*REACTION* Taylor Swift - peace / hoax (the long pond studio sessions) 

They finished Peace like “glad that one’s over, I almost cried” and I saw the next song was hoax and then I really felt bad for them 😂

peace is about taylor not being able to shield joe from the ravages of her fame seeing that he’s such a private person.

"That chorus is going to haunt me in my dreams"... I feel that. I woke up with Hoax stuck in my head the other day and listened to it on repeat for 3 hours. 😂

all too well 10 minute version is going to melt poor jake into a puddle. 😅

" my tears ricochet" IS a breakup song. It's just, for Taylor, not the breakup of a romantic relationship

“a happy one next time” even her happy ones are written so beautifully they still make you want to cry 😭 (daylight, invisible string, you are in love, etc). if you want to REALLY cry: never grow up (for the girl dads), champagne problems, clean, last kiss, all too well 10 min version

Taylor has said that she appreciates that people interpret her songs in a way that resonates for them. Her songs DO have explicit meaning and stories behind them- but like all art, should be enjoyed the way it resonates with the person absorbing the art. Honestly the woman loves a double meaning and would make a phenomenal english teacher

"Peace" you are right on, she can't give him peace because of her stardom and they will always have cameras in their face and stories about them that she can't control.

do not tear these guys apart guys. Music is subjective. let them enjoy their journey. I personally love your reactions and vibes, 🖤

At the time we all heard Peace for the first time and it was clearly about how Joe made Taylor feel inadequate and like she was absorbing his entire life and she would never be good enough for him, how did we not know that an end was inevitable? Jake knew immediately: “if you’re giving your all for someone and it isn’t enough, it’ll never be enough.” And now we’re about to get The Tortured Poet’s Department, presumably an entire album of “I gave you everything and you made me feel small.” “I love you, it’s ruining my life.”

As someone born in the 50s and the era of Machismo it's beautiful to see men being emotional and especially crying. It's cleansing and healing, thanks for being vulnerable.

“Cruel Summer” is also one of her most popular happy songs!

if you want a happy taylor swift songs you should react to “New Romantics” “I Think He Knows” “Lover” “All of the Girls You Loved Before” “King of My Heart” “Fearless” “Sparks Fly” just to name a few.

I think y'all are doing great even without watching her explain before the songs because Taylor is big on people taking her songs and getting from them whatever it is that they personally take from it! ❤️ If you want a happier or at least more upbeat sounding song specifically from the Long pond sessions I recommend checking out these: The 1, cardigan, august, invisible string, Betty Also, when listening to cardigan, august and Betty go into them knowing they are all connected. So think of it like a movie split into 3 parts from 3 different perspectives ☺️ oh also: the last great American dynasty I will add a little info about this one though - it's about a real woman that inspired Taylor and you find out through the song what Taylor's connection is to this person. Happy listening 🫶

Who is the emotional brother? I get you, man. Real men are not afraid to be emotional.

She explains the songs right before performing them on Long Pond. I suggest finding versions on RU-vid where the explanation is included, it makes it even better. If you want to continue with the Long Pond, I suggest This is me trying (you must react to her explanation in this one). Edit: whoops, I recommended that one before seeing you want a happier one 😂

Folklore came out just as I was quietly ending a torturous, drawn-out, slowly dying long-term relationship and the entire album really spoke to my thoughts and feelings. Exile was relatable in how the person you love feels like your home and with them you take your home wherever you go, but when it’s over you feel like you dont have a home anywhere; My Tears Ricochet felt poignant and perfect in describing how when it’s at the point of breaking down you can both love each other and hate each other too. Hoax is the saddest and my heartbreaking song I’ve ever heard about (for me) telling a person who makes you miserable that you love them so much you’ve chosen misery with them over happiness with anyone else every single time, and even when logic wins out and you know you can’t do it anymore, you still want to.

this is why we give breaks between doing taylor swift songs it's too much for us. we always put her songs on loop guys she gives us pain but always draws stars around our scars so dont worry its gonna be alright :)

the bass player (who tickles the ivory) is Aaron Dessner (from the National) and the Pianast from the previous video was Jack Antonoff (of the Bleachers and Fun and also a producer on several of Taylor’s albums). Both were producers on this album! She also did a collaboration with Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) on Folklore.

“thank god. i almost started crying” and you have no idea what hoax is gonna do. 😂

It’s ludicrous to yell at you when Taylor herself says MTR reminds her of a divorce.

