Wi$h Li$t

It’s time to analyze one of Taylor’s sweetest and most direct songs from The Life Of A Showgirl… “Wi$h Li$t!” Before getting into the song's folklore, Sara and Laura share personal updates, as well as some Taylor news (note: this episode was recorded before texts between Blake Lively & Taylor were unsealed), plus the gals unpack the vile and coordinated “trad wife allegations” that stem from this song. Taylor’s lyrics about desire for love, normalcy, and motherhood have the ladies kicking their feet! Never has Taylor been so upfront about how she feels, what she desires, where she sees her life going next… and that refreshing stance is what makes Sara and Laura really love this song. Enjoy!Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates(00:29) What's on Our Plates(34:30) New Year's Resolutions and Personal Goals(37:58) Taylor Updates: RECORDED BEFORE NEWS OF IT ENDS WITH US TEXTS(41:35) Introducing Wi$h Li$t(47:50) Our Personal Associations With The Song(51:16) Folk"lore" Of The Song(01:03:12) Verse 1: Other People's Desires, Accolades, Fame, Agelessness(01:06:54) Chorus 1: Well Wishes, Taylor's Own Desires, Suburban Normalcy(01:15:44) Verse 2: Brands of People & Their Wishes, Internet Embarassment(01:19:33) Bridge: Desperate Wishes, Allusions To Taylor's Past Two Exes, Our One Sided TikTok Beef(01:29:50) Chorus 3 & Outro: Reputation Style Ad Libs(01:30:52) Music Theory Analysis: R&B Influences, Pop Hooks, Verse 2's Chord Progression(01:33:44) Favorite Lyrics and Ratings(01:35:45) This Song As A Recipe(01:38:24) Signing Off!SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Show us some love and get monthly bonus episodes and first dibs on upcoming episode ideas. We’d be enchanted to have you join our Swiftie community!Links ReferencedSara’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory BookTaylor Swift Treats Haim Sisters, Sombr to Homemade Sourdough Bread With Punny LabelsRolling Stone: Taylor Swift’s Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated AttackPlease 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] a voicemail at (717) 382-831Patreon (get bonus episodes and first dibs on episode ideas)YouTubeInstagramTikTokYou can also follow Sara and Laura individually:• Laura: Instagram and Tiktok• Sara: InstagramListen to our previous podcast: Passports & Pizza