Cruel Summer Posted September 7 Posted September 7 Quote wastedpotential 10 - "Given that it's the source material for my current username, it should come as absolutely no surprise that this is one of five songs on faithlore I wanted to give an 11. I know Lord relates this one to someone's struggles with addiction and depression, and unlike some, I don't think She was referring to herself, and I think my interpretation is very similar, but personalized. I think about this hymn and I certainly think about my own rocky patches and recoveries, and how alone that really can be. "I was so ahead of the curve, the curve became a sphere/fell behind all my classmates and ended up here" is basically a succinct summary of my 2021 and 2022 (when I picked this username :`)... anyway), and while I'm certainly in a much better place now, I know very well how slippery the slope is and how hard it is to climb out. I guess all you can do is take life one day at a time. Even when your personal monumental victories go unseen, the best thing you can do is to just keep moving forward and trying. Anyway, to end this with a bit of levity, I will admit that for the longest time whenever I'd listen to this song I would be struck with the image of a literal walking bloodied scab in a party hat holding a drink and chatting to regular people every time I heard "and it's hard to be at a party/when I feel like an open wound" ddd. "Ah yes, Taylor the stub where some guy lost his ring finger in a boating accent, would you like another drink?", or something to that effect." I didn't rate it quite as high as you, but @wastedpotential I feel all of that This is a song that I break out when friends question why some of us are so dedicated as fans. She gets things nobody else puts into words, let alone does so as well as she does. 3 1
gagacasanova Posted September 7 Posted September 7 1 minute ago, Forever Winter said: 27. this is me trying 8.604 Haters (1s): Taylor fanboy, terrorblade Saboteurs (0s): Forever Winter Y'all never been a people pleaser and it shows 1
Brooklyn Baby Posted September 7 Author Posted September 7 1 minute ago, NewStanner said: We're not besties anymore I fear 3
Taylor fanboy Posted September 7 Posted September 7 @Forever Winter COULD WE PLEASE PLEASE GO TO TOP 21?! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Long were the nights when our world revolved around you. Give us our Sunday night!
Brooklyn Baby Posted September 7 Author Posted September 7 Just now, Taylor fanboy said: @Forever Winter COULD WE PLEASE PLEASE GO TO TOP 21?! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Long were the nights when our world revolved around you. Give us our Sunday night! I would but I didn't prepare for five more songs. Those will have to wait 1
G.U.Y_Del_Rey Posted September 7 Posted September 7 5 minutes ago, Forever Winter said: 27. this is me trying 8.604 Saviours (11s): RihannaLoverrr, MusicLoverDude, wehavetostan, TMRA, Blood Magic, Mocha Stans (10s): Fitzswiftie, byzantium, frankvert, Velvet Night, folkloreking, Theluckyone, Riverbank, Arrows, Namigo, Ampersand13, wastedpotential, Schami66, djcalpal, LVP, Uncatena, AbeHicks, Venice B, vinicius, itsjem, a_d_22, NEX, sanzo, 1989, Solaria, The Music Industry, greento, PaloSanto, Miles., burninredhot, Supernatural, TaylenaStan, Ger.vaz, Holy Ground, Dear Reader, holyground13, Strawberry Bubble, paulyyyozd, BOAZ, TheARgonaut, FolkLover1989, Flower, Heldenzeit, My Tears Ricochet, Kyle-x, yourfaveisaflop, chiliam, greeneyedsoul, pavi, Lazuli, Bartender, Sanguine, K$Ellie, Top Dash, Bindi, NewStanner, Achilles., LoveInStereo, heckinglovato, Starchild Admirers (9s): beagle, reputation1989, SLUTTVFTV, MidnightsAtPeace, badidearight, Clauss, enchanted0, SoSickOfThatSOL, Avrileon, roso, PoisonedIvy, Ms. Togekiss, NordicGuy, DevilsRollTheDice, Live To Tell, 4Real, 305, gagacasanova, chosensparkles, D-@-N, Enrique523, Gorjesspazze9, halcyonday, jacobhalkohit, PerfectSacrifice, Feanor, Tedwards, Mezik, Sad Beautiful Tragic, Nein, fridayteenage, brokee, Klein, Hooker Barbie, fab, AdrianNicki, Don Haters (1s): Taylor fanboy, terrorblade Saboteurs (0s): Forever Winter Comments RihannaLoverrr 11 - "An absolute masterpiece." wehavetostan 11 - "The best song ever? quite possibly." MusicLoverDude 11 - "This song is so mental health heavy that I related to it a lot." Ampersand13 10 - "Like Seven, I wish I could give this an 11, even writing this comment I'm shocked I didn't. This was my immediate favorite song from Folklore and has remained its status years later. There's a lot of songs about pivotal points in people's lives; getting feelings for someone, falling in love, breaking up, exercising independence etc. However, there are much fewer songs about wading through the thick of acknowledgement and self-improvement. I love "This Is Me Trying" because it encapsulates the absolute horror of reflecting on what you once understood to be good and what has since turned into a harrowing lesson. An ode to the transitional phases we all go through when trying to better ourselves. This song always reminds me that regardless of where I might be, trying is all I can do. To try means to hope and that, as dramatic as it sounds, is paramount." wastedpotential 10 - "Given that it's the source material for my current username, it should come as absolutely no surprise that this is one of five songs on faithlore I wanted to give an 11. I know Lord relates this one to someone's struggles with addiction and depression, and unlike some, I don't think She was referring to herself, and I think my interpretation is very similar, but personalized. I think about this hymn and I certainly think about my own