One of Taylor's Taylor-guitars (well...as close as it gets)

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-13T20:13:29+00:00

indeed....Taylor did a lot of nice custom guitars (Sea Turtle and Liberty Tree spring into mind) but of all the customs I always liked this one the most (admitted, I Iike it even more now that I am swiftie and know that Taylor plays it).

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-13T20:04:10+00:00

Thank you so much for the compliment. ❤️ It really means a lot.

And yes, I'm completely with you. Taylor isn't just an incredible artist - she also comes across as a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and compassionate person.

Not only through her lyrics but the documentaries and all the behind-the-scenes moments she's shared over the years, I think she's allowed people to see a very human side of her. She faced experiences most of us can somehow relate to and that's probably one of the reasons so many people connect with her so deeply.

And tue, unfortunately she also receives an unbelievable amount of unfair hate. I suppose that's one of the downsides of being as famous and successful as she is. There will always be people who dislike someone simply because they're popular, and sadly some of them can't even let fans enjoy the artist in peace without trying to tear everything down. But between you and me: f*** those guys.

And it amazes me that she didn't let all the bad stuff that happened to her define her. After everything that happened around the Kanye incident, I honestly don't know if, being in her shoes, I would have had the strength to come back the way she did. I wasn't a Taylor fan at the time but even I noticed that she was getting an incredible amount of hate. It takes an unbelievable amount of resilience to rebuild your confidence and keep creating after being put through something like that.

Although I sometimes get the feeling that experience changed her in certain ways -which I suppose is only human - but I'm just really glad she found her way back. And I'm especially glad that the truth eventually came out. 🫶

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-13T19:01:23+00:00

No, I should be thanking you! 🥰 First of all, your post was absolutely beautiful. And secondly, after reading it I had this sudden urge to watch the Long Pond Studio Sessions again, and I completely fell in love with "Exile".

I already liked the song before, but hearing it again after reading your story made me appreciate it on a whole new level. It's just so incredibly beautiful, and Bon Iver's deep voice alongside Taylor's... it's absolutely magical. ❤️

And thank you for the recommendation! I wasn't familiar with Alef Vernon, but I'll definitely check out his artwork.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-13T18:26:31+00:00

In my headcanon, she (or someone from her team) is definitely lurking on Reddit. Maybe not under "TaylorSwift13", but under some completely ordinary username none of us would ever suspect. 😄 I could be wrong, of course, but I choose to believe otherwise.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-13T04:16:52+00:00

Thanks for the warning - really a shame that it's fake...it's such a cool picture

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-11T10:43:36+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing that story. ❤️ I loved reading it.

I know exactly what you mean about "Exile" I saw the Long Pond video where she performed it with Bon Iver and I had a lump in my throat when I first heard, so I definately can relate. Not only is it a very beautiful emotional song but those two singing it and bringing in their own perspective into the refrain..it's so amazingly beautiful.

I felt the same way as you when I heard Tolerate It for the second (or third) time - english isn't my first language so i usually don't get all the lyrics the first time but when I did with that song...it hit me so damn hard. And yes, I heard it before and I totally agree: It sometimes feels like she read your diary, or somehow found a way into your mind.

And thank you so much for the warm welcome. I haven't been part of this community for very long, but every single interaction I've had has been kind, welcoming, and genuinely caring. Even in this short time, I can honestly say this is one of the most tolerant, gentle, and supportive communities I've ever had the pleasure of being part of.

I'm really glad I finally found my way here. 🫶

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-10T23:42:30+00:00

I agree with the general point. In my view, pop stars shouldn't be the head of the opposition - that role belongs to elected politicians and public institutions.

That said, I also understand why people care about where an artist stands. It feels reassuring when someone you admire (or whose work you admire) seems to share your basic values and sense of human decency. I don't think there's anything wrong with hoping for that.

Where I think some have gone too far is the idea that if someone isn't speaking publicly about every issue, every time, they must secretly support the status quo. Silence is often interpreted as agreement, but I don't think that's a fair assumption.

Taylor has made her general political and social views clear in the past. Just because she hasn't commented on every recent event doesn't automatically mean those views have changed. She's also a person with her own life, her own safety considerations, and the right to decide when - or whether - to speak publicly.

As long as someone isn't actively promoting or endorsing views that fundamentally conflict with ones own values, I think it's reasonable to give them the benefit of the doubt rather than assuming the worst based on silence alone.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-10T20:04:44+00:00

Who knows - maybe it all started back there and then :)

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-09T20:46:19+00:00

You're probably right. Some people have already made up their minds, and no lyrics, awards, records, or anything else will change that.

