Let the debates begin.

But there’s one song that’s been getting a lot of attention for a different reason.

As the song plays on, Taylor said she’s thought about living in a different generation.

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Her generation of choice?

Another strange reason for choosing that particular point in time.

Overall, it’s a thoughtful commentary on how our perceptions of history can be distorted by nostalgia.

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taylor swift: the old world was misogynistic and racist, but people are blinded by aesthetics and nostalgia.

Tell us your thoughts on the lyrics below!

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Conversation expressing a wish to live in the 1830s, without the racism

Lyrics discussing marriage, societal expectations, nostalgia, and personal sentiment

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