Give your tear ducts a break and switch from "sad" Taylor to "mad" Taylor. "Mad Woman" from the Long Pond Studio Sessions shows Taylor at her bitter best.

These reactions to her just keep getting better. I love how you guys see just how amazing she is as an artist and lyricist. You guys are amazing. Love Jake’s raw and real reactions.

For a happier vibe, can I suggest Daylight (Lover in Paris concert), Ready For It, I Did Something Bad & Don't Blame Me from the Reputation Tour. The Reputation songs have more of a badass FU vibe and Daylight is a song about finding love.

i really hope we get an All Too Well (10 Minute Version) Lyric video reaction one of these days. Loved the reaction as always! sorry if some swifties might’ve put you off, but i’m here to support taylor and this channel. love your reactions!

You want happier songs?? Medium: Willow New Years Day Your On Your Own Kid Mastermind Ultra fun Pop: Paper Rings The LOVER music video New Releases: Now That We Dont Talk Is It Over Now? Bonus: Her cover of Phill Collins "Cant Stop Loving You" at the BBC radio 1 live show. Thank you for your reactions!!

I agree- art is there for interpretation. If you’re interested in the artist’s intention, that’s great. But most great artists like for people to interpret their work in whatever way it speaks to them.

hi!! know i'm a bit late to comment on this (3 months late to be exact lmbo) but please don't listen to any of the comments getting on your guys' case for reading her songs "wrong;" while she does write autobiographically and a lot of her songs can be about very specific experiences she's dealt with, there's never a wrong way to read into her writing or songs. writing is subjective and music is equally subjective--your own experiences and what you get out of your listening to her are your own!!! all that being said i always love watching people get into her music without much prior knowledge about her, it's always such a blast and you guys are very fun to watch, i love how you analyze her lyricism!!! :DDDD and by the way, my tears ricochet *is* technically a breakup song! while it's not about a breakup so to speak, it is written like a breakup song and hits a lot of the same beats (plus what it's really about can be considered a kind of breakup in its own right AND what people think it's about can't be 100% confirmed anyhow), i think your guys' take on it is completely valid!!

hoax is her most underrated song ❤

I just discovererd your channel and am truly impressed at your reactions. I am a 78 YO Swifty,. I really enjoy seeing people's first reactions to Taylor Swift. She is a generational talent and as you dig deeper into her music you will become even more convinced she is the best songwriter/storyteller in the business. Keep watching.

I 100% agree that you should be able to listen, enjoy, interpret, feel the music in your own way. Your interpretations thus far have been fair. I think Swifties just like to note Taylor’s truth behind the song for informational purposes. Her story of her previous label basically stealing her masters (her stolen lullabies) is not unique to just her, and it was (and still is) a huge deal. Either way, welcome to the world of TS. She has a huge following for a reason. Enjoy your time, it’s wonderful here 🥰

You are so right! As a newer Swiftie, I like to formulate my own interpretation. I think one of the best parts of Taylor's lyrics is they are adaptable to experiences we have or are going through. Thank you for pointing out that the commentaries are only on the Disney + version. I kept looking on YT for them 😅 Long pond sessions are my favorite along with any stripped down live performance.

I love your guys reactions. If you react to Taylor Swift, I promise I'll watch every single video you react to, Taylor Swift.

I am so happy you guys like hoax. It is so underrated and one of my favourites on folklore. For happy songs I would say last great American dynasty is a fun one that’s very story driven. Lover, Paper Rings, The Best Day (she wrote for her mom for Mother’s Day), Change. Long Live (I cry happy tears every time) but it’s such a positive song that’s become the Swiftie anthem, a song about her, her band, and the fans.

The guy playing the guitar and piano is Aaron Dessner. He is one of my favorite musicians. He and his brother wrote the music for the movie Cyrano which was amazing! I read that Aaron also owns the Long Pond Studio. He and Taylor spoke about Peace before the song and he relates to it because of his mental health issues and he said “he is a difficult person to be in a relationship with”. I see Taylor must struggle in relationships because she is so famous and can’t offer that peace. Aaron is also in the band The National and they worked with TS on the song Coney Island, a favorite of mine from TS Evermore album. ❤

I love that you guys try and figure it out, it’s fun! And I love that you follow up after in the comments to see what ya got right and not… You’re right about Disney, but you should watch them even if not with us 😢😉

Jake is so sweet 🤍 what a lover Speaking of you guys would love lover

Awesome guys, I appreciate the love, She absolutely deserves the respect, Now u understand why we ask for it.

