Last vid my mic cut out for some weird reason in places so I went back and edited in the camera audio for those patches! What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below!
please please please do Dear john(written about john mayer when they dated he was 32 she was 19), and wouldve couldve shouldve, written once she was the same age as john qhen they dated. The live version of dear john is AMAZING & wouldve couldve shouldve has sooooo much imagary for you to dissect! love your reactions& music fella!
The cross stitched framed quote on the wall is by Cher. Her Mom said to her"Sweetheart, why don't you settle down and find a rich man?) Cher responded with "Mom, I am a rich man." Obviously a callback to when Women needed Men financially.
I can’t stand how everybody’s hating on her for going to support her boyfriend watching his games. She’s just his girlfriend watching him play a game. She doesn’t have any control over how many times they show her it’s just ridiculous. They always find something to complain about with her.
As Taylor said " She can't help if she is pissing off some Dad's, Brad's and Chad's. The NFL has cameras half a mile away and she has no idea if they are showing her once or seventeen times. Epic Quote from Taylor!😊
I live in Maryland and someone called into the local radio station to complain that they were playing Taylor because it is going to jinx the Ravens. I couldn't believe my ears. People are obnoxious. You can be a Swiftie and still a Ravens fan...come on! She gets too much hate for zero reason.
I love the sign in the beginning that is paying homage to Cher. Cher’s mom told her to settle down and marry a rich man. Cher said, “Mom, I am a rich man.” 😂👏🏼🙌🏼 I love it
@@rebornfurnituredesigns2492 This video in particular has a lot of Easter eggs for other songs on the album. There’s the Cher quote nodding to The Man; Hayley Kiyoko shoots an arrow into a bullseye with 5 in the middle, which is a way of saying the 5th song on the album is The Archer; and Adam Lambert is tattooing Ellen with the name of this summer’s single from the album, Cruel Summer. There are probably even more nods to songs that I’ve missed, too!
Your reviews are so amazing! You pick up every little nuance! I’m a swiftie and I get so much more out of her songs with your reviews! Keep them coming!
@@KnoxHillI second this suggestion! The Man is an awesome song! Also, wanted to point out a few of the cameos you missed in this one that are pretty awesome! -The guy with the teapot is one of the new Queer Eye guys. -The guys around the table with her are the entire cast of Queer Eye. -The gentleman carrying the crown on the red velvet pillow is none other than the Queen of Drag, RuPaul! I legit shrieked when I saw him, because I adore Mama Ru! ❤❤❤ Anyway, I adore all your reaction vids, and I can't wait for the next one, man!
Agreed. I love watching his reactions because his understanding of lyricism and how they tie to the video AND her larger catalogue of music is impressive - especially the more he watches.
Also some men tell women to "calm down" and to lower their voices if they are upset or disagree with them because they're "being too loud" Unfortunately common in workplaces too. So Taylor is using a common put down in her song another identity switch up. Very clever writing by her and good review by you
Reputation era is right after the kimye drama when kim called Taylor a snake. So the tattoo of butterflies flying from the snake figure symbolizes her moving on from that era. I really enjoy your Taylor reactions. You are very clever and as a non native English speaker I really like your perspectives on the lyrics. Thank you!
That's a really interesting I never thought about it like that. I always just thought of the obvious like a holes that "throw shade" at lgbtq don't make them less gay. Thanks for sharing this.
I love that you picked up on a couple things I hadn't noticed. Like, they were in the sun and the haters were in the shade. Also, "The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation saw a surge in donations hours after Taylor Swift released her latest music video "You Need To Calm Down" on June 14."
5:57 "flag that represents that spectrum" - Bars lol Taylor Swift is the undisputed pop GOAT of this generation. If her music ain't for you, that's cool, but you've got to put respect on her name. She is phenomenal not just with her art but her reach and her impact. She's a conscientious role model who knows who she is and what her values are. You can disagree with her values but you can't deny that she is a good person at heart trying to do good.
It feels like one of the motivations of including the scene reflecting a resolution of the Katy Perry/Taylor Swift “feud” in this song is to subtly acknowledge that she herself once took part in a little bit of social media warring and negativity where both of them probably needed to “calm down” and showing that growth and maturity can happen and people can choose to change and choose to reconcile and resolve issues and be respectful. I feel like this also takes this video out of just being just a video that is meant to be taking a shot back at people she disagrees with to perhaps being an attempt to model reconciliation and respect even where there is disagreement. I may be reading more into that but she could have chosen lots of situations to highlight a resolution with KP and she chose this video in the context of the message of this song.
I love the "Mom, I am a rich man." in the beginning. Cher has a story about her mother telling her she needed to find a rich man to marry, and her response was "Mom, I am a rich man."
I second this! i found your channel b/c of your Taylor reactions, but love your other content as well. Any Taylor song would make for a great video. I'm going to mention Karma b/c you mentioned karma in this video. 🙂
Ah yes, my favourite Deadpool actor, Bryan Fennels. Great reaction as always! This song just makes me feel so happy and tear up. I'm glad that someone as smart as you really gets into the lyrics, sound production, and visuals. More TS please!
