“One single thread of gold tied me to you” This week on AP Taylor Swift, we are kicking off Valentine’s season with a show and tell on Romantic Love. ❤️ We explore how Taylor writes about romantic love—from the grand, sweeping gestures to the small, intimate moments that define a true connection. We break down three iconic songs— “You Are in Love”, “Lover”, and “Invisible String”—examining how each Taylor Swift song captures different facets of romantic relationships.

This week’s episode is sponsored by the new book “Stars Around My Scars: The Annotated Poetry of Taylor Swift” written by Dr. Elly McCausland, out now wherever books are sold.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Stars Around My Scars

Romeo and Juliet

E35: Royalty

Jane Eyre

E73: Color

E5: Toxic Relationships

Harry Potter

E70: Harry Potter Holiday Special

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Episode Highlights:

[07:16] “You Are In Love” 1989

[13:40] “Lover” Lover

[25:18] “Invisible String” folklore

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“So scarlet it was, maroon.” What’s the true meaning behind Taylor Swift’s “Maroon”? This week on AP Taylor Swift podcast, we dive into the shades of red, love, and memory that define this “Midnights” favorite. We explore how Taylor uses colors to capture the complexity of relationships—the highs, the heartbreaks, and the legacy they leave behind. Listen as we unpack the layers of this fan-favorite track.

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Mentioned in this episode:

E73: Show and Tell - Color

The Big Lebowski

E66: Deep Dive - Holy Ground

The Wizard of Oz

Van Gogh’s faded colors

Harry Potter

Every color referenced in Maroon

Eats, Shoots, and Leaves

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Episode Highlights:

[02:00] “When the morning came”

[08:30] “your roommate’s cheapass screwtop rosé”

[12:53] “The burgundy on my cheeks”

[23:56] “When the silence came”

[25:06] Our “ah ha” moment

[30:39] “the rubies that I gave up”

[38:07] The purpose of the song

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“I once believed love would be black and white, but it’s golden.” In this week’s episode of AP Taylor Swift, we dive into the rich, poetic use of color in Taylor Swift's lyrics with a show and tell on…color! From "Red" to "Daylight" to "Maroon," we discuss how Taylor’s use of color evolves to reflect different stages of love and life.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Wizard of Oz

Wicked

The Great Gatsby

The Scarlet Letter

E32: Deep Dive - Love Story

E9: Fall Songs

The Color Purple

Les Miserable, “Red and Black”

E10: Deep Dive - Red

Pop Sugar Article, 2019

The Outsiders

Every color referenced in Maroon

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Episode Highlights:

[00:59] Adding color to today’s topic…color!

[05:04] “Red”

[12:47] “Daylight”

[22:46] “Maroon”

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