A lot of people miss that she says “he’s gonna say it’s love, he never called it what it was til we were dead and gone and buried. Check the pulse and come back swearing it’s the same after 3 months in the grave”. So he didn’t tell her he loved her until after he broke it off with her, left her for 3 months and then came crawling back using love to suck her back in. That’s why she felt shame. It’s not referring to a 3 month relationship.
I’ve gone back and forth between the interpretation of that. Bc I hear it the way you’re describing, but also I _do_ believe it was only a 3 month relationship as well. In the fall, up until December (when he didn’t come to her 21st bday) Am I wrong about that? I think the lyric(s) could truly mean either of those things. But obviously I could be way off! lol
@@rachelMB I love that we are having this conversation. T.S does a great job having us in suspense lol until she is ready to share the full truth. She’s a true artist
A lot of people also skip over the returning half of her weight because she talks very openly about the eating disorder that she started going through and Miss Americana
My favorite line is “I’m a crumpled up piece of paper lyin here” Because once you crumple a paper, no matter what you do to fix it or uncrumple it, it can never be perfect again. The crumples will always be there.
That’s very similar to a quote I heard that said “you CANNOT unscramble an egg!” Taylor is AMAZING! I was lucky enough to see her on the second night of her Eras Tour when she started out in Glendale, Arizona. The city changed their name to Swift City and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) changed their freeways signs to direct traffic according to her lyrics!! How cool is that? 🤣
Want to make sure you know she wrote this when she was 21, as a stream of consciousness. She is 34 now. The lyric video you just watched was her re-recording it for her Taylor's Version. So, she saw the future: she got older, but Jake's girlfriends have stayed the same age. Also, he lived in Brooklyn. So, "Your Brooklyn broke my skin and bones" was just they hung out there and that is where he broke her heart. She is a poet.
@@momf8718 I thought it was Brooklyn Broke for a long time, but have recently had a thought it might instead be a rephrase of "Sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Being from NY maybe he has a Brooklyn accent, or can speak in one, and she's referring to when the relationship was good, he would use that accent in lighthearted moments. and so, when he would call her up again maybe he would use it to charm and sweet talk her into giving him one more chance. Which would make the argument scene in the short film suddenly make more sense how The Man used humor to cajole Her past her mad so things could be good between them again, instead of addressing the actual issue. and when they were hugging, you could see on Her face, she knew she was being manipulated but was willing to let the matter drop. This makes more sense to me because the lyric is "Your Brooklyn" as in your charm and charisma, "broke my skin and bones" as in hurt her more than sticks and stones could.
The reference at the end is to the 3 parts she went through in the song. She has the beautiful memories when they would dance in the kitchen “down the stairs”…the memories of the “wind in her hair” when riding in the car.. and “the sacred prayer” is the promise to be with each other. She’s saying it all happened and you know it like I know it was special what we had.
they dated on and off for a while (not for very long, publicly, at least). the relationship seemed to be pretty good for a couple months until jake didnt go to taylors 21st birthday party even though his own close friends showed up. this led to them breaking up and taylor has a song about it called "the moment i knew". i think after that he kept going back to her and they may have tried dating again but it lasted like a month because taylor - rightfully - couldnt get over the disrespect.
And then that’s how we got We Are Never Getting Back Together. “Shortly after a friend of Swift's ex-boyfriend walked into the recording studio and spoke of rumors he heard that Swift and her former flame were reuniting. After the friend left, her producers asked Swift to elaborate on the details of the relationship, which she described as "break up, get back together, break up, get back together, just, ugh, the worst". When Martin suggested that they write about the incident, Swift began playing the guitar and singing, "We are never ever......", and the song flowed rapidly afterwards.”
The part that hits me hardest every time is "I'll forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to." I had an ex that I could go weeks or even months without thinking about, but then when I did, it was always romanticized in my head and all the terribly horrific moments were erased from the forefront of my mind, so I would end up reconnecting with him. It was a vicious cycle that Taylor captivated so eloquently in a single sentence.
@@EbonyandIvory1213 it's so insane how she is so ridiculously specific about what she went through, yet it still fully resonates with millions of people.
Yes, so many people think this was only a 3 month relationship...But they had an on and off relationship (after their shorter public relationship had ended) that went on for so much longer, that is why she is saying he kept her a secret after that. And that is what she is talking about in her other song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," that it was a vicious cycle. Like she says "I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed too" And after they ended he spent time in the media downplaying their relationship and that is why she is saying she remember it ALL TO WELL over and over. And Brooklyn broke is a double meaning. His Brooklyn aka him, his world and society circles broke her (He lived in Brooklyn and she talks about his society circles in "IBYTAM") aka he and his community broke my skin and bones, also with the double meaning of “Brooklyn Broke” meaning wealthy people who act like they are too good for it and pretend to be broke (think struggling artist who actually isn’t struggling). This matches a lot of "IBYTAM" (this song honestly puts a lot of context into Red as an album) where she has that angry sounding rant towards the end about the indie music concerts, organic shoes, and the million dollar couch. It also matches “indie record that’s much cooler than mine” from WANEGBT.
Omg thank you so much for this, that line was always lost on me, I thought it just was a phrase she has made up because it sounded good and he was from Brooklyn.