I just noticed that the tattoo is a snake morphing into butterflies (this first happened in the Me! video - also from this album). Reputation album/era morphing into the Lover album/era "cuz shade never made anybody less gay" has a double-meaning, too. There's the obvious "throw shade" but also staying in the dark (closeted) doesn't make you less gay. I love how they're all calmly sunbathing while the protesters are freaking out in the shade. I always equated the scene of Burgers and French Fries as (BFF = Best Friends Forever/they made up) but I like the beef/salty analogy. (I blame my vegetarianism for never thinking of this.) You're a really good guide through Taylor Swift videos/lyrics because she has so many double-meaning phrases that can be hard to catch.
A football player and a rapper finally got me to listen to Ms. Swift (yes, the rock I live under is large). Weird world. Clearly, I had heard that song before, just didn't know who it was. Loved the video as well.
7:02 This tattoo is a reference to another love song, as well as the bow arrow that hits the target at number 5, because the fifth song on the album is called the archer... we need a reaction with these songs
you mentioned karma, I think that should be the next song right after "the man"! I think you'll get a kick out of it. Thank you as always for your great analysis!
Dude. Hardcore Swifty for many years here. I just have to say listening to your reaction and breakdown was awesome. You made me see things I didn’t see before. Keep it up man!
You are a breath of fresh air, especially in a world where stereotypes often overshadow the complexity of people. It's easy to fall into the trap of assumptions, particularly when it comes to someone in the rap industry. You not only defy these stereotypes but also stand out as a beacon of awareness and understanding. I appreciate that you don't shy away from acknowledging real societal issues, specifically those affecting the LGBT community. It's a testament to your commitment to using your platform for positive change. Witnessing you radiate genuine enjoyment while engaging with a meaningful music video is a reminder that individuals can break free from limiting labels and contribute positively to social discourse. I'm grateful to know someone like you who challenges assumptions and fosters a more inclusive and enlightened conversation within his sphere of influence. Thank you! I'm a silent fan.
The reactions of music you do is beyond phenomenal. It is very clear you know music, composition, and can easily find the meaning behind the wordplay. Even when it is not so subtle. Now I am kind of wanting a Rhythm Nation reaction......you are too good at this.
I love how you breakdown the songs and videos. Some people just focus on the songs, some people will just say that the song is good, like they just do it for views. I feel like you are definitely one of the better react channels. The line "shade never made anybody less gay," is one of my all time favorite lines of any song. I also like the one in the last verse saying, " we figured it out we all got crowns,"
I am SO glad you gave appreciation for her timing on something as small as matching the movement of her coat to the beat. This is why I LOVE her reputation tour, bc every song she choreographs the micro movements to the beat and I find it so tasty! Lol Also, my dude knew there was an acronym for GLAD when i am gay and didn't even know that. But still called him Bryan Fenalds. I am deceased.
Love that you got so excited to see Hannah! 😂 Jessie Ferguson is there with his husband, Justin Mikita, being re-married by Ciara. The cameo list of this song is a mile long and brilliant, top to bottom. For example, when she says “can you not step on his gown” Billy Porter is walking down the protest line, and he frequently wears AMAZING dresses to awards shows. Pretty much every shot is like that - she did a great job co-directing this video.
So glad to come across this video. I loved you analysis and your energy I'm happy to see a kind, supportive man talking about Taylor. She is getting so many vile, disgusting people talking about the most recent thing that's happened to her and this is just a breath of fresh air
Another smart and insightful analysis! You always catch on all the metaphors of the lyrics and symbolism of these videos normal reactors miss so kudos to you! Even the GLAAD reference!
You always have the best breakdowns! I watch ALOT of reaction videos and yours are the best at really diving into the meanings. Loved this one. The video I've always thought was incredibly done!!
The “step on his gown” lyric was with a cameo from Tony Award winning actor Billy Porter-who most people know him as “that guy who wore a dress on a red carpet” and made people inexplicably mad. He actually had worn a pink cape to the 2019 Golden Globes and because of the reaction to that, he reached out to Christian Siriano to make him a gown to wear to the 91st Academy Awards to challenge ideas of masculinity. So putting his cameo with the lyric, “Like can you just not, step on his gown, you need to calm down…” was the obvious choice. ❤
you know, no one had a problem back in the 70s with the character Kllinger on MASH. He was always in women's clothes. Back then it was so he could say he was crazy but, it still was something accepted by the camp and not hated on. It became a fun thing and people missed the dresses when Klinger stopped doing that in order to be company clerk in later seasons. So I don't see any difference in this character dressing in dresses and Billy in dresses to also make a statement and be himself.
Ryan Reynolds is painting at the end. He is painting the Stonewall Inn. This video was made at the time of the 50th anniversary of the police riots there. Jessie Tyler Ferguson asked Taylor to preform at one of the parties for the Stonewall anniversary. Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively are some of Taylor's best friends. The trilogy about James, Inez and Betty are the names of their 3 girls. They have had another child since then. James is also at the beginning of Taylor's song Gorgeous. Taylor was playing the Lover album for Ryan and Blake before it came out and little James repeated repeated the word from that song. Taylor asked if she could record it for the song. I believe she has a songwriting credit for the Gorgeous song. She was a toddler. 😂
Please do the short film for All Too Well. I know you've reacted to the song already but the short film is just amazing! It was also directed by Taylor herself!
