Poet REACTS to THE LAKES by Taylor Swift 

You missed the double meaning of wordsworth! And windermere is a place in the lake district :)

Basically Taylor expanding my vocabulary for school essays.

The Scooter situation is extra sad cus it wasn't just about the song ownership, but also the betrayal. Taylor knew Scott Borchetta since she was 14, she was the main reason for the label succeeding (Borchetta worked for Universal Records at the time and said he could help her get signed there or she could wait a few months for him because he was starting his own label. She decided to wait, became his first signing, and that label became Big Machine Records). She danced with Borchetta at awards shows, covered a song on the Fearless album because it was by his favorite band (she has songwriting credit on it cus the band was impressed by how much she changed the arrangement), wrote a different song for him and the rest of her crew, did skits together in her old myspace vlogs, etc. He was basically family to her, so she never thought that he'd ever sell her music to someone she's cried about to him. I guess there really are no friends in business.

Anyone can say what they want to say about Taylor Swift but when it comes to her songwriting, you can’t deny it. The woman has a sharp pen and y’all better start appreciating it.

I think you’re right about this song very much being about her legacy, I’ve been a fan of hers for a really long time and she’s always been very focused on the idea of how she will be remembered and the future/past from when she was a teen. So I think this song really sums up the whole album and is the true final track. the betrayal of having her masters, her life’s work and legacy sold by someone she trusted to someone she hates was really devastating and that’s the major heartbreak she’s channeling in the album. But in this it’s like she’s choosing to hold on to what she does have that she values, her art, her love and some privacy even though she will always be sad about it and she will always have chaos in her life (the calamitous love and insurmountable grief). I think the red rose line is also a reference to Joe and their love. Over a couple of albums she’s made a lot of references to herself being cold/blue at the time he came into her life and they dated for 8 or 9 months before the media found out. So even in the worst conditions they thrived in privacy.

One of my favorite double meanings in the song is “tell me what are my words worth” in reference to the poet Wordsworth! Instead of just saying “tell me what my words are worth” she spun it for that double entendre and I’m here for itttt also “my calamitous love and insurmountable grief” really got me too like wow that was so powerful

You should totally read the poems that she wrote for the reputation magazines. I think you'll love it I personally love them

Having been a Wordsworth fan since I was a young man in high school, I love the way she encapsulates the romantic era in this song. A great way to end the album. This woman is so much more than many have given her credit for..SO MUCH MORE

I think wordsworth she's refering Dorothy Wordsworth also a talented poet whose work stolen by her brother william wordsworth.And she also had a sapphic history (muse not used for male but specificly female).

This whole song just takes her cleverness and her intelligence to the next level. It’s such a perfect wrap-up to an even more perfect and poetic album. And that Wordsworth line. Damn.

I could write an essay about this song and the meanings I have associated with it. The imagery, metaphores. Ahhhh i love it And I loved yor analysis. My favorite lyric is the one about wisteria growing over her bare feet. Expecially how it plays with the "death" imagery of the whole song :eulogy, poets went to die, frozen ground. It makes me think about nature growing over a tombstone in a cemetery. But also about escapism, stillness, peace. It's so enjoyable to think about the different interpretations, right or wrong. Ps. Still waiting for you to watch Miss Americana, to get to know the real Taylor better ❤️.

I came here so I could gain an understanding of Taylor's use of big people words 😂

Romantic poet William Wordsworth. Won’t let some sneeze tell me what are my Words worth. Taylor does nothing by accident. Love your reactions.

me: *After listening to the lakes for the 99th time but still confused* "Alright I'm gonna need some intelligent input" *Waiting for Sher The Truth patiently*

The wisteria line in the song might have more meaning because in Japanese flower language wisteria mean immortality and/or longevity. While in Japanese theater wisteria has many romantic symbolism to it.

Because of this album I really want Taylor and Hozier to collab it would be so so perfect 🥺❤️❤️😍

"This album is so me": I feel you girl!!!

This album is also so me. It's the most poetic and literary album but accompanied with the most beautifully melancholic music. I hold this particular track within my heart and will die upon that hill defending it.

I picture Taylor writing this poem when in quarantine with her bf in England, lakes district dressed up in all white ALA kiera knightly in some Jane Austen setting. Idc what the reality is but this is what I choose to believe lmao.

Love this song and your analysis! I feel like I'm back in one of my English Literature classes reading the comments, haha. There's also the juxtaposition of the Romantic era and modern-day terms and imagery. The words "cell phones" and "Tweet" seem out of place, reflecting the line: "I don't belong here and, my beloved, neither do you." But then she pairs the word "cell phone" with "hunters," which can be perceived as a very "back-in-the-day" primal term. And "tweet" is a homophone, as it can also signify a bird chirping, which does fit in with the nature theme of this song. So much lamenting and nostalgia. One of my faves as well!

