EPISODE · Mar 29, 2024 · 1H 37M
Coney Island (with Rebecca Schlauch!)
from Blank Plate: A Podcast for Swifties with an Appetite · host Blank Plate Pod
Chapters(00:00) Introduction & Meet Rebecca!(04:52) Rebecca's Swiftie Backstory(09:30) Rebecca's Sun, Moon, and Rising Albums(19:40) Coney Island's History and Symbolism(34:24) Perspective Of The Lyrics: Reflection or A Two Person Story?(37:32) Collaborators & Aaron Dessner's Influence(42:09) Verse 1(45:03) Chorus(47:40) Verse 2(56:08) Bridge: Chronological References(56:47) Bridge: The Gold Clock and "The Moment I Knew" Birthday Cake(01:00:54) Bridge: The Bluest Skies and "Dear John"(01:02:20) Bridge: The Infamous Harry Styles Snowmobile Accident(01:04:01) Bridge: The Calvin Harris Connection(01:09:26) The Repeating Cycle and Imagery of Coney Island(01:12:45) The Unison Singing and Echoing Cycle(01:19:24) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:24:54) The Queer Lore of Taylor Swift(01:29:34) Song as a Recipe(01:32:34) Taylor Swift's Camera & Filter(01:34:25) Where to Find Rebecca Online(01:36:30) Closing Remarks & Signing Off!Links ReferencedLiv Shaw’s DissertationStory of Coney Island’s CreationTaylor’s Iconic Camera FilterPlease make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:• email [email protected]• leave a voicemail at (717) 382-8313• Instagram• TikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza
What this episode covers
Laura and Sara are joined by their super Swiftie friend Rebecca Schlauch to discuss the brilliance of “Coney Island” from evermore. Rebecca shares how she became a Taylor Swift fan and an OG Loverfest ticket holder. After introductions, the ladies go into a deep dive discussion about “Coney Island”’s bridge that chronicles many of Taylor’s ex-relationships. Going line by line, Sara, Laura & Rebecca discuss the themes of searching for closure, the bright lights of Coney Island’s former glory, and the disappointments of fading relationships. There’s lots of Easter Egg unpacking… as Taylor has hidden many references to past songs (and relationships!) - including the illusive gold clock, her 21st birthday cake, the bluest skies of Dear John, and more.
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Coney Island (with Rebecca Schlauch!)
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