Love your breakdowns- you catch so many subtleties that others do not. Yes, Taylor definitely has bars! I love the ways she buries stinging social commentary and disses in the fun melodies. You end up bopping to it and then wham - heavy messaging! It’s like Eminem but in pop form.
I wouldn’t consider myself a Taylor Swift fan at all, but I appreciated your analysis of this one song of hers that I know. Because of your analysis, I think I might have just grown a new respect for her writing.
I love all your TS reaction videos! You are so perceptive and I understand the song so much deeper after watching. I think you and Taylor could write a pretty clever song together 🙂
So glaad that you catch up on the glaad reference!! also in case you missed it, Katy being Burger = B Taylor being French Fries = FF Together they are BFF !!
Thank you for this reaction. I love her and I am in no way her target audience. The guys who feel a need to comment negatively are telling on themselves. I can’t fathom why they bother if they just don’t like her.
Your content is always 100% on point. You are so intuitive and catch all the little nuances and Easter eggs that Taylor puts out. I’ve watched that video dozens of times and you found even more interesting little clues. Bravo! Also, so sorry for your recent losses.
@@KnoxHill I think you have great potential in anything you do, you have that built in grind and grit, keep going your worth all that's coming for you 🙏
My 70 year old mother and me in my 40s are the biggest swifties on the planet so if you say you are not her age group I am guessing you must not have listened to her albums at all.☺But music taste is a personal thing of course.
It probably isn't a generational gap. I am her target audience. Haha. At least in age and gender). She just doesn't resonate with me at all. I don't like the sound of the music and while some of her lyrics are clever, they just don't reach me. The struggles I have gone through are just a lot different. I really don't like much pop music at all either. (And yes, I have heard a decent collection of her different albums. I just don't like it). Nothing wrong with liking her or not. I just wanted to say that it doesn't have to be a generational thing. It is okay to say you just don't like her music. I don't know why people seem to think either you shouldn't say that, feel like saying you don't like her music means you also have to disparage her as a person or call her talentless, or why her fans always insist if you don't like her stuff you haven't heard enough of it. Sometimes we just don't like stuff. It is okay.
I love people who actually give a reason that they are not a Taylor fan like this instead of saying, I hate her or can’t stand her! This comment is much appreciated from a True Swiftie!!!
I love your breakdowns of TS music and vids. Great commentary and insight. I’m the only TS fan in my circle and everyone trashes her … it’s so nice to hear someone who recognizes her musical talents
❤ love your energy and how you shine Knox. You bring all of us up with you, and truly inspire people to be the best version of themselves ❤❤❤❤ keep being amazing. Wishing all the love and happiness to you and your wife and girls!
Knox, I love your Taylor Swift videos. You always help me understand what is going on musically, leading to a greater appreciation of the music that I listen to. Your TouTube reactions are my favorite.
Yep! She and Katy Perry buried that hatchet and put the past behind them. I’m not a huge Katy fan still but, I love Taylor for the way she can forgive people ❤ they still aren’t besties but, it’s really sweet the way they came together again. I also love that Taylor isn’t afraid to call out haters. This song is so fun and I love that she pulled together such amazing celebs for the video. ❤
I love your reactions to Taylor’s songs!!!!! You are so good at picking up the things most of us don’t see the first time watching her videos!!!! She also puts so many Easter eggs in her videos for us Swifty’s to find. I have to watch them numerous times and still miss things you pick up the first time. Please do her all her videos!!!!!😅😊❤
WOW, learning about how you experience hate, and yes, TS she is really a very strong being to handle all that she deals with....I saw a couple other big stars IG accounts and I was stunned at the intensity of the meanness written at them - Taylor has comments turned off on her IG, no comments allowed :) smart girl!!.....some people just have dark damaged despairing souls and I guess need to project that outward to relieve themselves of their toxic self hate that they swim in all the time.......I think your reviews are amazing and I particularly appreciate that you go back a few seconds each time b4 beginning to play the song again!! Always great info and insights!!🙌🙆🏻♂👍
Ok, I’m an older “Swiftie”, I have a few of her CD’s, I’ve watched a Livestream of one of her Eras Tour concerts, I bought myself one of her merch hoodies - but I’m not up on all the tea, all the Easter eggs, all the drama… You need to review every single one of Taylor’s music videos because it’s like a TS education! You seem so perceptive, and immediately get all of her references, you’re great at this!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (I had watched this particular video a couple of times, but didn’t get even half of the things and cameos and lyrics meanings that you pointed out). Had to Subscribe ❤
People have nothing going on in their lives so they need to hate on others for some twisted sense of enjoyment. It's really sad honestly. You are a great reactor. Never let the haters get to you❤❤❤
You're becoming my favorite TS reactor because you listen to and appreciate the lyrics. To me, she is the Shakespeare of our generation (what would he have been like in the 21st century? A bit like this, I think). I have a BA in Literature, but you catch a few things even I missed!
Her back tattoo is reference to her shedding her metamorphosis from her reputation era to her lover era (there was something similar at the beginning of the ME! music video)
Another great breakdown of a great video! I love the way you pay attention to details while catching the overall arc of meaning in a song and video. I keep going back to this video of Taylor's when I need to calm down! The world is a bit loud right now. Thanks!!
By the way, to fully understand the butterflies tattoos you have to watch the intro to the video for _ME!_ -the first single from this album ("Lover").
I love your reactions so much! I waited until my family was good and didn’t have a reason to interrupt me so I could watch in one watch! (No one was hurt by my absence: husband is 54 and son is 18)
I love your reviews of Taylor's music. I love your insight regarding the lyrics, the educational value (to me at least) regarding the musicality, and the hidden meanings which are sometimes over my head. Keep it up!
TAYLOR MIGHT HAVE BEEN SALTY WITH THE FRIES made me laugh out loud 😂 you’re so quick! Also some cameos you didn’t comment on were the Queer Eye guys! I think you’d enjoy their show.
impossible not to drop a like in every single vid of yours! keep up with the amazing content and original songs and thank you for what tou said about individuality ❤
Your reactions/lyric analyses really are my favourites! You pick up on so much that other people (and I) completely miss! I hope you're doing ok. "Brian Feynolds" 😂 Brilliant.
Idk how many times I’ve seen this video. I never once got the “beef” and “salty” fries thing untik yoy said it. I did get that burger and fries go together. Butm the beef and salty went way over my head!
Last vid my mic cut out for some weird reason in places so I went back and edited in the camera audio for those patches! What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below!
I think reacting to BoyWithUke would be cool 😊
Handlebars by flobots
Can you react to The Man by Taylor Swift. It goes into the double standards of men and women in the music industry.
Definitely do THE MAN next
please please please do Dear john(written about john mayer when they dated he was 32 she was 19), and wouldve couldve shouldve, written once she was the same age as john qhen they dated. The live version of dear john is AMAZING & wouldve couldve shouldve has sooooo much imagary for you to dissect! love your reactions& music fella!
"I know that guy. That's Bryan Fenalds. I think he's famous." Got me lmao
i was looking for this comment 😂
Lmao
I was searching for this 😂 I nearly died when I saw no comment on this until I stumbled upon this 😅😅😅😅
Me during the reaction : "he's gotta to say DEADPOOL" 😊😊😊
Him : " That's Bryan Fenalds!!!"
Me : 😶😶😳😳
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The best ever! Love it!!!!😂😂😂
I laughed so hard when he didn’t even know who that was and basically Benedict Cumberbatch’d his name.
"Taylor swift is a battle rapper with a guitar" SIR. IM GOING TO NEED THAT ON MERCH NOW
NEED
Need X2
Yes!!! Sold !!
I need this!!
THE MAN BY TAYLOR SWIFT NEXT
please!!
This is getting some votes 👀
@@KnoxHilldefinitely this one next Knox!
@@KnoxHillyes the man pls😍
PLEASEEEEE
The cross stitched framed quote on the wall is by Cher.
Her Mom said to her"Sweetheart, why don't you settle down and find a rich man?) Cher responded with "Mom, I am a rich man." Obviously a callback to when Women needed Men financially.
I love this quote Cher is a queen. Also an Easter egg for The Man!
I can’t stand how everybody’s hating on her for going to support her boyfriend watching his games. She’s just his girlfriend watching him play a game. She doesn’t have any control over how many times they show her it’s just ridiculous. They always find something to complain about with her.
As Taylor said " She can't help if she is pissing off some Dad's, Brad's and Chad's. The NFL has cameras half a mile away and she has no idea if they are showing her once or seventeen times. Epic Quote from Taylor!😊
@@ameliadavis1979 And SO much more confident! I’m loving 30s-era Taylor.
I live in Maryland and someone called into the local radio station to complain that they were playing Taylor because it is going to jinx the Ravens. I couldn't believe my ears. People are obnoxious. You can be a Swiftie and still a Ravens fan...come on! She gets too much hate for zero reason.
@@kristenchumley1421 Football fans and superstitions can be… a lot.
@@khills I figure they’ve been playing her music all season and we’re doing just fine so don’t break tradition now! lol
I love the sign in the beginning that is paying homage to Cher. Cher’s mom told her to settle down and marry a rich man. Cher said, “Mom, I am a rich man.” 😂👏🏼🙌🏼 I love it
Also a bit of a nod to The Man.
@@khills Definitely! I had never heard it so I just went and listened to it and it totally is! ❤️
@@rebornfurnituredesigns2492 This video in particular has a lot of Easter eggs for other songs on the album. There’s the Cher quote nodding to The Man; Hayley Kiyoko shoots an arrow into a bullseye with 5 in the middle, which is a way of saying the 5th song on the album is The Archer; and Adam Lambert is tattooing Ellen with the name of this summer’s single from the album, Cruel Summer. There are probably even more nods to songs that I’ve missed, too!