"we subject ourselves to the comment section" awesome. I am enjoying you experiencing Taylor. Thank You

The pianist is Jack Antonof (not sure I spelled his last name correctly). He and Taylor have collaborated on song writing and these studio sessions. He’s a great friend to Taylor.

Your reaction is excellent. My husband, who likes Taylor's music, once asked me to please put together a positive TS song list. I came up with a playlist, but there are probably others who've been fans longer who can help. The ones that immediately come to mind are Paris, Invisible String (if you don't think too hard about the fact that they ultimately broke up Lavender Haze), London Boy, and 22. Thank you so much for doing these reactions!

"all these people think love's for show, but i would die for you in secret" is her most powerful line about love

I love these songs. The whole studio session is sooo good. The only really happy one on that album is “the last great american dynasty” I think? But that one is a serious treat, definitely one of my favs by her. If you want to break down in sobbing tears, try “Ronan” or “Soon You’ll Get Better” or (possibly depending on your personal experiences) “Bigger Than The Whole Sky”. I listen to those when I need to have a cathartic cry. “Forever Winter”, “Never Grow Up”, “The Best Day”, and “Fifteen” also make me cry, but I think that’s just me. Happy ones from other albums: “Our Song”, “Mine”, “Sparks Fly”, “Don’t Blame Me”, “Cruel Summer”, “Lover”, “Paper Rings”, “ME!” (Unpopular, but *I* love it), “Karma”, “Paris”… there are others, too, but I like those best, haha. Her live performances are always in another league, though.

I didn't see anyone tear you guys apart in last video 🤷‍♀️. I just everyone clarifying that Taylor already admitted she wrote My Tears Ricochet dedicated to Scott Borchetta, her old record label. Also, i LOVE having the same thumbnail look bc it's easier to spot your Taylor videos! ❤

Next from her studio sessions that you guys should react to --- August, Invisible String, and Seven, these songs have joyful vibes...

Please do last great american dynasty from long pond, exile and 'the lakes' really is one for breaking down the english language tbh her wording is beautiful especially the line 'ive come too far to watch some name dropping sleaze tell me what are my words worth' shes on about a place she visited here in the uk called the lake district which as the name suggests weve got alot of big lakes within fairly close range of each other surrounded by moutains and peaks which a lot of english poets moved to the area to write their works, one being william wordsworth which is what her line is about whilst having a double meaning, she visited his gravestone and was inspired by his work and the surrounding area she was in :)

Peace is my fav song it was my no. 1 on Spotify wrapped up songs

The interview that she did after singing that song, you guys should watch that. She talks about peace, and why she wrote it and what it means for her. Essentially, she gets hounded by the media and she’s never not going to be in a press bubble. Her life is always gonna be in a chase. And I guess there have been guys she stated that couldn’t handle that.

I just love Jake, bless his heart. ❤️

Bless Jake and his tears, us Swifties get it! ❤

peace is my favorite song from folklore. my tears ricochet and this is me trying as well. if you want something upbeat and fun react to Don't Blame Me from the reputation tour. that specific performance is so fun and good!

Hands down recommending New romantics for a happy next song (also strongly suggest closure as a not super sad but might make a tear well next one too just cause it’s chaotic production makes the metal lover in me very happy)

Really enjoying your reactions to TS guys. Keep them coming, I'm thoroughly invested now.

Regarding the comments from the beginning about My Tears Ricochet - leaving a label you’ve been with for over a decade, and leaving before/after such a betrayal as Taylor suffered, that IS a breakup! Just not a romantic one, friendship and employment breakups can be even more heart wrenching than romantic break ups.

Taylor's worldwide stardom makes it very difficult for any man to handle a very un-peaceful life. Constant paparazzi, negative articles from the far right, people like Kanye and Kim trying to ruin her or Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun making 367 million on selling her Masters without her having any say in the matter. But mostly, I think Taylor just doesn't live a normal life with all the guards around her all the time. She has a hard time just going to a restaurant for dinner. Some men would say I can't live this way and you cannot give me peace. That is her fear. Hope Travis Kelce CAN handle it! She deserves a loving relationship. Love you guys, you all seem mature for your age and introspective. I'm here for it.

Just here watching some of yalls older taylor reactions 😂 Jake I'm with you 🙌💯♥️

oh poor guy :( so sweet

A happy one… do “dress” from Rep tour ❤️

This was beautiful ❤. Her voice and music are soothing.

