Taylor Swift is a name that most of the world is at least somewhat familiar with. From the start of her career, she was immediately an icon and role model for so many people. Her self-titled debut album was the start of her industry takeover, and boy oh boy was it a big one. From then, she released her second album, “Fearless” in which the songs “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me” became popularized and went viral across the nation. 20 years later, those songs are still being played and are well known across the world. Some have called her music timeless, and I must agree.
Not only can she write about love and heartbreak, she can also write about issues such as sexual assault and sexism. Her music is so versatile that she has practically written a song for every mood and feeling. Though she has written songs that relate to her own experiences, in her recent album “Folklore” she depicts the stories of several close friends and their own lives. The album is an excellent example of how different peoples’ lives can connect in remarkable ways.
Although she is wide-ranged with her music, she also is very lyrically creative and has a way of speaking to her fans and audience that is her own. One of these ways is through “Easter eggs” she leaves in her social media posts, news, and even her songs. Acting as sort of puzzle pieces, each egg has an important meaning when put into context.
Swift has made strides in the music industry that most artist spend a lifetime trying to achieve. Her name is one that the whole world knows and one that will be known for generations to come.
