Summary

Are you ready for Taylor’s “bridge to death”?! In this episode of Blank Plate, Laura and Sara dive into an in-depth analysis of Taylor’s incredibly cutting song, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” exploring its themes and connections to Taylor's ex-flame Matty Healy. Join the girls as they delve into the emotional intricacies and serious implications of Tay Tay’s lyrics… particularly focusing on themes of idolization, cowardice, paranoia, and trust issues. What the hell is an “also ran"? What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses have to say about this song? Were you sent by someone who wanted me dead?!? Tune in and subscribe!

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Blank Plate Podcast

(01:28) What's On Our Plates: Sara’s Honeymoon & Laura’s Football Era

(17:36) Taylor Swift Updates

(26:33) The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived: Our Personal Associations

(32:33) The Folk"lore" of TSMWEL

(34:40)Verse 1: Past Starry Eyed References, Jehovah's Witnesses, Addiction Implications, & Being Ghosted

(46:35) Chorus 1: Sparkling Summer, The Eras Tour

(49:06) Verse 2: "Also Ran," Cowardice

(59:57) Chorus 2

(01:01:20) Bridge: Paranoia, Sleeper Cell Spies, "Our" Bed, Forbidden Romance, Religious Motifs, Justice & Betty References

(01:17:49) Outro: A Theatrical Conclusion

(01:21:36) Music Theory: The Bridge To Death, Orchestration Details & The Eras Tour Additions

(01:28:24) Sara & Laura’sFavorite Lyrics & Ratings

(01:35:01) This Song As A Recipe & Signing Off!

Links Referenced

The Feast Of Saint Pizza: Passports & Pizza Podcast Episode

Swemo Spotify Playlist

The New Yorker Article: Who Is Matty Healy?

How tall is Matty Healy?

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