If you need a little break from high-intensity emotion of the folklore and evermore albums, there are a couple of things I could recommend: - Don’t Blame Me (live performance from the Reputation tour) - Getaway Car (also the live performance from the Rep tour) - The music video for Blank Space. (Important to note on this one that it’s Taylor’s satirization of the way the media portrayed her as some sort of unbalanced, “serial dater”. So the video is very tongue-in-cheek.) - The music video for Look What You Made Me Do. (Important to note on this one that it’s taking shots and Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and the media whose brutal backlash, along with the Kim and Kanye “phone call frame job”, heavily contributed to Taylor’s “cancellation” in 2016. There’s A LOT going on in that video, but if you know that, you’ll at least have a general idea of what’s going on. Also helpful to know that during the phone call frame job, Kim called Taylor a snake and encouraged people to bombard her Instagram with snake emojis. After the “cancellation”, Taylor disappeared for about a year. The video for LWYMMD was her way of announcing she was back, highly pissed off and wasn’t going to take anymore s#%* from anyone. It, along with the Rep tour, was an ICONIC comeback. This video is another that demonstrates Taylor’s sense of humor and that she’s also willing to take shots at herself. 😊

If you want to continue with Long Pond, Exile w/ Bon Iver is amazing.

You guys are my favorites! Thank you for letting me connect with people who love her music and watch you experience it! I have so many to recommend, but I think Ronan would break anyone.

Cant name a happy folklore song, i think the least sad is the last great american dynasty, invisivle string and the one

I think peace is about her asking him ( Joe) if she will be enough. Even if they have to deal with the fame and her celebrity the rest of their lives.

Taylor albums tell a story supporting an overall theme so this song makes a bit more sense if you knew the songs leading up to it as the finale. This channel made me want to download RU-vid and subscribe for the first time in my life because I love it so much! 😂😂

Just want to say, I think for Taylor, she expected people who wanted to watch Long Pond have probably already heard the album and want more, so don't worry about it! I do love Peace's explanation, one of my favorites, so I suggest you do look into it for yourselves! I will also say that they totally do not explain the background to My Tears Ricochet, so don't feel bad! They talk about the oblique impact of it, but not details.

I hope by now you guys realize that she's performing with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, two absolutely brilliant musicians in their own right. I think her music has matured so much since she began working with them.

Whenever she says "My Kingdom Come Undone " just absolutely brilliant i had never heard it said like that and it made so much sense.

Do the NPR tiny desk next!!! It’s live and she plays 4-5 songs I believe. SNL performance of false God is also great and isn’t like terribly sad.

I love you guys, this reaction was so good and amazing 😍😍 Taylor swift is amazing and such a good song writer💕

I would say react to “I know places” from the 1989 tour and “I did something bad” from the reputation tour, showing a whole other side of Taylor. I promise you would cry but be shocked how good it is!

Taylor said in the Long Ponds interview that going through that with Scott was like someone going through a divorce so she wanted to convey those feelings too so ya’ll were definitely on the right track. ❤

Something funny to me about the lyrics to Peace- Taylor says "there are robbers to the east, clowns to the West"- the W in West is capitalized, refering to Kanye West, the robbers to the east refers to Scooter Braun who bought her masters out from under her when she wanted to own them and had begged her former label head Scott Borchetta to sell them to her.

If you’re worried about being copyrighted, even just to understand what message _she_ tried to convey, you could consider just reading the explanations on Genius

Great reaction, you're doing a wonderful job guys!! If you need a pick me up I recommend a performance from her Paris Live show, BBC Radio One Session or Grammy Museum session. Paris - Cornelia Street, Death by a Thousand Cuts BBC - Lover, Holy Ground, Phil Collins cover Grammy Museum - Wildest Dreams, Blank Space If you want insane spectacle, do a song from her Reputation Tour like "Don't Blame Me", "I Did Something Bad" or "Ready For It"? Oh and edit: when you're ready for it, you will have to do Swift's heartbreak of all heartbreak songs 😋 called All Too Well. It's so good and such a fan favourite she rereleased a 10 minute version with a short film to go with it. Have fun!! ❤🎉

Listen to Vigilante Shit. I love that song. It's sexy and she's pissed off. It's so good and it's a true story...again about her record label.

