more personal level and even admits that each song is about every one of her ex boyfriends. Some guys have more than one song about them! It is sad that we live in a world today where it is surprising that songwriters are actually writing their own songs. I'm not talking about writing their own songs with assistance from an assistant, but truly taking the time to sit down and write as if they are ripping out a page from their diary. It is a risk to put your personal life out there, but in order to be a successful songwriter, that is the risk that one sometimes may need to take. I feel as though the great artists are the ones who sacrifice their sanity for the success of their career. I mean take a look back in music history. I feel as though every person who had a success in the music business had to sacrifice their sanity in some way. I guess it is just part of being a true tortured artist.
So back to Swifts new release. I haven't had a chance to listen to every song completely, but I have listened to about eight out of the fourteen and they really do touch me on a personal level. Every song is about a romantic relationship, whether it be the sugar-sweet stage of a budding romance, or the uncontrollable unraveling of the end of a relationship. For example, "Sparks Fly" is a song that seem to perfectly describe the excitement and allure of a new relationship. The first kiss, the first touch, everything is pure magic and that feeling is perfectly described within this song. "Haunted" is literally just that. It is literally a haunting song from the string work to the ever so truthful lyrics. It is a song that perfectly describes the feeling of a unraveling of a relationship. All of a sudden, the rug is slipped out from you, and you no longer feel secure. You know that the relationship is ending and are doing everything in your power to make it feel as good as it felt when you were in the "sugar" stage of the relationship. Again, the instrumental use perfectly illustrates the frustration and vulnerability of a girl losing her love as well as her security. "Last Kiss" and "Enchanted to Meet You" seem as though they are much like sweet goodbyes to a relationship that has ended. They address the fact that not relationships need to end badly. Last Kiss is a song that addresses a breakup and it is very touching (and sad I must admit). "Enchanted to Meet You" is a thank you to the special person. Sometimes, when a relationship ends, it doesn't have to be bad. It gives that person a chance to look back on what they had and be thankful for that experience that they had with that person. Enchanted to Meet You describes the mindset of a girl who met a man who captivated her. She may never see him again, but she wanted to let him know that he was special to her. Who knows, maybe she will see him again-you cant plan life. Things all happen for a reason. She will probably never meet someone quite like him again, but she is thankful that she had the chance to be with him. She was enchanted to meet him. Sometimes, things end in order for new beginning to start. In my eyes, Swifts career as a true songwriter has begun with this great new album.
Below is one of my favorites from the album . Here is "Last Kiss" Ahh I'll admit it...the song makes my eyes water! :) Such a beautiful and real song of the bittersweet moments of a relationship.
Might as well give you "Enchanted to Meet You"
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