Speak Now Taylor's Version REACTION + DETAILED PREDICTIONS 🔮 👀 💜

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In a lively discussion, Zach, the self-proclaimed swiftologist, eagerly anticipates the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" set for July 7th, featuring six Vault tracks. He predicts the impact of the new recordings, speculates on the themes of the unreleased songs, and examines the significance of Swift's decision to re-record her albums. Zach delves into the nuances of Swift's songwriting during the "Speak Now" era, discussing the album's portrayal of personal growth, heartbreak, and self-reflection. He also critiques the potential quality of the re-recordings and shares his excitement for the album's release, connecting it to Swift's broader narrative of reclaiming her musical legacy.

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Introduction to Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

  • Zach, a self-proclaimed swiftologist, expresses excitement over the upcoming release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)".
  • Taylor Swift announced the release date during the Nashville stop of the Eras Tour.
  • The album is set to release on July 7th and includes six new songs from the Vault.
  • Zach decides not to discuss the Maddie Healy issue in this video to focus on the legacy of "Speak Now".

"citizens friends and foes of the Taylor Nation it is time to drop everything now because speak now Taylor's version is on its goddamn merry way to us and I am excited."

This quote shows Zach's enthusiasm for the upcoming release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" and sets the tone for the video's content.

Taylor Swift's Public Persona

  • Zach comments on Taylor Swift's public "mental breakdown," which he describes as positive, creative, and romantic.
  • Swift's behavior is linked to her music and public image, which Zach discusses with excitement and humor.

"and you know why because she's been uh having a mental breakdown I guess in public like a positive one a good one a creative a romantic mental breakdown."

Zach's quote characterizes Taylor Swift's recent public behavior as a form of artistic expression rather than something negative.

Announcement of Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

  • Taylor Swift's announcement of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" was made during her Eras Tour.
  • The re-recorded album will feature six previously unreleased tracks from the Vault.
  • Zach shares his reaction to the announcement and his experience with technical difficulties while trying to watch the live announcement.

"At the Nashville stop of the eras tour Taylor Swift announced that her re-recorded version of speak now would be coming out on July 7th so basically in two months we will be hearing the re-recorded version of speak now with six Vault tracks."

This quote provides the context of the announcement and the release details of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)".

The Surprise Songs

  • During the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift performs surprise songs that vary by show.
  • Zach had anticipated an announcement related to "Speak Now" based on these performances.
  • The surprise songs are a reflection of Swift's mood, fan requests, and potential hints at future projects.

"and I knew when it came to the surprise songs again if you don't know during the era's tour when Taylor gets to a certain acoustic moment of part of the show right after she does the 1989 songs she does surprise songs."

The quote explains the concept of surprise songs during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and their significance in foreshadowing upcoming releases.

Easter Eggs and Speculation

  • Zach discusses being "desensitized" to Easter eggs after being metaphorically dragged by Swift's hints since October.
  • Despite the long wait, Zach expresses that the announcement was worth it.
  • He also speculates on a music video that Swift was filming in Liverpool and its connection to "Speak Now".

"she's been Easter egging speak now since like at least October. and it is now may and we are only just getting an announcement but good things come to those who wait."

This quote reflects on the prolonged period of hints leading up to the announcement and the patience required from fans.

The Album Cover of Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

  • Zach praises the album cover of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" as the best Taylor's version cover seen so far.
  • He appreciates the new interpretation of Swift's old hairstyle and the inspired album cover font.
  • The cover is seen as a successful visual representation of the re-recorded album.

"this cover is the [ __ ] best Taylor's version cover that I have ever seen this is the best one."

The quote conveys Zach's approval of the album cover and its importance in the Taylor's version project.

Vault Tracks and Re-Recordings

  • Zach speculates on the content of the Vault tracks and their relation to the standard edition of "Speak Now".
  • He discusses the inconsistency in Swift's note-for-note re-recordings, with some being better than the original, some the same, and others not as good.
  • Zach wears his Speak Now tour t-shirt to celebrate the announcement.

"and I also want to talk about what I think the Vault tracks could cover content-wise based on a couple of holes or some unfinished thoughts or untied threads that were on the standard edition of speak now to begin with."

This quote shows Zach's analytical approach to the potential content of the Vault tracks and their connection to the original album.

Conclusion and Emotional Response

  • Zach concludes by discussing the emotional impact of Taylor Swift's announcement.
  • He reflects on the significance of the re-recorded album and its personal importance to him.

"so let's get into the actual announcement what she said because this made me so emotional it really made me tear up."

