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AIBU to say Taylor Swift is a once in a generation songwriter?

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 19:33

I’ve had 1989 TV on all day and she’s just magic 🥰

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 20:08

I see people call her bland on mumsnet a lot and I just wonder if those using that word have ever actually listened to some of her lyrics, because it’s such an inapt descriptor!

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 20:07

Digimoor · 27/10/2023 20:04

No, she's like Ed Sheeran

Once in a generation is more like Kanye

In this house we don’t support anti-semites

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 20:06

PlusOneTwoThree · 27/10/2023 20:01

I quite like her, my daughter loves her but I couldn’t get tickets for less than £1200 so unfortunately we have to have lots of concerts in the kitchen

Her songs are easy to sing along to and usually have some kind of catchy hook
However I don’t rate her as an amazing songwriter no
I think the reason she appeals to so many teenage girls is because she writes like one

I mean - “sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby, and I’m a monster on the hill” … what?! 🤦🏻‍♀️

This is a lyric for tall girls!

taylor swift is 5 ft 9, I’m 6 feet tall. There’s a specific adolescent misery that comes with being inches taller than every other girl you know when the in thing is to be sexy baby (that’s a 30 Rock reference that Liz Lemon fans will know). Always awkward, oversized, too much, unfeminine, unable to fit in. I understand the feeling too well…!

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RunningAndSinging · 27/10/2023 20:05

I took my DDs to the cinema to see her Eras Movie and was very impressed. She wasn’t really on my radar before but obviously has been around a long time, has written lots of songs I have known and liked over the years and has an amazing stamina to put on such a long and engaging show.

AllegroConMoto · 27/10/2023 20:05

I think Ed Sheeran is a better songwriter (but I’d rather see Taylor Swift live)

Digimoor · 27/10/2023 20:04

No, she's like Ed Sheeran

Once in a generation is more like Kanye

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Jk987 · 27/10/2023 20:02

Sounds like she's too young and beautiful for some of the mumsnet readers! She's a great artist and performer and I would love to see her live! I like Trouble best.

PlusOneTwoThree · 27/10/2023 20:01

I quite like her, my daughter loves her but I couldn’t get tickets for less than £1200 so unfortunately we have to have lots of concerts in the kitchen

Her songs are easy to sing along to and usually have some kind of catchy hook
However I don’t rate her as an amazing songwriter no
I think the reason she appeals to so many teenage girls is because she writes like one

I mean - “sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby, and I’m a monster on the hill” … what?! 🤦🏻‍♀️

FrodoBagginsToeHair · 27/10/2023 20:00

Ed Sheeran has a much bigger range of ability when it comes to writing. So no, she’s not once in a generation

Itwasamemo2 · 27/10/2023 19:58

Think Ed Sheeran is far more talented.

NeverTalksToStrangers2 · 27/10/2023 19:56

She's absolutely incredible.

tunapokebowl · 27/10/2023 19:56

Wow some very negative comments. Yes of course she is, you don't get that popular without being very very good.

Her covid albums were my favs, but there's something for everyone

itsmylife7 · 27/10/2023 19:56

AlisonDonut · 27/10/2023 19:49

I've not heard one song of hers.

Same here.
I only listen to 70s and 80s radio stations.
Don't watch TV much.

I've heard of her but never listened to her music.
Will have a listen on YouTube.... and report back. 😀

Oblomov23 · 27/10/2023 19:55

Talented. But as a showman, I don 't rate her as a songwriter particularly,

Julen7 · 27/10/2023 19:54

HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 19:53

Deadly serious!

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Fair enough 😎

Newuser75 · 27/10/2023 19:53

I think she is very talented certainly. And still exceptionally popular as the tocket sales on the tour next year has shown!

HerculesMulligan · 27/10/2023 19:53

I am not enough of a Swiftie to see her live but I love those of her songs that I know - I think she's a very clever, insightful songwriter.

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 19:53

Julen7 · 27/10/2023 19:51

Are you serious?

Deadly serious!

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 19:52

TheSecretHistoryOfGoldfinchTartt · 27/10/2023 19:51

I agree OP. She’s such a talent. Waiting excitedly to see her in London and Edinburgh next year.

I’m seeing her in London too! Absolutely thrilling for it.

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HomeatRoseCottage · 27/10/2023 19:52

Floralnomad · 27/10/2023 19:49

No , there are plenty of good songwriters about in her generation.

I do think there are lots of good songwriters, but I don’t personally think anyone currently making music has been as lyrically impressive as she has consistently been for about 15 years now

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TheSecretHistoryOfGoldfinchTartt · 27/10/2023 19:51

I agree OP. She’s such a talent. Waiting excitedly to see her in London and Edinburgh next year.

Julen7 · 27/10/2023 19:51

Are you serious?

Zingy123 · 27/10/2023 19:50

I completely disagree. I don't see the attraction.

IHeartGeneHunt · 27/10/2023 19:50

Yes, you are

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