I'm a new Swifty without the advantage of having heard the short version first, and dove headfirst into this version. I was drawn in immediately (I had a lover from update NY, romantic fall vibes, lots of fun in the city, etc, didn't end well after 9 1/2 years), and didn't take any pauses so I was a mess by the end. Someone said she writes like a knife, and each section just built on the last with no chill at all. It still doesn't feel like 10 minutes. Huge fan now. 💖💖
I think Taylor had gone to Brooklyn, where Jake lived, to be in his world. Brooklyn broke her skin and bones because she fought so hard for the relationship to work. She came home very damaged after the end of the relationship🫶
Brroklyn broke is also a reference to dressing like you are a broke Brooklyn boy all the while being rich and capable of buying better clothes. It’s a deception at best.
not sure if someone else already answered this- "down the stairs" is one of the versions of the chorus in the song: the first was "you almost ran the red cause you were looking over at me, wind in my hair i was there I remember it all too well", then "dancing round the kitchen in the refrigerator light, down the stairs I was there, I remember it all too well", and then finally "you kept my like.a secret but I kept you like an oath, sacred prayer and we'd swear to remember it all too well". so she's just repeating the "wind in my hair/down the stairs/sacred prayer, I was there" at the end, which to me is just replaying those memories over and over. The outro to this song is one of her very best, I think it mesmerizes everyone the first time!
Ohhh that makes sense. Yes very mesmerizing. As you can see, kept is in a sort of trans afterwards at the end 🤣 You were the first one we saw that clarified this so thank you!
Peanut butter, Taylor Swift music, and two handsome men. Do I even have to date anymore? It's all right here! And I always interpreted it quite literally that the keychain said "F the patriarchy." Though it works symbolically as well.
The irony of a gaslighting manipulative 'feminist' man carrying a 'f the patriarchy' keychain and literally throwing the keys at her to pick up off the ground instead of handing them to her. Also, I still don't know why he was mad on the phone?
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I went to the eras tour twice and the first night when she sang this song I fell down a rabbit hole of memories and i sobbed very hard and quietly for about 20 minutes 😂. the second night i thought i’d be able to actually enjoy the song……. it happened again. hearing this song live is so moving, it’s insane. ps: the “fuck the patriarchy” was engraved on his car keys!
I buy my 23 year old Swiftie daughter a new “fuck the patriarchy” key chain from Etsy every Christmas lol. She went to the eras concert twice as well and was so very moved. I’m so glad you young people have a poet of the ages of your own. My parents had Bob Dylan, and I had Kurt Cobain. I like to borrow her, but she definitely belongs to y’all. She’s the best. Much love ❤
This song hits so hard. Left us in our thoughts. Speechless as you can see so we understand still having to unpack after seeing it on the 2nd night. Wow. What an experience that must have been. And thanks for clarifying that tid bit about the key chain. We def missed that
this song hits me because i had a relationship where he came back and everything was great.....until i realized we weren't going anywhere or seeing people---no dinners or parties---and realized i was his 'secret' while he was my 'oath.' booty call in other words, which makes you VERY ashamed when you realize. that's what it is to me.
Thanks for reacting to the lyric version first! :-) You should check out her just on piano and guitar at the City of Lovers show in Paris. I'd recommend "Death By A Thousand Cuts" & "Daylight". Do a double view reaction, please!! Her stripped back plus the cinematography makes these some of the best performances I've seen. Hope you get a chance to check them out! Thanks again!
@@IvyCowboy Lol Guys, Ivy is right...The reason I chose "Death By..." and "Daylight" is that one is Taylor on guitar while the other is on piano. Then I'd match up "Cornelia Street" and "The Archer", for another contrast. Can't go wrong with any of the City of Lovers songs IMO, but as far as two best songs, Ivy is right!
Brooklyn Broke is a slang term to define someone who has a lot of money but still dresses and acts like they're broke But, Jakes sister had a house in Brooklyn, perhaps the one where she left her scarf.. so this line can have a double meaning referencing both the first meaning of the term Brooklyn broke but also Brooklyn and the memory’s and time spent with Jake in Brooklyn
Yes. Those two relationships formed Taylor as a person and unfortunately damaged her self-esteem and self-confidence a lot. When Taylor was 32 she released would’ve could’ve should’ve the song is track 19 on the album midnights (the ages Taylor and John where when they dated) This song is a take on the relationship from a Taylor who is now the same age as John was So dear John is from the perspective of a 19 year old Taylor and would’ve could’ve should’ve is from the perspective of a 32 yer old Taylor. You should definitely do Dear John but then do would’ve could’ve should’ve right after. Both those songs are important in order to understand Taylor and her songwriting
Loving the new channel name, new backdrop, and upgraded gear. You guys haver done a lot with the channel in a short amount of time. All Too Well is so specific to Taylor's experience yet so relatable. Great job really listening to the lyrics and talking it through for a better understanding.
Another great reaction. I’m elated yall do yall research. And mind you this song is her infamous track 5 on her album which holds a special place on all her albums.
I think one of the core issues, revealed and emphasised by the ATW10 was the age gap, specifically that he used it against her when they broke up "You said if we had been closer in age, maybe it would've been fine, and that made me want to die. The idea you had of me, who was she? A never-needy, ever-lovely jewel whose shine reflects on you" - not trying to judge, some relationships with a large age gap work out, but that's the exception not the rule and less significant past our 20s, when you're likely in the same range of life experience. So to begin with, it's icky to me for a 29 year old to choose to date a 20 year old *despite* her age... yet claim that was the issue when breaking up? Excuse me but was the age gap different when you chose to date her AND get back together again??? AND THEN "the punch line goes 'I'll get older, but your lovers stay my age'"... Sorry but I didn't see enough in the comments emphasising how icky the age gap was. Taylor has always come across as extremely mature and most of her piers weren't her age when she was becoming super famous, but I find it icky that she had two relationships with men significantly older who chose to be with her, and noone (as in the public) blinked an eye. John Mayor who was 32 dated Taylor at 19. And she was a fan of his growing up. And I think it's notable that after those two experiences so young the few people she's dated have been within a few years or the same age as her. It's just shitty and icky.
