this is me trying

take me to the lakes where all the poets went to die

Taylor’s Track 5s and my favorite lyrics from each one. Inspired by @withpaperrrings

Taylor Alison Swift, “betty” (2020) ♡︎ James's love letter to Betty

mirrorball, from folklore by Taylor Alison Swift

“You’ll find me on my tallest tiptoes, spinning in my highest heals love, shining just for you” //how the folklore album feels to me in colours

Theory source: @dsurve-swiftie

📷: Beth Garrabrant

Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise 🤗Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; Aaron Dessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), Bon Iver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and Jack Antonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing Beth Garrabrant. Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much ♥️

you’re not my homeland anymore, so what am i defending, now?

last kiss // death by a thousand cuts

Last lyrics for each album