Captivated by Taylor Swift - exile (folklore: the long pond studio sessions) ft. Bon Iver (REACTION) 

You were so mesmerized that you didn't pause. Taylor came out with folklore during the pandemic, and then 5 months later she surprised everyone with evermore. Taylor gained a lot of older people and men as fans during this time.

Exile is one of her best songs. Watch the video of her doing it on the eras tour with the crowd

Over the years, her voice has continued to be enriched and absolutely beautiful.

This was done during Covid. Justin Vernon (band Bon Iver) was in Eau Clair Wisconsin and Tayler was in upstate New York. They never met until much later. Amazing.

Btw, you're so right! Maya Angelou said "You do what you know & when you know better, do better!"

You are one of my favorite people on here. Thank you for reacting to Taylor and for your candor. It's so refreshing and makes me love the Swiftie Community even more. ❤

I love how much time you spend with the lyrics, and how you appreciate all the aspects of the song. I also love how deep you get in connecting with the lyrics - you should be required watching for men. There is another version of the Long Pond videos that show them talking about each song. It's on Disney+. I hope you keep going with these, because it's such an experience to take it all in together. All I ask is you don't forget the bonus track "the lakes"!

I agree. I’ve been watching Taylor’s videos almost non stop. I’m new to her music.

You have to watch Would've, Could've, Should've. Also, We are never, ever getting back together live from the 1989 tour. It has to be this version. The original is pure pop, this version is Rock/Pop. She is dressed in leather and plays the electric guitar the entire time. You will see a completely different side of Taylor!

Thank you so much for playing the entire song with no interruption and then going back and analyzing it. It’s so much better when reactors do it this way. 👍

Justin Vernon is in the band Bon Iver. Their music is incredible as well. Love your heartfelt and genuine reviews!

I hope you are not single. You are in touch with your emotions. Most guys aren't. A lot of Taylor's songs could teach guys a lot. Men and Women do think/see differently. I love your reactions. You can tell you are a genuine person. The band Bon Iver consists of Justin Vernon(singing) and Aaron Dessner(piano). They also have another band that has more people in it. It is called The National. Taylor has one or two songs on an album of theirs. One is Renegade.

For years since the start of her career, people have said she only sings about boys and breakups. For starters, that's not even accurate. But it also trivializes her entire body of work. Of course she sings about love, relationships of all sorts, pain, pleasure, etc. But so do most artists in at least a good portion of their music! Songwriters and musicians write and sing about important things in life that make them feel, passion, the highs of love, celebration, infatuation, joy, the lows of loss and grief, pain, betrayal, anger, fear, anxiety, and how all of these can be inspired by the human experience. Most of us feel the things in connection to our relationships to people in the world, romantic partners, friends, family, parents, even our favorite band, or favorite team finally winning a big game, injustice in the world, our dogs/pets, or the array of things we all feel passionate about. These are all central to our lives, and the highs and lows of romantic love can be some of the strongest and most inspiring. So it makes sense that the bulk or artists are going to have a good portion of work that centers on relationships in one way or another. So to me, when people say she only sings about boys and breakups, they are trivializing her work, and essentially saying she doesn't write anything of substance or depth, and doesn't deserve to be taken seriously, like society often does to women. It's like people take a song like "we are never getting back together" and generalize it to every song she's ever written across 10 albums and 17 years. But would most people listen to Exile and say, "this is just another song about boys and breakups, as usual!" What about Tolerate It? Or Happiness? You're Losing Me? Champagne Problems? All Too Well? Peace? The 1? Delicate? New Year's Day? I could go on, but these are all about some facet of relationships, and yet all with a lot of depth and exquisite visceral lyricism. Her lyrics and themes have continued to mature as she has over the years, but she wrote some pretty poetic insightful lyrics in her first few albums as well as a teenager, many of which demonstrated maturity beyond her years. I mostly just wish people would stop spouting off about things they have no real knowledge of, because they usually haven't ever really listened to any of her albums. Do people really think she became this successful releasing 10 albums that were all just meaningless fluff and bubblegum?