Also... to ramble more. Other songs from the album echo themes from ATW that give context. (ATW)"And I was never good at tellin' jokes, but the punch line goes"/(begin again) "And you throw your head back laughin' like a little kid, I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did."/(bet you think about me)"you said we're too different, you laughed at my dreams, rolled your eyes at my jokes" - (begin again)"Turn the lock and put my headphones on. He always said he didn't get this song, but I do."/(we are never ever getting back together)"And you would hide away and find your peace of mind with some indie record that's much cooler than mine"/(bet you think about me)"I bet you think about me when you're out, at your cool indie music concerts every week" - (ATW) "You who charmed my dad with self-effacing jokes [...] But then he watched me watch the front door all night, willin' you to come and he said, "It's supposed to be fun turning twenty-one""/(the moment I knew)"I try not to fall apart. And the sinking feelin' starts. As I say hopelessly "He said he'd be here""
Really unfortunate situation however it was definitely a learning experience. Part of who T.S is now is because what she’s gone through and how she over some it all. So admirable
I was 18 when the song came out and had my first heartbreak and would cry to this song in the car daily on my way to and from my college lol now I’m 30 and I feel for that little girl that used to feel that way. It was always my fav Taylor song.
They dated longer than 3 months as this song is about how they would break it off and he’d keep coming back. He just kept her a secret. You guys should check out the short film too.
Yes please~ the reaction for All Too Well short film. Highly recommend you guys listen to 'Tolerate it' or watch her performed it live, it's quite a slow paced song but the depth of the storytelling is just a masterpiece. Have you guys watched the Eras Tour Movie? Curious if you guys have an Era that's a favorite. 😃
Jake G had a known keychain that had “F the patriarchy “on it. He threw it at her intentionally landing on the ground. This shows the game he played that he was not misogynistic all while being a user of young women and throwing them away when he was ready to go the next one. After this song I will never see him the same way nor John M after “Dear John” and “ Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve.
❤❤❤ As always, you gentlemen are great, look forward to your reactions every week, and...lol..your snack selections, (creamy is king!). If possible, I would like to add a request to what must be a very long list by now, please consider a live duet from Taylor's 1989 tour with Mary J Blige, titled Doubt. Thanks so much, have a great day😊
Brooklyn broke is a term for a person Who is very wealthy and dresses in branded clothes that dont look like they are expensive. So they look just like everyone else.
I replied to one of your commentors below, but am reposting here in case so you can see it. About the lyric, "Your Brooklyn Broke my skin and bones" I thought it was Brooklyn Broke for a long time, (Which is a comment about his style, a person is said to be Manhattan rich, but dresses Brooklyn broke.) but have recently had a thought it might instead be a rephrase of "Sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Being from NY maybe he has a Brooklyn accent, or can speak in one, (For any non-Americans reading this, Brooklyn has a specific accent) and she's referring to when the relationship was good, he would use that accent in lighthearted moments. and so, when he would call her up again maybe he would use it to charm and sweet talk her into giving him one more chance. Which would make the argument scene in the short film suddenly make more sense how The Man used humor to cajole Her past her mad so things could be good between them again, instead of addressing the actual issue. and when they were hugging, you could see on Her face, she knew she was being manipulated but was willing to let the matter drop. This makes more sense to me because the lyric is "Your Brooklyn" as in your charm and charisma, "broke my skin and bones" as in hurt her more than sticks and stones could.
Someone might have commented already, but if you look back you’ll notice “Fuck the Patriarchy” in quotes. The rhythm here (which I love) I think makes people miss her saying “keychain” right after. He has a keychain that illustrates he’s presenting as one image (a feminist) but he’s actually of the narcissistic variety who targets vulnerable women (like young women)
I've been told that 'brooklyn broke' is actually a phrase for someone rich who dresses like a schlub... like Jake G. They're too cool to wear designer or nice clothes and look like they picked up stuff at a thrift store but could totally buy whatever they want. But brooklyn as an attitude could be synonymous with someone cutting, harsh, tough, or too cool to be with her. SO his Brooklyn attitude broke her.
Confused on your interpretation of “I’m a soldier whose returning half her weight” - she’s describing their relationship as a war and she’s a soldier who went into war and after being in war (and being beaten down by the conditions - including not having food) is returning half her weight.
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@@EbonyandIvory1213 To be fair this has been argued for a bit because other's feel that it relates to how you interpreted it. I always felt like he said f the patriachy but he was one of those fake feminist guys or those guys who like to act like they are good and moral
Soldiers come back from wars half their weight /skinnier so it’s a methaphor for her losing weight after going through the war/pain of the relationship/break up
Yeah took us a while to think of that as a possibility of what she meant but makes sense when you really think of it. There’s so much attention to detail with every line she writes in her lyrics. So impressive
His keychain said "fk the patriarchy". I love that line because it shows someone who tries to appear supportive of women but then they treat you the same as the bad guys do so you realize it was a manipulation tactic to make you feel safe.
Don't panic about this..just my opinion...this song is so intense that maybe She's hidden something bad:things that make u go..hum! 1. when You Made me YOUR OWN ( not her included ) 2. Running Scarred, down the Stairs 3. Sacred prayers ( like....Please God ..help me) 4. You never call it what it was It was rare ( change one r for - p -)
Yeah like it says 'f the patriarchy' on the keychain but also he's the type of dude who has a 'f the patriarchy' keychain... yet gaslights a woman and won't talk to her about his feelings. Like the ultimate hypocrite.
A lot of people miss that she says “he’s gonna say it’s love, he never called it what it was til we were dead and gone and buried. Check the pulse and come back swearing it’s the same after 3 months in the grave”. So he didn’t tell her he loved her until after he broke it off with her, left her for 3 months and then came crawling back using love to suck her back in. That’s why she felt shame. It’s not referring to a 3 month relationship.
Ahhhh wow. Puts it more in context. Thanks for that clarity
It was a situationship I guess
I’ve gone back and forth between the interpretation of that. Bc I hear it the way you’re describing, but also I _do_ believe it was only a 3 month relationship as well. In the fall, up until December (when he didn’t come to her 21st bday)
Am I wrong about that? I think the lyric(s) could truly mean either of those things. But obviously I could be way off! lol
@@rachelMB I love that we are having this conversation. T.S does a great job having us in suspense lol until she is ready to share the full truth. She’s a true artist
@@rachelMB Mmm no, "after three months in the ^grave^". Three months since the relationship ended
A lot of people also skip over the returning half of her weight because she talks very openly about the eating disorder that she started going through and Miss Americana
Oh wasn’t aware of the parallel times
Remember, this is the same artist people say can't write music and can't sing. LOL! She's fricking amazing! ❤🎵🎶🎵
She really is. I'm ashamed it took me so many years to realise it.
Blows our mind Jim! 🤯
@@Kellendras1we can easily say the same…guess we all have our path to truth 😁
My favorite line is “I’m a crumpled up piece of paper lyin here”
Because once you crumple a paper, no matter what you do to fix it or uncrumple it, it can never be perfect again. The crumples will always be there.
😮oh wow! Missed that. Yes you’re right!
That’s so deep!
@@EbonyandIvory1213…………
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@@Hey_Jamie JAMIE.
That’s very similar to a quote I heard that said “you CANNOT unscramble an egg!” Taylor is AMAZING! I was lucky enough to see her on the second night of her Eras Tour when she started out in Glendale, Arizona. The city changed their name to Swift City and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) changed their freeways signs to direct traffic according to her lyrics!! How cool is that? 🤣
Want to make sure you know she wrote this when she was 21, as a stream of consciousness. She is 34 now. The lyric video you just watched was her re-recording it for her Taylor's Version. So, she saw the future: she got older, but Jake's girlfriends have stayed the same age.
Also, he lived in Brooklyn. So, "Your Brooklyn broke my skin and bones" was just they hung out there and that is where he broke her heart. She is a poet.
Ouuuu yes! Thank you for the comment and insight 🙌🏼 definitely such a poet!
@@EbonyandIvory1213One might even say she's the Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department. 😆
“Brooklyn broke” is when someone rich dresses down. It’s a dig at his style. He’s super wealthy and an old family from European royalty.
@@momf8718yes however its mainly about what the commenter said
@@momf8718 I thought it was Brooklyn Broke for a long time, but have recently had a thought it might instead be a rephrase of "Sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Being from NY maybe he has a Brooklyn accent, or can speak in one, and she's referring to when the relationship was good, he would use that accent in lighthearted moments. and so, when he would call her up again maybe he would use it to charm and sweet talk her into giving him one more chance. Which would make the argument scene in the short film suddenly make more sense how The Man used humor to cajole Her past her mad so things could be good between them again, instead of addressing the actual issue. and when they were hugging, you could see on Her face, she knew she was being manipulated but was willing to let the matter drop. This makes more sense to me because the lyric is "Your Brooklyn" as in your charm and charisma, "broke my skin and bones" as in hurt her more than sticks and stones could.
The reference at the end is to the 3 parts she went through in the song. She has the beautiful memories when they would dance in the kitchen “down the stairs”…the memories of the “wind in her hair” when riding in the car.. and “the sacred prayer” is the promise to be with each other. She’s saying it all happened and you know it like I know it was special what we had.
Ohhh ok that puts the pieces of the puzzle together and makes sense. Thank you for that clarity!
they dated on and off for a while (not for very long, publicly, at least). the relationship seemed to be pretty good for a couple months until jake didnt go to taylors 21st birthday party even though his own close friends showed up. this led to them breaking up and taylor has a song about it called "the moment i knew". i think after that he kept going back to her and they may have tried dating again but it lasted like a month because taylor - rightfully - couldnt get over the disrespect.
And then that’s how we got We Are Never Getting Back Together. “Shortly after a friend of Swift's ex-boyfriend walked into the recording studio and spoke of rumors he heard that Swift and her former flame were reuniting. After the friend left, her producers asked Swift to elaborate on the details of the relationship, which she described as "break up, get back together, break up, get back together, just, ugh, the worst". When Martin suggested that they write about the incident, Swift began playing the guitar and singing, "We are never ever......", and the song flowed rapidly afterwards.”
She reached her breaking point it seemed. Enough is enough. Wow, he didn’t show up to her party but his friends did?? 😮 Thanks for sharing that!
@@breico8535ahhhhh so many different layers yes. Thanks for sharing!
The part that hits me hardest every time is "I'll forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to." I had an ex that I could go weeks or even months without thinking about, but then when I did, it was always romanticized in my head and all the terribly horrific moments were erased from the forefront of my mind, so I would end up reconnecting with him. It was a vicious cycle that Taylor captivated so eloquently in a single sentence.
That line was genius. She has a gift of bringing true experiences to life in a relatable way that has us all connecting to it.
Yes. I actually think that line is the most important line in the whole song!
@@EbonyandIvory1213 it's so insane how she is so ridiculously specific about what she went through, yet it still fully resonates with millions of people.
Yes, so many people think this was only a 3 month relationship...But they had an on and off relationship (after their shorter public relationship had ended) that went on for so much longer, that is why she is saying he kept her a secret after that. And that is what she is talking about in her other song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," that it was a vicious cycle. Like she says "I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed too" And after they ended he spent time in the media downplaying their relationship and that is why she is saying she remember it ALL TO WELL over and over.
And Brooklyn broke is a double meaning. His Brooklyn aka him, his world and society circles broke her (He lived in Brooklyn and she talks about his society circles in "IBYTAM") aka he and his community broke my skin and bones, also with the double meaning of “Brooklyn Broke” meaning wealthy people who act like they are too good for it and pretend to be broke (think struggling artist who actually isn’t struggling). This matches a lot of "IBYTAM" (this song honestly puts a lot of context into Red as an album) where she has that angry sounding rant towards the end about the indie music concerts, organic shoes, and the million dollar couch. It also matches “indie record that’s much cooler than mine” from WANEGBT.
Wow! 🤯 Well that just opened up our eyes even more to this. Thanks for sharing that!
Omg thank you so much for this, that line was always lost on me, I thought it just was a phrase she has made up because it sounded good and he was from Brooklyn.
I'm a new Swifty without the advantage of having heard the short version first, and dove headfirst into this version. I was drawn in immediately (I had a lover from update NY, romantic fall vibes, lots of fun in the city, etc, didn't end well after 9 1/2 years), and didn't take any pauses so I was a mess by the end. Someone said she writes like a knife, and each section just built on the last with no chill at all. It still doesn't feel like 10 minutes. Huge fan now. 💖💖
Wow those parallels are strong. Her lyrics are so powerful. Thanks for sharing and commenting! 😊
I think Taylor had gone to Brooklyn, where Jake lived, to be in his world. Brooklyn broke her skin and bones because she fought so hard for the relationship to work. She came home very damaged after the end of the relationship🫶
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Brroklyn broke is also a
reference to dressing like you are a broke Brooklyn boy all the while being rich and capable of buying better clothes. It’s a deception at best.
She took you on a healing journey and gave you a soothing outro so you could process the emotions. ❤
Exactly Cindy! Exactly…. 🫶
"That reminds me". One way or another EVERYBODY has this thought listening to this song. 😅
That's part of what makes it so great.
Yess the relatability factor!
Headphones!! Yes boys! Improving every video…. This is so great!
There she issss 👋 one step at a time 😁 thank youuuu 😊
@@EbonyandIvory1213hahaha sorry, I was indisposed for a few days 😜
not sure if someone else already answered this- "down the stairs" is one of the versions of the chorus in the song: the first was "you almost ran the red cause you were looking over at me, wind in my hair i was there I remember it all too well", then "dancing round the kitchen in the refrigerator light, down the stairs I was there, I remember it all too well", and then finally "you kept my like.a secret but I kept you like an oath, sacred prayer and we'd swear to remember it all too well". so she's just repeating the "wind in my hair/down the stairs/sacred prayer, I was there" at the end, which to me is just replaying those memories over and over. The outro to this song is one of her very best, I think it mesmerizes everyone the first time!
Ohhh that makes sense. Yes very mesmerizing. As you can see, kept is in a sort of trans afterwards at the end 🤣 You were the first one we saw that clarified this so thank you!
Ahhh ok yes thank you for that! And yes watching this over again we were very noticeably mesmerized 😅
The end could also be interpreted as her reminding herself after he gaslit her. Repetition.
Peanut butter, Taylor Swift music, and two handsome men. Do I even have to date anymore? It's all right here!
And I always interpreted it quite literally that the keychain said "F the patriarchy." Though it works symbolically as well.
And now two blushing men 🥰
Maybe we were going too deep with the meaning. Sometimes it could just be quite literal remarks.
Dani is mine lmao I called dibs first video 🤣
@@Hey_Jamie Deal. Ebony all day 😊
The irony of a gaslighting manipulative 'feminist' man carrying a 'f the patriarchy' keychain and literally throwing the keys at her to pick up off the ground instead of handing them to her. Also, I still don't know why he was mad on the phone?
@@ninjabookitty oh that’s a good point 🤔
I can’t wait for you to see her short film of this song. It’s absolutely brilliant. Look up the SNL version ❤. Good job guys ❤
Coming right up! And Thank you 😁
Normally, when troops deploy, the stress and horrible conditions. sum that up and factor in depression and the constant feeling of wondering how long will be able to flirt with death, weightloss is usually the one of the first few steps that occur.
Interesting point and makes sense. Some have shared that maybe she was talking referencing about her eating disorder that was around this time also?
I went to the eras tour twice and the first night when she sang this song I fell down a rabbit hole of memories and i sobbed very hard and quietly for about 20 minutes 😂. the second night i thought i’d be able to actually enjoy the song……. it happened again.
hearing this song live is so moving, it’s insane.
ps: the “fuck the patriarchy” was engraved on his car keys!
I buy my 23 year old Swiftie daughter a new “fuck the patriarchy” key chain from Etsy every Christmas lol. She went to the eras concert twice as well and was so very moved. I’m so glad you young people have a poet of the ages of your own. My parents had Bob Dylan, and I had Kurt Cobain. I like to borrow her, but she definitely belongs to y’all. She’s the best. Much love ❤
@@Seahorse0418 she definitely created an amazing environment for us to have 🩶 forever grateful to have found her
This song hits so hard. Left us in our thoughts. Speechless as you can see so we understand still having to unpack after seeing it on the 2nd night. Wow. What an experience that must have been.
