Spring Break
Taylor Swift's 'Fearless'
Charlotte Downes
Issue date: 11/19/08 Section: The Edge
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"You're Not Sorry," a more mature, less passive-aggressive version of Swift's 2006 popular break up song "Picture to Burn," is also an exception. Swift uses strings in this song as well, but teams with electric guitar to form a unique sound. Yet again, Swift's voice steals the show. Swift also expresses more grown-up sentiments in this song, singing about protecting her heart by refusing to answer the phone and allow a nameless heartbreaker back into her life, saying, "you can tell me that you're sorry, but I don't believe you baby … you're not sorry anymore."
"Tell Me Why" also is about getting over an unworthy partner, about boys who can "write a book about how to ruin someone's perfect day."
"Hey Stephen," one of the few songs that aren't bone-crushing heartache, Swift taunts, "those other girls, well they're beautiful, but will they write a song for you?" The instrumentation isn't much to brag about here, but it serves its purpose.
It is refreshing to hear an 18-year-old girl singing for other young girls. The songs may be somewhat na've, but they are age-appropriate. Aside from her blonde hair, striking looks and early success, Swift couldn't be more different from her other blonde teen counterparts. This isn't just another Britney Spears.
Take Swift's Christmas album for example - Swift's version of "Santa Baby" is actually cute and sweet, rather than the more obvious route that most singers take "Santa Baby."
While the songs are written for teenagers, they are still relatable and accessible for people of all ages. Swift hits a broad range with more than her voice.
If you need a fun CD to drive home to this Friday or you just had a breakup but aren't depressed enough to bust out any serious sulking music, you may want to consider picking up "Fearless." Don't be embarrassed - sometimes 15-year-olds have great taste.
"You're Not Sorry," a more mature, less passive-aggressive version of Swift's 2006 popular break up song "Picture to Burn," is also an exception. Swift uses strings in this song as well, but teams with electric guitar to form a unique sound. Yet again, Swift's voice steals the show. Swift also expresses more grown-up sentiments in this song, singing about protecting her heart by refusing to answer the phone and allow a nameless heartbreaker back into her life, saying, "you can tell me that you're sorry, but I don't believe you baby … you're not sorry anymore."
"Tell Me Why" also is about getting over an unworthy partner, about boys who can "write a book about how to ruin someone's perfect day."
"Hey Stephen," one of the few songs that aren't bone-crushing heartache, Swift taunts, "those other girls, well they're beautiful, but will they write a song for you?" The instrumentation isn't much to brag about here, but it serves its purpose.
It is refreshing to hear an 18-year-old girl singing for other young girls. The songs may be somewhat na've, but they are age-appropriate. Aside from her blonde hair, striking looks and early success, Swift couldn't be more different from her other blonde teen counterparts. This isn't just another Britney Spears.
Take Swift's Christmas album for example - Swift's version of "Santa Baby" is actually cute and sweet, rather than the more obvious route that most singers take "Santa Baby."
While the songs are written for teenagers, they are still relatable and accessible for people of all ages. Swift hits a broad range with more than her voice.
If you need a fun CD to drive home to this Friday or you just had a breakup but aren't depressed enough to bust out any serious sulking music, you may want to consider picking up "Fearless." Don't be embarrassed - sometimes 15-year-olds have great taste.
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