Your reviews are so amazing! You pick up every little nuance! I’m a swiftie and I get so much more out of her songs with your reviews! Keep them coming!
You got it! What’s next?
The man
Just wait!! The more he sees the more he will connect!!!
@@KnoxHillI second this suggestion! The Man is an awesome song! Also, wanted to point out a few of the cameos you missed in this one that are pretty awesome!
-The guy with the teapot is one of the new Queer Eye guys.
-The guys around the table with her are the entire cast of Queer Eye.
-The gentleman carrying the crown on the red velvet pillow is none other than the Queen of Drag, RuPaul! I legit shrieked when I saw him, because I adore Mama Ru! ❤❤❤
Anyway, I adore all your reaction vids, and I can't wait for the next one, man!
Agreed. I love watching his reactions because his understanding of lyricism and how they tie to the video AND her larger catalogue of music is impressive - especially the more he watches.
Also some men tell women to "calm down" and to lower their voices if they are upset or disagree with them because they're "being too loud" Unfortunately common in workplaces too. So Taylor is using a common put down in her song another identity switch up. Very clever writing by her and good review by you
"Taylor Swift is a battle-rapper with a guitar" - truer words have never been said!
Reputation era is right after the kimye drama when kim called Taylor a snake. So the tattoo of butterflies flying from the snake figure symbolizes her moving on from that era.
I really enjoy your Taylor reactions. You are very clever and as a non native English speaker I really like your perspectives on the lyrics. Thank you!
The line "snakes and stones never broke my bones" also references that drama
@@jsalg6481 Also this was the second single off Lover after Me! whose intro is the pastel snake bursting into butterflies.
Also “shade never made anyone less gay” can be interpreted as being closeted (not openly out) doesn’t make you less gay. Love your content, Knox ❤
Was looking for this comment, my thoughts exactly.
That's a really interesting I never thought about it like that. I always just thought of the obvious like a holes that "throw shade" at lgbtq don't make them less gay. Thanks for sharing this.
I love that you picked up on a couple things I hadn't noticed. Like, they were in the sun and the haters were in the shade. Also,
"The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation saw a surge in donations hours after Taylor Swift released her latest music video "You Need To Calm Down" on June 14."
Didn't know that and now I'm crying...needed that.
I did not catch that. Thanks for pointing it out
5:57 "flag that represents that spectrum" - Bars lol
Taylor Swift is the undisputed pop GOAT of this generation. If her music ain't for you, that's cool, but you've got to put respect on her name. She is phenomenal not just with her art but her reach and her impact. She's a conscientious role model who knows who she is and what her values are. You can disagree with her values but you can't deny that she is a good person at heart trying to do good.
It feels like one of the motivations of including the scene reflecting a resolution of the Katy Perry/Taylor Swift “feud” in this song is to subtly acknowledge that she herself once took part in a little bit of social media warring and negativity where both of them probably needed to “calm down” and showing that growth and maturity can happen and people can choose to change and choose to reconcile and resolve issues and be respectful. I feel like this also takes this video out of just being just a video that is meant to be taking a shot back at people she disagrees with to perhaps being an attempt to model reconciliation and respect even where there is disagreement. I may be reading more into that but she could have chosen lots of situations to highlight a resolution with KP and she chose this video in the context of the message of this song.
I love this thought and insight! Thank you!
I love the "Mom, I am a rich man." in the beginning. Cher has a story about her mother telling her she needed to find a rich man to marry, and her response was "Mom, I am a rich man."
Love your reactions and breakdowns, Taylor or otherwise. You and the work you do are appreciated! 🖤
Thank you 🙏
I second this! i found your channel b/c of your Taylor reactions, but love your other content as well. Any Taylor song would make for a great video. I'm going to mention Karma b/c you mentioned karma in this video. 🙂
Hard agree! My favourite RUclipsr atm
Fantastic the way you can break down a song
Me too! Just found Knox thru other TS reactions. I love his. They're so insightful and he's got a kick ass view of the world.
I think that guy painting at the end was Ryan Reynolds. What a clever song! Great breakdown, Knox!
Haha I know it was a joke 🙌
The Ryan Reynolds clip was an ode to Norman Rockwell’s self portrait.
Ah yes, my favourite Deadpool actor, Bryan Fennels.
Great reaction as always! This song just makes me feel so happy and tear up. I'm glad that someone as smart as you really gets into the lyrics, sound production, and visuals. More TS please!
And Taylor repays him by bringing to the Player's suit on Sundays to watch football! So long as he cheers for Travis
I just noticed that the tattoo is a snake morphing into butterflies (this first happened in the Me! video - also from this album). Reputation album/era morphing into the Lover album/era
"cuz shade never made anybody less gay" has a double-meaning, too. There's the obvious "throw shade" but also staying in the dark (closeted) doesn't make you less gay.
I love how they're all calmly sunbathing while the protesters are freaking out in the shade.
I always equated the scene of Burgers and French Fries as (BFF = Best Friends Forever/they made up) but I like the beef/salty analogy. (I blame my vegetarianism for never thinking of this.)
You're a really good guide through Taylor Swift videos/lyrics because she has so many double-meaning phrases that can be hard to catch.
