E88: Dance in a storm: From 'Fearless' Rain to ‘Florida!!!’ Hurricanes, Weather as a Literary Device in Taylor Swift’s music
Description
“He was sunshine, I was midnight rain.” Dive into how Taylor Swift masterfully uses weather imagery - from romantic rain in 'Fearless' to metaphorical storms in 'Midnight Rain' and destructive hurricanes in 'Florida!!!' (feat. Florence Welch). Join us for an exploration of meteorological metaphors in Swift's songwriting across different eras.
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Episode Highlights:
[01:15 ] Intro to rain songs and weather
[07:34 ] “Fearless,” Fearless
[18:18 ] “Midnight Rain,” Midnights
[30:35 ] “Florida!!!” The Tortured Poets Department
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