An in-depth analysis of Taylor Swift’s songs, viewed through the lens of history’s greatest philosophers

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Taylor Swift:I Knew It, I Knew You - The Proust Easter Egg

A smile. A window. A moment of recognition. And suddenly, an entire decade disappears. You think this song is about nostalgia. That’s the easy version. What if that’s ...

Taylor Swift:Cardigan - The Benjamin Easter Egg

You think "Cardigna" is about memory. But memory fades. Objects don’t. “Cardigan” isn’t about remembering. It’s about what stays. Walter Benjamin saw it.   Taylor Swif...

Taylor Swift:Delicate - The Mead Easter Egg

You’ve been listening to this for years. And still, something doesn’t add up. You think it’s a love story. Not really. It’s identity. Millions have already decided who...

Taylor Swift: Style - The Barthes Easter Egg

You’ve been listening to this song a lot. And still, something doesn’t add up. You think it’s about a love story. That’s the easy version. What if that’s not the point...

Taylor Swift: Opalite - The Baudrillard Easter Egg

You’ve been listening to this song a lot. And still, something doesn’t add up. You think it’s about fake love. That’s the easy version. What if that’s not the point? O...

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