rocky patches and recoveries, and how alone that really can be. "I was so ahead of the curve, the curve became a sphere/fell behind all my classmates and ended up here" is basically a succinct summary of my 2021 and 2022 (when I picked this username :`)... anyway), and while I'm certainly in a much better place now, I know very well how slippery the slope is and how hard it is to climb out. I guess all you can do is take life one day at a time. Even when your personal monumental victories go unseen, the best thing you can do is to just keep moving forward and trying. Anyway, to end this with a bit of levity, I will admit that for the longest time whenever I'd listen to this song I would be struck with the image of a literal walking bloodied scab in a party hat holding a drink and chatting to regular people every time I heard "and it's hard to be at a party/when I feel like an open wound" ddd. "Ah yes, Taylor the stub where some guy lost his ring finger in a boating accent, would you like another drink?", or something to that effect." frankvert 10 - "Would've been an 11 if I had more to give." Miles. 10 - "I got wasted like all my potential. Incredible line." The Music Industry 10 - "This song is such a profound piece of art. Taylor's vulnerability and raw emotion are on full display here. The lyrics speak to anyone who's ever struggled with their own imperfections and efforts. The haunting melody and stripped-back production amplify its emotional weight in the best ways possible. It's a masterclass in heartfelt storytelling and definitely a standout track from her discography. Oh Taylor, thank you for this blessing of a song :gaycat7:" greento 10 - "Very meaningful song." Achilles. 10 - "I don't date so I don't relate to most Taylor Swift songs but gods it is always extremely painful when a song comes along that I DO relate to." gagacasanova 9 - "This one hits way too hard." Where are you now? 8.9 - "Another total vibe. Who doesn't love this second verse." blown away 7.2 - "Very soothing sonically and love the songwriting." Forever Winter 0 - "The most overrated song on folklore. My real score is an 8, but I had to sabotage. " Reveal, Part 6 Results (So Far) Reveal hidden contents 50. Don't Blame Me - 8.127 49. Maroon - 8.129 48. willow - 8.138 47. Anti-Hero - 8.179 46. Cornelia Street - 8.181 45. Safe & Sound (feat. The Civil Wars) - 8.189 44. ...Ready for It? - 8.203 43. the 1 - 8.205 42. ivy - 8.206 41. cowboy like me - 8.210 40. seven - 8.220 39. Holy Ground - 8.268 38. Mine - 8.294 37. illicit affairs - 8.303 36. Dear John - 8.303 35. Long Live - 8.328 34. Call It What You Want - 8.467 33. You're on Your Own, Kid - 8.540 32. right where you left me - 8.550 31. Fearless - 8.562 30. Treacherous - 8.568 29. champagne problems - 8.577 28. exile (feat. Bon Iver) - 8.587 27. this is me trying - 8.604 It's a cute song but thankfully it didn't end up in the top 10 like last year. 1
wastedpotential Posted September 7 Posted September 7 8 minutes ago, holyground13 said: Ddddd if you've seen it you'll know exactly what I'm saying 1
Taylor fanboy Posted September 7 Posted September 7 (edited) 4 minutes ago, FolkLover1989 said: @Taylor fanboy I am in ur walls omfg 4 minutes ago, Forever Winter said: Deserved for rwylm We declare evermore should have had the LPSS This is a 9 but the sabotage is needed. NOW when do we give her best mental health HYMN the flowers it deserves? This is stage five ACCEPTANCE. TIMT is only at stage 3 BARGAINING. Edited September 7 by Taylor fanboy 1
Cruel Summer Posted September 7 Posted September 7 Credit Scammer might just be a Clownaway Car ripoff, but damn if I'm not named after THAT girl - biggest hit of her career in the US, fan favorite, ugh what a pop culture force (even if I still don't like it as much as over half y'all do) 1 1
Achilles. Posted September 7 Posted September 7 Can it please just end already? Put us out of our collective misery. 2 1
Brooklyn Baby Posted September 7 Author Posted September 7 And finally, the last song for today's reveal!!!! Which will serve OUT and barely miss the top 25? Sparks Fly Red Delicate Cruel Summer mirrorball 'tis the damn season Guilty as Sin?
terrorblade Posted September 7 Posted September 7 2 minutes ago, NewStanner said: "you left me at restaurant (ouhh how sad *fake crying noises*)" song
Cruel Summer Posted September 7 Posted September 7 Just now, Forever Winter said: And finally, the last song for today's reveal!!!! Which will serve OUT and barely miss the top 25? Sparks Fly Red Delicate Cruel Summer mirrorball 'tis the damn season Guilty as Sin? Oh goodbye Red I guess
gagacasanova Posted September 7 Posted September 7 Anybody that comes for this is me trying don't deserve any rights
Brooklyn Baby Posted September 7 Author Posted September 7 2 minutes ago, NewStanner said: this is god trying still made it above the "you left me at the restaurant (ouhh how sad *fake crying noises*)" song, how do you feel about it? @Forever Winter you Know You're Sick and twisted, right? 1 3
Velvet Night Posted September 7 Posted September 7 2 minutes ago, NewStanner said: this is god trying still made it above the left me at restaurant (ouhh how sad *fake crying noises*) song, how do you feel about it? I love both these songs and if it was up to me both them would've top 10!
TaylenaStan Posted September 7 Posted September 7 1 minute ago, Forever Winter said: And finally, the last song for today's reveal!!!! Which will serve OUT and barely miss the top 25? Sparks Fly Red Delicate Cruel Summer mirrorball 'tis the damn season Guilty as Sin? I hope its a song produced by Jack Antonoff, lemme say that 1
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