I love your analysis of this song! Another interesting layer around her music being her elegies, is that she’s grieving the loss of her music being taken from her. I think it’s about her grief over losing control of her life’s work, her music is her legacy, but its been stolen.

Adding to your input about the lakes. Taylor was/is based out London with her boyfriend so she’s found the two loves of her live: one Joe and writing. She has said that writing and making music are like her coping mechanisms

I loved your reaction to the song and how you explained things. There's something you said in your AFTER REACTION that stuck with me. You mentioned Taylor references wanting to be eulogized and leaving her legacy behind (like the poets) and writing in the same location. Well, this is where I got to thinking: What if she's also hinting spending the rest of her life (with her boyfriend of 3-4 years) and enjoying what her work has done in the world. And to me, connecting it to her *Netflix documentary, she may feel that her time is running out in making good art. On her documentary she said: "It's a lot to process because we do exist in this society where women in the entertainment are discarded in an elephant graveyard by the time they're 35 (she's 30 right now)...This is probably one of my last opportunities as an artist to grasp onto that kind of success. As I'm reaching 30, I'm like, 'I want to work really hard while society is still tolerant me being successful.'" So there's a lot to unpack here, I think. I don't know if she ever imagined the magnitude of success that her Folklore album is having, but I believe she realizes that she can either live a normal life after a few years in the spotlight or that she can find other facets to her skills that she can branch out and still be successful in her art by old age. Just thinking here, haha. I enjoy your channel! :)

I think The red Rose grew up out of ice frozen ground, means she growing up in the reputation era, with no one around it to tweet it, cuz she literally disappeared for a year, so it could be love, her, her work, whatever, U know. like something beautiful happening to her during that time (which is ice frozen ground), so the rose is that good thing growing up during that dark period of her life :3 love her!!

Love your reviews! I think Taylor's unsurmountable grief is not just about Scott Borchetta anymore but her grief of dealing with her Mom's breast cancer over the last several years, and recently her diagnosis of a brain tumor. I don't think anyone has been talking about it because it's just so sad but it happening in Taylor's world right now and I think about it sometimes when I listen to Folklore (or her song "Soon You'll Get Better" on her Lover album). I hope it has helped her release some of her sad emotions! I know her fans really appreciate her giving us this album at this hard time in our country and around the world. Please keep reviewing her, I love your perspective very much!

The Romantics were Some of my favorites that I have studied. Especially elegies. These poets also wrote in and around the Lake District which is on my bucket list. I love your interpretation of the lyrics and it makes me appreciate the lyrics even more. My brain geeked out on poetry references so much that I actually missed many of the modern references to her life. Your take on things is so interesting.

Love your content. I hope that your channel grows more. But please don't burn yourself out in the process. Continue doing what you love. 💖

William Woodsworth, a famous English poet > tell me what my words are worth! Classic Taylor's play on words! So good!

Your comment about ‘a red rose grows up out of ice frozen ground, with no one around to tweet it’ reminding you of ‘If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to see it; did it really happen?’ is so convenient because Taylor posted that exact caption on Instagram back in 2018. In the photo she is stood on a tree giving off major folklore vibes. I really feel that Taylor did that all on purpose, that she wrote that caption 2 years ago and recycled the concept in this song 💓

IF YOU'RE FALLING IN A FOREST AND THERE'S NOBODY AROUND DO YOU EVEN REALLY CRASH DO YOU EVEN MAKE A SOUND--

Thank you for reacting to this! I love your insights. Hopefully, you can make videos about writing poetry too!

I love the connection you drew between this and peace! That's such a cool catch.

I was waiting for this! You’re so pretty Sher

I would pay anything to watch you and Taylor Swift have an elegant dinner where you just talk about word's! Thank you for your reaction.Your always so calming and relaxing to listen to!

Pretty sure this could be a university level course ..

I’m in love with your thoughts and the time you take dissect things evening posting your after reaction thoughts which I think is key to what you are doing in your channel bc sometimes we done have all the context we need for the song to fully understand it and provide a meaning. Keep up the great work!

you are incredible and so kind!! you make me really happy. I am so grateful for your presence! I love you, beautiful soul. you are loved

I love that you did a follow up reaction. That is awesome. Hope you keep doing those.

Literally I was waiting for this, from the moment lakes came out

hands down, best reviews for folklore came from Sheer The Truth!!!! Thank you sm

I really love your reactions because this album is so lyrical and how you listen intently and break it down is exactly how you react to songs like these. I absolutely love this. Thank you! Finally someone paying attention. ❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜

I love your reactions!!! As an English major, your input are so amazing! Plus your after reactions! Please do more Taylor content. 💕

JUST PRESSED PLAY I'M SO EXCITED

thank you for this, i was actually anticipating for this vid.

god I love your reactions so much. every video is so deep whew

I love your reactions. I love this song. Has become my fave on the album. This needs to be a single.

