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Post by Kyla on Nov 8, 2010 11:46:39 GMT -5
WOW at that increase for the Holiday Collection. :o I think it's due to Target. They sold more of her albums than anyone else last week. (400k-ish, I think?) And they had her holiday album featured in the 'Speak Now' displays as well.
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 8, 2010 13:07:08 GMT -5
Maybe I'm looking too much into this, but does anyone else think that "Superman" could be about John Mayer too? (When they were happy together.) She sings "I loved you from the very first day," which is also the message spelled out in the lyrics to "Dear John." Thoughts? I got this from a taylor message board(Taylor Fan Forums): Looks like further evidence that Superman is about Mayer.Taylor probably wrote Superman before Mayer disillusioned her. Chronologically: Superman-->Dear John-->Story Of Us
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Nov 8, 2010 13:09:34 GMT -5
Cary over at CarrieFans (the one who correctly predicted Mine's debut) Why would anyone be closely tracking "Mine" on a Carrie Underwood fansite? lol I hope "Enchanted" is released; the song needs to be heard (it's different for Taylor and would perfectly represent her strengths as a songwriter). It's just, magical.
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 8, 2010 13:18:05 GMT -5
I hope "Enchanted" is released; the song needs to be heard (it's different for Taylor and would perfectly represent her strengths as a songwriter). It's just, magical. +1
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 8, 2010 13:30:30 GMT -5
Last Kiss needs to be on the soundtrack of a blockbuster movie since there's zero chance it'll ever be a single.
A song this good just HAS to be heard by the general public.
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Post by maria4hitz on Nov 8, 2010 13:49:49 GMT -5
HITS: 11/8-9
NOW IN: 54.02%
LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 TAYLOR SWIFT: SPEAK NOW - BIG MACHINE 193,515 -- 17 TAYLOR SWIFT: HOLIDAY COLLECTION - BIG MACHINE 13,147 36 32 TAYLOR SWIFT: FEARLESS - BIG MACHINE 7,276 -- 42 TAYLOR SWIFT: TAYLOR SWIFT - BIG MACHINE 5,436
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 8, 2010 15:11:41 GMT -5
HITS: 11/8-9 NOW IN: 54.02%LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 TAYLOR SWIFT: SPEAK NOW - BIG MACHINE 193,515 -- 17 TAYLOR SWIFT: HOLIDAY COLLECTION - BIG MACHINE 13,147 36 32 TAYLOR SWIFT: FEARLESS - BIG MACHINE 7,276 -- 42 TAYLOR SWIFT: TAYLOR SWIFT - BIG MACHINE 5,436 Seems like a 350-360k second week. Sounds good. But you never know for sure with Hits...depends on what they counted first. If she does 250-300k 3-rd week, then she should be safe to do good going into the Holiday season. Maybe even challenge SuBo? She was predicted around 300k. Hoping for the best. And damn it, lets have her second single out already.
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Post by r.enato on Nov 8, 2010 15:48:21 GMT -5
Maybe I'm looking too much into this, but does anyone else think that "Superman" could be about John Mayer too? (When they were happy together.) She sings "I loved you from the very first day," which is also the message spelled out in the lyrics to "Dear John." Thoughts? I got this from a taylor message board(Taylor Fan Forums): Looks like further evidence that Superman is about Mayer.Taylor probably wrote Superman before Mayer disillusioned her. Chronologically: Superman-->Dear John-->Story Of Us Story Of Us is about him too? I thought it was about Joe or Taylor...
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Post by Kyla on Nov 8, 2010 15:59:06 GMT -5
Story Of Us is about him too? I thought it was about Joe or Taylor... Nope. Definitely about John. She said that "Story of Us" and "Dear John" were about the same person. And the hidden message in the lyrics is 'CMT Awards', where they were both at a few months ago. It was the last song she wrote for the album.