And thanks for clarifying that tid bit about the key chain. We def missed that
@@Seahorse0418you’re lucky to have had those greats and adopt T.S as well. What a time to be alive! Thanks for sharing that 🫶
GOOD JOB Guys, great choice!!! And you did them in the right order. So proud of you lol.
Of course I was going to find Ivy Cowboy here, hey girl hey! Where is Jamie lol
@@r-ln5xw Jamie is napping like a hibernating bear after a few days away. She'll return to earth soon lol.😘
@@IvyCowboyyaayy! 🤣 thank you thank you!!
Right! Hi btw glad to see we're in multiple peoples fandoms lol
@@katiepooh2137 We have good taste it seems.
this song hits me because i had a relationship where he came back and everything was great.....until i realized we weren't going anywhere or seeing people---no dinners or parties---and realized i was his 'secret' while he was my 'oath.' booty call in other words, which makes you VERY ashamed when you realize. that's what it is to me.
Sorry that happened to you 😞 I’m sure you learned from that just like how our girl T.S did 🫶
Thanks for reacting to the lyric version first! :-) You should check out her just on piano and guitar at the City of Lovers show in Paris. I'd recommend "Death By A Thousand Cuts" & "Daylight". Do a double view reaction, please!! Her stripped back plus the cinematography makes these some of the best performances I've seen. Hope you get a chance to check them out! Thanks again!
Will def look into it! Thanks Timothy!
I think Cornelia Street & Death by a Thousand Cuts is a better duo, if I'm being honest. Which I am. 😸
@@IvyCowboy Lol Guys, Ivy is right...The reason I chose "Death By..." and "Daylight" is that one is Taylor on guitar while the other is on piano. Then I'd match up "Cornelia Street" and "The Archer", for another contrast. Can't go wrong with any of the City of Lovers songs IMO, but as far as two best songs, Ivy is right!
You guys are ridiculously likeable!!
Awww thank you.. that’s makes us happy to hear 🫶🥰
Oh many, you guys NEED to see the actual video for this song, there's SO many layers.
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Brooklyn Broke is a slang term to define someone who has a lot of money but still dresses and acts like they're broke
But, Jakes sister had a house in Brooklyn, perhaps the one where she left her scarf.. so this line can have a double meaning referencing both the first meaning of the term Brooklyn broke but also Brooklyn and the memory’s and time spent with Jake in Brooklyn
And we know Taylor loves a double meaning and she loves combining idioms (I dress to kill my time).
Love the double entendres she throws out in her lyrics. Thanks for clarifying that!
@@Pathfinder197you can say that again!
The All Too Well short film makes it a lot easier to understand since it’s a visualization of her lyrics.
Yeah I was confused as to why they reacted to the lyrical video, instead of her short film.
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@@AngHemenwaywe actually did both. We had a lot of recs sharing we should watch the lyrical first then the video. That video is coming up next 😁
She was 19 when she dated John Mayer, if you haven’t done it yet I recommend “Dear John” the live remastered version.
Thanks for the rec!
Yes. Those two relationships formed Taylor as a person and unfortunately damaged her self-esteem and self-confidence a lot. When Taylor was 32 she released would’ve could’ve should’ve the song is track 19 on the album midnights (the ages Taylor and John where when they dated) This song is a take on the relationship from a Taylor who is now the same age as John was
So dear John is from the perspective of a 19 year old Taylor and would’ve could’ve should’ve is from the perspective of a 32 yer old Taylor. You should definitely do Dear John but then do would’ve could’ve should’ve right after. Both those songs are important in order to understand Taylor and her songwriting
@@josefinasoderholm6488 thanks so much for sharing that. Noted! Stay tuned 😁
New fam just for the 10 min version.😂 Nice reaction! Nice to meet you all🎶🙌🧣
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@@EbonyandIvory1213you’re welcome 😂
Loving the new channel name, new backdrop, and upgraded gear. You guys haver done a lot with the channel in a short amount of time.
All Too Well is so specific to Taylor's experience yet so relatable. Great job really listening to the lyrics and talking it through for a better understanding.
Yes! Thank you for noticing the upgrades and the effort.. makes us happy that it’s appreciated 🤗 and still working on it!
And thank you! It has been fun reading about the songs a little before but also leaving some room for our own analysis
Another great reaction. I’m elated yall do yall research. And mind you this song is her infamous track 5 on her album which holds a special place on all her albums.
Oh the infamous 5 we were not aware of! Thanks for that little tid bit and thank you for noticing 😁
I think one of the core issues, revealed and emphasised by the ATW10 was the age gap, specifically that he used it against her when they broke up "You said if we had been closer in age, maybe it would've been fine, and that made me want to die. The idea you had of me, who was she? A never-needy, ever-lovely jewel whose shine reflects on you" - not trying to judge, some relationships with a large age gap work out, but that's the exception not the rule and less significant past our 20s, when you're likely in the same range of life experience. So to begin with, it's icky to me for a 29 year old to choose to date a 20 year old *despite* her age... yet claim that was the issue when breaking up? Excuse me but was the age gap different when you chose to date her AND get back together again??? AND THEN "the punch line goes 'I'll get older, but your lovers stay my age'"...
Sorry but I didn't see enough in the comments emphasising how icky the age gap was. Taylor has always come across as extremely mature and most of her piers weren't her age when she was becoming super famous, but I find it icky that she had two relationships with men significantly older who chose to be with her, and noone (as in the public) blinked an eye. John Mayor who was 32 dated Taylor at 19. And she was a fan of his growing up. And I think it's notable that after those two experiences so young the few people she's dated have been within a few years or the same age as her. It's just shitty and icky.
