I feel like my music has become a lot of things. It's hard to label the evolution, but I like there to be an evolution. I just like to paint with all different kinds of colors.
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For me, writing a song, I sit down and the process doesn't really involve me thinking about the demographic of people I'm trying to hit or who I want to be able to relate to the song or what genre of music it falls under.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the creative process of songwriting, focusing on authenticity over commercial considerations.
Taylor Swift expresses that when she writes a song, her approach is not influenced by the audience she wants to target or the musical genre that the song might fit into. Instead, she emphasizes an organic and personal creative process that prioritizes genuine expression and artistic integrity, suggesting that true artistry transcends marketability and demographics.
Themes
SongwritingCreativityAuthenticityArtistic ExpressionMusic
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop for aspiring songwriters, to inspire them to write authentically.
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