As I promised, here is part two of my review of Taylor Swift's new album, "reputation".
10. "King of My Heart"
This song has been stuck in my head for days. I wake up singing "King of My Heart" and I don't mind it at all. The pre-chorus is my favorite part of the song with a fast-moving tempo and dance rhythm. Here are my favorite lines, which is the entirety of the pre-chorus:
"Salute to me, I'm your American Queen
And you move to me like I'm a Motown beat
And we rule the kingdom inside my room
'Cause all the boys and their expensive cars
With their Range Rovers and their Jaguars
Never took me quite where you do"
Fun fact: this part of the song throws shade at Taylor's ex-boyfriend, Calvin Harris, who drives a Range Rover!
11. "Dancing With Our Hands Tied"
"Dancing With Our Hands Tied" is about a rough patch in a relationship. She mentions a "25-year-old" in the song, which could be referencing herself when she was dating Calvin Harris and also had eyes for Tom Hiddleston. This song sounds like it's an ode to a lover, but also the distress that they face in the relationship.
12. "Dress"
Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of "Versace On the Floor" by Bruno Mars. In "Dress," Taylor sings basically the woman's point of view of "Versace On the Floor."
"Say my name and everything just stops
I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off, take it off "
This song is overtly sexual but fits Taylor's sound in reputation.
13. "This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things"
I cannot stop listening to this song! It is so catchy and relatable. In fact, this song is about Kanye West and all of the drama between him and Taylor.
"And therein lies the issue
Friends don't try to trick you
Get you on the phone and mind-twist you
And so I took an ax to a mended fence
But I'm not the only friend you've lost lately
If only you weren't
So shady"
I love how she calls him out and his "shady" behavior. I 100% agree with Taylor in this song! You go, girl!
14. "Call It What You Want"
"Call It What You Want" alludes to Taylor's 2008 single "Love Story" with mention of castles, kings, and queens. It's her new love story that's more mature and sensual. My favorite line of this song is:
"All the drama queens taking swings
All the jokers dressing up as kings"
This line could not be any truer.
15. "New Year's Day"
Last, but not least, "New Year's Day" is a love ballad to a lover that is always there for you. Whether you are cleaning up after a New Year's party or in a taxi going home, he is there and loving every moment with you. This is a type of love that we all hope to have.
Overall, I loved "reputation" and I can't wait for Taylor to release music videos to the songs! All I have to say is, when is the next album coming out?! I love you, Taylor!
