Taylor’s genius trick in Father Figure will blow your mind and solve a big Swiftian mystery

One of Swift's biggest mysteries is why she has so many songs with bad or missing father figures, including many tracks on “The Life of a Showgirl.” In this must-see episode, Joe and Toni fully decode Father Figure, solve the mystery, and reveal one of Taylor’s most ingenious musical devices. They also explain the many illuminating connections between Father Figure and Getaway Car, one of Taylor’s fan favorite songs from Reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices