Or is it "Mime"?"Mine" is a bold step for Taylor Swift, with lyrics detailing the heartbreaking tragedy of a third world orphan who loses her legs in a land mine accident, then dies of –
It's a happy song about love. It sounds a lot like previous hits "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me". Swift is continuing to do what works for her as a songwriter and artist, and as long as she can pull it off it's fine by me.
It is worth mentioning that Swift has sole writing credit for this song, which may explain why it doesn't feel quite as slick or streamlined as the previously mentioned "You Belong With Me". I think this is a positive step, however, as Swift will develop more as a songwriter by being allowed to experiment on her own. Additionally, the moments in this song that aren't as perfectly polished make it feel more genuine, which is always a good thing.
I'm curious to see what direction Swift goes with her next single; will it be exactly the same or just mostly the same? We will have to wait and see.
Oh, but that last chorus! Makes it all worth it, doesn't it?
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