Am I the only person that doesn't like Taylor Swift?

Thanks, I see! Haven’t met anyone blessed on social media but met a lot of “honoured and proud” people on LinkedIn so I think I understand now and definitely should have phrased it differently.

We do have Melodifestivalen every year which is a huge thing widely covered on tv, radio and everywhere, and my kids do like it. So they are definitely not only into “classics”.

Same 🤷🏼‍♀️

@CortieTat Oh I see!

It came across as "I'm so relieved my kids don't listen to TS, her music is pop, I would hate it if they listened to her....but they like DM and so do I".

Which was a puzzling moment because a lot of TS is 80s inspired pop.

"Blessed" is used on social media by people who are trying to show off about nothing. Hope that helps.

Because it’s music I can relate to, I feel great that I can bond with my children over some shared experiences and interests.

What other word would you suggest to use instead of blessed? I’m not a native English speaker so it’s quite surprising to me that “blessed” is triggering (or any other word for “causing a strong reaction”).

I also feel blessed or whatever synonym that my kids like to play my favourite board game.

BTW, a PP on this thread said that TS lyrics were Vogon poetry. I laughed and couldn’t help but google some of her lyrics. Best recommendation 😅.

Why do you feel blessed?

My kid listens to different music than me but I don't consider it a blessing or otherwise.

This thread sounds like a bunch of adults stuck in highschool trying to prove they are way too cool to listen to Taylor Swift.

Reminds me of this line funny enough.

"And you, would hide away and find your peace of mind
With some indie record that's much cooler than mine"

Fair point! Heartbreak is a popular theme across most genres.

I find some of her songs catchy, if not cliche. I don't get the hero worship, though, especially from grown women.

I think you misunderstood me. I’m happy that DD listens to the music I can relate to.

Like I said, I’ve probably heard some TS songs but I can’t remember or name them. I’ve never seen any news about her either. I listen to a talk radio station while driving. Maybe if my kids liked her I would be more exposed to her music who knows.

I mean, if you avoid people who do that… who are you left with?

They're not 'whining', they're working.

have you considered not listening to their music?

@CortieTat I would bet money I'm older than you. feeling "blessed" by anything ...and particularly that you think your DD doesn't like pop!

I'm older than you for sure!

I've had a few emails from relatives referencing a whole bunch of personal shit about TS that they saw in the "news". I'm there for the music, the lyrics, the show.

I don't recall seeing any man get so much hate on MN.

Utterly agree. Sick of these 'adored' artists singing out a lost love from bloody years ago, or that they were with for a matter of weeks. You're 34 Taylor, and Adele you're 35 - stop whining!

You can easily explain my answer by assuming that I’m old. Basically a dinosaur :-) Can’t get enough is very nice to sing along while cooking!

But you say you feel "blessed" your DD doesn't like pop?

i'm baffled. But this thread is full people trying to prove their indie record is much cooler than anyone else's 🤷🏻‍♀️

TS did a full gig playing guitar with Def Leppard - not rock enough?

I will shake it off by watching a DM classic

I don’t know! I think they are DM :-) The concerts are definitely much more rock than pop.

Depeche Mode are pop?! I love them too.

What an absolutely disgusting thing to say about someone

I often find the people declaring that she's bland/crap/can't sing/can't stand her say it like a badge of honour and to sound somehow superior to masses - kind of like the people who declare proudly they've never watched an episode of Friends/Game of Thrones/whatever.

If you think she only writes songs for teenage girls then you've not listened to her last 4 albums - some of her writing is truly beautiful - and whilst she doesn't have the vocal range of Whitney/Mariah/Adele, she can most certainly sing. She's a songwriter who sings, not a singer who can write.

Her new album wasn't written to win accolades or awards (although it most certainly will imo) - it was written for herself, and to close a chapter in her life. She has openly stated she writes songs as therapy.

She's grown up and learned life lessons in the harshest spotlight, had her art sold from under her, reclaimed her name after people shamed her, and still works her ass off. My 10 year old absolutely adores her and I think she is an absolute badass.

And in her own words "The worst kind of person is someone who makes someone else feel bad, dumb or stupid about something"

I know about clean versions - my DD was young enough when Rihanna brought out S&M that she only ever heard the radio edit

I was thinking more of things that aren’t explicit but also aren’t particularly ambiguous, like, only bought this dress so you can take it off - for example, can’t say I’d be particularly comfortable with an 8 yr old singing dress at all tbh 😂 but that line especially, but I know Spotify plays me random songs after a playlist finishes and wondered how that works

like, do you just have to accept that you can’t vet things quite the same now? Or is there something I’m missing because I haven’t needed it?

sorry, but of a tangent, I just wondered

while swearing is alot more common in modern pop albums most artists, including Taylor, have 'clean' versions available on streaming. Regarding lyrical content it's remarkable what will go over kids heads. I grew up in 90's and songs like Sex on the Beach were regulars at discos, and I was a big Spice Girls fan and 2 Become 1 was a hit, and that never mattered, I didn't understand. I presume it's a similar attitude now.

If you have a shared subscription, you can block explicit lyrics, you can also set the age for your child account. There’s also Spotify for Kids which my children had when they were younger.

I’ve heard about her of course but I can’t name or remember a single song. I have a tween at home and she likes Depeche Mode and Iron Maiden. DM probably because we’ve been at their concert together and she loved it. I’ve never seen her listening to or looking for pop songs. I feel quite blessed.

Out of curiosity - because my kids are adults now

How do you keep the not child friendly songs from an 8 yr old nowadays?

When mine were that age I could put singles in their mp3 players or buy themed compilation cds and they only left the odd album they asked for to vet.

But from reputation onwards Taylor has some really not appropriate for kids songs and lyrics, how does that work if you’re streaming? I know you can block explicit lyrics, but what about the other stuff?