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Welcome back to Sister Songs, an Evolution of a Snake series that tackles the invisible strings woven through Taylor Swift's lengthy and convoluted discography. In today's episode, The Snakes trace a particular feeling of anxiety through one of her much-written-about relationships. By first deconstructing Peace from 2020's folklore, several tangents are discovered in Dancing With Our Hands Tied, Afterglow, and even The Archer. Enjoy!

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Sister Songs: Dancing in the Afterglow of The Archer's Peace

Episode · Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast · Get EOAS weekly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist Welcome back to Sister Songs, an Evolution of a Snake series that tackles the invisible strings woven through Taylor Swift's lengthy and convoluted discography. In today's episode, The Snakes trace a particular feeling of anxiety through one of her much-written-about relationships.

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Lauren Bingham

joe alwyn was Garrett Hedlund’s plus one at the met gala, they met on the set of his first credited role

Kelsey

cornelia street x mine. these two are so linked in my mind

Kelsey

also cornelia street x youre losing me but thats a gimme

Dea

Great episode! The anxiety and unhealthy relationship dynamics in these songs are at crazy levels. P.S. I would personally looove EOAS spotify playlists on various song themes/emotions (as the one listed by Madeline here!) ♥️

Louise

another lyric parallel here is “I'd give you my sunshine, give you my best” from peace and “Handcuffed to the spell I was under, for just one hour of sunshine” from FOTS

Laine Wagner

thanks again for a great episode 1) I also think labyrinth could potentially fit in this category. but truly she’s my least favorite sibling. 2) have y’all considered doing and episode on “sonic sister songs”? talking about how getaway car can go right into cruel summer, or tracks she’s used her heart beat on ect? loving the lyrical sisters thoughhhh

Rebecca Mueller

The line “I would die for you in secret” always brings me back to “I know you wouldn't have told nobody if I died, died for you” in Cold as You. Also I think a happier sister song option could be But Daddy I Love Him and Love Story and maybe even Ours

cheesefries

do yall remember when people were saying oh renegade is like peace from joes perspective about how crazy taylor is and how damaged she is! that was insane actually

Eva

Loved this episode, the Spongebob analogy killed me. 😂 I’d like to hear your thoughts on betty. Listened to it today and suddenly thought: „Sounds like this could be Joe talking to Taylor.“ „I hate the crowds, you know that“ „in front of all your stupid friends“. Would love your thoughts on that, especially because I feel in cardigan it’s Taylor talking to Matty. Furthermore, I‘d love to see you rank Taylor‘s style eras because I really enjoyed the ranking the purses episode!

Amber

Dark sister songs are Cruel Summer and The Prophecy.

Swiftologist

its on everywhere else lol we just post that link here

Courtney Camden

Oh I think my phone is being stupid lol sorry 😭

Rachel

SpongeBob analogy was top teir

miamaya3

that was an incredibly powerful spongebob analogy. incredible

V

The SpongeBob analogy made me cry

Chas

This episode highlighted for me just how different the tones of folklore and evermore are. They are sister albums but they represent two very different periods of Taylor’s life and emotions during that time. Would love folklore/evermore sister albums episode! Or…an evermore/anthology deep dive

Solly E

Never had the courage of my convictions I think refers to her not speaking out politically/not taking a stance during rep era

Cici O

So good !!! The Taynxiety is real. I’d love a sister song analysis about her use of death/funeral imagery - my initial picks would be My Tears Ricochet and How Did It End? but I’m sure there are many more! Love you snakes 🫶

Elli

Would love getaway car x the bolter with a sprinkle of fresh out the slammer

Michaela Wagner

This is so interesting you're touching on a topic i was going to ask for phone a snake until we got a theme haha! the whole "everyone in my life knows they'll be written about at some point!"

Allie J

I'd personally be interested in a reflection on her songs about older men/abusive relationships/power inequalities ie Would've Could've Should've/Dear John/The Manuscript/All too well 10 !!

Madison G

yess Allie!! was just coming here to comment this one <3

Syd

Late to the game, but I think a good sister song that is FUN and not depressing would be “I Did Something Bad” and “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” Because they both have some “witchy” vibes. Also in general, I think findings Taylor’s “witchiest” sister songs could be fun!

Syd

Oooo I love this!