A few years ago, I heard Taylor Swift's "Teardrops on my Guitar" back when MTVHits was still a thing... I looked down at my own guitar and not a tear had dropped. Only a frown.
However, it didn't take long until I fell under the Swift spell. By Red, I was hooked. Mostly, because however mainstream they may be, Swift's songs are those of a strong and written by a woman who is just as strong. And who am I to judge someone I've never met?
When I was in the shower the other day, "My Wildest Dreams" boomed out of my computer (special thank you to Pandora - yes, I still use Pandora...), and I couldn't help but notice the striking similarities to Lana Del Rey. Swift took a page out of her book. I surmise she was soothing herself to sleep with some Lana, particularly the song "American." Just listen to it, you'll see. The similarity is uncanny. I must say, I'm happy with the product. Just saying though... Ultimately, Taylor Swift is a badass and I think that 1989 has made it clear that she knows how to write. And frankly, I think in certain ways Taylor Swift is a great role model. She also has a kick ass team and is managed with such dexterity that I could easily mistake her as the head of a branding corporation.
