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Taylor Swift Writes Sad Songs for New Album

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Taylor Swift has been circling the globe on her widely successful Speak Now world tour. Somehow during her hectic travels, which included stops in Japan, South Korea, Holland, Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as shows all over the United States, the young superstar has found time to work on her fourth studio album, which she says will be unlike anything she has released in the past.

"They're sad, if I'm being honest," she tells the New Yorker of the ten songs she's written so far for the project (quote via MTV.com). The Grammy winner explains her new songs are "about achieving contentment ... you're not always going to be ridiculously happy," adding that one tune "is about moving on."

The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year (and current CMA nominee for the same title) has earned a flood of rave reviews for her live performances, but then there's also the inevitable criticism every now and then. But Taylor keeps her chin up, insisting she's never claimed to be a great singer. "I write songs, and my voice is just a way to get those lyrics across," she simply states.

Scoring more than a dozen Top 10 hits, including 'Our Song,' 'Should've Said No' and 'Back to December,' the Pennsylvania native says fans can expect more mature lyrics on her new album. "Retrospect will tell a lot. Years from now, I'll look back and go, 'I didn't know anything then,'" Taylor reflects. "I had this song called 'Picture to Burn' that's talking about how 'I hate your truck' and 'I hate that you ignored me,' 'I hate you,' " she explains. "Now, the way that I would say that and the way that I would feel that kind of pain is a lot different."

The 21 year old's latest single, 'Sparks Fly,' is an early indication of her more adult-themed lyrics. With lines such as "You touch me once and it's really something / You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be," the tune, which is currently in the Top 10 on the charts, is quickly becoming a favorite for fans of all ages.

Taylor will play tonight (Oct. 5) in New Orleans, La., followed by shows in Texas and Kentucky. Keep track of the blond beauty's tour schedule here.




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LuLu

'Sparks Fly,' is an early indication of her more adult-themed lyrics. With lines such as "You touch me once and it's really something / You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be,"?

What do you mean? That now she's a "woman" (?)

October 07 2011 at 10:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Florence

OMG a full CD with sad songs you might as well grab a shotgun and kill yourself.

October 06 2011 at 11:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bofalaska

This is the natural progression of a very large creative intellect, and totally to be expected. The more one observes how articulate Taylor is, in her song writing, her speaking, her very strong historical perspective, (would that more had it) it's exactly what she should do. If one listens to each of her albums from start to finish, you can see the arc of self-realization and maturity in someone whose career will last well into this century. There are thousands of stronger voices, but few stronger songwriters anywhere, or anyone at all who can give voice to the hearts and minds of girls and young women in our society. Yep...Taylor both a special case, and not subject to the same rules most celebrities follow. Thank God.

October 05 2011 at 3:18 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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Ezyo Pourchez

I agree with you totally. I just want to affirm your statements. It is natural and it is to be expected. I can attest that you can well and truly hear that 'arc' that you describe listening to her three albums back-to-back. Even more so if you fill in some blanks before the first album and in-between you'll indeed see that progression. And she will progress further. I will agree that there are and have been loads of stronger voices, but her voice is definitely becoming stronger as is her songwriting. In my opinion people who see her 'from far away' just miss all the depth and integrity she has. She doesn't just touch hearts of girls and young women. Those who don't mind what others think will poke through and are one of the few that see and feel that great ability of her being able to touch so many hearts in such an elegant way. She is a special case indeed. Thank you for this comment.

October 05 2011 at 7:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply