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E91: Everything You Lose Is a Step You Take: A Deep Dive into “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
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“You've got no reason to be afraid.” This week, we’re going line by line through a fan favorite, “You're On Your Own Kid” (Midnights 2023). Join us as we explore the title's significance and the evolution of the speaker's perspective throughout the song, touching on themes of agency, personal growth, and the role of seasons and senses in the narrative. From feeling alone to embracing one's strength and support system, this week’s detailed analysis will take you on the transformative journey that is this incredible song.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Game of Thrones
Kingdom of Heaven
Mean Girls
Miss Americana
Episode Highlights:
[01:08] Who is the “you” in the title?
[03:09] “Summer went away,” the season of the youth
[07:26] Agency and growing up
[22:30] Comparing choruses
[29:14] ”Something they can’t take away,” a turning point
[37:45] The purpose
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This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.
108 episodes
Manage episode 485398687 series 3550105
“You've got no reason to be afraid.” This week, we’re going line by line through a fan favorite, “You're On Your Own Kid” (Midnights 2023). Join us as we explore the title's significance and the evolution of the speaker's perspective throughout the song, touching on themes of agency, personal growth, and the role of seasons and senses in the narrative. From feeling alone to embracing one's strength and support system, this week’s detailed analysis will take you on the transformative journey that is this incredible song.
Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe
Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Game of Thrones
Kingdom of Heaven
Mean Girls
Miss Americana
Episode Highlights:
[01:08] Who is the “you” in the title?
[03:09] “Summer went away,” the season of the youth
[07:26] Agency and growing up
[22:30] Comparing choruses
[29:14] ”Something they can’t take away,” a turning point
[37:45] The purpose
Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social!
- TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift
- Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift
- YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift
- Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift
- Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts
- Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro
Contact us at [email protected]
Affiliate Codes:
Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!
Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro
This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.
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