Yes, I am making a post about Taylor Swift. Regardless of what you think about her, you have to admit that she is a legitimate musical artist in the pop/country genre (although her rap on SNL was pretty good as well).
First, she is an actual musician who plays actual instruments. Unlike Kesha, Usher, Katie Perry, or other popular artists now, she can actually read and write music and play it herself. She doesn't rely on new technology to mix every song for her- she makes every song. And that, my friends, takes talent.
Second, Taylor Swift is a lyricist. She writes her own songs and has a major say in what happens in her concerts. Now, Katie Perry obviously writes her own songs (as evidenced by "Have you ever felt like a plastic bag...), but that just does not compare to "This is me swallowing my pride standing here in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night...". Yes, they may both be catchy, but honestly- a plastic bag? Taylor Swift is much more poetic and honest, and therefore, infinitely better.
Third, T. Swift (or T. Swizzle if you will), is very business minded. As I mentioned before, she has a major say in what happens in her shows and is in complete control of the direction of her career. If you don't believe me, please check out the 60 Minutes clip/entire hour on her. She is smart and knows what she is doing (a lot like Lady Gaga, but I'll save that for another post). Because of this, I highly doubt that you will see her end up like other famous people: robbing stores (Lindsay Lohan), boozing her heart out (Britney Spears), or doing insane amounts of drugs (which artist do we being with here??).
Lastly, as far as country goes, she knows how to write really sad songs. Tears are the hallmark of a good country song, and Taylor Swift hit that nail on the head.
On a moral note, Taylor Swift is not trashy and she wears real clothes to cover her body. Yes, she may look like a praying mantis and be a serial dater, but she has her head on straight and I highly respect her for that.
You go, Taylor Swift.
Great post! Love the ending about the serial dater! I really do like her songs. They are sappy and mostly about breaking up, but they hit the core of what people are feeling!!! She is very talented and I am glad she has stayed grounded!!
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