The quote captures Zach's emotional reaction to the announcement of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)", highlighting the personal connection fans have with Taylor Swift's music.

Speak Now Era and Taylor Swift's Personal Connection

  • Taylor Swift's National Penthouse apartment is designed with a Speak Now theme.
  • Speak Now will be released on National Koi Fish Day, which Taylor Swift has a personal connection to.
  • Taylor Swift wrote Speak Now between the ages of 18 and 20, with themes of brutal honesty and confessional songwriting.
  • The album includes six extra songs "from the vault" that were not previously released.
  • Taylor Swift views Speak Now as a very personal album, describing it as "my album."

"Speak now having her moment in the middle of a concert in Nashville where she literally has a property her National Penthouse apartment that is completely designed and dedicated to the speak now era essentially with all of the koi fish and The Birdcage by the way she announced that speak now is coming out on National koi fish day the [] is crazy she's crazy I'm sick of her but also never stop Queen I love everything that you do so here is what she said about speak now when she was announcing it and giving it its huge big moment that it deserved in Nashville it fills me with such pride and joy to announce that my version of speak now will be out on July 7th just in time for July 9th if you know. you know. I know. [] I invented it."

This quote indicates the significance of the Speak Now era to Taylor Swift and the deliberate timing of the album release with National Koi Fish Day, which has personal significance to her.

"I first made speak now completely self-written between the ages of 18 and 20.. the songs that came from this time of my life were marked by their brutal honesty unfiltered diuristic confessions and wild wistfulness I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up flailing flying and crashing and living to speak about it with six extra songs that I've sprung loose From the Vault."

Taylor Swift emphasizes the autobiographical nature of Speak Now, highlighting the self-written aspect and the raw, confessional style of the songs.

"I always looked at this album as my album and the lump in my throat expands to equivalent voice as I say this why am I getting emotional about this now okay stop thanks to you dear reader. compelling compelling Edition it finally will be I consider this music to be along with your faith in me the best thing that's ever been mine yours."

The quote reflects Taylor Swift's deep emotional connection to Speak Now, considering it a representation of her personal growth and journey.

Taylor Swift's Relationship with Speak Now

  • Speak Now is seen as the "unloved stepsister" compared to her other albums.
  • Taylor Swift has expressed that Speak Now is particularly special to her, and it feels like it truly belongs to her.
  • The album's lack of inclusion in setlists and references by Taylor Swift post-release is contrasted with its current celebration.

"Speak now you know always had a reputation for being kind of the like unloved stepsister supposed to speak now to her. she never really got included on many set lists Taylor didn't reference this album very much after she wrote it so to hear that it's so special to her and that out of all of the albums obviously they're all her work but for speak now to know that she feels that speak now is her album it's like it belongs to her it's of her."

This quote discusses the perception of Speak Now as less favored in comparison to Taylor Swift's other albums and how its specialness to her contrasts with its previous public reception.

Reclaiming Ownership and the Masters Theme

  • The re-recording process of Speak Now is a means for Taylor Swift to reclaim ownership of her work.
  • Visuals for the album may include high-production music videos, referencing past tours and iconic outfits.
  • The theme of ownership is prevalent in Taylor Swift's recent work, especially with her efforts to re-record her previous albums.

"This is definitely going to be about reclaiming ownership or taking something back that was hers we know that through the Masters theme that is something that is for sure you know at the top of her mind as she goes through this re-recording process."

This quote highlights the importance of ownership in Taylor Swift's re-recording efforts, with Speak Now being a part of that narrative.

Vault Tracks and Songwriting Sessions

  • Taylor Swift hinted at the inclusion of the song "Castle's Crumbling" in the re-recorded album.
  • Leaks and hints suggest other potential Vault tracks, such as "Drama Queen" and "Need."
  • The songwriting sessions for Speak Now happened when Taylor Swift was between 18 and 20 years old, showcasing the depth of her songwriting at a young age.
  • There is speculation about the diversity of the unreleased songs and their alignment with the themes of Speak Now.

"So we know that Castle's crumbling is going to be coming on this record for sure I mean she very heavily hinted at it in the Bejeweled video with the castle literally crumbling at the end."

The quote indicates that "Castle's Crumbling" is likely to be included in the re-recorded Speak Now album, as hinted by Taylor Swift in a music video.

"And she specifically notes in this Instagram post. and I forgot that sometimes that the speak now writing sessions happen between the ages of 18 and 20.. and that is just astounding to think of because of the depth and the breadth of the songwriting in that specific period of time."

