In our very first Swiftory episode, Alicia and Melissa explore the lyrics, themes, and meanings of Taylor Swift's "New Year's Day." Is this a traditional love song to a romantic partner, or a deeply felt ode to the power and endurance of female friendships?

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Recommended Listening

From Watch Hill (YouTube)

Long Live-New Year’s Day mashup (YouTube)

Night Three from Vancouver (Era’s Tour) (YouTube)

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Sources

Rolling Stone: Taylor Swift (Amazon.com)

Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs, by Annie Zaleski (Amazon.com)

Taylor Swift explains her three levels of songwriting (YouTube link)

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