The Poetteer

Hello Poetteers, I decided to do a different and fun post for this week. I'm sure a majority of us including me have been listening to 'Folklore'. I love a really good lyric. It's relatable and up to the reader/listener's interpretation. I want to breakdown why some of the lyrics have become my favorite. cardigan:  "I knew you'd haunt all of my what-ifs"  Listening to this line I think of anxiety.  the last great american dynasty: "She had a marvelous time ruining everything." I love the change in POV. This particular line makes me think of loud woman breaking cultural and societal expectations. exile : "you're not my homeland anymore."  I love the two voices in this song. There is another lyric that I love the alliteration in but this particular line pulls at my heart because it reminds me of those in diaspora.  my tears ricochet : "I didn't have it in myself to go with grace." I think of my self doubts, overth...

Hello Poetteers, This is up to my interpretation. The artist may have or may not have different thoughts. I enjoyed the lyrics and believe them. It's about living your life, not waiting for things. It's about going after it. It's about enjoying the little things. Live in the present. It's basically a song to sing when you tell someone life is too short to worry and wait. There shouldn't be doubts and regret. You shouldn't keep the what ifs open. Have faith in your struggles. Lastly don't let sorrow hold you back. I hope you take a listen , Fida