This quote reflects on the impressive songwriting abilities of Taylor Swift during the period she wrote Speak Now, despite her young age.

Speak Now's Diversity and Comparison to Red

  • Speak Now is considered more diverse than Red, despite receiving less recognition for its variety.
  • The discussion includes Taylor Swift's transition from country to pop music and the genre categorization of her albums.
  • There is debate over which songs from Speak Now are truly country and which lean more towards pop.

"Speak now is a lot more diverse than red and it gets a lot less credit for being diverse red you know."

The quote suggests that Speak Now has a wide range of musical styles, which may not have been fully appreciated or acknowledged as much as the diversity in the album Red.

"I'd say a good 50 of red is actual solid country music speak now is a lot poppier than red maybe not in the bubble gum sense but in terms of the the diversity of the sound on speak now the only like true country songs on that record to me or maybe like I'm looking at the track list now mean you could make an argument for Back to December I don't know Sparks Fly is pop song I hate to say it."

This quote discusses the genre of songs in Speak Now, comparing the country elements in Red to the poppier sounds in Speak Now, and debating the categorization of specific tracks.

Taylor Swift's Musical Evolution

  • Taylor Swift is known for her country roots, but her album "Speak Now" demonstrates a mix of genres beyond country.
  • The album shows a heavy pop rock influence with live guitars and crashing drums.
  • "Speak Now" is less country-oriented compared to albums like "Red," which has more straightforward country songs.
  • The Vault tracks from "Speak Now" may contain pop country experimentations and pop rock elements.

but it is never grow up maybe it's a country song the Dear John is like a blue grassy. but that's kind of like a rock anthem you know it's hard it's hard to categorize any of these songs on this record as purely and solely country music

This quote highlights the difficulty in categorizing the songs on "Speak Now" as purely country, suggesting a blend of genres in Taylor Swift's music.

Taylor Swift's Personal Themes in Lyrics

  • Taylor Swift's lyrics often reflect personal life experiences, including family issues and the process of growing up.
  • The song "Mine" hints at family struggles with the line about a "careless man's careful daughter."
  • "Never Grow Up" deals with fears of losing what one has and the challenges of adulthood.
  • Lyrics reflect existential worries and the struggle of maturing while maintaining a youthful public persona.

we get a glimpse of the Swift family as in Taylor Swift our parents and her brother kind of in a in a time of Crisis I suppose and it is very subtly hinted at throughout this record

The quote discusses how Taylor Swift's family dynamics and personal crises are subtly reflected in her lyrics, providing insight into her private life.

The Impact of Public Perception on Artistry

  • Taylor Swift's public image as a young, naive girl conflicts with her desire to be seen as an adult.
  • Her songs explore the tension between her personal growth and the public's perception of her.
  • "Dear John" is an example of a song that touches on the darker aspects of adulthood.

maintaining this public facing very Juvenile and Youthful Persona we definitely get this hint of adulthood walloping her in the face with um the reality and darkness of it all with Dear John

This quote emphasizes the contrast between Taylor Swift's youthful image and the mature themes she tackles in her songs, like those in "Dear John."

Addressing Criticism Through Music

  • Taylor Swift has faced harsh criticism from music critics, particularly Bob Lefsetz.
  • The song "Mean" is a response to Lefsetz's negative comments, with Swift asserting her worth and predicting her future success.
  • Swift's vocal improvement over the years may have been motivated by such criticism.
  • The possibility of songs in the Vault tracks addressing the impact of criticism and the process of overcoming it is discussed.

she has just continued getting to be a stronger and stronger vocalist and there's no way that she's done that without like significant investment of time into like developing her craft and practicing and working with the vocal coach

The quote suggests that Taylor Swift's vocal improvement is the result of hard work and possibly a response to criticism, highlighting her dedication to her craft.

Exploring Relationship Dynamics in Lyrics

  • Taylor Swift's lyrics often delve into the complexities of relationships, including the nuances of breakups.
  • "Back to December" is an apology song, and there may be other songs that explore different aspects of the same relationship.
  • The song "Innocent" addresses her incident with Kanye West, and there might be other songs with varying approaches to the topic.

Back to December which is her apologizing to someone noted for being her first maybe I'm the problem song at the time taking responsibility and ownership for her part in the dissolution of a relationship

This quote points to Taylor Swift's willingness to reflect on her own role in a relationship's end, as seen in "Back to December," indicating a depth of self-awareness in her songwriting.