The calling and answering in this song is so beautifully written and performed. Bon Iver (real name Justin Vernon) has a huge vocal range and this song showcases that quite well. He’s the perfect compliment for her vocals, in my opinion. This is my absolute favorite song by Taylor. Loved your reaction on this song. Thank you for really listening and understanding the lyrics. I appreciate your vulnerability and your views on relationship flaws and how to help people succeed. New subscriber from first video! 🥰👏🏻🫶🏼

Taylor Swifts music has made me a better husband and human

Bo-knee-vair 🥰this song is just haunting and beautiful. It’s one of my favorite Taylor songs ever. 🙌🥰❤️

I absolutely love this song.

I love your reactions. I love to hear how people who really listen to the music and lyrics interpret the song.

I just want to point out the beauty of this lyric: "I think I've seen this film before, so I'm leaving out the side door." ... I see someone leaving out the exit door in a movie theatre, the exit nobody uses... this lonely departure of how, "I don't find this satisfying or thrilling anymore. I already know how this ends, so I'm leaving the film to play to an empty theatre." And of course, the heavy door slams closed, echoing into the hollow room.

Really enjoyed your comments and hope you continue to post reactions as you delve further into listening to Taylor Swift music

Taylor has songs where she’s the one who messed up/writes from the perspective of the girl breaking the heart: Autobiographical: -midnight rain 8/10 -back to December 9/10 -getaway car 10/10 -high infidelity 6.5/10 Non autobiographical but amazing: -Champagne problems 9.5/10 -illicit affairs 9/10 -ivy 7.5/10

Highly recommend the oficial lyric video from Taylor's page. So beautiful. I watch it daily ❤

I really liked how you watched through to get the full experience then you went back to dig deeper and really get the lyrics. Well done sir.

Look at how much you had to say/think/feel after listening to a song. That’s what she’s about. Keep going ❤❤❤

You get it! I've watched way too many react vids on this song and yours is by far the best. I suspect you're an absolute sweetheart.

I love your reactions and you are so genuinely in touch with your feelings❤

New subscriber here. I think this is my favorite Taylor Swift song. She's the best!Great reaction!! ❤

I really enjoy your honest from the heart reactions on these type of songs. ❤ Stay safe

Have fun before your 50's. Aches and pains start to appear out of nowhere. 😊

"I'm 30 right, I'm aging out here, I'm 30 now!" 🙄. I will take your 30 and you can have my plus 11 lol! Sitting here thinking about saying ok Pa let's go to bed it's 7 pm and the rooster is already roosted!

36yo here! (37 in July.) 30's are GREAT! 🩶

From the opening chords…this song gave me full body goosies…one of her best

See if you can find when she sings this song “alone” on the piano at her Eras tour. There’s no words to describe it. I keep hoping she will release that version one day.

Your reaction was so sweet and genuine. Thanks for doing this review 🫶🏻

Wow. You are an overachiever!!!I’m so down. As they say you are feeding us good. 🥰❤️🙏

Taylor and her boyfriend at the time Joe wrote this song together. This was written and recorded during the pandemic shutdown in 2020 at long pond studio. Aaron (who is on piano) owns this studio in Hudson Valley NY.

Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the great work .❤️🙂😎

This song is such a hauntingly beautiful lyrical masterpiece I felt this to my soul.

Another Aries! :) I'm 64, it *really* hits home after a couple more decades. ;)

I do like how you think about things. authentic.

Folklore and evermore carried me through the pandemic. Idk, it really spoke to me

Such a gorgeous song! Two people in love, but a complete breakdown in communication and in their love story. Great reaction!

You're getting "older," at 30. My baby girl just turned 30! LOL, make me feel old why don't you?!?!?!? Ha ha, I enjoyed your take on this beautiful song.

Omgsh!! I am so grateful that the Swiftie algorithm led me to your channel. I love your reactions. So in depth and thoughtful. Love it!! I’m here for whatever Taylor you react to! ❤❤

I think this is the first I have seen of you, and I just love your style, especially your lyric analysis. Great reaction.

Wow this was fantastic ❤

If you this is sad, listen to You're Losing Me

Justin Vernon wrote a great bridge for this song

Your shirt is really close to the shirt Taylor is wearing

I hate this “alpha male” dialogue. When you listen to New Heights podcast, which is two football players at the highest level, two brothers sharing their feelings openly & having meaningful dialogue. Now THAT is the type of alpha male energy more men need to aspire too (not people like Tate). Great reaction.