A football player and a rapper finally got me to listen to Ms. Swift (yes, the rock I live under is large). Weird world. Clearly, I had heard that song before, just didn't know who it was. Loved the video as well.
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It’s so awesome you liked the video - she gets LOTS of hate for this one. 🤦🏼♀️
@@khillsCan't not like something that is clearly about love and acceptance. That she gets hate for this one only makes me like it more.
I looked i still cant find original. I agree
7:02 This tattoo is a reference to another love song, as well as the bow arrow that hits the target at number 5, because the fifth song on the album is called the archer... we need a reaction with these songs
Burger & French Fries = BFF!
you mentioned karma, I think that should be the next song right after "the man"! I think you'll get a kick out of it. Thank you as always for your great analysis!
I’d especially like to see him reacting to Karma and then Karma featuring Ice Spice!
"no body no crime" is a lyrical/story telling masterpiece that is like a dateline episode. please listen to it.
I love how so many artist are standing up for the marginalized communities. Thank you for such a a great reaction. I love this song and video.
Brian Feynord made me laugh so much 😂 Thanks for this video, I enjoyed a lot
I agree The Man and Long Pond Studio sessions.
I'd LOVE an analysis of Long Pond
also the “sunshine on the street” is literally her describing the month of june which is the middle of summer which is insanely clever imagery
"I believe in the celebration of the individual"
Dude. Hardcore Swifty for many years here. I just have to say listening to your reaction and breakdown was awesome. You made me see things I didn’t see before. Keep it up man!
You are a breath of fresh air, especially in a world where stereotypes often overshadow the complexity of people. It's easy to fall into the trap of assumptions, particularly when it comes to someone in the rap industry. You not only defy these stereotypes but also stand out as a beacon of awareness and understanding.
I appreciate that you don't shy away from acknowledging real societal issues, specifically those affecting the LGBT community. It's a testament to your commitment to using your platform for positive change. Witnessing you radiate genuine enjoyment while engaging with a meaningful music video is a reminder that individuals can break free from limiting labels and contribute positively to social discourse.
I'm grateful to know someone like you who challenges assumptions and fosters a more inclusive and enlightened conversation within his sphere of influence.
Thank you! I'm a silent fan.
I may not listen to Taylor Swift's music but I have respect for her. I do like this song for calling out the haters 😊
The reactions of music you do is beyond phenomenal. It is very clear you know music, composition, and can easily find the meaning behind the wordplay. Even when it is not so subtle.
Now I am kind of wanting a Rhythm Nation reaction......you are too good at this.
I love how you breakdown the songs and videos. Some people just focus on the songs, some people will just say that the song is good, like they just do it for views. I feel like you are definitely one of the better react channels. The line "shade never made anybody less gay," is one of my all time favorite lines of any song. I also like the one in the last verse saying, " we figured it out we all got crowns,"
I am SO glad you gave appreciation for her timing on something as small as matching the movement of her coat to the beat. This is why I LOVE her reputation tour, bc every song she choreographs the micro movements to the beat and I find it so tasty! Lol
Also, my dude knew there was an acronym for GLAD when i am gay and didn't even know that. But still called him Bryan Fenalds. I am deceased.
You should get an award for being one of the best Taylor swift’s reactor’s, you break everything down so beautifully!!❤️😎🇨🇦
I love “I celebrate the individual “ well said & so true.
I'm glad it got reposted
Had to fix the audio issues 🤟
Love that you got so excited to see Hannah! 😂 Jessie Ferguson is there with his husband, Justin Mikita, being re-married by Ciara. The cameo list of this song is a mile long and brilliant, top to bottom. For example, when she says “can you not step on his gown” Billy Porter is walking down the protest line, and he frequently wears AMAZING dresses to awards shows. Pretty much every shot is like that - she did a great job co-directing this video.
So glad to come across this video. I loved you analysis and your energy
I'm happy to see a kind, supportive man talking about Taylor. She is getting so many vile, disgusting people talking about the most recent thing that's happened to her and this is just a breath of fresh air
Another smart and insightful analysis! You always catch on all the metaphors of the lyrics and symbolism of these videos normal reactors miss so kudos to you! Even the GLAAD reference!
i would pay all the money i have for you to break down every taylor swift's song and video. like your brain is amazing
Wow way to go that you recognized GLAD ! Yey happiness!
Considering the way Ellen bullied Taylor over the years on her show pretty big of Taylor to give her a cameo.
You always have the best breakdowns! I watch ALOT of reaction videos and yours are the best at really diving into the meanings. Loved this one. The video I've always thought was incredibly done!!
Right? He is the best! ❤
The “step on his gown” lyric was with a cameo from Tony Award winning actor Billy Porter-who most people know him as “that guy who wore a dress on a red carpet” and made people inexplicably mad. He actually had worn a pink cape to the 2019 Golden Globes and because of the reaction to that, he reached out to Christian Siriano to make him a gown to wear to the 91st Academy Awards to challenge ideas of masculinity. So putting his cameo with the lyric, “Like can you just not, step on his gown, you need to calm down…” was the obvious choice. ❤
you know, no one had a problem back in the 70s with the character Kllinger on MASH. He was always in women's clothes. Back then it was so he could say he was crazy but, it still was something accepted by the camp and not hated on. It became a fun thing and people missed the dresses when Klinger stopped doing that in order to be company clerk in later seasons.
