Most unbearable woman in America named Time’s ‘Person of the Year
Why Taylor Swift’s Music Isn’t as Good as You Think
To the surprise of no one, corporate media darling Taylor Swift was named Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” on Wednesday. In the lead-up to the announcement, Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour have dominated media headlines. Her hype has gotten so out of control that Harvard is now offering a class on Taylor Swift.
The question we all should be asking ourselves is why? Sure, her concerts have gone gangbusters this year, she has an undeniably devoted fan base, and her music is wildly well-known. As a 24-year-old woman, I know a thing or two about the Taylor Swift effect. Like every other female around my age, I listened to “Shake It Off” and “Our Song” in high school. Taylor Swift’s music, particularly the older stuff, evokes a palpable nostalgia shared by millennial and Gen Z women everywhere. But just because her music is popular, and for some sentimental, does not mean it’s good.
Swift’s melodies are objectively uncomplicated and repetitive. YouTuber and pianist David Bennett found that she’s used the same chord progression in more than 20 of her songs. “It’s not that uncommon for a songwriter to write more than one song using a particular chord progression,” Bennett explained in one video. “They might write three, four, maybe even five songs using the exact same order of chords. However, Taylor Swift takes this to a whole new level.”
Even hard-core Swift fans can admit there’s some truth to this. Watch the below and tell me it doesn’t sound like every Taylor Swift song ever:
Her lyrics are notoriously redundant, too. The majority of them are about a specific break up from one of her dozen — literally dozen — past boyfriends. There’s something undeniably exploitative about profiting off songs that showcase one person’s side of a private relationship. Each of her ex-boyfriends subtweeted in her music, deservedly or not, gets treated to public humiliation and the vengeance of ruthless teenage Swiftie trolls.
Sometimes Swift writes entire songs about people she barely even dated. Swift was in a relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal for a mere three months, yet she managed to create a 10-minute-long song about their short-lived romance. It’s time to question the quality of Taylor Swift’s music and whether it truly deserves all the praise it receives.
Is Taylor Swift the Problem?
It was three months before Taylor Swift released her 2012 hit song “All Too Well,” inspired by a short-lived romance. Now, almost a decade later, she has rereleased a 10-minute-long version of the song, once again based on that same three-month relationship.
If around a dozen of Swift’s relationships have burst into flames and inspired countless vindictive break-up songs, at what point do we listeners start realizing that perhaps Taylor Swift is the problem?
Of course, suggesting that Swift may not be a great artist or role model can lead to backlash. Swifties, the media, and Taylor Swift herself often accuse critics of misogyny, attributing any criticism to her gender.
My colleague Mark Hemingway argues that Swift’s popularity reflects societal decline. While there is truth to that, we cannot ignore the media’s role in promoting and shaping the Taylor Swift phenomenon for its own benefit.
Taylor Swift embodies the image of a perfect, controllable woman. She supports Joe Biden, identifies as a feminist, and advocates for mask-wearing. Like her young female fans, Swift is easily influenced by left-leaning ideologies. She has blamed Donald Trump for the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots and accused him of voter suppression.
In a tearful clip from her Netflix documentary, Swift claimed that then-Tennessee U.S. Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn goes against “Tennessee Christian values.” Swift seemingly believes that Blackburn’s opponent, pro-abortion Phil Bredesen, upholds these values. One wonders if Swift truly understands Christianity or anything at all.
Even leftists have criticized Swift for her misunderstanding of feminism and her tendency to label any criticism as sexism.
Simply put, Taylor Swift is not a “radical.” She does not align with Bernie Sanders or oppose the experimental Covid shot. Swift represents a naive, basic woman. In the 2024 election, Democrats will likely use her to support Joe Biden once again, despite her influence over young leftists who may not prefer him.
The media and Democrats admire not only Swift’s politics but also her lifestyle. While she is currently dating Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs player, their relationship, like all of Swift’s previous ones, is expected to end. She will then return to singing spiteful songs about her exes and proclaiming her independence.
Despite her blessings, Swift often appears unhappy. The single-lady lifestyle she represents has created a dependable voting block for Democrats among young women. This is the real reason she is hailed as “Person of the Year.”
Everything about Taylor Swift, from her music to her politics, is mediocre and predictable. She is not a thought leader or artistic genius but rather a depressed “girl boss” cat lady whose narcissism makes her a toxic romantic partner. To Democrats and the corporate media, however, she is a valuable asset in their political agenda.
Does Taylor Swift’s excessive focus on her personal life and relationships make her music less relatable to a wider audience
But let’s not forget that Taylor Swift is also a product of the music industry. She is manufactured and packaged to appeal to a certain demographic, and her music reflects that. It’s catchy and easily digestible, but lacks depth and originality.
Swift’s music is formulaic. It follows a predictable pattern of boy-meets-girl, boy-breaks-girl’s-heart, girl-gets-revenge. While this may resonate with some listeners, it ultimately becomes repetitive and uninspiring. There are no surprises or new ideas in her songs.
Furthermore, Swift’s excessive focus on her personal life and relationships is tiresome. It’s as if she believes that her own experiences are the only ones worth singing about. There is a lack of diversity and relatability in her music, which makes it less appealing to a wider audience.
And let’s not forget the controversy surrounding Swift’s feud with other artists, most notably Kanye West. While Swift portrays herself as a victim in these situations, it’s clear that she is not above using these conflicts to her advantage. It’s a manipulative and calculated move that further tarnishes her image as a genuine artist.
In conclusion, Taylor Swift’s music may be popular and beloved by many, but that doesn’t make it good. It lacks creativity, depth, and relatability. Swift may have found success in the music industry, but it’s time to question whether she truly deserves the accolades and praise she receives.
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