In this episode of 'Talking Swift,' after a brief update on Taylor news, hosts Meggles, Jess, and Rubee deep dive into the lyrics and stories behind the first half of Taylor Swift's 'Red' album. Recorded on February 16th, 2025, the conversation covers a range of topics from Swift's relationships and the meaning behind different song lyrics to fan theories and memorable performances. They provide insights on tracks like 'State of Grace,' 'Red,' and 'All Too Well,' among others. The episode concludes with the announcement that the discussion on the remaining tracks will continue in the next episode.

Hosts: Meggles, Jess, Rubee

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Housekeeping

01:05 Record Store Day Announcement

04:57 Taylor's Dinner Outfits

07:17 ERAs Tour Outfit Inspirations

08:38 Super Bowl Aftermath

11:56 Travis and Taylor Rumors

19:00 Travis's Potential Retirement

23:08 Valentine's Day Stickers

23:42 Introduction to Red Album

29:44 'State of Grace'

34:40 'Red'

38:07 'Treacherous'

41:44 'I Knew You Were Trouble'

45:21 'All Too Well'

52:44 '22'

56:50 'I Almost Do'

58:58 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'

01:06:29 'Stay, Stay, Stay'

01:09:41 'The Last Time'

01:13:18 Holy Ground

01:19:01 Wrapping Up & Announcements

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