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Post by Typo on Nov 8, 2010 16:00:34 GMT -5
Yeah. I don't really get how 'Story Of Us' is about John. 'Cause that song is basically about yearning to reconnect with an ex. And, I don't think she'd want to do that after basically draggin' his ass in 'Dear John'. It just doesn't make much sense to me. Butttt...if Taylor says so....
Anyways, did anybody notice how there is a lot of Kanye imagery in 'Dear John' (dark twisted games, run as fast as you can, etc) and a lot of John imagery in 'Innocent'. Do y'all think that was intentional?
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Post by strikeleo on Nov 8, 2010 16:04:51 GMT -5
Yeah. I don't really get how 'Story Of Us' is about John. 'Cause that song is basically about yearning to reconnect with an ex. And, I don't think she'd want to do that after basically draggin' his ass in 'Dear John'. It just doesn't make much sense to me. Butttt...if Taylor says so.... Anyways, did anybody notice how there is a lot of Kanye imagery in 'Dear John' (dark twisted games, run as fast as you can, etc) and a lot of John imagery in 'Innocent'. Do y'all think that was intentional? I was going to say that perhaps Story of Us was written before Dear John, being Dear John the final realization to who he was... but apparently she wrote Story of Us after Dear John, so, who knows... I don't get the feeling that they were broken up in Story of Us, more like fighting.
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Post by Kyla on Nov 8, 2010 16:15:08 GMT -5
Taylor has said she writes songs in the moment. Both F&A and 'Last Kiss' are about Joe, post-breakup. And the feelings behind them couldn't be more different.
Just because she felt the way she did when she wrote "Dear John", doesn't mean she feels that way still or did when she wrote "Story of Us".
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Nov 8, 2010 16:16:42 GMT -5
It's not uncommon to have contradictory feelings after someone you once loved is no longer a part of the picture. It's not inconceivable (or even atypical) to think that "The Story Of Us" and "Dear John" share the same subject, even when considering "The Story Of Us," which touches on reconciliation, was written after a song like "Dear John". Following an intense breakup it's fairly common to have feelings of regret and anger, followed by feelings of sadness, and then perhaps a bit of longing (focusing on the positive memories). It's not always, "We're through and I'll hate you forever!" lol
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Post by Typo on Nov 8, 2010 16:23:56 GMT -5
Well, that makes sense. But, if I were Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, or Joe Jonas I'd sure be confused as fuck. So many ~mixed messages.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Nov 8, 2010 16:36:08 GMT -5
But, if I were Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, or Joe Jonas I'd sure be confused as f**k. So many ~mixed messages. I'd say the songs are fairly obvious to those who they've been written about; it's only slightly confusing for us because we don't know the exact details of their relationships (they might pick up on subtle references that we would easily overstep). Either way, no one should be looking to the songs on Speak Now to determine Taylor's present mindset, as they were written in the span of two years. I'm sure a lot has changed, even since the album was finalized.
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Post by r.enato on Nov 8, 2010 16:56:48 GMT -5
That's why I date boys.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Nov 8, 2010 17:26:20 GMT -5
Cary over at CarrieFans (the one who correctly predicted Mine's debut) Why would anyone be closely tracking "Mine" on a Carrie Underwood fansite? lol I hope "Enchanted" is released; the song needs to be heard (it's different for Taylor and would perfectly represent her strengths as a songwriter). It's just, magical. It happens Carrie's singles are obviously tracked and any movement in the chart that might be helpful in some way for Carrie's single is also mentioned. For instance, the rapid decrease for "Mine" means that any upward movement for "Mama's Song" this week would get it into the top 10, etc... But we're not all haters *raises hand* #justsaying
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Post by Kyla on Nov 8, 2010 18:18:50 GMT -5
As expected, Taylor's performing 'Back to December' at the CMA's. On piano, with strings apparently.
