Taylor Swift Talks About Writing ‘Folklore’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Taylor Swift, reigning queen of catchy tunes and relatable lyrics, is pulling back the curtain on her songwriting escapades, and it’s a wild ride through the labyrinth of her imagination.

In a moment of candid hilarity at her Eras Tour gig down under in Melbourne, Australia, the ever-charming 34-year-old songstress spilled the beans on her lockdown antics during the COVID-19 chaos. Picture this: Taylor, clad in cat hair (no judgment, we’ve all been there), hoisting a glass of white wine the size of a small kayak, and channeling her inner ghostly Victorian lady lost in the woods. Instead of scrolling through endless Netflix options like the rest of us mere mortals, Taylor fancied herself a candle-wielding specter straight out of a period drama, quill in hand, scribbling away on parchment like it’s 1820.

“I was like, forget Zoom calls, I’m teleporting to the 19th century!” Taylor quipped to her adoring crowd before serenading them with “Betty,” undoubtedly leaving everyone questioning their own quarantine activities.

And let’s not forget her lockdown buddy, Joe Alwyn, who probably never imagined he’d be starring in his very own Taylor Swift production. While the rest of us were perfecting our sourdough recipes or binge-watching reality TV, Taylor and Joe were on a cinematic spree that would make even the most seasoned film critic jealous. From the fantastical realms of “Pan’s Labyrinth” to the gritty streets of “L.A. Confidential,” they devoured cinematic masterpieces like it was their job. Seriously, who needs a Netflix subscription when you’ve got Taylor Swift curating your movie nights?

But it wasn’t just about movie marathons and Victorian daydreams. No, no, no. Taylor, ever the creative powerhouse, found herself inspired by the tales spun onscreen. Suddenly, she was struck by a bolt of lightning (figuratively speaking) and thought, “Why not me? Why not weave intricate storylines and conjure up characters like a storytelling wizard?” And just like that, folklore was born, catapulting Taylor into a realm of narrative freedom she never knew existed.

While the rest of us were grappling with sourdough starters and Zoom fatigue, Taylor Swift was busy living out her own gothic romance, one feathered quill stroke at a time. And for that, we salute you, Taylor. Keep the tales and tunes coming!

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