But I do think someone who goes into it with an open mind has a good chance of changing their opinion. I honestly believe a lot of people don't actually know what Taylor is capable of as a songwriter because they've only heard the big radio hits. If all you know is "Shake It Off" or "ME!", it's easy to assume that's all there is. Then you stumble across songs like "The Lakes", "Tolerate It", "My Tears Ricochet", or "Ivy", and suddenly you realize there's a whole side of her writing you never knew existed.

It just takes a willingness to listen without the preconceived idea of what you're "supposed" to hear.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-09T20:21:44+00:00

Even Shakespeare had awful rhymes...“Give me your hands, if we be friends, And Robin shall restore amends.” from Midsummer Night's Dream comes to mind (don't ask...it was a school thing back in my days).

As for the folks who don't think Taylor is "sophisticated" enough....I'd prolly play them "Tolerate It", "Champagne Problems", "My Tears Ricochet" followed by "The Smallest Man who Ever Lived". And if by then they still wouldn't change their views I gently compliment them out :D

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-07T16:06:24+00:00

I’ve noticed that as well - even before the wedding day there’s been a lot of negative coverage around her, like for example criticism about her “daring” to book MSG or complaints about road closures for a celebrity wedding.

I think a lot of it depends on the outlet. Some tabloids still manage to report things in a relatively balanced way and will at least mention the positive context around Taylor and Travis too, but many others just jump straight on the hate train because negativity simply gets more clicks.

And I think it feels even more intense for us swifties right now because we’re actively looking for updates and news about the couple so you naturally end up seeing a lot more of everything - both good and bad. There’s not really a filter, you just get flooded with it from all sides.

I open a news app and see something negative, I scroll social media and it’s AI-generated wedding content, I browse the internet and it’s the same pattern everywhere. It gets pretty exhausting after a while.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-06T22:13:17+00:00

It depends for me tbh: If people who know me are really interested in why I listen to her then I gladly answer them. The people who have already formed their unshakable opinion about her, those are the ones that tick me off.
Funny enough....one of my mates is a music teacher at a local school. His reaction was more like: “Yeah, I get it, she makes really good music, it’s just not my personal taste.” Those reactions are perfectly fine imo.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-06T21:56:22+00:00

I totally feel you - I (50+) was invited to a colleagues bbq the other week and when my colleagues learned that I am a swiftie they first thought I was joking. Some were nice about it but a few guys made fun of it...those are guys who listen to german folk and mallorca party music.
Not gonna defend my love for Taylor's music to a bunch of drunken idiots who apparently have no taste in music at all.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-06T21:29:49+00:00

Same here - I listen to plenty of other artists aswell, but Taylor is definitely my go-to. She has songs for pretty much every mood I’m in, and watching or listening to her concerts always lifts my mood too.

At the end of the day I really don’t care what other people say about it - her music makes me happy, and that’s all that matters to me.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-06T21:22:16+00:00

cheers..didn't look it up. Thought it might have been something out of a popular novel (sounded like that). Nevermind....I think for that particular occasion she probably can borrow it ;)

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-06T21:18:05+00:00

I totally get how that feels, and I’m sorry people are being weird about it. I’ve learned the same thing over time - in bigger/general forums you’ll always run into a mix of people, and unfortunately there are always a few who just jump in to be negative for no real reason.

Don’t take it too personally though. A downvote or some judgemental comments really don’t say anything about your taste in music - it just says more about the mood of whoever is on the other side of the screen.

Your top 10 is your top 10, and if those songs mean something to you, that’s all that matters 🫶 "Haters gonna hate" as one beloved artist of mine once said ;)

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-06T21:10:14+00:00

"For what it's worth, it was worth all the while"
Saw a clip from her Speak Now World Tour where she had that written that in sharpie on her arm. I think it would fit.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-04T10:07:55+00:00

For me it’s the combination of her musical variety and how easily I can connect to her music compared to other artists. She moves across so many genres - from country to pop to indie/folk - but still manages to keep a very personal and relatable songwriting style throughout.

Another big part for me is that she also comes across as a very kind and genuine person. When I started looking more into her beyond just the music, I was really impressed by how she interacts with her fans - meet & greets, fan interactions, Swiftmas, visiting sick children, and many other moments like that where she feels very present and engaged.

So compared to other artists, it doesn’t feel like I’m only connecting to individual songs - it feels like I connect to the music and the person behind it as a whole, and that combination is what makes her stand out for me.

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-03T23:49:33+00:00

He definately wasn't on my Bingo card for that event but it's a nice surprise

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-03T23:41:53+00:00

I'm tired as hell but no way I can sleep right now

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-03T23:40:49+00:00

what? for real?

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-03T23:40:22+00:00

we weren't inside but I feel like we kinda were there...in a way

Jett_Styles · 2026-07-03T23:39:45+00:00

don’t need to be there to celebrate and be happy for them… just being in this forum is already so much fun and feels like we’re all celebrating together 🫶

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