Kanye and Taylor Swift's Past Incident

  • Kanye West is generally disliked for his past actions towards Taylor Swift.
  • The VMAs interruption and subsequent media behavior by Kanye are notable.
  • Speculation exists on whether Taylor Swift might address this in her vault tracks.

"Kanye is like pretty much a universally reviled figure and I think that she would be happy to bring up this specific part of their relationship again because it was almost universally agreed upon that what he did was [__] up uh interrupting her at the VMAs and then proceeding to Alexander her name in The Press."

This quote discusses Kanye West's negative public image and Taylor Swift's potential interest in revisiting their past conflict, specifically the infamous VMAs incident and its aftermath in the press.

Taylor Swift's Re-Recordings

  • Not all acoustic and alternate versions of songs will be re-recorded.
  • Some fans may be disappointed by the absence of certain versions.
  • The speaker expresses indifference towards missing versions and willingness to stream original tracks if desired.

"So because it's only 22 tracks this probably means that she won't be re-recording the acoustic versions of Back to December or haunted or doing the alternate versions of things which I think some people might be a little bit upset about but I personally don't care because if I ever want to listen to those and they don't really come up on my agenda too often if I ever want to listen to those I will simply go and stream the stolen versions."

The quote explains that the limited number of tracks suggests that not all versions will be re-recorded, and while some fans may be disappointed, the speaker is not concerned and opts to listen to original versions if needed.

Predictions for Specific Tracks

  • "Mine" is expected to be challenging to re-record due to complex arrangements.
  • "Sparks Fly" is anticipated to be a standout performance.
  • "Back to December" and "Innocent" may be note-for-note remakes.
  • "Speak Now" could be improved, similar to "Hey Stephen."
  • "Dear John" might be more emotional and angry.
  • "Mean" is predicted to be silly and surprisingly good.
  • "The Story of Us" could be exceptionally fun.
  • "Never Grow Up" may have an intimate, folklore-like rendition.
  • "Enchanted" has uncertain outcomes due to vocal and production complexity.
  • "Haunted" is expected to be impactful and resonate with contemporary artists.
  • "Last Kiss" and "Long Live" could either be remade faithfully or be less appealing.
  • "If This Was a Movie" will be missed but added in personal rearrangements.
  • "Superman" is disliked and will be ignored by the speaker.
  • "Ours" is anticipated to be cute, especially if Taylor Swift is in love.

"Mine instant bungle inst she's gonna [] it up... Sparks Fly I think is gonna serve... Back to December I think that one is going to be a note for a note... Speak now I think speak now might get the Hey Stephen treatment... Dear John who one one is scared to even make predictions about that... Mean now this one's just going to be silly... The story of us I think has the power to serve to really go all the way the [] off... Never Grow Up... I think that's gonna get the folklore Evermore treatment... Enchanted I don't know... haunted haunted haunted is going to come for everyone's [__] wig... Last kiss um either a note for note remake or a very very very much better... Long Live. I think Long Live is going to be probably worse... if this was a movie sadly was abducted and kidnapped to fearlesslandia... I won't be listening to Superman... I'm excited for ours especially if she's in love."

These quotes provide a detailed breakdown of the speaker's predictions for the re-recorded tracks, including which songs might be improved, which might struggle, and the emotional tone that might be present in the new renditions.

Personal Connection to "Speak Now"

  • The speaker feels nostalgic about "Speak Now" and anticipates an emotional reaction.
  • "Speak Now" is seen as a personal and fan-community album.
  • The speaker is protective of the album's legacy and wary of new fans who may not appreciate its history.

"I think I'm gonna return to that state of being when I do my album reaction you guys are not ready for what's gonna happen to me when I hear speak now for the first time it's just gonna be so overwhelming so emotional."

This quote conveys the speaker's deep emotional connection to "Speak Now" and their anticipation of a profound reaction upon hearing the re-recorded version.

Personal and Community Engagement

  • The speaker plans to react to the album while in London, indicating dedication to sharing their experience.
  • A community of fans is maintained on Patreon for in-depth discussions.
  • The speaker selectively accepts Twitter followers to maintain a positive community vibe.
  • The speaker is seeking tickets to the Chicago eras tour and is open to assistance from the community.

"I'm also going to be out of my comfort zone because I'm going to be in London... join us on the patreon... I am accepting follow requests on Twitter... I will also be at the Chicago eras tour in June."

This quote highlights the speaker's commitment to engaging with the fan community, sharing their experiences, and fostering a supportive environment for discussions and interactions.

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