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Post by maria4hitz on Nov 8, 2010 18:23:09 GMT -5
As expected, Taylor's performing 'Back to December' at the CMA's. On piano, with strings apparently. I was praying for this!! It'll be great!!
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Post by Mack on Nov 8, 2010 18:52:46 GMT -5
As expected, Taylor's performing 'Back to December' at the CMA's. On piano, with strings apparently. If she sounds anything like her performance of 'BtD' on Ellen, it should be terrific.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Nov 8, 2010 19:03:05 GMT -5
As expected, Taylor's performing 'Back to December' at the CMA's. On piano, with strings apparently. Nice. This should be interesting.
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Post by applechic on Nov 8, 2010 19:18:45 GMT -5
As expected, Taylor's performing 'Back to December' at the CMA's. On piano, with strings apparently. BTD is probably her most well-received song off this album so good choice. I know she is performing at the AMAs as well...it attracts a more diverse audience (most of whom remember her dreadful Grammy performance only). She needs to kill it in these upcoming live performances to get rid of the "she can't sing!" haters that she wrote about in Mean. I'm rooting for her.
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Post by fridayteenage on Nov 8, 2010 19:47:57 GMT -5
In order of most to least wanted as singles: Back to December, Story of Us, Sparks Fly, Enchanted, Mean, Haunted, Better than Revenge; Speak Now, Dear John, Long Live, Never Grow Up, Last Kiss, Innocent I choose to believe this album will have as many real music videos as TS/F combined. I am aware this will not happen, but I just want it.
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Post by austin on Nov 8, 2010 20:18:12 GMT -5
Why would anyone be closely tracking "Mine" on a Carrie Underwood fansite? lol I hope "Enchanted" is released; the song needs to be heard (it's different for Taylor and would perfectly represent her strengths as a songwriter). It's just, magical. It happens Carrie's singles are obviously tracked and any movement in the chart that might be helpful in some way for Carrie's single is also mentioned. For instance, the rapid decrease for "Mine" means that any upward movement for "Mama's Song" this week would get it into the top 10, etc... But we're not all haters *raises hand* #justsaying WILL is right though, not "Cary". Taylor's song do this all the time, and this drop isn't even remotely high for her. Look up "Love Story", "Our Song", and "You Belong With Me." Excited to see BTD on the CMA Awards.
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Post by Mark on Nov 8, 2010 20:22:33 GMT -5
I just looked up the Corey guy that "Stay Beautiful" was written about since he goes to the same college as me. Let's just say Taylor wasn't lying when she said his eyes are like a jungle and his smile is like the radio :O
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Post by Gravity. on Nov 8, 2010 20:56:37 GMT -5
I just looked up the Corey guy that "Stay Beautiful" was written about since he goes to the same college as me. Let's just say Taylor wasn't lying when she said his eyes are like a jungle and his smile is like the radio :O How can a smile be like the radio? I never understood that line.
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Post by Mark on Nov 8, 2010 20:58:42 GMT -5
I just looked up the Corey guy that "Stay Beautiful" was written about since he goes to the same college as me. Let's just say Taylor wasn't lying when she said his eyes are like a jungle and his smile is like the radio :O How can a smile be like the radio? I never understood that line. I never did either lol ???
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Nov 8, 2010 22:16:27 GMT -5
How can a smile be like the radio? I never understood that line. I never did either lol ??? It makes perfect sense. You see, similes are like ceiling fans. Is that clear enough?
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Post by elementd5 on Nov 8, 2010 22:24:38 GMT -5
I never did either lol ??? It makes perfect sense. You see, similes are like ceiling fans. Is that clear enough? Nope. I don't know what that means either, lol.
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Post by freeman on Nov 8, 2010 22:29:56 GMT -5
^Well she wrote that song when she was pretty young, so who knows young teenage logic. Lol...
My sister said she met "Corey" once. He's friends with her boyfriend's friend... Apparently he's shy and doesn't like talking about taylor. He's probably annoyed by people asking him about her...
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