It’s track five time! “Eldest Daughter” may be one of Taylor’s sweetest songs on the album… and despite some negative criticisms, Sara and Laura absolutely LOVE this song and will defend it to death. The ladies discuss the notion of Eldest Daughter Syndrome and how Taylor’s self-protection becomes unnecessary when she feels safe with the right person. Tears are shed in this episode, but what else is new!?

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome!

(01:42) What's On Our Plates

(16:29) Taylor Updates

(21:46) Eldest Daughter Introduction

(25:38) Personal Associations and Emotional Connections

(33:08) Folk"lore" Of The Song

(49:12) Verse 1: An Unbothered Front, Apathy, Cancellation, The Illusion Of Hot Takes, Survival Strategies

(56:18) Pre Chorus 1: Terminal Uniqueness, Play On Words About Death, Glorification Of "Cool" In Society

(01:01:33) Chorus 1: Taylor's Specific Satiricial Vernacular, Self-Perception

(01:09:01) Verse 2: Childlike Innocence, Cautious Discretion and Growth, Vulnerability, Marriage Trauma

(01:24:04) Pre Chorus 2: A Lamb In Wolf's Clothing, The Burden Of Sacrifice As An Eldest Daughter. Self-Protection

(01:29:20) Bridge: Montage Of Sweet, Innocent, Childlike Love, Hope and Future Possibilities Once Unimaginable

(01:38:39) Pre Chorus 3: Travis Connection, Finding Home In A Stable Person

(01:40:35) Chorus 3 & Outro

(01:41:52) Music Theory Analysis: Right Hand On Piano As The Eldest Daughter, The Magic Of The Bridge, Interpolation of White Horse

(01:47:11) Favorite Lyrics & Rating

(01:49:46) This Song As A Recipe

(01:51:47) Signing Off!

(01:53:13) Patreon Preview: 'tis the damn season

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Links Referenced

Sara’s Episode On Finding Mr. Height: Spotify, Apple Music

Eli Rallo’s Commentary on Eldest Daughter Lore

Taylor’s Interview With Zane Lowe

Birth Order Dating Theory

Brigid Kaelin’s Music Theory Analysis of Eldest Daughter

Spiked Blackberry Lilac Lemonade Recipe

Homemade Dunkaroo’s Recipe

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