E95: Is "Don't Blame Me" Taylor's Most Unhinged Love Song? (Deep Dive)

"Don't blame me, love made me crazy. If it doesn't, you ain't doing it right." This week, we're deep diving into "Don't Blame Me" from the reputation album. We explore the song's gospel influences, religious imagery, and transformation themes as we analyze Taylor's most unhinged declaration of love. From poison ivy to daisies, from halos to falling from grace, join us as we unpack this intoxicating Taylor Swift tale of desire, addiction, and spiritual transcendence.   Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com    Mentioned in this episode:  E94: Show and Tell - Frankenstein The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald Paradise Lost, John Milton Ellie Goulding - "Love Me Like You Do" 50 Shades of Grey Rocky Horror Picture Show ***   Episode Highlights:  [02:02] - “Don’t blame me, love made me crazy” [09:00] - “I’ve been breaking hearts a long time” [13:07] - “For you I would cross the line” [22:40] - “My name is whatever you decide” [33:08] - “I get so high, everytime you’re touching me”  [41:25] - Purpose of the song   Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at [email protected]  Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.