Also... to ramble more. Other songs from the album echo themes from ATW that give context. (ATW)"And I was never good at tellin' jokes, but the punch line goes"/(begin again) "And you throw your head back laughin' like a little kid, I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did."/(bet you think about me)"you said we're too different, you laughed at my dreams, rolled your eyes at my jokes" - (begin again)"Turn the lock and put my headphones on. He always said he didn't get this song, but I do."/(we are never ever getting back together)"And you would hide away and find your peace of mind with some indie record that's much cooler than mine"/(bet you think about me)"I bet you think about me when you're out, at your cool indie music concerts every week" - (ATW) "You who charmed my dad with self-effacing jokes [...] But then he watched me watch the front door all night, willin' you to come and he said, "It's supposed to be fun turning twenty-one""/(the moment I knew)"I try not to fall apart. And the sinking feelin' starts. As I say hopelessly "He said he'd be here""
Really unfortunate situation however it was definitely a learning experience. Part of who T.S is now is because what she’s gone through and how she over some it all. So admirable
I was 18 when the song came out and had my first heartbreak and would cry to this song in the car daily on my way to and from my college lol now I’m 30 and I feel for that little girl that used to feel that way. It was always my fav Taylor song.
You should watch the short film. It was written and directed by Taylor as well. It adds up so much to the lyrics
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“Fuck the patriarchy” was in quotes because it’s what the keychain said
I liked their interpretation too - never thought about it that way. Love the idea that it's both.
I think it’s absolutely both!
Yes! That’s why what she’s doing is truly art.. interpreted many different ways
They dated longer than 3 months as this song is about how they would break it off and he’d keep coming back. He just kept her a secret. You guys should check out the short film too.
Oh ok. So it wasn’t just those 3 months. Got it. That reaction is coming up next 😁
God bless 😊 liked the reaction
Thank you!!! 🙏
I want to see your reaction to the short film.
Oh stay tuned then. Coming very soon! 😁
Ah this was amazing!! 🤍🤍
Thank you! 😊
the short film THEN i bet you think about me music video next omg!! its pretty funny and abt the same guy 🤩
Oh great! Thanks for the recs!
Yes please~ the reaction for All Too Well short film. Highly recommend you guys listen to 'Tolerate it' or watch her performed it live, it's quite a slow paced song but the depth of the storytelling is just a masterpiece. Have you guys watched the Eras Tour Movie? Curious if you guys have an Era that's a favorite. 😃
Thanks for the rec! And we haven’t yet. We’ve been recommended to watch that, so I guess it’s time 😁
Sometimes rich people in Brooklyn dress down like they are “broke”. These elites are sometimes referred to as Brooklyn Broke.
Ahhhhh! Wow ok. Thanks for that clarity!
Jake G had a known keychain that had “F the patriarchy “on it. He threw it at her intentionally landing on the ground. This shows the game he played that he was not misogynistic all while being a user of young women and throwing them away when he was ready to go the next one. After this song I will never see him the same way nor John M after “Dear John” and “ Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve.
Wow. We have to listen to those songs next!
Bar far ky favorite song on the red taylors version album!! ❤️❤️❤️
This song has been engraved in our brains. Can’t get it out and quite frankly ok for it living rent free there
Coming back from war, soldiers would return half their weight.
It always confuses me how nobody gets that... 😅
@@thomasdworak2030guess it went over our heads. Think we were thinking maybe too literally and one sided but Tay-Swift doesn’t operate that way 😁
Well now that makes sense 😁😆 thanks for sharing that!
@@EbonyandIvory1213 No worries. It happens quite often at this line, that's why I notice. 😉
@@EbonyandIvory1213 also, just a heads up, you will find she uses war as a metaphor quite often. Her grandpa fought at the Battle of Guadalcanal.
❤❤❤ As always, you gentlemen are great, look forward to your reactions every week, and...lol..your snack selections, (creamy is king!). If possible, I would like to add a request to what must be a very long list by now, please consider a live duet from Taylor's 1989 tour with Mary J Blige, titled Doubt. Thanks so much, have a great day😊
Thanks for your support, comments, and recs! Love Mary J! Added!
@@EbonyandIvory1213be sure to include the video where they sing “Family Affair”
After this reaction you guys need to react her Albums Folklore and evermore amazing lyrics and melodies
Noted. Thanks for the recs!
Brooklyn broke is a term for a person Who is very wealthy and dresses in branded clothes that dont look like they are expensive. So they look just like everyone else.
Ohhh got it. Funny we both have lived in NY but are unfamiliar with the term 😆🫣 Thank you!
If you like Taylor, you will like Band-Maid. I suggest their "Memorable" official music video to start off.
Thanks for the rec!
I replied to one of your commentors below, but am reposting here in case so you can see it. About the lyric, "Your Brooklyn Broke my skin and bones" I thought it was Brooklyn Broke for a long time, (Which is a comment about his style, a person is said to be Manhattan rich, but dresses Brooklyn broke.) but have recently had a thought it might instead be a rephrase of "Sticks and stone may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Being from NY maybe he has a Brooklyn accent, or can speak in one, (For any non-Americans reading this, Brooklyn has a specific accent) and she's referring to when the relationship was good, he would use that accent in lighthearted moments. and so, when he would call her up again maybe he would use it to charm and sweet talk her into giving him one more chance. Which would make the argument scene in the short film suddenly make more sense how The Man used humor to cajole Her past her mad so things could be good between them again, instead of addressing the actual issue. and when they were hugging, you could see on Her face, she knew she was being manipulated but was willing to let the matter drop. This makes more sense to me because the lyric is "Your Brooklyn" as in your charm and charisma, "broke my skin and bones" as in hurt her more than sticks and stones could.