*Call It What You Want:* "All my flowers grew back as thorns." *The Lakes:* "A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground, with no one around to tweet it." This song is so beautiful. Great reaction, and your makeup looks really good, by the way.

I already loved this song, but you brought so much insight. Thank you for your research! 📝

your second after thought blew my mind I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

your reviews are the best ❤️❤️

Love to see you react more to her song and album

When the lakes came out for streaming.. it became my favorite song... my favorite Taylor Swift song EVER! It’s crazy, I don’t ever like to pick favorites when it comes to her songs/albums

love u so much sher , keep going ❤️

girl u gotta react to the entire album of the tortured poets department

You make the BEST Taylor Swift videos I have ever seen! So insightful and interesting. I love literature and poetry so much. :)

thank you for doing this I needed a little of explanation with the song hahah

wow. love this woman’s reaction since her reaction to folklore. just earned a new subscriber!

I've been waiting for this one TURN IT UP

my favorite taylor swift song for years was untouchable, but after i heard this one, i couldn’t stop crying uncontrollably. this song hits something in me and has been my favorite ever since

Yes, she's playing around that tree thing. In fact, that was an Easter Egg in 2018 prior to her 7th album Lover (the album before folklore). She posted a pic on Instagram with that caption.

I love how u close ur eyes while listening to it

i love your reaction so muchhh

First! Please do fka twigs Magdalene, the song daybed on it is literally a poem!

you’re so pretty!!

I love the way you read the lyrics and give them more sense that they already had.

Love your commentary you are a genius !!

This help me to understand the song much better. Thankyou.

I really love the bridge of this song

this is so off topic but ur so beautiful🥺 idk something about you makes me feel really calm and safe💞thank you💞

GOD YOUR CONTENT IS REALLY THE THING I NEED. I DEFINITLY SUBSCRIBING YOU RIGHT NOW🔥🔥

i was hoping you'd react to this :) Awesome video

i love this dissection 😭

You should do audiobooks lol your voice is smooth and calming 😌

What a beautiful reaction! 😀

And William Wordsworth was one of them so her play on that saying what are my words worth is to reference him again connecting to the Windemere and the Lake district. Taylor is just such a lyrical genius.

Wordsworth is one of the poets from the lakes.

I love this 😍

It's so good ❤️❤️

Im waiting for this reaction!! The lyrics is so deep and i need help for interpretation 🤣 .. please react to lana del rey's music

Golden reaction but I kinda need to warn you that if songs are heard too loud they can get copyrighted so watch out for that! Anyways you're an awesome reactor I really enjoy your videos keep doing them!

Windermere is a lake in England's lake district and the peaks are it's surrounding mountains or Fells as we call them here, many poets found and still find inspiration in the areas beauty..Taylor after a visit here can count herself part of that literary list with this beautiful song...

Hey, Sher! If u see this, I def recommend Taylor's poems she wrote for her Reputation Magazine if u haven't read them already. They're so sad, and beautiful and powerful.

you’re so pretty and so educated

You should also react to ivy from her new album evermore. It's also poetic

I love your reaction😍

YAAAAAAAAy!!!

Love it how she closes her eyes while she listens to the song

I think she is being literal in referring to where all the poets went to die. If you check out each of the 'Lake Poets' listed on Wiki, a good half of them did die while they were still living in the Lake District. It often says 'Cumbria' for their place of death and burial.... that is the Lake District. I think she is also meaning those poets who lived out most of the remainder of their life in Cumbria.

FINALLY!!!!! 🏞

i think maybe the lyric “i don’t belong and my lover neither do you” could be about taylor realising she couldn’t handle all the fame and attention when she was at her peak, and she wants to protect her boyfriend from it all (the media, tabloids, ect). or it could be her contemplating if she should break up with him, as she doesn’t want him to have to deal with constant public scrutiny

Thanks for the reaction!!!

the way you associated the tweet line to be about the fallen tree thing is funny because Taylor actually captioned one of her instagram photos with something similar a while back

I love your reactions 🥺

It makes me to write a plethora of poems 💖

I think she's being literal about the lakes where the poets went to die. That she's saying they become part of the natural landscape (like wisteria growing over her) and they're so deep in nature (mentally if not literally) that no one thinks about them or notices when they die and become part of the dirt that feeds the plants.

No, not without you. What a great way to end the album.

Maybe the most beuatiful song she ever wrote. It's incredible!

Tay used that tree-fallinh quote as an isnta caption a few months prior to folklore's release. It was a hint

Based on your reactions to the folklore album I'm inclined to suggest Sing to Me Instead by Ben Platt it has some great lyrical moments and is a well-structured album if you are looking for more things to react to :)

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