Taylor Swift’s 2014 album, “1989,” received high reception upon its release. Twelve-year-old Swifties rejoiced to the allure of “Shake it Off” and fourteen-year-olds saw their dreams come true in “Wildest Dreams.” Yet, the Taylor Swift Recording Team forgot an important bonus track that contains important information.
“Blank Disc,” the counterpart to “Blank Space” was sadly set aside, due to “anticipated lack of interest from her fan-base” said former Swift manager, Rick Barker in an interview with Just Now. Apparently, Swift’s management thought that her audience would actually enjoy listening to songs like “All you had to do was stay” and “I wish you would.” While these songs do explore the deep, powerful themes of relationships, breakups and love, they are a bit too similar to Swift’s earlier songs. Although her sound and vocal technique has improved considerably, Taylor Swift is still the same All-American girl CMT fell in love with in 2005.
Yes, that’s right CMT. Remember that everyone? T.Swift was originally a country singer (gasp!), but I digress…
Thus, “Blank Disk” is filled with the raw truth and honesty that Swifties of all ages find “relatable.” Written in common language, “Blank Disk” features references to social media and pop culture. Fans learn even more about Taylor Swift upon listening to the song. It would have offered a fresh new twist to to Swift’s music. Yet, sadly as Barker said “Some things are worth sharing and other things are best kept to oneself.”
Fortunately, Everythingtyouneedtoknow.com granted Smith College free access to the lyrics of “Blank Disk.” Read it while you can!
“Blank Disk”
I like your sperrys and your tie
You’ll keep me in the spotlight
A basic girl and a basic guy
Look at me in my
white nail polish and plain tee,
wow, I love Abercrombie
Wait let’s stop to take a selfie (for the insta)
Cute face, mystic eyes
Thanks for helping my career survive
Already been spotted twice
Don’t you dare get cold feet
so smile for the camera
I’ll keep you for 3 weeks
Oh wait no, 6 months won’t hurt?
cuz you haven’t said yes but I already love you
So it’s gonna be forever
or I’ll write a brand new song
you can text me when it’s over
so I can find another one
Gotta love these Starbucks lovers
Tall Caramel Macchiato
Cause you know I love attention
And you need the fame
‘But I’m almost 30
so you’d think I’d have learnt by now
Wow, almost 30
maybe I should settle down?
Gotta love these Starbucks lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
But I’ve got a blank disk baby
where I’ll sing ‘bout you
Vintage photo shoot outside
Trying to keep you interested in me
Staged kisses, pretty lies
Everyone is shipping us
and I’ll try way too hard
to be the girl of your dreams
Wait the worst is yet to come, oh no
Screaming, crying, way too clingy
I’m not as nice as I appear to be
Random fights brought alight
Leaves you wanting to find
another girl,
more interesting
But you’ll come back each time you leave
cause we need the publicity and you signed a contract
So I’ll be with you for longer
Or I’ll bash you on social media
Your reputation will be ruined
Just ask the second Jonas
I’m such a Starbucks lover
I go there everyday
Cause you know that I’m so basic
And they serve green tea
I’m not that young, but I’m reckless
my 20s flew by so fast
but I have my T.Swift squad
To make me feel 21
Gotta love those Starbucks lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane (Insane)
But I’ve got a blank disk baby
where I’ll sing ‘bout you
I don’t really know how to date well
Don’t say I didn’t say I didn’t warn ya
It’s kind of a little embarrassing
Don’t say I didn’t say I didn’t warn ya
So it’s gonna be forever
or I’ll write a brand new song
you can text me when it’s over
so I can find another one
Gotta love these Starbucks lovers
Tall Caramel Macchiato
Cause you know I love attention
And you need the fame
‘But I’m almost 30
so you’d think I’d have learnt by now
Wow, almost 30
maybe I should settle down?
Gotta love these Starbucks lovers
They’ll tell you I’m insane
But I’ve got a blank disk baby
where I’ll sing ‘bout you
-Taken from EverythingyouneedtoKnow/wingdings.com