Snack choice changes acknowledged! 😉 a thanks! 😊
We put thought and intention and take alll of your advices so thanks for the acknowledgment Beth! 😊
listen to the moment I knew!! it references the time he didn't show up to her 21st birthday!
We will! Thank you!
Someone might have commented already, but if you look back you’ll notice “Fuck the Patriarchy” in quotes. The rhythm here (which I love) I think makes people miss her saying “keychain” right after. He has a keychain that illustrates he’s presenting as one image (a feminist) but he’s actually of the narcissistic variety who targets vulnerable women (like young women)
Love how deep she gets! Thanks for sharing that!
Well said .
I've been told that 'brooklyn broke' is actually a phrase for someone rich who dresses like a schlub... like Jake G. They're too cool to wear designer or nice clothes and look like they picked up stuff at a thrift store but could totally buy whatever they want. But brooklyn as an attitude could be synonymous with someone cutting, harsh, tough, or too cool to be with her. SO his Brooklyn attitude broke her.
Ahhhh! Yes. Got it. Thanks!
Please watch the All Too Well short film next please!!!!
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You guys are so funny! Both crashes because of beautiful women. LMAO! ❤️😳❤️
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God bless ;)
Please react to dear John and would've could've should've, its about john mayer, she was 19 and he was 32. God bless 😊
Coming at you really soooonnnn 😁 Thanks for the recs!
He was a “cool dude” living in Brooklyn
“Was!” not anymore after seeing how he acted
Confused on your interpretation of “I’m a soldier whose returning half her weight” - she’s describing their relationship as a war and she’s a soldier who went into war and after being in war (and being beaten down by the conditions - including not having food) is returning half her weight.
Yeah we def interpreted another way and realized afterwards that it was what you said. Thanks for sharing that!
The Moment I Knew, from her Red album, tells the story of her 21st birthday party.
The scarf 🧣 is her virginity and that’s the remembering of her innocence and he can’t get rid of something he took.
I hope u react to the Grammy performance of All too well
Thanks for the rec!
Sometimes the short ones are extremely intense.
You can say that again!
3 months apart and they got back together but it felt way too wrong. That's why she said "three months in the grave."
Ahhhh ok yes. Thanks for clarifying that up for us!
Bet you think about me, better man, the moment i knew, never getting back together are all about Jake.
Oh are they?? 😮 Wow…thanks for sharing that.
“Fuck the patriarchy” is actually on his keychain (which is ironic)
Ahhhh yes we discovered that afterwards 🫣
some thoeries say that the red scarf is her V card
Oh 😮 Well that’s interesting…
“Fuck the Patriarchy” was what was on Jake’s keychain that he tossed to her. He was a supposed feminist guy and she’s kinda making fun of that.
Ahhhhh! Makes sense. Thanks for the clarity!
Grammy version...it's not the 10 minute version but it's so intense.. ruclips.net/video/Q0aKej7NHfA/видео.html
Thank you for this! Will take a look
Sound from all too well is coming like echo is is onlyme?
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React all too Well short film please
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Also a lot of people thing the “scarf” that she is referencing is her virginity
Oh really? 😮 her lyrics are truly a form of art
She dated John Mayer before Jake so I doubt if that theory is true.
Now, the Short Film.......
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How can he say maybe if we were closer in age but then all new gf her age. Make it make sense.
Manipulation at its best 😒😞
One of the most Beautifulest, yet Heartbreaking Songs.
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Amazing Job Guys.
Please React to the Short Film of “All too Well”. 🧣❤️
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She was 20.
Wow so young.. guess he took advantage 😞
The key chain said “F the patriarchy.”
Ahhhhhh! 😮 ok now. Thanks!
@@EbonyandIvory1213 To be fair this has been argued for a bit because other's feel that it relates to how you interpreted it. I always felt like he said f the patriachy but he was one of those fake feminist guys or those guys who like to act like they are good and moral
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Noted, thanks for the rec!
Soldiers come back from wars half their weight /skinnier so it’s a methaphor for her losing weight after going through the war/pain of the relationship/break up
Yeah took us a while to think of that as a possibility of what she meant but makes sense when you really think of it. There’s so much attention to detail with every line she writes in her lyrics. So impressive
His keychain said "fk the patriarchy". I love that line because it shows someone who tries to appear supportive of women but then they treat you the same as the bad guys do so you realize it was a manipulation tactic to make you feel safe.
I wish you had watched the video
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Don't panic about this..just my opinion...this song is so intense that maybe She's hidden something bad:things that make u go..hum!
1. when You Made me YOUR OWN ( not her included )
2. Running Scarred, down the Stairs
3. Sacred prayers ( like....Please God ..help me)
4. You never call it what it was
It was rare ( change one r for - p -)
Perspective shift. Wow Orlando. Gave us something to think about 🤔 Thanks for that
Yeah like it says 'f the patriarchy' on the keychain but also he's the type of dude who has a 'f the patriarchy' keychain... yet gaslights a woman and won't talk to her about his feelings. Like the ultimate hypocrite.
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His sister
His sister?
Wait, what y'all straight? I really thought you're a couple 😂😂
lol we have gotten that before. We’ve just known each other most of our lives and just vibe well with each other 😆
Wait, you guys are not boyfriends?
I think you can just use the spacebar to pause the video! 🥰 anyway, i just love how invested you are with Taylor!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Haha thanks! We were advised to rewind about 5 seconds whenever we pause so we don’t miss any of her powerful lyrics 🫣 Thanks for your support!
Impatiently waiting on the short-film reaction… ⏱
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