Lisa here again! You guys should react to my last recommendation which is the trilogy that is totally fictional. I intentionally picked it last time since I broke you guys with “my tears ricochet.” I promise no tears. Stick to the Long Pond Studio and do Cardigan, August, and Betty in that order. I wanna give you guys a hug….especially Jacob. Thanks for sharing your touching reaction. 🫶

just want you to know that I never skipped even 1 advertisement on your reactions 😅 I really appreciate this.

when you are ready to be sad and fired up, do dear john from speak now and would've. should've, could've from midnights (3am)-they relate also like Cornelia street and death by a thousand cuts acoustic performance from lover in paris for fun the blank space and look what you made me do music videos

Your video came up on my recommended videos and I’m so glad I watched. I so appreciate you as men being vulnerable with your emotions and really thinking so deeply and critically about how the song make you feel and getting the most from the music. I really look forward to your reactions in the future! It’s a heavy song, but tolerate it is absolutely amazing and will crush you but hits so deep. Some more positive songs can be found on reputation, 1989, lover, and midnights!

She also directed a short film for her song "All Too Well". Its incredible. Its supposed to be about Jake Gyllenhaal. That one is so magical. You get all the feels

Know you guys want something happier but I’d love to see you react to Exile or Tolerate It

From the same long pond studio sessions: invisible string & the 1!! I know you don’t want to watch what the song is about beforehand but maybe listen afterwards? It’s so awesome to hear her inspiration and what she put into the song!

I really like your opinions and thoughts.. Love from Assam, India..😇😇🙂

some happy/upbeat taylor songs: New Romantics Starlight Mean I think he knows ME! (contrary to popular opinion, I actually enjoy this song and it makes me cry really hard even though it’s extremely upbeat and happy😂) Hey Stephen Mine Enchanted Long live You are in love How you get the girl Gorgeous King of my heart Bejeweled Glitch Paris that’s all I can think of off the top of my head. Taylor has a lot of upbeat songs with sad ass lyrics, but I didn’t include them in this list😂😂loving your guys’ reactions !! 🩶🩶

Love your Taylor reactions! Keep 'em coming :D

peace is my favorite Taylor song

My Tears... is a breakup song, but not a breakup from a lover! Taylor explains it herself and if you’d followed her closely for years, you’d know, but for sure it can be applied to a lovers breakup, that’s beautiful lyrics for you, multiple applications depending on your situation.

I love when the men cry

Hahaha I love the reactions! I love her 10 minute song about her short lived relationship with Jake Gyllanghall called All Too Well! Check it out! Beautiful story telling! But you may need to go with "Shake it off" for the next one 😂 "You Need to Calm Down"... and I like Blank Space. Lol. Those are fun!

A lot of ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’ were written w Joe Alywn, her ex, who is an actor. Anyway, there is a reference to him in her new song (sad, fyi) ‘You’re Losing Me’. There is a line that goes “how long can we be such a sad song”. Basically all of them were! Their relationship died a sad, slow death. After 6 yrs, she wanted to get married and have kids. He said he never wanted to marry her.

Paper Rings and Stay Stay Stay are probably the songs that make me smile most

Hi, from Argentina! Yes please, do the love triangle!: Cardigan / Betty /August!!! ❤

Calm Down will Crack you up! Great video & song 😂

Peace- being involved with her comes with a LOT (media scrutiny, having to hide out, fans, etc) so no matter what she does to try to make it a normal relationship, but because she is “Taylor Swift” there will never be that peace most people/relationships can have. Unfortunately, in the end, the celebrity of Taylor and what that entailed came between them. I think Joe really loved Taylor the person, but wasn’t that comfortable with Taylor the celebrity. He was a highly private person and it was hard to be seen as his own person not as just her boyfriend. That may be why her current relationship suits her lifestyle more (but my personal feeling is he likes the celebrity too much). I would lay money that he wouldn’t have wanted to date her in 2016 when she was hated and hiding from the world. He pursued Taylor in her peak… so I remain cautious about him (I know so many are thrilled & excited about it but I am an old lady who has a different level of experience and perspective than most Swifties). But Peace is a hard song knowing the outcome…

you should definitely react to i visible string long pond studio & mad woman !!

I think you’d be okay listening to the discussion of the song prior to the recording as far as copyright strikes. Pause it a couple times and you should be good. Best to give the people what they want lol!

Listen to Last Great American Dynasty - it a great story but based on a true person and place (I don’t want to give too much away)… it’s upbeat! You can do lyric video or Long Pond Studios version.

I think you guys would love the "Exile" long pond studio session!

Hmm... a happy song? A real good one is "London Boy". Watch the BBC 1 live lounge version. That one is a jam to listen to. It definitely makes me happy when I hear it.