So I don't see any difference in this character dressing in dresses and Billy in dresses to also make a statement and be himself.
if you haven't heard it yet, Taylor's No body no crime with HAIM is so cool!
Ryan Reynolds is painting at the end. He is painting the Stonewall Inn. This video was made at the time of the 50th anniversary of the police riots there. Jessie Tyler Ferguson asked Taylor to preform at one of the parties for the Stonewall anniversary. Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively are some of Taylor's best friends. The trilogy about James, Inez and Betty are the names of their 3 girls. They have had another child since then. James is also at the beginning of Taylor's song Gorgeous. Taylor was playing the Lover album for Ryan and Blake before it came out and little James repeated repeated the word from that song. Taylor asked if she could record it for the song. I believe she has a songwriting credit for the Gorgeous song. She was a toddler. 😂
Ryan Reynolds =Deadpool
You mean she was playing the "Reputation" album for them.
"Tequila always leads to great night decisions." Hahahhahhahhahhaha love this.
When you said “throwing shade” I was like- you got it! She’s about to say it! Ha
Please do the short film for All Too Well. I know you've reacted to the song already but the short film is just amazing! It was also directed by Taylor herself!
Your Taylor reactions are always my favorite ❤️ I highly recommend checking out the man next!
Love your breakdowns- you catch so many subtleties that others do not. Yes, Taylor definitely has bars! I love the ways she buries stinging social commentary and disses in the fun melodies. You end up bopping to it and then wham - heavy messaging! It’s like Eminem but in pop form.
I wouldn’t consider myself a Taylor Swift fan at all, but I appreciated your analysis of this one song of hers that I know. Because of your analysis, I think I might have just grown a new respect for her writing.
I love all your TS reaction videos! You are so perceptive and I understand the song so much deeper after watching. I think you and Taylor could write a pretty clever song together 🙂
So glaad that you catch up on the glaad reference!!
also in case you missed it,
Katy being Burger = B
Taylor being French Fries = FF
Together they are BFF !!
I really appreciate your explanations of the songs, thank you 10:20
Thank you for this reaction. I love her and I am in no way her target audience. The guys who feel a need to comment negatively are telling on themselves. I can’t fathom why they bother if they just don’t like her.
Your content is always 100% on point. You are so intuitive and catch all the little nuances and Easter eggs that Taylor puts out. I’ve watched that video dozens of times and you found even more interesting little clues. Bravo!
Also, so sorry for your recent losses.
This is only the second time I've listened to you, but you GET it. You're intelligent and the way you deconstruct songs is brilliant. Thank you!
Wohooo! You just made me smile today! I've been crying most of the day. We love you Knox! ❤
I hope tomorrow is a better day for you. X
Pretty sure the "step on his gown' is a reference to Billy Porter. Love the commentary as always. :)
Not a Taylor fan, just a generational gap. But this was agreeable. Great job ❤
Much love anyways for giving the vid a chance!
@@KnoxHill I think you have great potential in anything you do, you have that built in grind and grit, keep going your worth all that's coming for you 🙏
My 70 year old mother and me in my 40s are the biggest swifties on the planet so if you say you are not her age group I am guessing you must not have listened to her albums at all.☺But music taste is a personal thing of course.
It probably isn't a generational gap. I am her target audience. Haha. At least in age and gender). She just doesn't resonate with me at all. I don't like the sound of the music and while some of her lyrics are clever, they just don't reach me. The struggles I have gone through are just a lot different. I really don't like much pop music at all either. (And yes, I have heard a decent collection of her different albums. I just don't like it).
Nothing wrong with liking her or not. I just wanted to say that it doesn't have to be a generational thing. It is okay to say you just don't like her music. I don't know why people seem to think either you shouldn't say that, feel like saying you don't like her music means you also have to disparage her as a person or call her talentless, or why her fans always insist if you don't like her stuff you haven't heard enough of it. Sometimes we just don't like stuff. It is okay.
I love people who actually give a reason that they are not a Taylor fan like this instead of saying, I hate her or can’t stand her! This comment is much appreciated from a True Swiftie!!!
Every time I watch that mv i catch more cameos. I never noticed it was Hayley Kiyoko with the bow and arrow until this time.
I love your breakdowns of TS music and vids. Great commentary and insight. I’m the only TS fan in my circle and everyone trashes her … it’s so nice to hear someone who recognizes her musical talents
❤ love your energy and how you shine Knox. You bring all of us up with you, and truly inspire people to be the best version of themselves ❤❤❤❤ keep being amazing. Wishing all the love and happiness to you and your wife and girls!
You’re like one of the best reactors. You are doing it right Knox! You break it down so intelligently! My husband and I & friends enjoy you so much!
The snake and butterflies is from the song "me" around the first part
Love your critiques!!!! I see so much more consequently
Knox, I love your Taylor Swift videos. You always help me understand what is going on musically, leading to a greater appreciation of the music that I listen to. Your TouTube reactions are my favorite.
