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6: “Opalite” — all that glitters is not . . . opal?
On the surface, “Opalite” sparkles — a feel-good, danceable love song about moving on and finding happiness. But when you look closer, both musically and lyrically, the shimmer seems to be only skin deep. The happiness she’s portraying is not entirely real — it’s manufactured, just like opalite itself.
In this episode, we dive into chapter three of the showgirl’s story and uncover a tension between the joyful chorus and the unresolved verses that mirrors the lyrics’ emotional undercurrent. What does it mean when your “sky is Opalite”? This image captures the tension between manufactured happiness and authentic emotion and reveals a sense of resignation lurking behind her casual exuberance.
Listen in as we unpack another unreliable narrator, the distinction between opal and opalite, and the nuances of this song's most revealing lines.
Plus, writing prompts for memoir and fiction!
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Get all the writing prompts in one place, updated along with each episode: www.maraeller.com/prompts.
Join me for Write Like Taylor Swift: a 90-minute immersive workshop to help you write like a poet, think like a storyteller, and play with words like a literary genius.
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By Mara EllerOn the surface, “Opalite” sparkles — a feel-good, danceable love song about moving on and finding happiness. But when you look closer, both musically and lyrically, the shimmer seems to be only skin deep. The happiness she’s portraying is not entirely real — it’s manufactured, just like opalite itself.
In this episode, we dive into chapter three of the showgirl’s story and uncover a tension between the joyful chorus and the unresolved verses that mirrors the lyrics’ emotional undercurrent. What does it mean when your “sky is Opalite”? This image captures the tension between manufactured happiness and authentic emotion and reveals a sense of resignation lurking behind her casual exuberance.
Listen in as we unpack another unreliable narrator, the distinction between opal and opalite, and the nuances of this song's most revealing lines.
Plus, writing prompts for memoir and fiction!
_______________________________________
Get all the writing prompts in one place, updated along with each episode: www.maraeller.com/prompts.
Join me for Write Like Taylor Swift: a 90-minute immersive workshop to help you write like a poet, think like a storyteller, and play with words like a literary genius.
_______________________________________
Come join the discussion!
TikTok
Threads
_______________________________________
You can find more of my personal writing and writing tips on Substack.
And visit my website to learn more about my editing, book coaching, and upcoming courses.