Kryemadhi: Week 5

 The Ultimate Swifty

    “In your life you'll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team.” Since she first sang these words, she has accomplished so so many great things. If you are unfamiliar with this lyric or where it comes from, it is just one of the many inspirational phrases from a Taylor Swift song. This one specifically comes from Fifteen which is on the album Fearless. For over a decade now, I have been an avid listener of Taylor Swift’s music. I absolutely love her. 

    I’ve listened to Taylor’s music from the very beginning. From a young age, she had a special place in my heart. When I was little, I would always dance around the house singing her songs from the debut album, Fearless, and of course Speak Now. Even now, I still listen to all  her music. Whether its scream-singing in the car with my best friend or while sitting and doing my homework, I constantly have her playing in the background of my life. As I’ve grown older, her songs have become more relatable, therefore making them even more special to me. 

    Since her debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift accomplished so much. She currently holds the record for the most female artist entries on the Billboard Hot 100. She is also the first female solo artist to win the “artist of the year award” twice. In addition to many other awards, she has won 10 Grammy's. She was also awarded “artist of the decade” by the American Music Awards in 2019. Moreover, Taylor has also provided to the community with funding for educational and wildlife programs.

    Now, you may be wondering “Sarah, why on Earth are you talking about Taylor Swift right now for your blog?” Well, I was inspired. Last Thursday, February 11th Taylor announced that she was soon going to release her new version of the Fearless album. To your average Joe, this may not be a big deal, but I’ve been waiting for this since summer. That was when the original rumors came out that she may be rerecording some of her old music. Fearless is not only one of my favorite old albums, but these re-recordings provide me and all her other fans with such a unique opportunity. The new re-releases pretty much allow us to hear some of our favorite songs for the first time again. She has already released Love Story as a single. Her voice has matured so much since the beginning of her career, and I cannot wait to continue to see her grow. I am so excited to see what her future holds. 

The album cover of Fearless (Taylor's Version).