Hey knox!! Just wanna say i love your energy so much and you're one of my fav content creators!
I absolutely love your narrative. The way you look into the meaning behind the words. Awesome dude!!!
Yep! She and Katy Perry buried that hatchet and put the past behind them. I’m not a huge Katy fan still but, I love Taylor for the way she can forgive people ❤ they still aren’t besties but, it’s really sweet the way they came together again. I also love that Taylor isn’t afraid to call out haters. This song is so fun and I love that she pulled together such amazing celebs for the video. ❤
I love your reactions to Taylor’s songs!!!!! You are so good at picking up the things most of us don’t see the first time watching her videos!!!! She also puts so many Easter eggs in her videos for us Swifty’s to find. I have to watch them numerous times and still miss things you pick up the first time. Please do her all her videos!!!!!😅😊❤
WOW, learning about how you experience hate, and yes, TS she is really a very strong being to handle all that she deals with....I saw a couple other big stars IG accounts and I was stunned at the intensity of the meanness written at them - Taylor has comments turned off on her IG, no comments allowed :) smart girl!!.....some people just have dark damaged despairing souls and I guess need to project that outward to relieve themselves of their toxic self hate that they swim in all the time.......I think your reviews are amazing and I particularly appreciate that you go back a few seconds each time b4 beginning to play the song again!! Always great info and insights!!🙌🙆🏻♂👍
Ok, I’m an older “Swiftie”, I have a few of her CD’s, I’ve watched a Livestream of one of her Eras Tour concerts, I bought myself one of her merch hoodies - but I’m not up on all the tea, all the Easter eggs, all the drama… You need to review every single one of Taylor’s music videos because it’s like a TS education! You seem so perceptive, and immediately get all of her references, you’re great at this!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (I had watched this particular video a couple of times, but didn’t get even half of the things and cameos and lyrics meanings that you pointed out). Had to Subscribe ❤
People have nothing going on in their lives so they need to hate on others for some twisted sense of enjoyment.
It's really sad honestly. You are a great reactor. Never let the haters get to you❤❤❤
love how you have the same bar breakdowns as you do in rap songs while watching Taylor Swift. Best breakdown channel on RUclips Forever.
You're becoming my favorite TS reactor because you listen to and appreciate the lyrics. To me, she is the Shakespeare of our generation (what would he have been like in the 21st century? A bit like this, I think). I have a BA in Literature, but you catch a few things even I missed!
Her back tattoo is reference to her shedding her metamorphosis from her reputation era to her lover era (there was something similar at the beginning of the ME! music video)
I love this song. I had the right idea but you pulled all the stops. I love this song even more. And Taylor Swift is a beautiful person.
Another great breakdown of a great video! I love the way you pay attention to details while catching the overall arc of meaning in a song and video. I keep going back to this video of Taylor's when I need to calm down! The world is a bit loud right now. Thanks!!
By the way, to fully understand the butterflies tattoos you have to watch the intro to the video for _ME!_ -the first single from this album ("Lover").
🥰 Your cocktail of intelligence, kindness, humor, and talent is a joy to consume.🍹🤟🖖🤙
I love your reactions so much! I waited until my family was good and didn’t have a reason to interrupt me so I could watch in one watch! (No one was hurt by my absence: husband is 54 and son is 18)
I love your reviews of Taylor's music. I love your insight regarding the lyrics, the educational value (to me at least) regarding the musicality, and the hidden meanings which are sometimes over my head. Keep it up!
TAYLOR MIGHT HAVE BEEN SALTY WITH THE FRIES made me laugh out loud 😂 you’re so quick! Also some cameos you didn’t comment on were the Queer Eye guys! I think you’d enjoy their show.
impossible not to drop a like in every single vid of yours! keep up with the amazing content and original songs and thank you for what tou said about individuality ❤
Your reactions/lyric analyses really are my favourites! You pick up on so much that other people (and I) completely miss! I hope you're doing ok. "Brian Feynolds" 😂 Brilliant.
just getting into taylors music, seems like she has such a fun diverse discography and she's a very good songwriter
I had never even seen the music video to calm down but I have a whole new appreciation for the lyrics now
Knox - I love your perspective and your interpretations. I think SOME of them are reaching, but that's only because I didn't think of them. Big Fan.
Haha much love! Hope you have a good day and thanks for the support 🤟
Beautiful message.
Fun delivery.
Idk how many times I’ve seen this video. I never once got the “beef” and “salty” fries thing untik yoy said it. I did get that burger and fries go together. Butm the beef and salty went way over my head!
ur always so spot on w your analysis, i enjoy ur reactions sm haha
Thats why Lover is my favorite album by Taylor, such a great vibe that each song have, my girlie pop heart is happy
Live your reviews ….. never knew too many of her songs …. Enjoy your take on em’ I like her even more ! Talented woman !
You always pick up on so much stuff in these songs that I never notice. Thanks for making these videos, I love seeing these songs through your eyes.
This is one of my favorite songs Taylor sings. I love her 😍