Jessica Belmosto

I’ve never done an album review or ranked my favorite songs, simply because I can’t choose and my bias would jump out. However, I thought we could have fun and rank songs from Taylor Swift’s latest album Folklore that make me stupidly happy or make me feel things.

5. Epiphany

Epiphany: this song is about a pandemic you know the one we’re all still living in? When I listen to it I feel Gray. I don’t know if that makes sense but the aura around the song is gray. The lyrics, “only twenty minutes to sleep but you dream of some epiphany.” are in reference to the short time healthcare professionals are able to rest after long days but for me it reminds me of when my dad was in the hospital. I wanted a lightbulb to come over my shine and have a magic answer to bring my dad back. “Just one simple glimpse of relief to make some sense of what you’ve seen.” hits home a lot harder than I’d care to admit as well.

4. August

Taylor Swift and those damned bridges of hers.

Back when we were still changing for the better

Wanting was enough

For me, it was enough

To live for the hope of it all

Cancel plans just in case you’d call

And say “Meet me behind the mall”

So much for summer love, and saying “Us”

‘Cause you weren’t mine to lose

You weren’t mine to lose.

I think we’ve all been there and romances like this will leave a permanent mark on you.

3: Peace

The first time I heard peace I was in bed and feeling a bit anxious. Was it life or the fact that I was listening to a brand new Taylor Swift album and I don’t know what to do with myself? Regardless, the song washed over me like a warm wave. I felt at ease. A lot of the song reminds me of what I wish I could vocalize to my boyfriend but I’m not poetic like Miss Swift.

2: The 1

The 1: Taylor Swift doesn’t miss. “I’m doing good I’m on some new shit.” What a way to open the album. I appreciate the production. It makes me happy even though it’s part of the, “well, what if?” chapter of Folklore. I appreciate a song that reminds me of the Great Gatsby.

1. Betty

It’s the story telling and simplicity for me. It’s old school Taylor in the sense of storytelling and production. It’s not a happy song by any means but the emotion and conviction in the lyrics make it fun to sing along to no matter what kind of mood you’re in . Singing the chorus and bridge at the top of my lungs with a giant smilesends serotonin through my body. It’s great.

End Scene.

If you ask tomorrow which songs make me happiest I’ll probably rank them in different orders and add a difference song. It’s the nature of the game, baby. Stream Folklore.